Darlinghurst Nights

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Guerrilla garden without the hype

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Last night, we wandered down the dead end of Thomson Street, in Darlinghurst, to be welcomed by this adorable garden.

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I went back today and spoke to one of the residents, who said his neighbour planted the garden 10 years ago, and continues to maintain it with TLC.

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He has an “arrangement” with council, who turn a blind eye to its existence. Good on you, City of Sydney Council. And good on you, resident of Thomson Street. It’s just delightful.

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Such a pleasant oasis by day, though typically, according to my source, another seedy back lane by night.

Hayden Place guerrilla

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Those grandiose guerrilla gardeners are one thing, but I have a lot of love for the other end of the spectrum.

Walking past the newsagent on Victoria Street, I did a double take when I spied this little garden.

It’s not necessarily there for posterity. But it’s beautiful.

More, please.