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Sages Cottage, Baxter

19 September 2024 We had a very quick trip down the freeway to Baxter for our visit to Sages Cottage Farm. The early settler’s farmhouse and outbuildings date back to the 1850’s, still set in large treed grounds and now heritage protected. On our arrival we made our way into The Stables cafe, where we were...

Kawarra Garden, Kalorama

16 May 2024 18 members attended today's outing to Kalorama to visit Kawarra Garden.We had a delicious morning tea at the garden on arrival, followed by a very informative guided tour of the extensive native garden and nursery.Lunch at Mt Dandenong Hotel, and time for a visit to Garden Express on the way home.

Como Gardens, The Basin

18 April 2024 On Thursday 18th April, 46 members set off to The Basin to visit Como Gardens, owned by George and Pam Hertel. We last visited this beautiful garden back in September 2007. At that time Pam was in hospital, and George told us all about the property. This time however George, at 92, is now...

2023 Christmas Trip

14 December 2023 This morning we had a visit to Pinewood Nursery, and members had lots of time to peruse and purchase the plants a well stocked gift shop for last minute Christmas presents. We then headed to Glen Waverley and Churchill Waverley Golf Club, where several festive tables were set ofr our Christmas...

Picardy, Neerim South

16 November 2023 Following a delicious country style morning tea in the barn at Picardy, it was time to explore the romantic French inspired garden which surrounded a delightful rammed earth house. Abundant old fashioned, perfumed roses festooned arbours and paintbox beds with under plantings of spring perennials...

Dromkeen, Riddells Creek

19 October 2023 The sun was shining brightly as members set off on our trip to visit Dromkeen in Riddells Creek. On our arrival we greeted by the owner and director, Bernadette Joiner, and ushered into the cafe for the most delicious morning tea of scones with lashings of jam and cream. Bernadette then gave us a...

THE HANSON GARDEN, WARRANDYTE

21 September 2023

Mystery Trip - Springvale Nurseries

15 June 2023 On a chilly morning under grey skies, 20 members set off on our ‘Mystery Trip’. The bus travelled in a south easterly direction with our members guessing where our destination would be. After a short while, we arrived at our first stop, ‘Pots Galore,’ Springvale Rd, Sp....

Ferny Creek Horticultural Society Garden

18 May 2023 Our trip to the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society was attended by 32 members. We gathered on a cold, cloudy morning, ready for a wet day in the Dandenong Ranges. However just as we began our guided tour, the clouds parted and the sun shone, highlighting beautiful views of the surrounding...

Yarrabee Native Garden, Lara

20 April 2023 30 members visited the 5 acre property of Judy and Steve Anderson in Lara who have created a very interesting garden for groups and visitors to enjoy. Casuarina (river she-oak)trees planted around the property act as a windbreak and...

2022 Christmas Trip

08 December 2022 On Thursday 8 December 2022, on a cold and cloudy day, 35 members set off for our annual Christmas celebration. Due to renovations at Pinewood Nursery in Glen Waverley, the nursery to be visited was changed to Branch Out, Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood Nth. The nursery had a large variety of...

State Rose Garden, Werribee

20 October 2022 The forecast all week had been for wet weather, but we were lucky and our trip day was a perfect blue sky spring day. About 30 members headed down the freeway to Werribee to visit the State Rose Garden, where we had morning tea in the picnic ground. The garden was very green, thanks to the...

Geelong Botanic Gardens

15 September 2022 30 members travelled to the Geelong Botanic Gardens via the West Gate Bridge and the Geelong Freeway. It was a slow trip but we eventually arrived at the Gardens and were met by two volunteers from The Friends of the Gardens who kindly gave us a guided tour. The Geelong...

CMGC Fun in a Flower Pot Competition

01 September 2022 Update: The CMGC Flower in a Pot competition had 11 entries and 9 delightful entry pots were on display with the winners judged by popular vote. Participants who bought their pot along received a Bunnings voucher. See photo for the 3 winning entries. Dear Camberwell Morning Garden Club Financial...

2022 Program

06 August 2022 Please find attached our program for the rest of the year.Lots of interesting speakers and trips ahead.

Mystery Trip - Silvan, Monbulk and Mt Evelyn

23 June 2022 26 members set off on our Mystery Trip leaving Camberwell at 9.30am. The early time indicated we were travelling some distance. We headed towards the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges and this kept us guessing as to where we were going. Our first stop was morning tea...

Broughton Hall, Jindivik

19 May 2022 On a cold damp Autumn morning 24 members set out early to go by bus to Jindivick, Gippsland (85km) to visit The Garden at Broughton Hall, the garden and home of David Musker, a former art teacher, landscape designer who runs a rare plants nursery and Philip Hunter, a physiotherapist and gardener....

Cruden Farm, Langwarrin

21 April 2022 So fabulous to finally be able to do a trip again, and especially to the gorgeous Cruden Farm in Langwarrin. It was a very cool and wet moring as 24 of us set off, but luckily it cleared before too long and we were able to leave our umbrellas in the bus! Arriving at Cruden Farm along a driveway...

Winners of the CMGC Flower In A Pot Competition Announced

10 March 2022 Here are the winning entries of our Flower in a Pot Competition. Judging was done by Jennifer Rickerby from the Royal Horticultural Society, Victoria See link at the very bottom of this post for photos of the lovely winning pots! ____________________________________ Dear Camberwell...

AGM

09 December 2021 We are busy planning our 42nd AGM for our club meeting on Thursday 9th December 2021, with a fully catered basket lunch (and special celebratory gift) for all financial members. At the AGM, Bee, Kylie, Rosalie & Heather will step down from the committee. Should you have an interest in...

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