A romantic garden designed by Marian and Bryce Somes to complement a French style rammed earth home, mud brick barn, dovecote and palais de poulet. Parterre beds in the front of the house are crammed with roses,perennials and annuals. Crab apple and dogwood walks lead to rambling gardens and old fashion roses. A herb garden, small vegetable garden, orchard and olive grove complete the picture. Signed copies of Marian's book 'Picardy' tracing the garden history will be available.
| Last open November 2023 | Check later for future dates |
Children under 16 enter free
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Warning: Water in the garden |
Note: Wagner road commences Neerim South between hotel and hardware store. Follow signs to parking area, close to garden entry. Approx 80 minute drive from Melbourne
| Summer avg. Max: | 24°C | Winter avg. Min: | 3°C | |
| Avg Frost Days: | 22 | |||
| Annual Rainfall avg: | 1104mm. | Summer avg. | 221mm. | |
| No. of rainy days: | 74 | Winter avg. | 304mm. | |
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'Picardy' an Australian garden inspired by a passion for all things French
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Relax and enjoy the barn and garden
Over 120 Varieties of old fashioned and vintage roses are throughout the garden
House constructed from local dirt. Based on French style cottage with french doors opening into surrounding garden
Property consists of 26 acres with a 6 acres allocated to home and garden
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