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Information Evenings
Information evenings are held monthly,
public welcome. The program includes a guest speaker, followed by free
raffle, supper and a chat at no charge. They are held every 3rd Monday
of the month (except December), at 7.30 p.m. in the Vercoe Room, Wesley
Uniting Church Centre, National Circuit, Forrest.
At the monthly Information Evenings
beginners and experts alike can receive advice about plants and
gardening, exhibiting in the Society’s shows, or simply discuss
horticultural matters with others interested in the same.
20th
February 2012
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Jim
Jackman will be speaking on Australian Furniture Timbers. Jim is
a member of the Australian Plants Society and a skilled
craftsman/furniture maker. He will show how some of our native
timbers behave when used in timber construction. The presentation
will also include information about where and how the trees grow and
discuss the toxicity of some of the native species, as well as showing
examples of some of Jim’s furniture .
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19th
March 2012
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Stephen
Utick of the Camellia Ark Project, which endeavours to preserve
endangered species and early cultivar camellias. By March 2012,
Stephen will be fresh back from a trip to China and will have a very
interesting collection of images for viewing. He will have
plenty to talk about, given his passion and concern for seeking out
species and older cultivars of camellias. Camellias
have been part of Australia’s horticultural heritage since alexander
Macleay acquired specimens that were planted at Elizabeth bay House,
Sydney around 1826 and William Macarthur first brought shipments that
were planted in Camden Park in 1831. However, many rare Camellias
once in Australian gardens are now disappearing and reintroduction
except through native seed is difficult due to strict but necessary
quarantine protection. With these restrictions, members of
Camellia Ark are on a quest to source what they can from private
gardens, cemeteries and the like for the purposes of maintaining a
collection within Australia. The E.G. Waterhouse
National Camellia Gardens have joined with Camellias-R-Us, Glenorie to
acquire and propagate some of these horticultural treasures for the
benefit of the Australian public. In time, flowers from
successfully propagated specimens will be on display at the e.g.
Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens.
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16th April 2012
| Dr Dianne Firth: Cabbages and roses: the Canberra Garden
Canberra’s residential blocks were originally designed to be large
enough to sustain a family in fruit and vegetables. Parallel with this
utilitarian function was an aesthetic delight in flowers. The
popularity of garden exhibitions and competitions was such that workers
and low level public servants could compete with senior officers and
departmental heads for the best roses, dahlias and cabbages. This talk
will look at the changing nature of Canberra’s gardens from 1926 to the
present and consider the implications of urban consolidation on
Canberra’s ‘Garden City’ image.
Her research interest is in the theory and practice of Landscape
Architecture as expressed through the design,. Implementation and
management of designed landscapes. She teaches Design Studio and
Landscape History in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University
of Canberra. Commonwealth and Territory authorities, councils,
boards and committees draw on her research and seek her advice.
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21st May 2012
| Garry
Reid is a collector of rare bulbs and plants, many from South
Africa. A familiar face at our Iris Rhododendron and Azalea Show,
he will be giving a presentation entitled ‘Botanising in South
Africa’. Afterwards, he’ll have a selection of plants on
sale.
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18th June 2012
| Tom
Morrison, head gardener at Bowylie Station, Dick Smith’s property and
the location of the Bowylie Flying Club. Tom will give an
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16th July 2012
| "Norfolk's Bounty" featuring Paul Kirkpatrick, of Estate Gardening, Jamberoo.
Norfolk Island is a small tropical haven in the Pacific Ocean. It has a
notorious history, amazing and rare plants, beautiful gardens and an
industrious yet relaxed community. So what is Norfolk's true bounty?
All will be revealed when Paul Kirkpatrick from Estate Gardening
presents his talk "Norfolk's Bounty" at our July meeting. Paul will
also bring along a selection of his quality tools and garden
accessories for sale.
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Flower Shows
Four shows are held each year. Shows
are
held at the Lancaster Hall, Wesley Centre, National Circuit, Forrest.
They run for the weekend and are open on Saturday noon – 5 pm and
Sunday 1.30 a.m. – 4 pm.
Prior to the show season the Society
may
hold workshops and lectures for members wishing to become judges,
stewards and exhibitors at shows, or who wish to further their
knowledge of judging, stewarding and exhibiting.
The Plant
Stall
operates at each of the shows
Entry to the shows is free.
Flower Show dates for 2012 (press here for Schedule)
| The Autumn Flower Show |
3 – 4 March, 2012 |
| The Spring Bulb and Camellia Show | 15 – 16 September, 2012 |
| The Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show | 27 – 28 October, 2012 |
| The Spring Exhibition and Rose Show | 17 – 18 November, 2012 |
Enquiries
and entries to:
The Honorary Show Secretary, Phone (02) 6254 8017 or (02)
6255 1371
Shows provide gardeners with an
opportunity to show off their flowers, plants and produce in a
competitive environment. There are different levels of competition from
novice to expert. Also, they provide a chance to see what the experts
are growing, and they are a great social occasion when you can compare
notes with other gardeners or seek the advice of the experts.
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Plant Sales
The Plant Stall operates at every
Show.
The stall offers an interesting selection of quality plants, including
some unusual plants. Plants are sourced from members’ own gardens, and
include a good range of Australian plants, plenty of exotics, and a
diverse range of succulents and cacti. For more information please
visit our Plant Stall page HERE
Trophies
(this section is under construction)
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Open Gardens
The Society conducts an Open Garden
Program where members’ gardens are open for other members to visit.
Visiting open gardens give an opportunity to share ideas. It lets
visitors see what the owner grows, how to grow it, and what has been
done to tackle the drought and water restrictions.
Please note that Open Garden visits are only available to paid Society
members.
Not a member...??? Membership details can be found HERE
Town and Country Gardens Weekend, Southern Highlands, N.S.W. Autumn Spectacular
Saturday/Sunday 28/29 April, 2012. Details can be found HERE.
Open Gardens Australia NSW and ACT Calendar, http://www.opengarden.org.au/regions/nsw_act_calendar.html
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Tours
The
Society organises interstate bus trips for members. In the past, trips
have been arranged for visits to New Zealand, Tasmania, the Blue Mountains, the Melbourne
International Flower Show, specialist nurseries and public and private
gardens of significant interest.
*** Please note that for insurance purposes, to go on trips one needs
to be a member but that's easy. Subscriptions are $15 single and
$20 a double, application HERE
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Membership enquiries - Horticultural Society phone 02 6254 3292
Don’t miss
the Horticultural Society’s latest tour to selected gardens and to the
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Click here for
information.
PAYMENT BY 15TH FEBRUAY 2012
Garden lovers
Are you interested in garden
trips?
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