The ThreshholdTawa, Wellington
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| Owners: |
Noeline and Derek Thresh |
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| Address: |
75 Taylor Terrace, Tawa, Wellington |
| Phone: |
+ 64-4-232 6300 |
| Fax: |
+ 64-4-232 6300 |
| Email: |
threshn@xtra.co.nz |
| Website: |
www.bestgardening.com |
| Open: |
September to April, by appointment |
| Groups: |
By appointment, as above |
| Fee: |
$3 per adult |
| Size: |
Small - 0.1ha (less than quarter acre) |
| Terrain: |
gently sloping & terraced |
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Winner of local garden awards, The Threshold is a small urban garden in a sheltered secluded spot, with archways enclosing intimate garden rooms designed for solitude as well as socialising. Originally a gorse-covered slope, turned into a cattery for breeding Burmese cats, the garden was extensively remodelled in 1987. The conservatory opens to decking encircled by a brick planter featuring camellias, azaleas, roses, lavenders, an ancient lemon tree, and a small pond and fountain. This area flows to an upper wooden deck and lawn. An undercover barbecue area offers seating, with a gazebo surrounded by a bricked circle looking out to an ornamental dovecote, grape-covered pergola, and a fish pond with a waterfall. Derek has lit this area at night, with a brazier providing warmth in winter. Waterlilies and Japanese irises thrive in the pond areas and a shadehouse protects Noeline’s fuschias. The old rambler rose ‘Albertine’ disguises the hothouse, and almost 300 roses bloom everywhere, including in containers and hanging baskets, along with fuchsias and begonias. Pathways lead to the upper garden where the focal point is a cedar summerhouse, with views over Tawa. Along with the camellias and azaleas, Noeline’s rhododendrons and blossom trees predominate in spring, underplanted with hostas. Fruit trees and a small vegetable garden help to supplement the table. |
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From Wellington, travel north for 15 mins towards Tawa. Take Tawa exit. At roundabout turn right into Tawa St. Cross railway line & turn right into Taylor Tce. TheThreshold on left. Or take train from Wellington City to Redwood Station. Then as above to garden. |
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