PRIVATE gardens across Portarlington and Indented Head will throw open their gates this today for the Portarlington Garden Club’s annual garden trail.
Stretching from one end of Portarlington to the other side of Indented Head, the trail features a diverse mix of 15 gardens, from compact courtyards and front yards to sprawling acreages and historic properties.
Garden club member Kathleen Chapman said the event, which is now in its third year, celebrates the region’s passion for gardening and the creativity of its talented green thumbs.
“People who are gardeners are always, always tweaking; it’s always a work in progress and it’s never finished.
“To have a date when it’s all looking good and they can show it to people is a real buzz for them, and they have a lovely time chatting to people that come.”
The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Portarlington Garden Club and Portarlington Neighbourhood House, which will share the proceeds.
Among the highlights this year is a “standout” historic property established in 1875 that houses trees listed on the Victorian Register of Significant Trees, and a garden, created only six months ago by landscape architect Christian Jenkins, who has been featured on The Block.
Each garden, Ms Chapman said, offers a different atmosphere and learning opportunity.
“It doesn’t matter whether you just have a little courtyard or whether you’ve got a huge property — you can take something away that will be useful.
“Some of them specialise in native plants. Some of them are more interested in edible plants.
“There’s one person who’s doing everything in pots, and if you’ve got a little patio, that’s the way to go.”
The self-guided garden trail will feature talks, demonstrations and special activities throughout the day, including a walk-and-talk on growing Mediterranean edibles at the Portarlington Primary School community garden and a tour of the vineyard and private garden at the nearby Hounds of the Vine winery.
Among the highlights this year is a “standout” historic property established in 1875 that houses trees listed on the Victorian Register of Significant Trees.
At the Indented Head Community Hall, visitors can enjoy Devonshire teas, browse the plant sale and attend a series of garden-themed presentations, including a composting session, a festive decoration workshop and a major raffle, featuring prizes donated by local businesses.
The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Portarlington Garden Club and Portarlington Neighbourhood House, which will share the proceeds.
The garden trail will run from 10am to 4pm. A map of participating gardens will be made able on ticket purchase.
Tickets are available from 12 Harding Street in Portarlington, the Indented Head Community Hall, or from 9.30am on the day.
For more information, head to portnh.org.au or follow Portarlington Garden Trail 2025 on Facebook.
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