Good evening BHS family and friends,

This Sunday, February 26th, we have our very 1st Open Garden for 2023, the beautiful garden of Prof. Clive and Mrs. Julie Landis. Please see below for the garden description and also for directions. We look forward to seeing you!

WELCOME
Welcome to the Landis’ Garden. We hope that you will enjoy the garden and the plants that are in bloom. This garden located on the cliff at Kendal commands a panoramic view of St. Philip, from Skeete’s Bay, Sam Lords and the Crane in the east, to the Airport and parts of Christ Church in the south. The garden has been beautifully and lovingly planned and landscaped by Mrs. Julie Landis whose love of gardening and nature is evident throughout.

INTERESTING FEATURES OF THE GARDEN
At the entrance the driveway is planted with Portulacas, and as you walk along, the right side is a continuous border planted with an interesting collection of shrubs and plants, while on the left side an expansive lawn is dotted with a variety of trees, including heavily scented Ylang-ylang, Cassia, Fat Pork, Pomegranate, fruit trees, a variety of Bromeliads used as a colorful ground cover, Kalanchoe, followed by hanging Orchids and a new edition to the garden, a vegetable/tyre garden.

Follow the path where you will find Loquat, Carambola, Longan, Coffee, and Cocoa trees and be welcomed by the chickens and many cats. On the brow of the cliff overlooking the parish of St. Philip is a large area of Bromeliads and an abundance of ornamental pineapple plants. Then continue up to the large lawn with towering Bismarck palms and if you are lucky you will see Wilson the peacock in full display, but please don’t approach him. The garden overlooks a pristine swimming pool with a Gazebo and Terrace where teas and cool drinks will be available.

WHAT’S NEW
Relax and enjoy a large variety of Hybrid Anthuriums, Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium orchids, each in their own secluded area, with seating surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of these and other colorful shrubs and flowering plants too numerous to mention.

DIRECTIONS TO THE LANDIS GARDEN
From the Norman Niles roundabout on the ABC Highway follow Highway 4, pass Bulkeley factory and at Turnpike, fork right on to Highway 4B. Pass Buttals, go past Brighton Farmers’ Market and continue past Rolling Hills. Turn left at the sign “Kendal via Featherbed Lane” and follow the road up the hill. Continue on this road until you see the yellow BHS Open Garden sign at the junction leading to the garden. A parking attendant will direct parking at the church and after a short walk down the unpaved road you will arrive at the gates of Edencrest.

From the roundabout at Six Roads take the exit to Sunbury Great House and St Philip’s Parish Church. At the church turn left, go through the village then turn right on to Highway 4B opposite Chapel Plantation. Immediately after Halton Great House turn right at the sign “Kendal via Featherbed Lane” and follow the road up the hill. Continue on this road until you see the yellow BHS Open Garden sign at the junction leading to the garden and at the Church, a parking attendant will direct parking and direct you to the garden.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you will enjoy this afternoon in the country, where the cooling breezes and spectacular garden will entice you. For more information Google Edencrest, Landis Cliffside Gardens.