Australian Garden History Society

Welcome to the Australian Garden History Society

Formed in 1980, the AGHS brings together people united by an appreciation of and concern for our parks, gardens and cultural landscapes as part of Australia's heritage.

The Society promotes knowledge of historic gardens and research into their history. It aims to examine gardens and gardening in their widest social, historic, literary, artistic and scientific context.

New Members

Are you a member of the Australian Garden History Society?

The Society welcomes new members.

Apart from receiving the Society’s excellent journal Australian Garden History, mailed directly to you four times a year, members receive many other benefits. Gift Memberships are also available and make a wonderful Christmas gift.

More details about joining are available on the Membership page. Join online today or print and post an application form.

NEW!

AGHS Cards

The AGHS has produced a set of 4 stunning cards on the subject of trees, photographed by Trisha Dixon Burkitt. These are now available for purchase in packs of 8 (2 cards of each design per pack).

Cost: $20 per pack (plus postage) – excellent value at just $2.50 for each card.

Order online using the purchase form, or contact the AGHS office 1800 678 446 or 03 9650 5043.

CURRENT ISSUE of the AGHS JOURNAL

Australian Garden History

Volume 23 Number 2

October/November/December 2011

In members letterboxes now!

The Botany Behind Gardens Forum

Saturday 22 October 2011

School of Botany University of Melbourne

This Forum sought to examine aspects of plant science and related disciplines that underpin our understanding of historic gardens and cultural landscapes.

This most successful event was attended by almost 90 members and non-members who enjoyed a full morning of lectures, explored the System Garden, turned the pages of many precious botanical books held at the Baillieu Library and embarked on a self guided tour of the grounds enthused by an introductory talk.

The following day, many chose to take up the optional tour to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne where Paul Thompson shared his insights into the design and the planting of stage 1 and stage 2.

Participants felt privileged to spend the one or two days with experts in their fields. The Society was pleased to be able to make a generous donation to support the Pauline Ladiges Plant Systematics Research Fellowship Endowment within the School of Botany.

Click here for a full report on both days

Speakers:

‘Whats in a Name’ – Professor Pauline Ladiges
‘The Ecology of a Garden’ – Professor David Cantrill
‘Weed – a Botanical Category?’ – Dr John Dwyer QC
‘Trophy Hunters of the Plant World’ – Dr Paul Fox
‘The Grounds of the University of Melbourne: a brief introduction’ (and pamphlet) - Dr Andrew Saniga

All of these talks are now available for download. Contact the AGHS Office at info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au for details.

The Garden of Ideas

National Touring Exhibition

“Through their very diversity and complexity, gardens are an even more powerful expression of spirit and place than the plants of which they are generally composed. Gardens and their constituent plants are vital to human survival and spiritual wellbeing” - Richard Aitken.

An Australian Garden History Society National Touring Exhibition, The Garden of Ideas tells an inspiring and engaging story of Australian garden design from the imaginings of the first emigrant garden-makers of the late-eighteenth century through to the mid-nineteenth century.

Curated by Richard Aitken, The Garden of Ideas began its first showing in Adelaide in October 2010 with the launch of Richard’s richly illustrated book Garden of Ideas: Four Centuries of Australian Style. It was followed by a four month showing at The Johnston Collection in Melbourne where it was accompanied by an extensive lecture program.

The Exhibition’s next and final showing will be in Sydney at The Red Box Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens from July to September 2012. Details and information about associated events will be made available next year. Keep an eye on this space!

AGHS Branches

The AGHS has eight state/regional branches across Australia.

To find out what’s happening in your region visit the branch pages.

Read what's happening in the Sydney and Northern NSW branch in its latest newsletter or in the South Australia branch with its latest newsletter.

Gardens of a Golden Era

33rd Annual National Conference

Ballarat, Victoria 9-11 November 2012

Booking forms will be available in April on this website and in the AGHS journal. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment.

Recent Issues of Australian Garden History

July/August/September 2011

April/May/June 2011

January/February/March 2011

October/November/December 2010

July/August/September 2010

Index opens up past issues...

It's now easy to find an article, garden, or other gem in past issues of Australian Garden History with the Index to Volumes 1-15 of Australian Garden History.

Compiled by AGHS member Kirstie McRobert, this comprehensive index covers Australian Garden History from 1989-2004.

A printed version is available for $20.00 (including postage) from the AGHS office.

Don't despair if you find an article but don't have the issue. Back issues can be purchased using the purchase form or by contacting the AGHS office.

Associate YOUR name with the AGHS Website - see Sponsorship Guidelines.

Contact Details

Head Office

Gate Lodge

100 Birdwood Avenue

Melbourne Victoria 3004

Phone: 03 9650 5043 or Tollfree 1800 678 446

Fax: 03 9650 8470

General Information: info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au

Journal: editor@gardenhistorysociety.org.au

Webmaster: info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au

The views expressed on this website are those of the contributors and are not necessarily shared by the AGHS.

