WHAT’S ON – UPCOMING EVENTS

Ikebana International – Melb Chapter Annual Ikebana Exhibition - 1 Sep 2010

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2 venues close to each other.

Kazari
Collector – 450 Malvern Rd. Prahran
Decorator – 290 Malvern Rd Prahran
300 metres apart.

Entry FREE

Contact – Lee 03 98550343

Maryborough Horticultural Society & Fraser Coast Regional Council - 2 Sep 2010

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$2 Entry

Maryboroughs Spring Show plus many displays by others including Bromeliads, Bonsai, Ikebana, Orchids, Rare Fruits & Nurseries.

Contact Pauline 07 41297321

Pakenham Garden Club – GARDEN EXPO - 4 Sep 2010

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Entry $5
Refreshments available
Roses, perennials, Stalls, salvia Study Group, Bulbs.
Its all here.
Undercover if it rains.
Contact Meryl 59411306, Marg 59411871

Warrnambool & District Orchid Society – Display - 4 Sep 2010

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Sat & Sun , 9.30am – 4pm

Many varieties of beautiful orchids on display.

Sales tables & raffles over the weekend.

All Welcome.

Contact Helen 03 55613181

Kyneton Horticultural Society Daffodil & Arts Festival - 4 Sep 2010

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Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Features Cut Flowers & Floral Art, Daffodils & Childrens Works

Kyneton Horticutural Society – Spring Flower Show - 4 Sep 2010

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Sat 1pm – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm
ENTRY – $4

Cut Flowers , Roses, Daffodils, Floral Art, Pot Plants

Refreshments & Produce Stall

Contact 03 5422 1943 & 03 5422 7130

Ferny Creek Horticultural Society – Spring Flower Show - 11 Sep 2010

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Sat 11th Sept 1pm – 4.30pm, Sun 12th Sept 10am – 4pm

Entry $5/person (child u14 free)

Famours Ferny Creek Plant Stall, Cut Flowers & Craft Stalls in operation.

Refreshments available

Australian Plant Expo 2010 – APS Yarra Yarra Group - 11 Sep 2010

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Australian Plants Expo 2010
Landscaping, Bush Foods & Wildlife
Extensive range of displays, etc.
Open 10am -4pm
Entry Adults $5, Concession $4
Contact: Elaine 03 94357786

Self Drive Garden Ramble – Castlemaine Events - 11 Sep 2010

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Includes six gardens not generally open to public (includes Buda Historic Home).
Cost $35
Distance 40kl
Bookings essential.
Contact 03 5472 1032

Josine McEwan Memorial lecture and 100k Dinner - 11 Sep 2010

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6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Guest speaker – Annette Zealley -director of Geelong Botanical Gardens
Bookings essential
$55/head
Contact 03 5472 1032

Australian Plants Soc – Yarra Yarra Group Expo - 11 Sep 2010

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Sat/Sun 10am – 4pm
Entry $5 adult, $4 concession, children free

Bush food, wildlife, native landscaping, magnificent native flower show, plant sales.

contact Jill 03 9439 7228

Mt Gambier Orchid Society SA – Spring Show - 17 Sep 2010

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Spring Show  of Orchids

Fri 17th 12pm – Mon 20th 3pm

Business Hours of Banner Hardware

Contact Thea on bush@icisp.net.au

Murray Bridge and District Orchid Club – Spring Orchid Show - 17 Sep 2010

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Fri 12pm – 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm

Featuring ORCHIDS, Floral Arrangements, Orchid Sales & Refreshments

Contact bev 08 8532 5607

Australasian Daffodil Show -Aust & NZ Exhibits - 17 Sep 2010

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Fri – closed to public, Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 9am – 4pm

Australian & NZ Exhibits

Contact Mary 02 62478226

RHSV Sth Gippsland Region – Conference - 18 Sep 2010

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Regional conference of gardening groups. All welcome

Mid Murray Orchid Club – Annual Show - 18 Sep 2010

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Feature:  Displays, Sales Table & Refreshments

Contact  (03) 5452 0290

North East Melbourne Orchid Society – Spring Orchid Show - 18 Sep 2010

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- Admission $2
- Light refreshments available
- This is a new venue for 2010
- Saturday 18th 9.00am – 4pm
- Sunday 19th 10.00am – 4pm

West Gippsland Orchid Club Spring Show - 18 Sep 2010

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Sat/Sun 9am – 4pm
Entry $4
Floral Displays, Cultural advice, potting demos, plants for sale
contact 03 5625 2170

Mount Macedon Horticutural Society – Plant Lovers Market - 18 Sep 2010

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Sat/Sun 10am – 4pm
Entry $5 Market Entry or $10 for Market Entry and One Open Garden

More than 20 – 30 leading nurseries, wholesalers and experts in one location
Garden Tools sharpened
Local produce
Wine and Refreshments

Contact 03 5426 2353

Fern Society – Guided Bush Walk – Discovering Victorian Ferns - 19 Sep 2010

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Guided walk to commence at 1pm.
Meet in picnic area for lunch prior to it.

Fern Soc will host the walk to discuss and view the many species of native ferns that inhabit the park.

Contact 03 9740 2724 or 03 9844 1558

Native Orchid Show – Aust Native Orchid Soc Vic Gp, - 25 Sep 2010

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Sat & Sun 9am – 4pm

Entry $4 Adults, $3 Conc, U18  FREE

Native Orchid Display, sales, cultivation, art, photography, conservation

Contact PO Box 345 Carlton Nth, Vic 3054.

Maroondah Orchid Society Spring Show - 25 Sep 2010

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Sat 9am – 5 pm, Sun 9am – 4pm.
Entry $3 adults, $2 concession & U12

Free Orchids for Children, Potting Demos
Refreshments and Sales Area

Easy Access – Ample Parking

dandenong & District Orchid Club- Annual Orchid Show - 25 Sep 2010

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Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 9am – 4pm

Great Show to See!!!

Contact Bob 97899401

friends Geelong Botanic Gardens – Flights of Fantasy - 26 Sep 2010

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Guided walk

Birds in the Garden
Meet at front gate 2pm

Contact FBG – 03 52226053

Bendigo Orchid Club Inc – Spring Show - 1 Oct 2010

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- Cost $3
- Friday 1st 12pm – 5pm
- Saturday 2nd 10am – 5pm
- Sunday 3rd 10am – 4pm
- Enquiries: Mick Corboy (03) 5446 1026

Gippsland Orchid Club Spring Show - 1 Oct 2010

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Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Free Entry
Wide range of beautiful Orchids on display
orchid sales, raffles

Geelong Orchid & Indoor Plant Club – Spring Show - 2 Oct 2010

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Sat 2nd Oct/Sun 3rd Oct – 10am – 4pm

Entry $4

Contact Ann (03) 5250 2503

Warrnambool & District Orchid Society – Annual Spring Show - 2 Oct 2010

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Sat 9.30am – 4pm, Sun 9.30am – 3pm

Magnificent display of Orchids.

Sales tables, Raffles, Potting demos and Afternoon tea

Contact Helen 03 55613181

Horsham & District Orchid Society - 2 Oct 2010

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Contact at po box 512 Horsham 3400

Bromeliad Society of Vic – Annual Bromeliad Show - 2 Oct 2010

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Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 9am – 4pm
Entry – $3

Spectacular Display of Bromeliads
Demonstrations of how to grow them.
Huge range of plants for sale

Contact B Eagle – 03 5966 7402

Ringwood Orchid Society- Spring Show - 2 Oct 2010

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Sat 9am -4pm, Sun 9am – 3pm

Contact – PO Box 11 Ringwood East Vic 3135

Albury Wodonga & District Orchid Club – Spring Show - 9 Oct 2010

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sat 9am -5pm, sun 9.am – 4pm
Brilliant display of Orchids, floral art, art & craft, photography, regular demos, orchid sale and refreshments.
HAS IT ALL !!!!

Contact Jill 02 6021 4887

10th Annual Gippsland Baw Baw Garden & Home Expo - 9 Oct 2010

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Sat & Sun 9am – 4pm

Entry $6 adults Child U16 free.

Home Expo of over 40 exhibitors

ContactMaureen 03 56254589

Colac Orchid Club Show - 9 Oct 2010

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Great Show – Do not Miss

Contact Zeta 0427358252

Drouin Lions Club Garden Expo & Home Show - 9 Oct 2010

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Sat/Sun 9am-4pm

Contact 0356252170

Hawthorn Community Gardens Inc. – Open Garden - 16 Oct 2010

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Australia’s Open Garden Scheme
- $6 per adult, children free
- John Patrick, TV presenter, will speak at 11am and 3pm both days on the filming of his plot by the ABC, and on community gardens in general.
- Refreshments available,
- Contact: Bill Meaklim (President) (03) 9813 2913

Yarra Valley Orchid Society – Yarra Valley Spring Orchid Show - 16 Oct 2010

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- Admittance $3, Children free
- Club sales area, assorted orchids for sale
- Light refreshments available

Ararat Orchid SOciety Inc – Spring Show - 16 Oct 2010

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- Contact: (03) 5352 2715
- Saturday October 16th 2010 10am – 5 pm
- Sunday October 17th 2010 10am – 4 pm

Australian Rhododendron Society Golden Jubliee Rhododendron Show - 16 Oct 2010

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Contact 0418340240 for details

Sale & District Garden Club Spring Flower & Garden Show - 16 Oct 2010

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Sat/Sun 10am – 4pm

Contact 03 51472361

Croydon Horticultural Society and Garden Club – Spring Flower Show - 16 Oct 2010

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ENTRY $3

Afternoon Teas. Good Plant Stall
Plus Wonderful Show

Contact Brian 03 9870 5622

Sale & District Garden Club- Spring Show - 16 Oct 2010

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Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm

Refreshments available

Great Show

SPRING IS HERE!!!!

Contact Margaret 03 5147 2361

Kevin Heinz Garden Centre - 16 Oct 2010

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Buy quality plants.
View the Centre.

Contact Amanda 03 9848 3695

Golden Jubilee Conf – Australian Rhododenron Soc - 17 Oct 2010

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Details to be available later on
International & local speakers, Visits to extensive public & private gardens.
Contact M Begg 0418340240

Numurkah A & P Society – 123rd Annual Show - 20 Oct 2010

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Entry – $10 Adults, Child 5 -14 – $5, Conc $8

Great Agricultural Show with all components you expect and more.

Contact Sec – 03 5862 1395

Ferny Creek Horticultural Society – Flower Festival - 23 Oct 2010

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Sat 23rd Oct 1pm – 4.30pm, Sun 24th Oct 10am-4pm

Entry $5/person (child u14 free)

Famous Ferny Creek Plant Stall, Cut Flowers & Craft Stalls in operation.

Refreshments available

Broadmeadows & District Garden Club Show - 23 Oct 2010

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Sat 12pm – 4pm, Sun 9am – 3pm
Entry $2 Adult Child Free

Good old garden show with everthing available.
Plant sales Refreshments
Contact Marg Palmer 03 93044609

Alexandra & District Open Gardens - 23 Oct 2010

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OPEN GARDENS

12 Open Gardens for viewing.

1.5 Hours from Melbourne

Admission to all gardens $25 or $3/garden

Contact – Ann 03 5772 1991, Mandy 03 5772 1999

Preston Garden Club – Spring Garden Show - 23 Oct 2010

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ENTRY FREE

Displays cut flowers, roses, pot plants, floral art & cooking

More info 03 9467 3078

Mawallok Garden -Open - 23 Oct 2010

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Entry adults 410, Child 45 (Money for local charity)

Guilfoyle Garden, not open for 3 years.
Great example. Must see.
Refreshments
Contact Serena 0419589145

Mooroopna & District Garden Club Spring Fower & Craft Show - 24 Oct 2010

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Contact Barbara 03 58253397

Friends of Geelong Botanical Gardens - 24 Oct 2010

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meet at gate entry

Australian natives – Diversity from Adversity

Contact 03 52226053

Melbourne Iris Convention – Vic Iris Soc - 30 Oct 2010

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Carnival of Colour
More details later
ENQ vis.melb.2010@gmail.com

Geelong Bonsai Club – Bonsai Show - 30 Oct 2010

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Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm

Entry $4 adults, pens/students $3, child w/- adult free

Magnificent Display of Bonsai.

Continuous demos of bonsai activities, talk with Geelong Bonsai exponents,

Extensive, comprehensive sales area including plants.

Contact  03  52561490

Portarlington & District Garden Club - 30 Oct 2010

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Entry Gold Coin
Plant sales nearby 9am – 1pm @ St Andrews Church

Flowers Plants Floral Art Photography

Contact 52593436

African Violet Soc of SA – Annual Show - 30 Oct 2010

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Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm
Entry $3
Plant sales, Specialist Supplies, Refreshments, Raffles, Demonstrations
Grand Display of African Violets

Contact Eva 08 83379274

St James Glen iris garden Club Spring festival of Flowers & Plants - 30 Oct 2010

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Sat 2pm – 5pm, Sun 11am – 4.30pm
Entry FREE

Contact Peter 03 97535500

Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens - 30 Oct 2010

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19 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in the Historic Area of Castlemaine will be open.

More details visit www.festivalofgardens.org

Contact 03 5472 1108 or 03 5474 2747

Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club – Open Gardens Weekend - 30 Oct 2010

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4 gardens from Yarra Junction to Warburton sign posted and open.
from 10am to 5pm

Refreshments may be available

Entry – $15 for 4 gardens, $5 for 1 garden (chid U16 free)

Cool climate gardens, unique to each gardeners concepts.

Contact Janet 03 5966 9600 or Kevin 03 5966 2828

Mornington Peninsula Society – Orchards on High St - 30 Oct 2010

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Sat 9.30am -4.30pm, Sun 9.30am – 3,30pm

Entry $3

SHOW, Sales, Refreshments, Demonstrations

Contact – Norm 97877838

Friends Geelong Botanic Gardens – Plant Sale - 30 Oct 2010

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10am – 4pm daily

Friends Nursery Weekend plant sale

Park near nursery at rear of gardens

Contact FBG 52226053

Australian Pelargonium Show Spring Show - 5 Nov 2010

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Fri 12pm -4pm, Sat 9.30am-4.00pm
Pelargoniums, Geraniums, Regals, Species & Scented
Sales, Plants on Show,
$5 entry includes refreshments

Contact 03 52752980

Yarra Valley Orchid Society – Spring Sarcochilus and Orchid Spectacular - 6 Nov 2010

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- Free admission to the public
- Vendors: Clive Halls, Mount Beenak, Ken Russell, Orchid Glen, Phil Spence, Orchid Productions
- Orchids, Clivias, Ferns, Bromeliads for sale
- Light refreshments available

Leongatha Rose Society – 39th Rose Spectacular - 12 Nov 2010

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Fri 12pm – 5pm, Sat 9.30am -4pm
Entry $5 to hall
Gardens Open as well.

Rose Display

Cake Stall, Plant Stall, Roses for sale.
Refreshments and lunch by RED CROSS

Contact Josie 03 5657 3292 or Heather 03 5662 4917

Herb Society of Victoria – 12th Australian Herb Conference – The Diverse World of Herbs - 13 Nov 2010

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The Diverse World of herbs

Join us for a stimulating weekend enjoying the enormous variety of uses for herbs.

Enq. Bernadette 59130176
www.herbsocietyvic.com.au

Cactus & Succulent Soc of Aust – Succulent & cacti Show and HUGE SALE - 13 Nov 2010

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Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 3pm
Entry – $5, Child U10 free

Extensive displays of Cacti & Succulents

Sales and Growers from all over state.

Contact – 03 9889 5237

Friends geelong Botanic Gardens – Roses and other Garden favourites - 14 Nov 2010

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meet the guide at the front steps

Enq 52226053

Early Morn African Violet Show & Plant Sale - 20 Nov 2010

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Sat 1pm – 4pm, Sun 10am – 4pm

African Violet Bonanza. All types, all colours

Contact Sec 03 98002695

Latrobe Rose & Garden Show - 20 Nov 2010

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Sat 1pm – 5pm, Sun 10am – 49m
Entry – Gold coin donation.

Featuring displays of Roses, flowers, vegetables, art plants for sale & refreshments.

Contact 0351762805

Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens – Spring into Salvias - 21 Nov 2010

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meet guide at front gate
Enq FBG 52226073

Victorian Carniverous Plant Society – Annual Show & Display - 4 Dec 2010

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FREE ENTRY
Sat/Sun 9am – 5pm

Great plants for sale.

Contact 03 9878 6596 or 03 9744 2265