The Urban Tour
The Urban Tour is a half-day exploration of four inspiring gardens, including a charming new addition to Garden Marlborough. Each garden is rich in character – showcasing whimsical productivity, tranquil terracing, elegant heritage plantings and serene native landscapes. These thoughtfully crafted spaces highlight the creativity and diversity possible within town boundaries.
Please note: There has been a change since the printed programme was issued. Red Balloon Gardens has been replaced by Whitney Garden on The Urban Tour.
Thursday 6 November
8.45am – 12.15pm $95
1.30pm – 5.00pm $95
Friday 7 November
8.45am – 12.15pm $95
1.30pm – 5.00pm $95
Saturday 8 Nov
8.45am – 12.15pm $95
1.30pm – 5.00pm
$95
WHITNEY GARDEN
Vivienne and Mark Peters
This charming garden has grown from original plantings begun in 1935 into a flourishing haven of mature trees, seasonal flowers, and vibrant birdsong. A true family garden, it includes productive vegetable beds and fruit trees alongside classic cottage garden favourites. Don’t miss the plant stall in the Cottage, where you’ll find handmade crafts, jams, chutneys, and Christmas decorations.
Please note: There has been a change since the printed programme was issued.
Red Balloon Gardens has been replaced by Whitney Garden on
The Urban Tour.
PLUM TREE COTTAGE
Tony and Helen Smale
Honouring three remaining hundred-year-old plum trees from an early Springlands’ orchard, Plum Tree Cottage garden has been reimagined, redesigned and rebuilt in the past eight years. Providing a terraced haven of calming green foliage and bordered by a tranquil spring-fed creek, this urban garden reveals itself gently as an escape from the busy world.
THE GARDEN OF
Jeanette and William Harrison
Set on a generous 1040 square metres with a stream boundary, this charming 1910 property features mature trees, heritage roses, hydrangeas and spring-flowering shrubs. Formal topiary and hedging contrast beautifully with lush perennials. A thriving vegetable garden, berries and fruit trees add productivity to year-round visual delight.
MORITAKI
Andrea and Pete Forrest
Twenty-four years ago, Moritaki, at the foot of the Wither Hills, was bare clay farmland. Now it is a tranquil and inspiring green oasis, featuring solely New Zealand native plants and full of vibrant birdlife. The design, by Japanese landscaper Hiro Yoshida, is based around a substantial and calming water garden.
