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September 2016
Gardens as Therapy
Join Churchill Fellowship winner and ABC 2012 'Gardener of the Year' Steven Wells on this 'world tour' of healthcare gardens in the UK, USA and Singapore. Steven has successfully combined his nursing and horticulture careers to be working as a horticultural therapist, nurse and the Gardens Project Officer at Austin Health in Melbourne. He has established the horticultural therapy program and designed and implemented the sensory and healing gardens at Austin Health’s Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. Tuesday 13 September at…
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Botanic and Rare Plant Fair
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Diggers Club present a new opportunity to purchase rare and unusual plants, all in one place on one weekend, in spring, directly from growers. Plus 3 expert panel talks each day featuring well-known gardening personalities such as Tim Entwisle, Michael McCoy, Teena Crawford, Jim Fogarty, Jane Edmanson, Clive Blazey, Millie Ross, Andrew Laidlaw and Rodger Elliot. Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 October, 10am – 4pm, Observatory Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Vic…
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Growing Friends Super Spring Plant Sale
Held in conjunction with the Botanic and Rare Plant Fair. The Growing Friends Group holds two public plant sales each year. These are the only opportunities for members of the public to buy rare plants propagated from Gardens' stock. This spring the sale will be part of the Botanic and Rare Plant Fair. Presented by Melbourne Friends. A full catalogue is available on the Friends' website one week before the sale. www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 October 2017 - 10am to 4pm. Southern Cross and…
Find out more »Botanic and Rare Plant Fair
The Botanic and Rare Plant Fair returns for its 2nd year with forty specialist plant and gardenware stalls from all over Australia, including Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, The Diggers Club and Melbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are excited to announce the return of the Fair, which alongside the plant stalls will feature talks, demonstrations, interactive debates, activities for the kids and the obligatory selection of foodie trucks to satisfy…
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