Australian Garden History Society

Vic Branch: Book Launch – Weeding between the Lines by John Dwyer

Join the Victorian Branch the launch of Weeding between the Lines. Weeding between the Lines will make you see your surroundings quite differently. Meander through this anthology to learn how nature, science and art intertwine to create the landscapes we […]

Tasmania Branch: Walk the Avenue

The Soldiers’ Memorial Avenue forms part of the Queens Domain in Hobart. It is an avenue planted to commemorate soldiers, mainly from Hobart, who died in the Great War (WW1) 1914-1918. In all there are 536 individually named trees. Walk […]

Vic Branch: Garden City Walk and Talk

  On a balmy summer’s evening, join Mal & Fran for an exposé on this little-known area, tucked away in Port Melbourne. Enjoy a tree-lined stroll through the streets and parks of this planned garden suburb. Expect to walk about […]

Sydney Branch: Durham Bowes, Richmond event

Self-drive tour of Hawkesbury Richmond including Durham Bowes homestead and St Peter’s Anglican Church. Durham Bowes or Mountainview. Join Stuart Read and enjoy a visit and introduction to some of the breadbasket of the early colony: the Richmond / Cornwallis […]

Southern Highlands Branch: Summer Film – The Gardener

The AGHS Southern Highlands Branch is teaming-up with the National Trust to bring you the documentary The Gardener. This beautiful documentary film should not be missed. You will be amazed and inspired by this gorgeous garden in Canada! Purchase your ticket(s) […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Visit to Horse Park and Elm Grove

Horse Park and Elm Grove homesteads are two of the oldest continually occupied and worked rural properties in the ACT.  John Gillespie and his wife Mary Anne worked in the Ginninderra district from the 1840s, and in 1852 John bought […]

Southern Highlands Branch: Special Garden Visit – Burradoo

Here is an opportunity to visit a lovely garden never opened to the public previously to help support the Southern Highlands Botanic Garden (SHBG). This very stylish town garden was created by the owner over the past two decades and is […]

Sydney Branch: Walking Tour of Oatley Park

  Oatley Castle. (Photo care of Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society) Join us for a walking tour of Oatley Park led by members of the Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society following a talk by a local historian. Venue: […]

WA Branch: guided walk of Wirra Willa Gardens

Limestone entry gates and mature trees. (Photo: P. Woodward, 2020) You are invited to a guided walk of Wirra Willa Gardens with City of Armadale Project Officer Grant Nixon Afterwards please join us for lunch (at own your cost) at […]

Victoria Branch: From Dandenong to the Dandenongs

Benga  Join us for a day excursion visiting gardens in the Heritage Hill Precinct, Dandenong, and Culraven, Olinda. Departure: 9.00am sharp Russell St Extension Bus Loop (behind Ian Potter Gallery) Return: approx. 5,00pm depending on traffic Cost: $120 members $140 […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Exploring Green Griffith

AGHS has planned an early April walk through the suburb of Griffith, just as we near the end of Daylight Saving.  Griffith is one of Canberra's oldest suburbs, rich in parks and fine trees, and with several streets following Walter […]

South Australia Branch: Temple of Flora exhibition

Meet for coffee at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and visit the Museum of Economic Botany to view Dr Thorton’s Temple of Flora exhibition. Please let Richard Heathcote know you will be there, so that he can watch out for you […]

Southern Highlands Branch: South Coast Coach Tour

Open for Bookings  The eagerly awaited South Coast Tour has now been finalised and Ray Bradley has again created a diverse and wonderful 3-day/2-night tour for all of us to enjoy. Highlights include: a Paul Bangay-inspired garden in Braidwood the […]