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

Pruning demonstrations 25 and 26 July

The Society will hold rose and fruit tree pruning demonstrations on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July. Members of the public welcome. For more information, go to Upcoming Events below. Other activities are also resuming, with an Information Evening to be held in August.

 

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2020 World Daffodil Convention cancelled

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.

 

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Upcoming events

October 2020

Information Evening 19 October

19 October, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wesley Foyer, Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit
Forrest, Canberra, Australia

The program for each Information Evening comprises a guest speaker, a free raffle, supper and a chat. All welcome. The speaker for the evening will be Rainer Rehwinkel whose topic will be "Managing birds in domestic house gardens". To find out more about related events, go to the Activities and Events page.

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