Griselda Kerr, Author at Ticknall Life

Open Garden in Melbourne

The Dower House garden in Melbourne opens for the National Gardens Scheme over the weekend of 16th and 17th February 10am – 3.30pm.

Winter gardening – I love it; whilst there is much to do, there is time to do it whilst not in a headlong

Open Garden in Melbourne
The Dower House garden in Melbourne opens for the National Gardens Scheme …
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Historical Society – Events 2019/20
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