GREEN thumbs unite – the Leeton Water Wheel Garden Club has carefully selected six gardens that will feature as part of this year’s open day.
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The gardens are located throughout town and the shire and residents can expect plenty of viewing opportunities, according to club president Iris Herrmann.
“All of our preparations are progressing now … it’s just the final touches,” she said.
“We’ve got two gardens at Corbie Hill this year, one at Merungle Hill and the rest are spread out through town.
“Some are big and some are small. It’s a good mix.”
The open gardens event is held each year on Easter Monday and is a fund-raiser for charity.
Each year Can Assist is the main beneficiary, with the committee selecting other Leeton shire charities that fill the bill depending on how much money is raised from the event.
Club vice president Joan Dunham said people could enjoy wandering through each of the gardens while knowing they were helping a good cause at the same time.
“We try to donate the money to the charities that really need it in our town,” she said.
“Can Assist always help us out on the day and they run a raffle too.
“Hopefully we will be able to raise a decent amount to give back.”
Morning and afternoon tea will be available at the Leeton Visitor Information Centre (LVIC) throughout the day as part of the event.
The Leeton Town Band will be playing at the centre from 2pm to 4.30pm to add another element to the open gardens.
Mrs Herrmann said there were many reasons to be part of the event.
“We have different gardens each year,” she said.
“Each time we try to pick ones that are unique and a bit special.
“There are some really good ones this year and we’d like to thank those people for opening up their gardens for us.
“There will be plenty to see and do, so hopefully we get a decent crowd.”
The open gardens will be held on Easter Monday. Tickets are available for $20 at the LVIC or entry can be paid on the day at the gardens.