Welcome to the Australian Garden History Society Formed in 1980, the AGHS brings together people united by an appreciation of and concern for our parks, gardens and cultural landscapes as part of Australia's heritage. The Society promotes knowledge of historic gardens and research into their history. It aims to examine gardens and gardening in their widest social, historic, literary, artistic and scientific context.
New Members Are you a member of the Australian Garden History Society? The Society welcomes new members. Apart from receiving the Society’s excellent journal Australian Garden History, mailed directly to you four times a year, members receive many other benefits. Gift Memberships are also available and make a wonderful Christmas gift. More details about joining are available on the Membership page. Join online today or print and post an application form.
NEW! AGHS Cards The AGHS has produced a set of 4 stunning cards on the subject of trees, photographed by Trisha Dixon Burkitt. These are now available for purchase in packs of 8 (2 cards of each design per pack). Cost: $20 per pack (plus postage) – excellent value at just $2.50 for each card. Order online using the purchase form, or contact the AGHS office 1800 678 446 or 03 9650 5043.
CURRENT ISSUE of the AGHS JOURNAL Australian Garden History Volume 23 Number 2 October/November/December 2011 In members letterboxes now!
The Botany Behind Gardens Forum Saturday 22 October 2011 School of Botany University of Melbourne This Forum sought to examine aspects of plant science and related disciplines that underpin our understanding of historic gardens and cultural landscapes. This most successful event was attended by almost 90 members and non-members who enjoyed a full morning of lectures, explored the System Garden, turned the pages of many precious botanical books held at the Baillieu Library and embarked on a self guided tour of the grounds enthused by an introductory talk. The following day, many chose to take up the optional tour to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne where Paul Thompson shared his insights into the design and the planting of stage 1 and stage 2. Participants felt privileged to spend the one or two days with experts in their fields. The Society was pleased to be able to make a generous donation to support the Pauline Ladiges Plant Systematics Research Fellowship Endowment within the School of Botany. Click here for a full report on both days Speakers: ‘Whats in a Name’ – Professor Pauline Ladiges ‘The Ecology of a Garden’ – Professor David Cantrill ‘Weed – a Botanical Category?’ – Dr John Dwyer QC ‘Trophy Hunters of the Plant World’ – Dr Paul Fox ‘The Grounds of the University of Melbourne: a brief introduction’ (and pamphlet) - Dr Andrew Saniga All of these talks are now available for download. Contact the AGHS Office at info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au for details.
The Garden of Ideas National Touring Exhibition “Through their very diversity and complexity, gardens are an even more powerful expression of spirit and place than the plants of which they are generally composed. Gardens and their constituent plants are vital to human survival and spiritual wellbeing” - Richard Aitken. An Australian Garden History Society National Touring Exhibition, The Garden of Ideas tells an inspiring and engaging story of Australian garden design from the imaginings of the first emigrant garden-makers of the late-eighteenth century through to the mid-nineteenth century. Curated by Richard Aitken, The Garden of Ideas began its first showing in Adelaide in October 2010 with the launch of Richard’s richly illustrated book Garden of Ideas: Four Centuries of Australian Style. It was followed by a four month showing at The Johnston Collection in Melbourne where it was accompanied by an extensive lecture program. The Exhibition’s next and final showing will be in Sydney at The Red Box Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens from July to September 2012. Details and information about associated events will be made available next year. Keep an eye on this space!
AGHS Branches The AGHS has eight state/regional branches across Australia. To find out what’s happening in your region visit the branch pages. Read what's happening in the Sydney and Northern NSW branch in its latest newsletter or in the South Australia branch with its latest newsletter.
Gardens of a Golden Era 33rd Annual National Conference Ballarat, Victoria 9-11 November 2012 Booking forms will be available in April on this website and in the AGHS journal. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment.
Recent Issues of Australian Garden History July/August/September 2011 April/May/June 2011 January/February/March 2011 October/November/December 2010 July/August/September 2010 Index opens up past issues... It's now easy to find an article, garden, or other gem in past issues of Australian Garden History with the Index to Volumes 1-15 of Australian Garden History. Compiled by AGHS member Kirstie McRobert, this comprehensive index covers Australian Garden History from 1989-2004. A printed version is available for $20.00 (including postage) from the AGHS office. Don't despair if you find an article but don't have the issue. Back issues can be purchased using the purchase form or by contacting the AGHS office. Associate YOUR name with the AGHS Website - see Sponsorship Guidelines.
Contact Details Head Office Gate Lodge 100 Birdwood Avenue Melbourne Victoria 3004 Phone: 03 9650 5043 or Tollfree 1800 678 446 Fax: 03 9650 8470 General Information: info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au Journal: editor@gardenhistorysociety.org.au Webmaster: info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au The views expressed on this website are those of the contributors and are not necessarily shared by the AGHS.

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