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.
| Monday 16 August 2010 Wesley Hall | AGM, election of councillors followed by a talk by Cedric Bryant on gardens of Holland and England
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| Mon. 20th September at 7.30 pm Wesley Hall |
Information
evening featuring Paul Kirkpatrick of “Estate Gardening” whose talk
will be titled “Meet the Neighbours” covering NZ gardens and design as
well as plants which are much used here in Australia.
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| Sat. 16th & Sun. 17th October |
HSOC
Berry Open Gardens tour – First pickup Southwell Park Netball courts
7am and then on to Heard St., Mawson for pickup at 7.30 am. Bring
a cut lunch for Saturday.
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| Mon. 18th October at 7.30pm Wesley Hall | Information
evening featuring Tim Woodburn, of CSIRO Entomology, a specialist on
weeds. Got a weed you don’t know? Bring it along and have
it identified.
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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
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Bus Trips
The Society organises interstate
bus trips for members. In the past, trips have been arranged
for visits to the Blue Mountains, the Melbourne International
Flower Show, specialist nurseries, and public and private gardens
of significant interest.
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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, just call the Membership Secretary on (02) 6286 2781 or email
to Membership@hsoc.org.au to arrange membership. Details can be found HERE ***
TRIPS FOR 2010
BERRY OPEN GARDENS TOUR Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 October 2010
COST $235 pp SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $47
Berry Garden Festival will be showcasing 8 of their best gardens of the
region. We will be running a garden judging exercise for those who are
interested in becoming garden judges and for the others it will assist
in designing your garden and planting program.
During our time in the area we will visit a couple of
nurseries and have time to explore the beautiful historical village of
Berry. First pickup will be Southwell Park Net Ball courts parking area
at 7 am followed by Mawson Heard St. Bus Stop at 7.30 am then heading
out of town with a morning tea break on the way. PLEASE BRING A CUT LUNCH FOR SATURDAY.
We will have a picnic lunch between visiting some of the gardens.
Saturday
night we will stay at Parkhaven Motor Lodge which is very close to the
CBD of Nowra for those who may wish to explore that area on Sunday
morning before we move on to see more gardens and then begin our
journey home arriving approx. 6 pm at Mawson then 6.30 pm at Southwell
Park.
Bookings are now open and all travellers must be a current member of the Society and are bound by the rules of the Constitution.
Deposit payable on booking is $50.
Final Payment to be made by Monday 13th September 2010
For more details please contact Bev Leahy on 62 814041 or email
canberragardener@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND’S SOUTH ISLAND
GARDENS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Date - 11 to 22 March 2011
(NB.
Due to bookings arrangements, it has been necessary to delay the trip
by two days. It will now take place between 9th and 20th March
2011.
Because of this change, please remember when looking at the itinerary, that the the original dates still appear).
Plus the Ellerslie International flower show. Also a number of gardens in Wellington
and Wairararpa on the North Island
A full version of the New Zealand trip itinarary can be found
HERE
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