THE recent Jindabyne Open Garden fundraising event turned out to be a great occasion, and well-supported, according to organiser Edwina Seaton.

The total funds raised from the day for the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr) was $1567.

"There were a lot of people who came to see the garden and many were amazed it is only just over three years old," Ms Seaton said.

"The majority of guests commented on the long beds with the same plant and said this added a huge impact to the garden.

"They had a lot of questions and took away many ideas from the plant names, information and gardening tips I shared.

"The temperature was perfect and there was hardly a breath of wind. Gazebos and umbrellas remained in situ all day."

Ms Seaton said the Snowy Mountains Grammar School student musicians who performed and their music teacher, Sue Sell, added ambiance and enjoyment to those wandering around the garden or for those relaxing and enjoying a cuppa and cake using the seating provided.

"The students were talented and enthusiastic and I couldn’t be more grateful.

"After lunch, local talent and singer/song writer, Gabi Forman, performed playing her guitar, and singing brilliantly for a couple of hours."

Catering was by members of the Jindabyne branch of the CWA who were more than happy to support mcCr fundraiser.

"It's a pleasure to help, that's what the CWA is about," CWA member, Sheila, said.

"Our branch loves to help out and take part in any of these sort of functions."

The CWA made an incredible contribution by providing a stall full of delicious scones, slices and mini cup cakes for $1 each.

At the end of the day their contribution, which was 75 per cent of the takings, amounted to $224.70.

First prize in the raffle on the day, a $100 voucher from Mitre 10 Jindabyne and a small pot plant, went to Maree Eishold; second prize was won by Peta Oatley - a hot pink clematis plant from The Little Garden Nook, Bombala; and third prize - a bottle of Seasol and a container of Rose osmocote fertiliser - was won by Kerri Robinson of Berridale. Each of the three prizes included a calendar for 2025, created by Edwina Seaton. The calendar has photographs of her garden and of the Snowy Monaro.

Ms Seaton made special mention of friends and family who helped and assisted in the lead up to the day and on the day.

"I am grateful to my daughter, Saskia Fawcett, for all the design work for the poster and flyers, partner Rob Allan, cousin, Tina Hunter, and great friends, Terry Daish and Montana O’Neil; without their help the day wouldn’t have been a reality," she said.

Ms Seaton said the day was about her patients who have cancer and who need financial assistance while undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

"mcCr is an incredible charity in the Snowy Monaro and so many cancer patients are the beneficiaries of this wonderful organisation," she said.