Australian Garden History Society

Webinar: Charles Moore and Joseph Maiden – Outreach and Impact

An online talk by Colleen Morris. This talk will discuss the the influence of two directors of the Sydney Botanic Garden: Charles Moore whose directorship spanned from 1848 to1896 and then the Joseph Maiden era from 1896to1924; periods of continuous […]

Webinar: The gardens of Garden Island

Colin Randall, Archivist of the Naval Historical Society will talk on the gardens of Garden Island including the Naval Garden on the Hill, The Ships Garden and the Lost Gardens, Clarens and Wyldefel. Venue: Digital Webinar via Zoom. Cost: AGHS […]

WA Branch: Day in the Hills

The Australian Garden History Society WA Branch is pleased to present A Day in the Hills. Meet at the Mundaring Museum then travel to the garden f Leslie and Angus Richardson in Sawyers Valley. Ticket price includes a donation to […]

WA Branch: Handle with Care: Collectible Glass for the Garden

The Australian Garden History Society WA Branch are pleased to present a talk during the Australian Heritage Festival 2021 celebrating the theme of "Our Heritage for the Future". Discover how the fragile medium of glass was used in commercial and […]

Webinar: Impressionists in their Gardens – living light and colour

This lecture via Zoom explores gardens through the senses of the Impressionists from three continents – Europe, North America and Australia - enjoying the essentially similar pleasures of the garden but engaging with the light from their skies in order […]

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 […]

WA Branch: AGM

More information will be provided closer to the date.

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 […]

AGHS Annual General Meeting

Sunday 14th November 2021 AEDT    10 am This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will open at 9:30am and the meeting proper will start at 10am. Please note that all are […]

WA Branch: Christmas Function

Claremont Park, Corner Stirling Highway and Bay View Terrace, Claremont. There will be a history talk and significant tree walk. Tickets $10 including raffle tickets. Feel welcome to bring a friend. Bring a plate and chair. Cold refreshments supplied. Look […]