On Wednesday 30 October, members of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club were joined by green thumbs from the Nambucca Valley Garden Club, the South West Rocks Garden Club and the Yarrahapinni Walkers Group in their visit to the Usshers’ gardens at ‘Northwood’.

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Libby, along with husband Peter, have a large selection of roses, hundreds of dahlias and many spring and summer bulbs.

“Peter has discovered regenerative farming and is relentless in his pursuit of leaving the farm in a better condition for their grandchildren,” said attendee Rachael White from the Nambucca Valley Garden Club.

“We all enjoyed a scrumptious high tea that provided us with gorgeous sandwiches and delightful scones with jam and cream and of course tea and coffee were served in the most precious of cups and saucers.”

The daytrip itinerary was blessed with clement weather, which included a visit to Carmen Billing’s garden in Dorrigo, lunch at the Canopy Café at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, a tour of Planet Dorrigo Nursery, then a final stop at Griffiths Lookout.

The day out also raised $450 for the Dorrigo Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary.

Even coach driver Gavin commented that he had a great day driving up and back from the magnificent Dorrigo plateau.

Since the June 2023 inception of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club (SPaDGC), the group’s membership has grown in strength monthly, now numbering 26 members.

By Jen HETHERINGTON