Delta Garden Tour 2025 co-organiser Shona Bain said it was fabulous to have homeowners open and show off their properties to the public
"They are only too happy to have their gardens showcased."
Each of the gardens are all unique and showcased the work of their owners and how they responded to the climate challenges of Alexandra.
All eight of the gardens were standouts, with it being hard to pick one garden as the best, she said.
Mrs Bain said she was grateful for the homeowners for opening up their gardens to view.
"It’s a privilege . . . the gardens are just incredible," she said.
One on display was that of Phanie and Alan Thomas of Alexandra, who opened up their award-winning rock garden to viewers.
The rock garden is made up of succulents and cacti, ideal for Central Otago’s climate.
Mrs Thomas said she wanted to show visitors how to create nice-looking rock gardens themselves.
As well as the garden tours, a Devonshire tea was hosted in Alexandra as part of the event, raising money for the Central Otago Arts Society, Mrs Bain said.
Hosted at the Alexandra Scout Hall visitors could enjoy home-made scones with cream and jam as well as view some of the crafts on display and for sale.
Some of the eight groups displaying their work were the Central Otago Arts Society, Alexandra Patchwork Group, Central Otago Cake Decorators Club and the Central Otago Model Society, she said.
