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Brian and Kaylene (founders of Aussie Gardener) celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary with a little getaway down to Merribee Gardens on the NSW South Coast.

Merribees history

Merribee was originally part of Alexander Berry's 1850s estate. Located on the southern side of the mighty Shoalhaven River. Merribee has been part of the local dairy farming community from early settlement.

Richard and Lucy Marshall purchased the property in 2000 when it was mostly empty pastureland with some buildings in poor condition. With a lot of hard work they have turned it into a show garden that features extensive topiary displays with over 10,000 Buxus plants!

Formal maze-style garden with clipped box hedges and topiary.
Formal parterre garden with clipped hedges, topiary and tree-lined paths.
Manicured garden path with clipped hedges, shrubs and mature trees.
Spaced evergreen trees in a grassy landscape garden.
Clipped box hedge mounds and topiary in a formal garden.
Ivy-covered tower building surrounded by manicured garden plantings.

Visiting Merribee

The garden is open for visitors on select days (refer to the website) and also has accomodation on site that is as unique as this beautiful property.


On our trip we stayed in a beautifully converted grain silo. Divided into 4 levels, the entry foyer, bathroom, bedroom and all leading up to the amazing top level with 360 degree views of the surrounding farmland.


On one night we had a thunderstorm briefly roll in and gave us a magnificent show across the countryside and on another 5 helicopters flew by in V formation! I'm not sure Richard and Lucy can guarantee that for all guests 😉.  


This top level room has louvre windows to let the nice breeze through and makes a great place to have a coffee and breakfast.


To book a stay in one of their 5 picturesque accomodation options,

CLICK HERE

Spiral metal staircase inside a concrete tower with textured aggregate walls and sunlight streaming through narrow openings.
Curved metal staircase inside a cylindrical concrete tower, with textured concrete walls, a small window, and soft natural light illuminating the steps.
Bedroom overlooking a curved metal staircase inside a concrete tower, featuring a white bed, sheer canopy, bedside lamp, and textured concrete walls.
Rustic circular bathroom inside a concrete tower featuring a freestanding clawfoot bath, pedestal sink, open shelving with towels, textured concrete walls, and soft natural light.
Light-filled circular sitting room inside a converted silo, featuring wraparound louvre windows with countryside views, a cosy sofa and armchair, small dining table with breakfast setup, compact kitchenette, and white timber ceiling beams.
Restored silver Airstream caravan set among lush garden beds, featuring a timber deck with outdoor chairs, retractable awning, and corrugated metal outbuildings surrounded by hedges and trees in a tranquil rural setting.
Tree-lined gravel pathway through a formal garden, featuring evenly spaced shade trees, manicured box hedges, garden benches, and a serene country estate setting with buildings visible in the distance.
Close-up of a developing artichoke bud on the plant, showing layered green bracts with softly blurred foliage in the background, growing in a kitchen garden setting.

Artichoke flowers

Interior of a garden shop or homestead kitchen with an ornate crystal chandelier above a rustic wooden table displaying jars of preserves, looking out through open doors to a formal garden path and hedged beds beyond.

Doorway to a secret garden

White metal garden chairs arranged beneath a large shade tree along a gravel path, framed by neatly clipped hedges and formal garden plantings in a country estate garden.

Pleached Chinese Elms

Rustic timber garden gate marked “Private,” set beneath a vine-covered pergola along a winding gravel path, surrounded by lush cottage garden plants and greenery with a country homestead in the background.

Richard & Lucys home

Lavender field in full bloom leading to a white country homestead with wraparound verandah, hydrangea garden beds, and mature trees, set within a formal country garden landscape.

Late one afternoon we saw a young couple having engagement photos done. There is a beautiful barn that makes a wonderful wedding location. No shortage of nice backgrounds.

Rustic timber barn with weathered corrugated iron doors and siding, set within landscaped gardens, featuring a covered veranda and string lights for a countryside venue setting.
Rows of blooming lavender plants lining a mulched pathway, with soft purple flowers and green foliage creating a fragrant garden walkway set against a backdrop of mature trees.
Pink and purple hydrangea blooms in the foreground with a soft-focus lavender field behind them, framed by manicured hedges and tall cypress trees in a formal country garden.

Throughout the year they also have special events and activities. These include their Lavendar festival where you can join a class in harvesting the lavendar and distilling to produce lavendar oil.

Merribee.com.au


Woman walking along a curved gravel garden path toward a rustic timber barn, surrounded by manicured hedges, lush green borders, and flowering plants in a formal country garden setting.
Whimsical box hedge topiary shaped into flowing forms in a formal garden, with rounded clipped shrubs leading toward a white cottage with a corrugated metal roof in the background.
Classic stone birdbath fountain set in a formal garden pond, surrounded by lush green waterlily leaves and neatly clipped box hedging.
Interior of a garden shop or homestead kitchen with an ornate crystal chandelier above a rustic wooden table displaying jars of preserves, looking out through open doors to a formal garden path and hedged beds beyond.
Formal garden pathway lined with manicured box hedges, leading to a rustic white timber garden shed framed by leafy trees and lush greenery.
Spiral-shaped box hedge topiary in a formal garden, surrounded by lush green shrubs and white flowering plants.
Formal garden pathway lined with neatly clipped box hedges leading to a white wooden garden shed framed by mature trees and lush greenery.
Elegant pine bonsai tree in a rectangular ceramic pot, displayed on a stand in front of a white cottage window with climbing vines and lush garden foliage.
White outdoor café chairs and tables lined beneath leafy trees along a garden pathway.


And the rest is left for YOU to discover when you visit

MERRIBEE

660 Comerong Island Rd, Numbaa NSW Australia

MERRIBEE.COM.AU

Check website for opening times throughout the year

Hey everyone,

It’s Brian, Kaylene, Ashley, and Jimmy here at the Aussie Gardener warehouse and we've got some fantastic news!

Behind us is a mountain of orders we’ve been working on all weekend to get out the door. These are all your pre-orders, and we’re so excited to share that the new stock has finally arrived!

The Stock is Here and Orders Are Going Out!

We know a few people were starting to wonder if the stock would ever come in or if we’d done a runner with the money! 😅

But we promise you, the stock is real, and we’re busy packing and sending those orders as fast as we can. You’ll be seeing your parcels very soon.

Also, now that the shipment has landed, we’ve restocked some of your favourite gardening essentials. But fair warning, we couldn’t order a massive amount this time around, so if there’s something you’ve had your eye on, get in quick before it sells out again!

We’ve also put together a brand-new Aussie Gardener catalogue, which will be going out with orders to all our new customers. It’s a great way to see our full product range and get inspired for your next garden project.

If you don’t get a copy in the mail, you can always browse everything on our website.

A Heartfelt Thank You ❤️

We can’t thank you enough for the incredible support we’ve received. When we reached out for help to pay our suppliers and keep things moving, you came through for us in such a big way.

A few of our wonderful (and often older) customers even went above and beyond by sending in donations just because they wanted to help us keep Aussie Gardener going. That kind of kindness and community spirit truly means the world to us.

From all of us here at Aussie Gardener, and especially from the Chapman family, thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and helping keep the Aussie gardening spirit alive.

We’re beyond grateful for every one of you. Here’s to fresh soil, new growth, and a thriving garden season ahead! 🌸

Happy gardening!

The Aussie Gardener Team
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