Lillian Fraser Gardens

On Saturday my family and I went to the "Lillian Fraser Gardens" in Pennant Hills to attend the presentation for the Photography Competition. I received my 2 trophies and my prize, which was a real thrill. It was a wet old day but it was lovely at the gardens, there was a choir who sang beautiful songs after the presentation which was just lovely.

I really like the gardens and I will take future clients there for photo shoots. It is a small garden but there are quite a few quaint areas just perfect for family portraits. The shade there is just right for photography.

Dr Lillian Fraser was a Scientist who collected rare plants from all over the world and brought them back to her garden in Pennant Hills. When she died she left the gardens to the Hornsby Shire Council under the condition that the garden remain in tack for people to visit and enjoy. Many plants in the garden can no longer be found in Nurseries, for this reason alone it is a wonderful place to visit.

When Dr Fraser was alive she used to host many afternoon teas in her garden, they were well known in the area. Children loved to visit her garden as it had a "Fairyland" quality that children adored. Children were attracted to her like moths to a flame as she spent many hours entertaining and teaching them about the wonderful world of nature. Today the garden is looked after by a wonderful voluntary group called "The Friends Of Lillian Fraser Garden"

Here are only a few photos that I quickly snapped between rain showers on Saturday. If you are looking for a nice spot to take the kids for an afternoon tea or picnic I highly recommend it. I am a sentimental person at heart, so when I find such a place with a rich history that has been preserved they way it has I am reminded that community spirt is still alive, and I like that!

Lillian Fraser Garden is on the corner of Bellamy Street and Laurence Street, Pennant Hills NSW.