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May 2019
Garden Rendezvous – Elise Murch’s Garden in Red Hill
Elise has created a lovely garden with a water feature, for the enjoyment of friends and guests to her popular BnB. The renovated garden is about six years old, previously it had no open areas for light, feature trees or garden beds. Elise has planted a drought tolerant garden, using succulents to help cope with the drier conditions.
Find out more »RHGS Meeting – Bees in the Garden
Chris Daffy discusses "Bees in the Garden".
Find out more »June 2019
Garden Rendezvous – Red Hill Truffle Farm
The farm is located on a property that has been in the same family since 1864. Jenny Macauley established the business with her husband in 2005, as the first truffle farm on the Peninsula. The first truffle was discovered under a hazelnut tree in 2010 and since then business has flourished. Sorry, fully booked. Max of 20 people, call Ann to go on a wait list.
Find out more »August 2019
Monthly Meeting – ‘Le Potager Encore’ English Kitchen Gardens talk by Paul Kirkpatrick
Paul is a recipient of the Australian Institute of Horticulture's 2016 Award of Excellence. Specialist garden tools will also be available to purchase.
Find out more »September 2019
Monthly Meeting – ‘Gardens in Chile’ talk by John Patrick
Landscape Architect (and past ABC ‘Gardening Australia’ presenter). John also has vast experience in leading tour groups to visit gardens all around the world and he is a natural raconteur.
Find out more »October 2019
Garden Rendezvous – Gippsland Spring Bus Trip
Gippsland Spring Bus Trip to view some very special gardens. Suggested itinerary TBC: • Barambah Garden and Winery in Jindivik, pictured above. http://munash.com.au/case-studies/barambah-garden/ • Country Farm Perennials Nursery & Garden in Nayook https://www.countryfarmperennials.com.au/ • Cannibal Creek Winery and Garden in Tynong North Cannibal Creek web site Further confirmation and booking details will soon be provided.
Find out more »Annual General Meeting
With annual reports from our President and office bearers. Current members will have the opportunity to vote on the nominations for the 2019-2020 Committee. Nominations will be taken in the week prior to the October meeting, please speak to Christine or other committee members about your interest in serving on the committee. NB: Committee tenure is for a one year period. We are very pleased to also have Jim Fogarty, as our special guest speaker. Jim is a Landscape Architect…
Find out more »November 2019
RHGS Christmas Party
Please come and enjoy a Christmas get together to celebrate another wonderful year. Festivities start at 10am. Please bring a plate of your favourite Christmas treats to share. Contact Secretary at rhgs.com.au for directions.
Find out more »January 2020
Visit: Deb Collet’s Garden
Deb Collett will provide a talk and tour of her beautiful garden which features dahlias. Bring a plate for morning tea, your keep cup and a chair. Address details will be sent in an email closer to the time. NB: The meeting will not proceed if it’s a Total Fire Ban day.
Find out more »February 2020
Garden Rendezvous: Visit to the Mornington Men’s Shed Garden
Please join us to see the garden at the Men's Shed. Parking nearby to the Scout Hall. Please BYO coffee cup. NB: There will be a shopping opportunity.
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