The new Quasquicentennial Garden was unveiled on Tuesday, October 14 as part of the hospital's 125-year anniversary celebrations.

The garden is open only to the hospital's staff.

The garden was given a makeover by a team of dedicated staff volunteers, led by the hospital's general physician Dr Simon Grant.

Dr Grant is a local expert on maple trees and a member of the Highlands Garden Society NSW.

Bowral and District Hospital general manager Alison Derrett said the garden embraced the hospital's history, featuring stones from the original hospital's gates.

Ms Derrett said the gardens had always been an important part of the hospital's identity.

"In December 1889, a man was employed once a week in summer, and once a month, in winter to give attention to the grounds," she said.

"In 1897, 50 Pinus insignis trees were donated by the director general of forests and were planted along the hospital's southern boundary.

"For many years, a large vegetable garden was maintained and the wardsman was responsible for milking the hospital cow.

"About a dozen fruit trees provided fresh fruit in season and the hospital's fowls provided the kitchen with fresh eggs.

"While the purpose of the gardens have changed over the years, I can see that the pride that hospital staff have in them remains strong."

Ms Derrett congratulated staff members who voluntereed their time to create the Quasquicentennial Garden.

"The grounds of Bowral and District Hospital are beautiful and there are many quiet spots for patients and their visitors to enjoy, so it's wonderful that staff now have their own special place to enjoy their lunch breaks or relax after work," she said.