The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society

Welcome to the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society.

The Society was established in 1932, and is a self-funded volunteer organisation that is constituted to:

  • Promote and encourage the study, practice and development of horticulture.
  • Bring together members of the community with a common interest in horticulture.
  • Provide and operate facilities for these purposes.

The Society’s 10-acre ornamental garden is situated in the Dandenong Ranges in close proximity to Sherbrooke Forest at an elevation of 500 metres.  In addition to the wide variety of established plants, there are also splendid views of the nearby hills with the Great Dividing Range in the distance.

Upcoming major events –

Combined Plant Collectors’ Expo and Autumn Show

APRIL 18th & 19th 2026,10am to 4pm.

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Plant Collectors Expo has been rescheduled to 18 and 19 April 2026. This change enables us to combine the Expo with our prestigious, long-standing Autumn Show, creating a premier horticultural weekend for our visitors. More details regarding this event are available here! including the list of over 40 vendors, which is being updated regularly as more join us – PCE vendors list.

The Autumn Show is a long- standing event which has been held for many years, and is a highlight for visitors to FCHS. It is a judged Horticultural Show which in previous years has had over 300 botanical entries. The Show will be held in the main Flower Hall, and the Expo will largely occur in marquees in the FCHS grounds, set in a stunning 10 acre garden. Guided garden walks, Speaker’s tent, raffle prizes and so much more. Show Schedule here!

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Get in touch

If you have any queries about the FCHS, our events, how to join us, how to organise a group visit to our gardens or any other matters, please Email: secretary@ fchs.org.au

Phone: 0455 531 911

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather and garden, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.