Have your ever heard of Canowindra (pronounced "ke-nown-dra") a township located near Cowra in the central west of New South Wales?

Located just over 4 hours drive from Sydney, this olde worlde 19th century township, boasting verandahs and old shops along the heritage listed, crooked main street, provided the subject for photographer Steve Mullarkey's upcoming print exhibition, entitled Gaskill Street.

Pam, Cathy and Cheryl, Gardens in Focus team members, were lucky enough to meet Steve and view his interesting and unique style of photographic art. Nothing to do with botanic gardens this time, but an interesting photographic style and well worth a visit. Opening on 24 March 2012 the exhibition runs until 31 May 2012.

Esther’s Table is tucked away in the back streets of Annandale, near Sydney. This gorgeous corner café, which exudes vintage charm, is named after the convict wife of Captain Johnson, Esther Abrahams, the unofficial first lady of Annandale. It is housed in the historic 1902 grocery store on the corner of Reserve and Annandale Streets, and is currently exhibiting the winning and finalist prints from our first competition.

The interior of the cafe has retained its quaint old-fashioned charm and this is where you’ll see 15 of our top photos expertly hung and beautifully lit, showing them to their best advantage.

So, pop in to Esther’s Table for superb coffee and something nice from their varied menu, and immerse yourself in the ambience while viewing these stunning photographs. See for yourself the images that our judges have deemed to be the "best of the best" botanic garden photos.

The café provides free wireless internet and is child, wheelchair and pooch friendly.

Esther’s Table, 61 Annandale Street, Annandale

http://estherstable.com/