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Efil Doog Garden of Art co-owner Shirley Cosgrove and rhododendrons.

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DescriptionCaption: Efil Doog Garden of Art co-owner Shirley Cosgrove with just a few of the 3000 rhododendrons coming into flower at their Akatarawa property which is open to the public.

The extensive gardens, developed by Mrs Cosgrove and her husband Ernest and sited on the banks of the Akatarawa River, not only boast many stone and copper sculptures but a gallery housing the couple's collection of original early New Zealand paintings.

They are particularly interested in artists associated with Pumpkin Cottage which used to be at Silverstream on Fergusson Drive.

New acquisitions by the Cosgroves include Wellington Harbour in 1898 by James Nairn, who was a founder of the Pumpkin Cottage artists group, Akatarawa Bush by Mabel Hill in 1905 and a Darcy Nicholas painting of Pumpkin Cottage in 1975, which is possibly the last painting done of the building. Mabel Hill was also a member of the Pumpkin Cottage artists group.

Printed in the 'Leader' on 27th October 1999.

The gardens first opened to the public on October 18, 1995.

By 2004 the garden was among the first 25 gardens to make the inaugural New Zealand garden register.

Ernest had worked 44 years in the dental industry.

The October 29, 2014'Leader' announced that the Cosgroves were about to sell the property and move to Rawene, on the Hokianga harbour. The March 21 'Dominion Post' pictured them and three of their paintings; they were selling 63 original pieces and had donated 39 to the city.
However, the March 23, 2016 'Leader', which reported their diamond wedding, said they were living in Heretaunga.

Printed in colour in the ‘Leader’ on October 27, 1999. This brightened image has also had contrast reduced.Date TakenOctober 1999Geotagnot specified

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PersonErnie Cosgrove, of Efil Doog Sculpture Garden and art gallery, Akatarawa. Last edited by: Don McLeod

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