Three inspiring gardens in Wangaratta and Glenrowan will be open to visitors on Sunday, October 19 as part of Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta's annual Open Gardens fundraising event.

They include a traditional, formal garden and a sustainable, edible garden in the Wangaratta township, and a sprawling native garden at Morrisons of Glenrowan, where you can also enjoy coffee, cake, live music and spectacular high-country views.

Robyn Snowdon describes her garden as a mix of cottage and formal, surrounding a stunning period home in central Wangaratta, where there is something to see around every corner.

She said it already had great bones, including mature trees, hedges, fences and paths created by the previous owners, but she wanted more flowers, adding generous beds of perennials, along with hydrangeas, camellias and standard roses which are about to burst into bloom.

It's one of two beautiful gardens to see in Crisp Street, as well as the bird-attracting natural garden in Glenrowan.

Wangaratta's Friends of Lacluta are involved in variety of projects supporting communities living in isolated villages in Timor-Leste, mainly in education, health and disability.

Group chair Karen Jones said Timor-Leste (East Timor) is a close neighbour to Australia, and one of the poorest countries in the world.

"Our group of volunteers is one of 30 friendship groups in Australia helping the people of Timor rebuild their country after its 25-year struggle for independence," she said.

“Last month our efforts were formally acknowledged by the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency, Jose Ramos Horta, who presented us with an Order of Timor-Leste Medal.

“Our work is entirely dependent on donations, so Open Gardens is an important fund raiser for us, so why not have a nice Sunday outing while supporting a worthy cause?

"I hope to see you there."

Visit the garden of Ian Minns and Prue Noble at 5 Crisp Street, Robyn Snowdon's garden at 21 Crisp Street, and the Morrison's garden at 30 Kays Lane in Glenrowan, from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, 19 October.

Entry for adults is $10 per garden or $20 for all three, available to purchase online at trybooking.com/events/landing/1441581, or by cash at the gate, with all proceeds directly supporting projects in the remote district of Lacluta.