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Blooms Despite Wild Weather

Even rain, hail and thunderstorms couldn’t dampen the spirit of our local Open Gardens as locals and visitors alike stepped into some of Buninyong’s most beautiful private gardens for a weekend of natural inspiration in October.


Thanks to funding from Community Bank Buninyong, the event was able to elevate its promotion, drawing visitors from far beyond the local area. The result was a successful weekend that not only celebrated the unique charm of five distinct gardens, but also provided a welcome boost to local businesses.


Despite the stormy conditions, visitors continued to flow through gates, umbrellas in hand, to explore the variety of garden landscapes from mid-19th century heritage sites to native plant havens.


President of the Friends of Buninyong Botanic Gardens Lorraine Powell, said the event’s success was a true team effort.

“We extend our sincere thanks to the Community Bank, the Buninyong & District Lions Club and the Buninyong Information Centre for their generous support. Their invaluable assistance played a vital role in the success of our event, and we’re truly grateful to have them as partners in our community efforts. Thanks also to the Buninyong Probus Club and Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens who assisted at the gardens, and of course, our wonderful garden owners, their enthusiasm and generosity brought this event to life.”

Each garden reflected not just horticultural interest, but the warm hospitality of the Buninyong community.


The Open Gardens weekend fulfilled broader goals:

  • Showcasing the dedication of garden owners, volunteers and community groups

  • Encouraging regional tourism and supporting small businesses

  • Cultivating pride in the township and its shared green spaces


The Friends of Buninyong Botanic Gardens look forward to growing this event in future years nurturing community with each open gate.


We’re doing good things together. To find out how visit www.communitygrowshere.com.au 🌏, call our branch locally in Buninyong on (03) 5341 8066 or email 📧 buninyongmailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au




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