Friday 18 October 2024
PLC acknowledges traditional custodians on the lands of Noongar Nation, where for thousands of years, this land was nurtured and sustained by the strengths, courage, and wisdom of the Noongar people. We recognise their continuing connection to this Boodja and pay respects to their elders and leaders, past, present, and future.
Open Garden Day is a highlight in the PLC calendar, a day that brings together our community to celebrate the beauty of nature and the generosity of spirit that defines PLC.
This day would not be possible without the unwavering support of the Peppermint Grove community, who graciously open their gardens to us. It is a privilege to be part of such a giving and vibrant community, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you.
This year, our event features five stunning gardens. These gardens are a true reflection of the season’s beauty, offering a chance to connect with nature and a source of inspiration for all.
I would also like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our Open Garden Day Committee and PLC Parents, whose dedication and hard work have made this event the success it is today. Your passion and commitment are deeply appreciated.
A special mention must go to the View Street Marketplace, a perennial favourite among our students and visitors alike. This lively hub is a wonderful showcase of the connection between Perth businesses and PLC, many who have supported this event for multiple years.
I extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors and hope you enjoy a day of inspiration, connection, and the beauty of nature.
Warm regards,
Cate Begbie Principal
Gardens open from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | PLC Café on View Street is open from 9.00 am - 2.00 pm
PLC Creative Art & Technology Exhibition open from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Music in the Gardens
10.00 am - 11.00 am Piano Trio & Wind Quintet 11.00 am - 12.00 pm Flute Ensemble Guitar Ensemble
149 Forrest Street
10.00 am - 11.00 am
Year 8 String Quintet & Year 9 String Quintet
11.00 am - 12.00 pm Year 10 String Quartet & Encore String Duo
Demonstrations & Exhibitions
10.00 am - 1.00 pm Visions, PLC Creative
Performances on View Street
Marketplace 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Rosewood Acoustic 10.50 am and 1.10 pm Gorna Liyarn Dance Performances
Gardens 10.00 am - 11.30 am PLC Wandering Pipers
Heather Barr Memorial Chapel Steps 1.00 pm - 1.10 pm PLC Deci-belles
Marketplace 1.20 pm -1.30 pm
Senior Pipe Band
10.00 am & 11.30 am Wandering Pipers
Raffle Draw
The Open Garden Day Raffle will be drawn on Monday 21 October.
Please Note: Free parking available at Manners Hill Park with a courtesy shuttle bus running throughout the day at 15 minutes intervals from 8.45 am - 2.30 pm.
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Step through the double gates and you’ll be greeted by a freshly updated front garden. Towering above, the grand Siberian elm casts a cooling canopy over the garden, where New Zealand flax lilies, dichondra, mondo grass, liriopes, clivia, and native violet nestle beneath the blooms of two crepe myrtle trees. Soft tones of white and pink hues weave through the landscape, with a delicate blend of holly fern, alstroemeria, and a mirror bush adding to the tranquil scene.
Framing the front limestone fence are creeping roses and elegant iceberg roses, while rows of Indian hawthorn create a natural curtain of privacy. Along the western boundary, the pink hues of Indian hawthorn repeat with ornamental pears leading to the rear of the property.
As you round the enormous tuart tree, a favourite spot for the grandchildren to climb and play in the cubby house, you’ll discover its majestic counterpart—a towering tuart that was just a 6ft sapling when the owners acquired the property in 1998. Beyond the pool and terraced lawns, a quaint rose garden interspersed with ‘big red’ bushes and Spanish bluebells adds to the charm.
Tucked beside the outdoor studio lies a thriving edible garden, where raised veggie beds flourish with companion plantings of tomatoes, chilli, oregano, and strawberries, alongside a collection of thyme, coriander, basil, and chives. Completing the bounty is an olive tree, lime tree, fig, and a mango tree—a cherished gift from their daughter in Broome.
Warning: Active bee hives in the back garden.
The fence lines overflow with vibrant greenery, thanks to star jasmine and Madagascar jasmine, while inviting arches adorned with creeping roses beckon you to explore the further corners of this enchanting garden.
David Goyder and his wife, Margaret, came from Adelaide to WA with their two young sons, Barr and Bruce, in late 1897. After a couple of weeks in the Goldfields, they came down to Perth where they leased a home in Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove and David established an accounting practice in Fremantle, in January 1898. In March, he entered into a High Street partnership with Harold Smith and Reginald Wadham (later Smith & Goyder).
He bought land at what is now 39 Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove, and, in late 1897, contracted local architect J J Talbot Hobbs to design a home for him. Hobbs then called for tenders for the building of David’s limestone villa, with weatherboard stabling and tennis court, in February 1899. Once complete, David named the home ‘Warrakilla’, after the Goyder family home in South Australia (itself named for the gold mine of the same name in the Onkaparinga), and the family moved in, in 1900.
