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That’s right. All you had to do was be the 1000′th visitor to the recently opened Alowyn Gardens and you could have won FREE admission and a special gardening gift pack.

All you needed to do to win was visit the gardens sometime on Saturday the 13th of February. But it’s too late it’s over – the happy winners are pictured above. Now you will have to wait and be the 2000th visitor!

Alowyn Gardens opened late 2009 and is a superb example of what can be done with 4 acres of flat ground.

The purpose of the gardens at “Alowyn” is to provide an informative and educational experience for anyone interested not only in gardening, but also the enjoyment of a beautiful garden. It has been designed with shade and comfort in mind. Plants are being named and labeled to educate and inform the visitors about the gardens.

The gardens have been developed into six distinct areas all leading from one magnificent 100-metre long wisteria and rose covered arbor.

Read our full story on Alowyn Gardens here.

Looking for a place to revive your spirit? Then look no further than Alowyn Gardens.

Alowyn Gardens is situated smack bang in the middle of the Yarra Valley just outside Yarra Glen. In 2008 the garden was named ABC Garden of the Year and deservedly so! As you meander through the 4 acres of visual and sensory delight, it’s hard to believe it was once a barren horse paddock!

The garden is designed along strong symmetrical lines that become blurred by the softness of the spaces and the grace of the trees. There are 5 clearly defined areas within the gardens; a perennial border designed for Spring and Autumn, a silver birch forest consisting of about 500 trees, an edible garden of generous proportions with avenues of fruit trees, a berry garden, beds of organic vegetables, flowers and herbs.

The formal area of the garden is built along 17th century design principles, that leads you through a series of small individual courtyards and garden spaces. Through all of this runs a wisteria and 100 metre rose covered arbor with a sunken rose garden and classical fountain as a centre piece.

	1210 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen Melways – 267 G9, 3.5 kms North of Yarra Glen. Look for the sign on the right.			Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Weekdays – Closed Winter (June, July, August)
	Coffee, Tea & Cold drinks available.			Admission : Adults – $ 9.50 Concession: $ 8.00 Children : Free
	Ph (03) 9730 2400 Fax (03) 9730 1404			Alowyn Gardens 1210 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen VIC 3755