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.
HSOC and the Orchid Society of Canberra, Fitzroy Pavilion, EPIC. There will be sales of plants (orchids, bulbs, etc) and other products.
See the Activities and Events page for more info on flower shows.
Rose and fruit tree pruning demonstrations, at the Bruce Demonstration Garden, from 10am Saturday 25 July. Rose pruning demonstration at 1 Spence Place, Hughes, at 10.30am on Sunday 26 July.
See the Activities and Events page for more info on the Bruce Demonstration Garden.
We’re getting together at the Bruce Demonstration Garden for an evening of dahlias and autumn roses, Monday 18 March from 4.30-7.30pm. Sausage sizzle provided.
This year’s Autumn Flower Show is at the Fitzroy Pavilion, EPIC on 2-3 March. Opening hours are 10am-4pm Saturday and 10am-3.15pm Sunday.
There are several plant stalls in addition to the Society’s usual stall – daffodils, carnivorous plants and dahlias.
Dates for 2024 Information Evenings, Shows and Working Bees are now available.
Our next Information Evening is on Monday 19 February. All welcome.
