One of the region’s most spectacular gardens will open in support of the Ipswich Branch of the Australian Red Cross.

The two acre garden at Coucals is a hillside bush garden which has been landscaped using a local sandstone to retain imported soil and mulch.

Exotic plants from temperate, tropical and sub-tropical climes have been integrated with the native gums and smaller trees.

A variety of gardens at different levels have been created to display the huge variety of plants forming garden rooms which are linked by meandering paths. The borders, ponds and terraces are flanked by huge native trees and backed by shrubs, with the perennials and bulbs completing the picture.

Plants and orchids will be on sale at reasonable prices. Light refreshments will be on sale.

More info here: www.coucalsgarden.com

Entry cost: $10