Barr attended school just a few doors down at Miss Annie’s at 29 Irvine Street, which opened in 1900, and likely finished his schooling in Adelaide. In time, Bruce also went to Miss Annie’s, and on to Scotch College. (It is mistakenly recorded there, that one of David and Margaret’s sons was killed in Damascus, Palestine, during WWI, but neither of David’s sons served. Instead, the WWI fatality was David’s nephew Alan; the son of David’s younger brother, Alexander.)
In 1918, David and Margaret sold their home to Thomas Field, an Elder Shenton & Co manager, which became Elder Smith & Co around this time. Aside from his managing of businesses, Thomas also had strong pastoral interests. Since around 1909, he had been in partnership with Sam Phillips, one of WA’s earliest cattle kings, in H Watson, Williams & Co, of Cranbrook.
Thomas also knew David, as aside from both working in the pastoral industry, both their families were from the same Adelaide suburb of Walkerville.
Thomas, who was not married, immediately renamed the home ‘Westover’, after his family home in Adelaide, and lived there with his widowed mother Elizabeth, and his older sister, Margaret, a nurse.
In 1929, with his sister then married, Thomas and his mother returned to Adelaide and the home was rented by Dr Arthur and Mrs Violet Lyster, whose daughter Honor Lyster (1932) came to PLC in 1930. Dr Lyster took patients daily in his consulting rooms at the house. In August 1932 the Lysters moved to England, leaving the home empty once more.
Around this time, at the height of the Great Depression, the home was briefly divided into two apartments
In 1933, the front was rented by James Harris and, in the rear was recently-widowed Mrs Lena Kerr, whose husband, Dr Charles Kerr, had been the doctor at Fremantle Gaol.
Lena’s daughter Dr Edith Hill (Kerr 1930) had completed her education at PLC and was one of the first Old Collegians to enrol in Medicine at Melbourne University, where she was then in her second year.
In 1936, the house was bought by Alexander Pearson, whose daughters Helen Bean (Pearson 1946), Meg Parker (Pearson 1948) and Janet Larard (Pearson 1953) all came through PLC.
After the war, the home changed hands and tenants a few times until the late 1950s when it was bought by Irish architect Lex Hill and his wife Barbara who, with Lex’s parents Alfred and Kathleen, ran the Shiralee, a thriving basement café in Howard Street, Perth.
They moved in to Irvine Street with Lex’s parents, and raised their eventual brood of four children. The Hills lived there until the early 1990s and, during this time, the home was named St Agnes.
The current owner has owned this beautiful home since 1998. They carried out some restorations immediately and undertook larger renovations in 2002. They have no plans in their foreseeable future to part with their comfortable home, and remain committed to maintaining its history and charm for many years to come.
Read the full House History here
Tucked behind an ivy-covered limestone wall, this garden oasis invites you to escape into a world of lush greenery and tranquillity. A stately potted Queensland fan palm greets you at the entry, setting the tone for the serene beauty that lies beyond.
The majestic canopy of tangled pepper trees creates a cool, shaded retreat, while garden beds filled with agapanthus and clivia bloom beneath. As you wander through, a striking strelitzia guides you to a charming pea gravel sitting area, where a magnificent ponytail palm takes centre stage, accompanied by the rustic charm of a chicken coop.
The home’s plantation-style wrap-around veranda, elegantly designed in ebony and ivory, is lined with a collection of ferns, liriopes, clivias, acanthus, and aspidistra.
Further along, an impressive 360-degree staghorn commands attention as you approach the decked area. Here, pots of variegated hemilodendrons, New Zealand laurel trees, and clumps of bamboo provide natural screening, while vibrant bursts of colour from magenta and green umbrellas are echoed by the pots of colourful flowers, creating a delightful, whimsical finish to this tranquil garden sanctuary.
Read the full House History here
This Federation Queen Anne-style bungalow was built in 1900 for Alfred Canning, a surveyor with the Department of Lands who is best remembered for his survey of the path for No: 1 Rabbit Proof Fence (1901-1907) and the cattle track between the Kimberleys and the Goldfields, which became the Canning Stock Route (1908-1910).
Canning came to WA with his wife and son in 1893. They named this home Wanda, but the name was forgotten over time.
Wanda, tenanted for much of Canning’s ownership, was sold in 1921 to James Cronshaw, a Foy & Gibson buyer. In 1936 he sold to Elsie and Perseus Holland. Elsie’s father William Montgomery owned No: 15, then next door, and when he died in 1941, the Hollands sold to Irene and James Edwards.
The next owners, in 1954, were newly married Hannah and Graham Cameron, merchant and former Burma prisoner of war.
Graham absolutely loved this house, and it was the couple’s only home for the entirety of their marriage.
