THE historic Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage, on Gumma Road in Macksville, proved to be a perfect, ‘pretty as a picture’, venue for celebrating National Gardening Week, designated for 15-21 October 2023.

Members and guests from a range of local and regional garden clubs associated with Garden Clubs of Australia Inc were, on the Saturday morning of 14 October, delighted to attend the garden party which was hosted by the Nambucca Valley Garden Club.

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Zone President Marion Watts welcomed all, and introduced the National Gardening Week Ambassador, George Hoad AM.

“We are blessed with a sublime morning for this event, and grateful that George has travelled from Killabakh to celebrate our love of gardening and the friendships we create.”

Mr Hoad told News Of The Area that National Gardening Week was founded in 2017.

“It aims to connect community, be it individuals on country acreage, a suburban block, retirement villages, schools or city high rise balconies.

“All benefit from the improved mental and physical health that gardening grows.”

Much of the sumptuous catering for the event was delivered by the dedicated folk from NFP ShoreTrack, who help kids achieve their goals and independence through supported pathways, and the organisation will receive the bulk of the generous funds raised on the day.

“We also intend to support the upcoming ‘School Formal’ (organised by ShoreTrack), and donations to the Mary Boulton Cottage Museum as well as the development of the gardens at Macksville Hospital,” Marion Watts added.

The newly formed Stuarts Point and District Garden Club was well represented amongst the 60 plus attendees, and all joined in singing a floral tribute led by George Hoad, a noted vocal performer.

To support or get involved visit www.gardenclubs.org.au

Marion Watts can be contacted on 02 6564 8897 and bmwattsy2@gmail.com.

By Jen HETHERINGTON