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The Queen Mary Reserve Trust |
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The Gardens of Queen Mary Hospital host many beautiful exotic and native trees and plants. Twenty individual and groups of trees have been marked as notable by the Hurunui District Council. |
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Flax and Toe Toe on the edge of the Spiritual Garden. A sculpture by Phil Parr is framed by the pines in the background. All sculptures have now been offered back to the sculptors, and already some have been taken away. The CDHB had originally said the sculptures would remain in public hands, but have not honoured this promise. |
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The Spiritual Garden
The Spiritual Garden is a relatively recent addition. Created by Roger Simpson, head gardener in the late 80s and early 90s, it contains native plants, many of which have been donated from all over New Zealand. The flax plants on the left were donated by Ngai Tahu of Kaikoura. In the distance, a sculpture soars between the bordering pines. In 1993 a sculptural symposium was held with the help of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Access Programme, and four sculptors took part in a residency programme. The works they contributed could be seen melding beautifully into the garden growing around them.
The Queen Mary Reserve Trust would like to see the gardens be maintained for the inspiration and enjoyment of all who come to Hanmer Springs. |
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Rhododendrons have been established for many years. The above are part of a protected border. |
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A stand of Chestnut trees behind the Nurses’ Home.
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A noble Deodar Tree outside the Soldiers’ Block |
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Queen Mary Gardens
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