Stained glass went out of style though, and was covered –invisible from the inside. Outside, however, years later, Graham’s son remembers seeing a glint of colour. Intrigued, he carefully pulled away the panel revealing the forgotten, hidden beauty.
Graham died in 1996 and, after nearly half a century in the home, Hannah sold to the current owner at auction in December 2002, with her son listening and accepting the winning bid over the phone from New Orleans.
The current owner has since painstakingly renovated and extended this home in the same style as the original. The garden, contained by the original fence, was retained and is now very old and well established. This comfortable old home remains loved and cared for, and is in good hands for the future.
As you enter this stunning north-facing garden, you are immediately greeted by a picturesque entry garden, where a semi-circular lawn is framed by vibrant garden beds overflowing with lush ground coverings. New Zealand flax lilies, bird’s nest ferns, thryptomene saxicolas, coastal rosemary, and a mass of clivia create a serene, verdant welcome that sit before a wall of dombeya natalensis trees.
The sloping driveway, crowned by a majestic sweeping tipuana tree, is elegantly lined with box hedges, Indian hawthorn, irises, and the sweet fragrance of frangipani. On the eastern boundary, a delicate climbing rose adds a touch of charm and romance.
Stepping through the ornate hand-carved wooden door, adorned with wrought iron detailing, feels like a journey from Peppermint Grove to Tuscany. Beyond the entrance, the sky is dominated by
towering jacaranda, magnolia, and crepe myrtle trees, adding a sense of grandeur to this beautiful formal space.
Hedges are meticulously arranged throughout the garden, with underplantings of liriope, creeping fig, and ivy, offering a rich tapestry of textures and tones. Hidden behind tall, private walls, a Mediterranean-inspired aquamarine pool shimmers like a jewel, inviting moments of relaxation under the arbour’s gentle shade.
A conveniently placed herb garden, abundant with aromatic rosemary, parsley, and thyme, adds a practical and fragrant touch to this enchanting space.
Wisteria whimsically drapes across the entry to the vestibule, creating a peaceful haven that seamlessly blends Mediterranean elegance with Australian warmth.
A wonderful garden of beauty and interest, designed, planted, and cared for by knowledgeable and avid gardeners for decades.
The front gardens are dominated with crepe myrtle trees, roses, ageratum, bottlebrush, conifers, judas, and flowering pear trees. The giant dragon tree underplanted with dogbane is a striking feature.
Decorative urns, pots and birdbaths are surrounded with foxgloves, iris, clivia, day lilies and giant crinum lilies. Winding box hedges add an element of formality.
Plantings of hawthorn, westringia, correa, ferns, liriope, and aspidistra add splashes of colour. The shady front entrance is full of ferns, ligularia, and more foxgloves.
The avid garden wanderer will uncover a thriving vegetable corner with artichokes, kale, and much more to discover.
The rear multi-level garden has wisteria and jasmine-covered pergolas, potted citrus and masses of blue iris, November lilies, New Zealand rock lilies, ferns and philodendrons with cascading convolvulus and wallflower.
The striking echium (pictured right) continues a strong repetition of purple and blue hues throughout the garden. It flowers prolificially, bringing a sense of gradure and begs the gaze skyward.
A dense planting of New Zealand rock lillies is a striking contrast with their white blooms. Interspersed throughout features holly and datura (angel trumpets).
The stunning grand gazebo features an established heritage climbing rose with striking dark red blooms.
The recently remodelled pool sits pride of place infront of a delightful cascading water feature urn home to a school of goldfish.
One could spend hours wandering through this garden with something new to see from every angle. What a garden to browse through!
Guest Speaker, Brook Sly, will be talking about gardening and wellbeing in this garden at 11.30 am.
Once a resplendent English rose garden, this quaint property has gracefully transformed over time to reflect the changing needs of its owners. With the guidance of their horticulturist daughter, the garden has been simplified for ease of care, yet retains the timeless charm that has always made it so special.
Stepping through the striking black gloss wrought iron gates, lined with agapanthus and cheerful white daisies, you are greeted by two towering Norfolk Island pine trees, standing proudly beside a 120-year-old Alexandra palm—a nod to the coastal beauty of this garden. To your left, a magnificent angel's trumpet stands in full glory. The owners take great pride in this botanical wonder, which graces the garden with its stunning flowers nearly year-round. As your eyes are drawn to the elegant colonial home, the garden invites you in to explore its carefully crafted appeal.
The veranda garden is a lovely tri-layered display of alstroemeria, clivia, and mondo grass, while stephanotis winds gracefully along the handrail. Along the eastern boundary, the sweet fragrance of frangipani fills the air, and a blanket of irises provides soft ground cover beneath.
Wandering along the brick-paved side path to the elevated north-facing rear, a pink peppercorn tree with a hollowed-out trunk serves as a sanctuary for a natural beehive, harmoniously shared with lorikeets. Beneath the graceful canopy of the pink peppercorn tree, a magnificent giant crinum lily sits proudly, its striking presence adding to the lush beauty of the garden's serene landscape.
