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Upcoming Events
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27-Jun-2009 - School Choir Competition FinalSupport the local school choirs in the finals of the School Choir Competition.
Experience a day out at the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens with lots of Family Fun activities. Food and drink available to purchase on site.
Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information. Broke Road Pokolbin NSW 2320. www.hvg.com.au
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01-Jul-2009 - Winter Rose Pruning
"It's Coming Up Roses" at Hunter Valley Gardens Winter Rose Pruning Event Throughout July.
For those who love all things rosy, Hunter Valley Gardens is proud to announce its inaugural ‘Winter Rose Pruning Event’ to be hosted from July 1st to 31st, 2009. With over 35,000 rose bushes in 186 different varieties to prune, visitors to Hunter Valley Gardens throughout July will learn that anybody can grow roses with the correct knowledge on planting, pruning and striking cuttings.
Sean O’Brien, Horticulturist, Hunter Valley Gardens said, “It's easy to understand why people love roses. Apart from their fragrant blooms, they flower for up to six months of the year, and are among the toughest and most forgiving of all plants. They will continue to flower even if you neglect them, but they do benefit with a good winter prune and our special event will show rose enthusiasts just how.”
The event will feature a program of daily demonstrations and talks with Hunter Valley Gardens’ highly knowledgeable and qualified Horticultural Team. And for visitors keen to put their newly learnt skills to practise, each adult will receive a free rose cutting from rose bushes featured at Hunter Valley Gardens, chosen specifically for their amazing fragrance and form. These will be available in the Garden Shed Shop upon departure.
Each day the Amphitheatre will be abuzz with the following schedule:
10:30 am Rose Pruning Demonstration
Step by step guide on successful pruning of roses with easy to follow steps
11:30 am Grow Your Own Roses from Cuttings Demonstration
Easy to follow demonstration on how to successfully propagate
1:30 pm Rose Planting Demonstration
A basic outline on planting bare root roses
2:30 pm Rose Pruning Demonstration
Step by step guide on successful pruning of roses with easy to follow steps
In between talks, guests will be able to meander through the 10 stunning themed gardens, or enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat at Hunter Valley Gardens Terrace Restaurant, whilst taking in the magnificent views.
Sean’s Pruning Tips for this winter are:
1. Make sure you remove any dead or diseased wood.
2. Don’t be scared of pruning Roses too hard.
3. Cut out any crossing branches.
4. Regularly clean you secateurs during pruning.
5. Don’t put your cuttings in the compost because thiscan transmit diseases such as Black Spot.
Entry to Hunter Valley Gardens is $19.90 per adult, $12 for children between 6 – 12 years of age, with under 5’s for free. For further information regarding the Winter Rose Pruning Event at Hunter Valley Gardens (Broke Rd, Pokolbin), visit www.hvg.com.au or call 02 4998 4000.
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11-Jul-2009 - School Holidays Wild at Heart
Throughout the July school holidays at Hunter Valley Gardens, children and families will get to experience all things wild with our ‘Wild at Heart’ theme. We’ll be featuring many fun ‘African and wild ‘ activities which will be educational, fun and inspiring.
Wild Craft: 10am – 2pm
Join our host for some fun craft activities making lion masks, every child will look like they’re straight out of Africa.
African drumming and traditional dance workshop: 11.30am – 1.00pm
Experience the energy and joy of African drumming and dance with Fode’ Mane’ a professional dancer and percussionist originally from West Africa. Visitors will be introduced to the techniques of playing African rhythms with an emphasis on fun, leaving people feeling energised and inspired. Fode’ will also be engaging visitors in combining elements of music, rhythm and song by learning the traditional movement and dance of West Africa. This will be an exhilarating, fun, eduactional and expressive activity. Fode’ has over 15 years experience as a performer and will be on site each day of the school holidays to share his knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for West African drum and dance.
Wild face painting: 10am – 2pm
Have your face painted like a lion, tiger or bear this school holidays.
African cultural drum and dance show: 2pm
Jamo Jamo Arts is a collection of professional artists, musicians and craftsmen who aim to provide an excellent cultural experience. 2 of their team will be performing a half an hour African drum, dance and music show every afternoon, incorporating the exciting and infectious rhythms of live African drumming.
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19-Jul-2009 - Hunter Valley Winery Running FestivalIt’s not everyday that you get to run through world famous gardens, historic homesteads, international golf resorts and of course, some of the most famous wineries in Australia.
Mix that with a huge selection of races, friendly country race crew, loads of prizes and you have an event not to be missed.
Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information or go to
www.huntervalleymarathon.net
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01-Aug-2009 - Hunter Valley Gardens Chocolate FestivalThis amazing event will immerse you in a chocolate experience you will never forget while enjoying family fun activities and information inspired by chocolate.
This festival will inspire, inform, surprise, entertain and celebrate chocolate – an indulgent escape we all deserve once in a while.
Running between 9am – 4pm there will be over 30 display stalls with free entertainment, demonstrations, activities, competitions and prizes for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on this chocolately delight!!
Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information. Broke Road Pokolbin NSW 2320. www.hvg.com.au
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01-Sep-2009 - Festival of FlowersFestival of Flowers is an event designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget.
There are over 250,000 annuals and bulbs planted throughout the many themed spaces of Hunter Valley Gardens.
See the many Garden talks and tours, demonstrations, roving entertainment, displays and exhibitions on throughout the Festival.
Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information. Broke Road Pokolbin NSW 2320. www.hvg.com.au
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