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Information for visitors to the Ford (Fuelling) and Adams gardens |
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The Natural Australian Garden by Gordon & Gwen Ford Some information and photographs of the Gardens: The
two gardens have been in the Australian Open Garden Scheme
since its inception in 1988 and regularly feature in local and
international publications. Gwen Ford opens her garden to small groups by arrangement. Weekdays: 10 - 4 pm Weekends: By arrangement Toilet facilities available Entry through 141 Pitt Street, Eltham · Minimum group twenty visitors Prices
on application: |
Both
gardens were designed and constructed by Gordon Ford. His own
garden, Fulling began in the early 1950's when an old quince
orchard was cleared. The neighbouring Adams garden was
established in 1980 on a quarter acre block originally part of
Fuelling. The gardens compliment each other in the way they
reveal how a natural style garden is appropriate on any sized
block. Fuelling has a large water feature which includes two
main ponds, a watercourse and waterfall. The Adams garden has
a pond and a natural style swimming pool. Excellent examples
of Gordon Ford's use of boulder steps and outcropping can be
seen in both gardens.
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