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.
Our next Information Evening is on Monday 17 October. Garden Guru Paulene Cairnduff will talk to us about the Fetherston Gardens at Weston.
The Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show will be on over the weekend of 29-30 October at The Abbey at Federation Square. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Society will hold pruning demonstrations on Saturday 30 July at the Bruce Demonstration Garden. There will be rose pruning from 9.00am and fruit tree pruning (apple, pear and persimmon) from 10.00am. There will also be a rose pruning demonstration on Sunday 31 July at 1.00pm at 1 Spence Place in Hughes. Members of the public welcome.
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.
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.