Read the House History here
The garden, dotted with monstera, clivia, tall fan palms, maidenhair ferns, and clusters of bamboo, provides privacy and tranquillity, while pear trees stand as natural screens.
Colour bursts from flowering beds of poppies, blue convolvulus, and ranunculus, while a central water fountain doubles as a bird bath, welcoming a variety of local birds. Potted tractor seats add an extra layer of rustic charm. A conveniently placed herb garden, with parsley, rosemary, mint, and seasonal vegetables, sits opposite a thriving old orange tree, laden with fruit.
This garden may have been simplified, but its beauty and character remain as vibrant as ever, offering both elegance and ease for the modern gardener.
Homemade Lemonade available in the garden.
Brook Sly has forged her career in horticultre after dabbling in television production, mining, and raising funds for cancer. She is currenlty a Nursery Assistant at Garden Elegance in Subiaco. Brook loves helping people to create their own dream garden.
Brook will be delivering a presentation on the topic of Gardening and Wellbeing at 11.30 am in the garden of 17 View Street.
Discover the soothing sound of Rosewood Acoustics, a captivating folk duo featuring Grayson and Anika. With heartfelt harmonies and acoustic melodies, they breathe new life into timeless classics. Their signature twist on beloved classics creates an unforgettable listening experience, blending nostalgia with fresh, folky charm.
Performing 9.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Marketplace.
PLC offers an inclusive, inspiring music programme. We take pride in our diverse musical ensembles and look forward to showcasing student performances throughout the day for visitors' enjoyment.
19 Leake Street
10.00 am - 11.00 am
11.00 am - 12.00 pm
149 Forrest Street
10.00 am - 11.00 am
11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Heather Barr Memorial Chapel Steps
Piano Trio & Wind Quintet
Flute Ensemble Guitar Ensemble
Year 8 String Quintet & Year 9 String Quintet
Year 10 String Quartet & Encore String Duo
1.00 pm Deci-belles
PLC Pipe Band
The PLC Perth Pipe Band is Australia’s oldest all female pipe band and been proudly performing for over four decades.
Gardens
10.00 am - 11.30 am PLC Wandering Pipers
Marketplace
1.20 pm Senior Pipe Band
Gorna Liyarn is PLC Perth’s Indigenous dance group. The words ‘Gorna Liyarn’ mean ‘strong heart’ and are derived from the Bardi and Yawuru languages of the West Kimberley.
In 2011, our Indigenous Scholarship Programme Co-ordinator Tracey Walker (2011-2019, deceased) founded the group to instill pride and confidence in culture for PLC Perth’s Indigenous students.
The programme has grown enormously in strength, and the girls have participated in many events such as Telethon, Wardarnji Festival, Wesley College’s ‘Moorditj by Moonlight’, Western Force games as well as performances at schools around Perth.
Performing 10.50 am and 1.10 pm at the Marketplace.
The Society is a not-for-profit organisation of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the restoration and preservation of buses and all things associated with the history of bus transport in Western Australia.
The BPSWA will ferry visitors between gardens and the marketplace on the day. A fascinating display can be found at Manners Hill Park which includes images and information from historical Peppermint Grove bus routes. bpswa.com
This year, the Year 9 Service Leadership students will be taking an active role at Open Garden Day.
There are seven Service Leadership Portfolios including: Environment, Mental Health, Disability, Animal Welfare, Seniors, Homelessness, and Children.
Some of the groups will be raising money, awareness, or both, on Open Garden Day for charitable organisations including the Shenton Park Dogs’ Refuge, Beyond Blue, Rocky Bay Mosman Park, Pet Rescue, Alzheimers Research, the Cat Haven, and Friends of Lake Claremont.
The Year 9 Service Leadership stalls will be located near the PLC Flower Stall and PLC Cupcake stall, so be sure to pay their stalls a visit.
Market stalls are located on View Street and open from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.
PLC Market Stalls, PLC Flowers, The Book Nook, Junior School Art, Pastiche Magazine, Argyle Club, Friends of Pipe Band, PLC Year 9 Service Stalls, and parcel pick-up service.
Ankalia is a local Perth-based business founded by Cheryl Botha.
Cheryl trained with a traditional “Papa” Sandal Artisan in Italy and now handcrafts luxury, limited-edition Swarovski crystal sandals. Cheryl founded Ankalia in 2014 with the desire to create limited edition sandals with a sense of simple luxury and effortless style. Every pair of sandals are meticulously handcrafted in consciously limited numbers and are available to order online.
Beach Street Design @beachstreetdesign
Beach Street Design is known for its distinctive linen wardrobe staples to effortless summer silhouettes inspired by the relaxed coastal lifestyle here on the West Coast.
