The Society was formed in 1929. Initially it aimed to foster the spirit of gardening in Australia’s very new national capital so that Canberra might become a ‘garden city’. The Society has been involved in many activities over the years including: seed distribution to members, planning the National Rose Garden, garden and flower competitions, public talks and floral displays, as well as the present day Shows, Bruce Demonstration Garden, and production of The Canberra Gardener.
This includes the Spring Bulb and Camellia Show scheduled for the weekend of 18-19 September, the Society’s Information Evening scheduled for Monday 20 September, and the Working Bee at the Bruce Demonstration Garden scheduled for Saturday 25 September. It is hoped that the Society’s AGM will be held on Monday 18 October. If this is not possible it will be deferred until Monday 15 November.
The Society is running a series of talks and demonstrations on how best to select, prepare and present exhibits at its flower shows. Click on the link below for more information on the demonstrations to be given at our monthly Information Evenings.
In the mean time, there is plenty to do in the garden. Go to the Resources page to find out what to do each month, or click on the link below to find out about the Society’s regular monthly Information Evenings and other activities.
The Society will hold rose and fruit tree pruning demonstrations on Saturday 31 July at the Bruce Demonstration Garden (roses at 10.00am and fruit trees at 11.00am) and a rose pruning demonstration on Sunday 1 August at 1.00pm at 1 Spence Place in Hughes. Members of the public welcome.
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Daffodil Convention which was to be held in Canberra from 17-21 September has been cancelled. However, the HSOC is still intending to hold its Spring Bulb and Camellia Show from 18-20 September.
