Frances Sim-Higgins, Phil Thomsen
The Painted Garden
Learn about how the Gardens inspire local artist Frances Sim-Higgins
General Interest
Veronica Smith
No garden without gardeners
The gardens wouldn't be what they are without the dedication of the amazing gardeners who look after them. Here is the story of one of them.
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