The Perth-based label is inspired by the natural tones of the coastline, from the soft sages of the saltbush, the endless blues, and the coral & pastel pinks of the sunsets.
Fabrics are key to creating the designs, from textured cottons, exclusive prints and custom-dyed colours.
Beach Street Design consciously creates quality pieces using natural fabrics, mindfully made.
Carter Road Farm @carterroadfarm
Carter Road Farm, nestled in picturesque York, blends classic design with rustic textures under the guidance of founder Hannah, whose passion for textiles infuses every creation with warmth and character.
Specialising in cosy and classic designs, the homewares evoke timeless farmhouse charm. Attention to detail is evident in the choice of textiles, including iconic Liberty of London prints, hand-loomed Ikats and block-printed fabrics from India. From snug cushions to co-ordinating lampshades and kitchen linens, each piece is designed to be treasured.
The Curious Blu Jewellery brand embodies timeless elegance with a modern twist. Classic designs are reimagined with fresh perspectives, showcasing exceptional fine craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully handcrafted to stand the test of time, blending traditional techniques with innovative style. Unique, high-quality jewellery that tells a story is the hallmark of this esteemed brand.
Dandelion Vintage cards create handmade cards, tags and bunting. They are inspired by a love of all things vintage, quirky and beautiful. Using beautiful papers and envelopes they bring a touch of glitter, gorgeousness and fun to all occasions.
DoLi Designs @doli_designs
DoLi Designs, a local Perth brand, celebrates the art of accessorising. They offer stunning hand-poured costume jewellery and flamboyant eyewear, catering to tastes from the very bold to the very elegant. Inspired by Australia’s vibrant colour palette, each resin jewellery piece is unique. Their ‘FUNKY’ curated eyewear range includes spectacles for prescription lenses and sunglasses with premium UV protective lenses. DoLi Designs embodies artistry and style, with a commitment to personalised customer service, elegance, and diversity. Be bold, embrace the extraordinary.
Esencias Australia is a Western Australian candle and wellness brand with a gorgeous range of hand-poured and crafted candles, scented reed diffusers and bath salts. Each product has been carefully created to evoke and awaken the senses to inspire a sense of space, provide a moment of calm and give our customers the chance to reset and nourish themselves from within.
Fair Space partners with inspiring social enterprises in Australia, Africa, and Asia to bring the highest quality, socially and environmentally responsible designs to your space. They have carefully curated a collection of jewellery, gifts, toys, and homewares, all with unique stories of impact. They are all about slowing down, consuming mindfully, and connecting their community to fair trade and change-making enterprises around the world.
For all those who believe in magic, Fairy Footprints creates an enchanting range of fairy items from tiny, pastel-shaded fairies, with matching, minuscule, fairy doors, to pint-sized, wooden ladders; spotted, wooden mushrooms and quirky, fairydoor fridge magnets. This magical array of fairy treasures are hand-made miniatures that every fairy will love. Beautiful, fairy garlands and scrunchies made in a kaleidoscope of coloured ribbons, are the perfect accessory for your favourite fairy.
Fledge and Thread @fledgeandthread
Fledge and Thread design unique, nostalgic, children's products. All of their designs start from a painting - from their blankets, baby wraps, baby grows, kids' shorts, t-shirt sets and children's bedding – they are all designed by hand in Perth. Their products are made ethically with 100% cottons embellished with designs from days gone by.
Flick (Felicity Mines) of Flix Handcrafted Jewellery will be showcasing her fabulous Stardust Collection. Cherish the ones you love and keep them close to your heart with personalised star sign constellations, birthstone gems, Letters and paw prints on necklaces, bracelets and anklets. Flick lovingly does all the stamping on the precious metal discs in her exqusite shop at Origins Market Busselton. Touching heartfelt gifts to celebrate birthdays or the bonds you have with your special ones.
Designed and produced by PLC Old Collegian, Melanie Hardie (1990), FunJobs Homewares is synonymous with elegance, durability, and flexibility, bringing you the best in garden gloves designed exclusively for women in Australia. Their gloves, now enhanced with a charming ladybird design, are not just practical but also fashionable. To complement their beloved garden gloves, they now offer matching 100% cotton aprons and silicone oven mitts. These sets are perfect for making gardening and cooking a breeze, combining the latest technology with stylish design. Whether you're tending to your garden or whipping up a meal, you'll do so with flair and ease.
Green Duck Society specialises in hats, jewellery, art, and other objects of beauty. Established by founder Danielle Eaton as the go-to destination for headwear, the curated collection features both classic and contemporary styles offering an extensive range of hats, caps, headbands, and fascinators for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a travel friendly holiday hat, a timeless fedora, a flat cap or a new golf hat, Green Duck Society is your ultimate destination for exceptional headwear.
