Monthly Meetings

Royal Children’s Hospital Garden

Julie Robinson

Julie Robinson and Jacqueline Coad were our speakers today. Julie has been a volunteer for the Hospital for over 12 years.  Julie explained that the garden provides a refuge for children attending the hospital and their families. The original garden was started in the late 1990’s with a few...

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Herbs 2 Home

Susan O'Bradovick

Susan explained that her business, Herbs 2 Home, started in the drought.  Susan explained that the Green Smart tubs they use are self-watering and provide a great environment for vegetables and herbs.  They come in 10 or 15 litre sizes and include a reservoir so that plants within this...

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Pelargoniums and Geraniums

Lola Coupe

Karina introduced Lola Coupe from the Geranium and Pelargonium Society.  Lola grew up on a farm in north east Victoria and her mother and grandmother were keen gardeners.   Lola’s interest was sparked when she spontaneously attended a Pelargonium show in Frankston.  These plants will...

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Bulbs

David Van Berkel

Jane introduced our guest speaker David Van Berkel from Garden Express who had brought along a great selection of plants including seed potatoes, raspberry canes and bare rooted roses. David explained that they are the largest online retailer of plants in Australia and provided members with a copy...

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Clivias

Helen Marriot

Joan introduced Helen Marriot, a teacher and clivia expert, who has travelled to South Africa and Japan in her quest for clivias.  Helen has moved from our area to Narre Warren where she has more room to indulge her passion. Both pronunciations of the name ‘clivia’ are acceptable!  Helen...

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Roses

Glen Aitkin

Joan introduced Glen Aitken from Frankston.  Glen is a previous Mayor and current Councillor in Frankston and great friend to the owners of the Garden Platform nursery in Ashburton.   Glen mentioned that clubs and societies bring people together and provide fellowship and support for...

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Abbotsford Covent Gardens

Marg Allan

Marg Allan gave a very interesting and informative talk about the history and gardens at the Abbotsford Convent. She has inspired us to visit the gardens later in the year.

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Yarra Bend Park

Peter Lynch

Karina introduced Peter Lynch from Parks Victoria to speak to us about Yarra Bend Park.Peter explained Parks Victoria manages large amounts of land within the metropolitan area, which was formerly managed by Melbourne Water. Around 18% of the state is under their jurisdiction. Peter showed us a map...

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Begonias

Val Sayers

Val Sayers has been a member of the Begonia Society for nine years and is a Past President.  She decided begonias were going to be for her retirement, as begonias can become addictive!  Val commented on our club’s bank balance, the begonia society is in a similar position.  The club...

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Neutrog

Chloe Thomson

Chloe, who has a degree in Agricultural Science, works with Neutrog in a role involving presenting to garden clubs, which she really enjoys. She is a passionate gardener and delights in growing things that she can eat – her garden is full of fruit and vegetable plants and herbs.Neutrog has been...

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