Australian Garden History Society

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 […]

ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: A Day at Retford Park

Retford Park (photo Robyn Oates) We are delighted to invite you to a day out at the historic Retford Park house and gardens in Bowral. Retford Park’s European history extends back to 1821. In the 1880s the property was acquired […]