Blue Mountains: Garden visit to 'Silky Oaks' the garden of Peter and Margaret Oldes.

Join Blue Mountains Group for a Garden Visit to 'Silky Oaks'

Saturday 9th August, 10am

Visit the private garden of Peter and Margaret Olde – Silky Oaks – in Oakdale. This is a unique opportunity to explore a garden established by two dedicated Australian native plant enthusiasts.

Transport: Bus or private car
What to bring: Morning tea / Lunch
Details: Glenbrook Native Reserve
Phone: 02 4739 8597
Email: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au

Peter Olde is a longtime member of the Australian Plant Society, President and delegate of the Menai Wildflower Group, and leader of the Grevillea Study Group (APS Australia). He and Margaret have developed Silky Oaks into a notable native garden, occasionally open to the public by arrangement through the APS.

Peter's deep interest in Australian native plants, particularly Grevilleas, has earned him wide respect and recognition, including an OAM in 2020. He co-authored three books on Grevilleas with Neil Marriott, and is also Honorary Research Associate at the National Herbarium of NSW, part of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney.