Friends of Burnley Gardens

 Wilson Park Berwick Native Plant Sale

Saturday, September 6th, 9.00am-5.00pm
and Sunday, September 7th, 9.00am-4.00pm


 The Australian Plants Society is holding its 11th annual Australian Native Plant Sale There will be a wide variety of native plant stalls, food stalls, kids' craft activities, specialist book stall, native flower display, raffles and a guessing competition. All attendees receive a free tubestock plant. Come along, pick up some growing tips, and take home some Australian native plants.

Wilson Botanic Park, Princes Highway, Berwick
(Melways 111 B7)

For further information contact Joy Buck on 03 5998 7608.
 

 Wildflower Paradise Blooms
 at Muogamarra's Secret Garden

The Muogamarra Nature Reserve, Sydney’s magical secret garden, is now open to the public each weekend for a six week period.Located in Sydney’s north between Cowan and the Hawkesbury River, the 2,500 hectare reserve is home to more than 900 species of native plants and wildflowers as well as an array of wildlife. 

“Because Muogamarra is reserved primarily for scientific and education purposes, it is closed to the public for much of the year.  But each spring it is opened for six weeks so that the general public may enjoy the amazing floral display.
“Several of the six winding tracks provide visitors with outstanding views of the Hawkesbury and out across Brooklyn, as well as local examples of Australia’s history including Aboriginal rock engravings and convict-built roads.” 

Muogamarra will be open each Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 4.30pm until September 21.

Although entry charges apply ($6 for adults, $3 for children and $15 for families), there is no additional charge for guided tours which should be booked in advance by calling the:
 Kalkari Discovery Centre on 02-9472 9300.
 

FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

THE WONDERS OF CHILE
Illustrated Talk by Dr Rudolf Thomann
Thursday 25 September at 6.00 for 6.30pm

Dr Rudolf Thomann is a leading marine biologist, environmental consultant and naturalist.  He leads tours to some of Chile’s remarkable landforms including volcanoes, great lakes and islands, and some outstanding World Heritage areas including Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, the Atacama Desert and Antarctica.  He will introduce the unique flora and wildlife of Chile, its gardens, national reserves and the Mapuche. 

Please join us for a glass of wine and savouries before the talk

COST: $25 Friends $15
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Mueller Hall National Herbarium
Birdwood Ave South Yarra VIC 3141
ph 9650-6398

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Gardens of China
Illustrated Talk by Sarah Guest
Thursday 30 October at 10.00 for 10.30am

Sarah Guest has been on a trip China with Peter Valder and has returned full of enthusiasm and laden with photographs of rocks, water and pavilions, streetscapes and parks, plants flowers and, most particularly, tree peonies.  The trip included visits to some remaining fragments of classic Imperial gardens, the gardens of the rich and famous of past ages and ancient temple gardens.

Cost $25 Friends $15 (includes morning tea before the talk)

Mueller Hall National Herbarium
Birdwood Ave South Yarra VIC 3141
ph 9650-6398

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QUEEN OF HERBS
JEKKA McVICAR HERB FEST
TWO LECTURES PLUS LUNCH

Thursday 9 October 10.00am to 3.30pm 

Crowned the ‘Queen of Herbs’ by Jamie Oliver and one of Rick Stein’s food heroes, Jekka McVicar is the UK’s leading organic herb grower and winner of 13 Chelsea gold medals.

Lecture 1: Planning a Herb Garden, and winning gold at Chelsea

Lecture 2: Culinary and medicinal herbs from around the world.

COST: $95 Friends $70 Includes 2 lectures, morning tea and basket lunch

Individual lecture attendance only Cost: $45 Friends $35 each lecture.
Jekka McVicar’s latest book and a selection of herbs will be for sale.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Mueller Hall National Herbarium
Birdwood Ave South Yarra VIC 3141
ph 9650-6398