Hat Ensemble is a Perth-based handmade millinery business. Using quality, ethically sourced materials, Hat Ensemble makes wide brimmed sun hats, classic felt fedoras and one of a kind race day headwear. All products are handmade in their Perth studio.
Hi Ho + Co was born in Perth WA over three decades ago. They are proudly West Australian and our styles reflect the great life we have here in WA. Their amazing designs stand up to the casual chic woman. The jewellery is paired with high quality stainless steel and 18ct gold plating. They have also created the perfect leather bags! Bags that are luxurious for everyday use. They had to be crossbody as that is universally savvy.
Lalita Divine @lalita_divine
Lalita creates scents to celebrate the alchemy of our ancestors, mythology and ritual to create a beautiful haven. Lalita products are hand blended in small batches, with presence, love and gratitude to honour the beauty of nature.
Lalita is an Indian Goddess, one of the Supreme feminine powers of the world and an aspect of the Divine universal mother. Lalita is radiant and pure, as she possesses the rare combination of remarkable beauty, great wisdom and immense power.
Lemon Zebra www.lemonzebras.com
Step into the adorable world of KARMACHICHI—where love, positivity, and mindfulness come to life! Let Karma and Chichi inspire and delight you with every sticker. Transform your favourite items with our unique range of premium coated fabric stickers, vinyl stickers, prints, and cards. Designed and crafted with love in the Lemon Zebra Sticker Studio, Western Australia. Come and find your new favourite stickers today!
Margaret River Made @hat_ensemble
Margaret River Made grew from a passion to create natural, quality conscious, eco-friendly and sustainable hair and skin care to help enhance people’s everyday lives. They believe if you look and feel your best you will make the most out of every day while enjoying a cleaner, greener more sustainable future. LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, THE ECO-FRIENDLY WAY.
MB Collective @mbcollectivetotes
The search is now over for the perfect tote that is not only classically stylish, but versatile and practical for whatever your day throws at you. With a waterproof lining for ease of cleaning any wet spills, they also include an internal cotton pocket to store keys, wallet or your phone.
MB Collective totes love to stand tall, holding their shape, and each tote comes in its own cotton envelope for ease of storing or as the perfect pre-wrapped gift. In two sizes, the everyday tote or its big sister the weekender tote. Make your life simpler with one multipurpose tote to get you through your day.
MEG Ceramics is a boutique ceramics studio based in Tuart Hill, owned by designer, artist, and creator Megan Glass. Inspired by nature, art, fashion, and human connection, the studio’s range of organic table and homewares are handcrafted with soul. Textural and unique, each piece is designed to create a strong sense of grounding, connection, and beauty in your day.
@naildattiffanys
Nail’d at Tiffany’s plant based nail polishes are designed to bring a little joy and self-care to your world.
Proudly an Australian-made and independently owned brand featuring a brilliant range of cruelty free and breathable colours to complement your individuality and lifestyle.
Oasis Cló is a small Australian fashion label designed in the coastal town of Dunsborough. Each print is hand drawn by owner Lauren and hand dyed and screen printed by a small family team in Indonesia. Oasis Cló specialises in inclusive fashion, stocking a range of sizes and pieces suitable for pregnancy and new mums as well as matching dresses for little minis!
Pip & Rose Design @pipandrosedesign
Pip & Rose Design bring their ever-popular Kokedama, watergardens, and self-watering planters to add some botanical aesthetic to your space. You can now create your own Kokedama with their beautiful Make Your Own Kokedama Kits, they are perfect for a unique and thoughtful gift.
Plum and Crumb
Plum and Crumb was born over a decade ago form Jenny's love of baking for friends and family and being part of local communities. All products are made from the highest quality ingredients with no artificial flavourings, colours or preservatives. Delicious home baked and beautifully packaged festive foods to make your Christmas easier.
Precious Pieces Jewellery @preciouspiecesjewellery
Precious Pieces Jewellery is a local business selling costume, pearl, and semi-precious jewellery at an affordable price point. Clair is a qualified Gemologist and self-confessed lover of anything sparkly!
Sarah Stretton Jewellery @sarahstrettonjewellery
At Sarah Stretton Jewellery, they champion demi-fine (sterling silver 18ct gold vermeil) jewellery, their purpose is to inspire confidence and champion self-expression with every piece. They're a movement brand on a mission to make beautiful highquality pieces for everyone, however they shine. Every piece they create is handcrafted, responsibly sourced, and designed in-house in Perth. They collaborate with brilliant creatives who share their values and make the world a more positive place to be in. They don’t believe in fast fashion; these pieces are worn on repeat. Season-less collections that shine solo, or can be stacked and layered for a new look, every time all designed by PLC Old Collegian, Sarah Stretton (Davis 2000.)
