Promoting the pleasures of gardening in Canberra and the surrounding region

Welcome to HSOC – The Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc.

About Us

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.

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What's new at HSOC

CMAG exhibition: The Garden City

We have revised dates for the CMAG exhibition featuring HSOC and The Canberra Gardener. The exhibition will now be open from 7 September to 2 November.

HSOC garden tour to Bathurst in October:

The Society is planning a trip to the Bathurst area, from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 October. On this trip we will be visiting gardens opened by the Bathurst Garden Club and a plant nursery or two. For insurance purposes, participants must be HSOC members. More details now available.

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Upcoming events

October 2019

Working bee 19 October

19 October, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bruce Demonstration Garden Bruce, Canberra,

Join us for a little light work at our monthly Working Bee at the Bruce Demonstration Garden. Meet other members, have morning tea and a chat, and see what's happening in the garden. Come and go as convenient. For insurance purposes, only members can participate.

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