Gardens of the Downs is a self-funded not for profit organisation which allows the general public to view outstanding garden displays in our local community.
It is aimed at promoting an awareness of the range of benefits to be gained from gardening. With this in mind, admittance prices are kept to a minimum and visitors under 18 - the gardeners of the future - are admitted free of charge. All monies generated are used to cover costs with the remainder being donated to charities.
Gardens of the Downs is an exciting concept aimed at all gardeners - novice and veteran.
Coming Events
2019
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Pittsworth Spring Garden Competition
October 11, 12 & 13
( free entry )
Unfortunately due to the ongoing drought in the region we cannot hold the garden competition this year
Gay and David Kearey have kindly opened their Carnival of Flowers award winning garden as an exhibition over the weekend
Penny McKinlay's Nursery, the Grange Country Villas and Beauarba Living have also come onboard to showcase their gardens
Previous Events
Oct 26, 2018
Gardens of Brookstead
3 gardens on the black soil plain were open for the weekend
Donations totalling $1,500 to Lifeflight, Care Pittsworth and Aussie Helpers
Jul 06, 2018
Historical Leyburn & Pratten
6 very different gardens were open along with the community halls and historical sites
Donations totalling $1,800 to Hummingbird House, Cancer Council, RSL Leyburn, CWA Leyburn, History Leyburn, Pratten Progress Assoc and the Pratten Hall
May 18, 2018
Gardens of Jondaryan/Aubigny
3 Historic gardens were open for the weekend
Donations totalling $1,800 to Lifeflight, Bowel Cancer Research and CWA House at Oakey
Mar 16, 2018
Gardens of Brookstead/Bongeen
3 fantastic country gardens were open over the weekend attracting over 450 visitors.
Proceeds of $1,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld and $500 to the Lions Club of Cecil Plains.
Oct 27, 2017
Gardens of Pittsworth District
3 beautiful and different gardens were open over the weekend attracting visitors from near and far.
Proceeds to LifeFlight of $1,550.00
Aug 08, 2017
Rose Forum
A fantastic day spent listening to informative and entertaining speakers who are passionate about roses.
May 26, 2017
Gardens of Hampton
3 beautiful gardens were open in the Hampton area attracting over 700 visitors to each.
Proceeds to the Royal Flying Doctor Service on the Downs - $2,500
Nov 11, 2016
Gardens of Greenmount
The lovely little hamlet hosted Gardens of Greenmount with 5 gardens visited over the weekend event
Proceeds to LifeFlight - $1,600.00
