A special garden feature

Rotary Garden Festival.

Paul and Lynne Garland’s Pukekura home was one of 11 gardens to feature in the Rotary Club of Cambridge’s garden festival on Sunday.

A Slice of History: Paul and Lynne Garland relax on the porch of Trecarne House – built by William Reynolds in 1877

Getting the old-fashioned garden ready was a dress rehearsal for the couple who will host their daughter’s wedding on the grounds in January. Rotary sold about 1150 tickets for the one-day event while the Passion for Art over two days – featuring 13 artists – was also a success according to organisers.

Paul and Lynne Garland – Slice of History

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