Australian Garden History Society

Webinar with Rosemary Purdie: The Blooming Simpson – a Botanist’s Paradise

Rosemary will recount one of her plant collecting expeditions. Rosemary trained as a plant ecologist, and in a variety of positions, has been involved in helping to describe Australia’s biodiversity.  She has contributed to many publications, including the recently published […]

2021 Annual National Conference

The Australian Garden History Society is excited to be bringing landscape history to life at our 2021 conference. And, for the first time, we will be streaming the conference to you virtually. Virtual attendance will allow you to enjoy the […]

ACT Branch: Christmas Party at York Park

Come and celebrate with other AGHS friends in the next step back to the life we used to enjoy before COVID, and the start of the Christmas season. We will be gathering under the leafy oaks in York Park in […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Marion Mahony Griffin: In Her Own Right

In association with the Friends of the National Library to coincide with the 151th anniversary of Marion’s birth in 1871. Glenda argues the case for Marion to be recognised for her unique combination of artist, architect, environmentalist, community maker and […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Telling the Time by the Sun

Armillary Sphere, ANBG,  Photo Nancy Clarke.   This is a self-drive event. We are absolutely delighted that the Sundials afternoon foreshadowed in the December Newsletter will go ahead on Friday 18th March. This twice-deferred event has been much anticipated and […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Lovely Lambrigg

A joint AGHS/National Trust ACT Event for the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival  The National Trust (ACT) and the ACT Monaro Riverina branch of the Australian Garden History Society invite you to visit Lambrigg, once the residence of William Farrer […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: A visit to Callum Brae

Although Callum Brae is located on the intersection of Mugga Lane and Narrabundah Lane in Symonston it is not well known. We invite members to bring along friends for a gentle guided walk to see some magnificent old Yellow Box […]

Webinars: Burnley Gardens / Ina Higgins

Two online lectures To replace the cancelled Symposium "Women in Horticulture" which was to be held in conjunction with Friends of Burnley Gardens and the Herb Society of Victoria, AGHS is offering the two planned lectures online instead. FOBG will […]

Zoom Lecture – Jason Chongue and The Plant Society

Jason Chongue is the Creative Director of design studio and store The Plant Society. After gaining a wealth of experience working as an architect and interior designer, Jason merged his passion for plants and design by establishing The Plant Society […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Versailles Gardens in Fact and Fiction

Soup, a talk and a movie in Wintery Gundaroo. Join members of the Australian Garden History Society in the warm historic Gundaroo Memorial Hall on Wednesday 29 June, for a cheery afternoon in the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles. […]

Zoom lecture: The Edwardian Garden – golden and delicious

Deanery, Sonning, house and steps - Caroline Holmes  Special online lecture by renowned UK Garden Historian, Caroline Holmes.  Gardens of a golden afternoon are glimpsed in black and white photographs and nostalgic cottage paintings. The Mediterranean inspired the architecture of […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: AGM and Annual Lecture

AGM Time: 5.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.   Annual Lecture: The Enduring Camelia Tree given by Dr Stephen Utick Time: 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Camellias have played a part in Australia’s gardens for just on 200 years or perhaps […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Visit to Lambrigg

Lambrigg (photo Mary Johnson) A joint AGHS/National Trust ACT event. The National Trust (ACT) and the ACT Monaro Riverina Branch of the Australian Garden History Society invite you to visit Lambrigg, once the residence of William Farrer who made a […]

2022 Annual National Conference

Wrest Point Casino 410 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart, TAS, Australia

Landscape on the Edge: Challenge and Opportunity 11 - 13 November 2022 For an overview of the conference download the  AGHS Conference Brochure 2022. For conference attendee information and program download the  AGHS Conference Program 2022. NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Cressida Campbell – a special tour at the NGA

Our opening event for 2023 is a special guided tour of the wonderful exhibition Cressida Campbell in the National Gallery of Australia. This large, exceptionally beautiful exhibition has been drawing enthusiastic visitors since it opened in October. Here is an […]