Shop Annie G @shopannieg
ANNIE.G is a local Perth online store that creates a range of beautiful, high quality, and very fairly priced garments and homewares. Their buttery soft activewear, classic garments, and stylish homewares are designed in Australia and sourced from ethical, expert craftsmanship around the globe. Their products are made to last, travel and wear well, and are machine washable. They're all about the details.
It’s All Good - Look Good, Feel Good, Give It Your All!
Destination for your stylish and comfortable active lifestyle.
The Italian Closet specialises in elegant lifestyle clothing made in Italy. Their curated collection includes garments made from Italian made silk, linen and cotton garments. Their womenswear collections features their much-loved modern classics, including stretch cotton jeggings, silk batwing tops, linen tunics, wide leg silk pants, and cut silk dresses.
Their garments are intelligently designed, enabling much of their clothing to be One Size Fits Most, comfortably fitting a size 8-16.
The Little Shed Store welcomes you into a world of beautifully curated homewares and tableware, to treasure for yourself or gift to another. The range includes carefully selected pieces from far and wide, each chosen for their aesthetic, durability and practicality.Whether you are looking for books, luxury melamine, wooden platters and boards, Christmas decorations or a special vintage piece, there will be something to meet your gifting needs. Order your goods via DM and in most cases local delivery will take place the same day with your items wrapped and ready.
Threads of Africa proudly offer an exquisite array of bespoke heirloom linen and homewares including towels, throws and blankets which are all woven on antique looms at the Mungo Mill in South Africa.
Mungo does not compromise on production methods or cost of raw materials when it comes to producing a quality product which will brings years of pleasure.
Tina Scott Collections creates timeless jewellery in sterling silver with real gemstones and pearls. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and the collection is thoughtfully curated with pieces that harmonise with one another. The diverse array of gemstones and pearls add a touch of individuality to each creation. 10% of all pearl sales is donated to a charity supporting mothers and babies from difficult backgrounds.
Tommy Sugo is Perth’s premier gourmet meal and pasta delivery service. Specialising in modern Italian cuisine, they deliver delicious, healthy, and easy-to-cook pasta dishes right to your doorstep. Their meals with loads of options are made with the finest ingredients, ensuring a taste of amazing flavours in every bite. Enjoy convenient, restaurant-quality food at your home with Tommy Sugo’s commitment to excellence and health.
Top Tails Pet Treats is a family-owned business run by Louisa and Ashley Dry, providing 100% natural gourmet pet treats for dogs and cats. They offer home made and baked dog biscuits, dehydrated meat and fish treats, jerky, cat treats and more. All ingredients are sourced locally where available, free of additives and preservatives and of human-grade. So spoil your furry friend with a special treat or a healthy snack. Top Tails Pet Treats has something for every pet lover.
Meet Sara from Tree of Life Ceramics, a passionate potter who breathes life into clay with her skilled hands. As a dedicated artisan, she creates functional wheel-thrown ceramics that blend beauty with utility. Each piece is a testament to her artistry and commitment to craftsmanship. Sara's creations, from mugs to bowls, are not just objects; they are reflections of her love for the craft. With every turn of the wheel, she shapes clay into timeless pieces that find their place in everyday life. Discover the artistry and passion behind Sara' ceramics, where form meets function in perfect harmony.
Urban Fable is a local luxury scarf brand that features stunning digital artworks by PLC Old Collegian, Lizzie Marinko (1991). The Coastal Confetti Collection features some of our most iconic Australian landscapes printed onto the finest blend of cotton linen and Merino wool and silk fabrics.
All Urban Fable scarves come beautifully gift boxed with a postcard of the chosen design. They are the ideal gift and travel companion. Some of these designs are also available as digital artworks, printed on canvas and framed.
Vintage Garden Creations bring ‘vintage’ back to Australian gardens. Their rustic iron structures are handmade locally using quality materials and classic designs.
From arches to obelisks, plant supports, pot stands and birdbaths, their simple and attractive designs are built to last. And if you have your own ideas, they'll happily work with you to bring them to life with a custom design.
Inspired by nature’s raw beauty, Violet Clark Studio captures the light, shade and colour of Australian native plants and flowers in garments made from and enriched by natural fabrics. Western Australian designer Lyndal Malarkey draws on her fascination and respect of the landscape and its resilience, marrying thoughtful and considered print designs across versatile garments and sleepwear. They release in small, limited runs to honour the nature of slow consumption. Violet Clark Studio garments are unbound by time or trend; made to last and be loved by people of all ages.
Wild Rain thoughtfully formulate luxurious, gently cleansing soaps that are nourishing and soothing to your skin.
Made in Subiaco from high quality plant oils and butters rich in antioxidants, their range of natural soaps are further enhanced with beneficial and potent ingredients of cleansing clays, mineral-rich salts, botanical infusions, enriching plant milks, and scented with the uplifting aroma of blended pure essential oils.
WILD + PLANTS + EARTH
View Street Marketplace 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.
