Galston District Garden Club has long understood that a garden is never just a garden — it is a conversation between a person and their piece of earth. On 8 April, that conversation continued around a room of enthusiasts welcoming two new members into the fold.
The evening’s centrepiece was a talk on worm farming, which revealed, as these things often do, that the most transformative processes in a garden happen quietly underground. In May, Judy Horton will speak on climbing gardens — a subject that rewards patience and vertical thinking in equal measure.
The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm at the Galston Community Hall, 37 Galston Road. Supper follows. New faces are always welcome.
Come October, the Hills District opens itself to the wider world. Since 1991 — with only a Covid-era pause to interrupt the rhythm — the Galston Open Garden Weekend has drawn visitors into the semi-rural pockets of Galston, Glenorie, Arcadia, Kenthurst and Dural. This October marks the event’s 35th anniversary: a milestone that feels apt for a region where the landscape itself insists on longevity. Around eight gardens participate each year, each one different — acreages shaped by topography, taste, and decades of quiet devotion. Specimen trees cast long shadows. Water features catch the light. And somewhere in every garden is an idea worth stealing.
Proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by the participating owners. Those who believe their garden is worthy of a spot in this year’s event are invited to make contact: www.galstongardenclub.com.au or [email protected].
