Creative garden open to all

TELOPEA Gardens in Emerald will be one of two creative gardens in the region focusing on the rare and unusual, as part of Open Gardens Australia’s final season.
The gardens will both open from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April.
A creative and expansive garden, Telopea Gardens boasts a natural amphitheatre design that provides views of the garden’s contrasting foliage shapes, colours, tones and textures.
Numerous paths meander past a diverse range of exotic and native trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and succulents with rare and unique specimens revealed around every corner.
There will be dance performances at Telopea at 11am and 2pm each day, and guided tours will also be available.
Meanwhile, spread over six acres, La Serre in Langwarrin South contains large sculptures and strong architectural statements, anchoring diverse plantings of excellent drought-tolerant species.
La Serre is located at 41 Barretts Road, Langwarrin South.
Telopea is located at 80 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Emerald.
Both gardens are open from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April.
Entry to each garden is $8, with children under 18 admitted free.