Mia San Mia @miasanmia_perth
Step back in time with Mia San Mia. Their vintage coffee trailer delivers classic brews and timeless joy.
The Patron @thepatron.beverageco
The Patron is a lovingly restored 1968 Citroen HY van that has travelled all the way from France and has been given a new lease on life as a mobile beverage company. The Patron MOU is to serve up quality beverages from an attentiongrabbing classic van.
Our much-loved homemade Lemonade Stall will be situated at 11 Johnston Street and also at the Year 9 Service Stalls. Our Year 9 Service Leadership students will be ready to serve you traditional homemade lemonade to satisfy your thirst while you enjoy the gardens.
PLC Parent volunteers will be sizzling scrumptious sausages and onions on the BBQ. Perfect for brunch or lunch - join the queue, it is well worth the wait!
Always popular and highly sought after in our annual Open Garden Day Marketplace, the PLC Christmas Cakes are made with the finest fruit, ingredients, and a “touch” of that special something. Our volunteer bakers have been busy preparing, baking, and wrapping. Arrive early to their stall in front of Scorgie House to avoid disappointment.
Cupcakes, big and small, iced and decorated will be on display at our busy PLC cupcake stall, ready for morning tea, lunch, and even a little takeaway treat for afternoon tea too!
Steamed parcels of perfection, these dumplings are made and served by a group of parents from the Chinese community within PLC. Get in quick before these delectable morsels sell out.
Enjoy delicious homemade sandwiches, cakes, coffee, and tea all day from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. Plan your day exploring the gardens over a coffee and then return for a restorative cup of tea and something wonderful from the selection of homemade cakes on offer.
The secret to amazing bao buns? Getting the balance of flavours and textures just right. Get your Chinese food fix with delicious, handcrafted Bao Buns from Baolicious. Combining fusion styles of fillings with a modern twist, there is something to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds.
For something healthy and delicious to eat or drink, head to the Cana Communities WA Food Truck for tea, espresso coffee, fresh smoothies, and a range of tasty sweet snacks and savoury meals. Cana is a not-forprofit organisation which supports and sustains vulnerable people from across Perth. The Food Truck is one of Cana Communities' social ventures which provides a valuable opportunity for people to learn new skills, and a pathway to employment.
Grill’d to the Mac @macsamerican
Mac’s American Diner brings the tastes of Regional America to the streets of Perth - from Georgia Dogs to Memphis Burgers and everything in between, they pride themselves on authentic American flavours. Real American food, featuring burgers, hotdogs and more - by a real American cook, they take their motto of Making Food Great Again seriously.
Wally offers traditional Mexican street food to the people of Perth and prides himself on bringing his family recipes to life by providing a healthy ‘fast food’ option - zero deep fryers! Wally’s menu consists of a variety of tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls and nachos with gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options available.
Many thanks to the following sponsors for their support:
• Bus Preservation Society of Western Australia
• Aussie Natural Spring Water
• Kakulas Sister
• Swanbourne Market
Friends of Pipe Band Raffle Sponsors
• Rohan Jewellers
• Skating Goose Farm
• Tea Box Café
• Boatshed Market
• Mosman Spa
It would be impossible to organise and conduct this event without our dedicated parent volunteers and PLC staff. Thank you for supporting this annual fundraiser with your ideas, skills, and time. Many parent volunteers have committed time co-ordinating areas of this event and supporting the committee, we extend our gratitude to them for their time and commitment.
Special thanks to:
• Emily Chee, OGD Co-ordinator
• Rebecca Johnston, OGD Assistant Co-ordinator
• Anna Neuling, OGD Treasurer
• Chrissy Miller-McKinley, OGD Market Co-ordinator
• Sharon Scott, OGD Christmas Cake Co-ordinator
• Suzy Cran, OGD Christmas Cake Co-ordinator
• Sam Ritchie, OGD Raffle Co-ordinator
• Sarah Stretton, Old Collegians' Association - OGD Garden Consultant
• Natasha Low-Kefford, OGD Hospitality Co-ordinator
• Nicole Wilson, PLC Events Manager
• Jasmine Kimlin, PLC Marketing Manager
• PLC Property Department
• Shannon Lovelady, PLC Archivist, Curator, and Historian
• The Shire of Peppermint Grove
Open Day:
Gardens are only open to the public on the date and times specified via entry ticket/wristband.
Privacy:
Please respect the owners' privacy.
Photography:
Photography of the gardens and houses is STRICTLY prohibited.
Garden Etiquette:
No cuttings are to be taken from the gardens. Keep to paths to avoid damaging plants.
Children:
Children are to be supervised at all times. Please take care if there are water features or other risks for children.
Animals:
Animals (except Guide and Assistance dogs) are not permitted to enter the gardens.
Entry into the gardens is at your own risk.