The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society: Introduction

FCHS Syllabus 2019 – General Meetings and Special Interest Groups.
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Syllabus 2019 FCHS

1land033Welcome to the website of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society!

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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 10 acre Ferny Creek Ornamental Garden Reserve is developed and maintained by the Society. The garden is situated in close proximity to Sherbrooke Forest, at an elevation of 500 metres offering splendid views of the nearby hills with The Great Dividing Range in the distance.

Within the organisation there are a series of specialised sub-groups. Members are invited to join each or all groups depending on their interests. These include:

  • Rhododendron & Camellia
  • Rock Garden
  • Craft
  • Garden & Grounds
  • Propagating.

Each group conducts a monthly meeting concentrating on the development of their particular specialty. The monthly meetings offer interesting talks by informed speakers, discussion groups, garden visits and practical sessions. Most meetings include presentation of bench exhibits (for which plants and flowers do not have to be of Show quality, nor do they need to be rare or unusual specimens). It is an opportunity to show what is growing well in your garden and to obtain help with identification of plants or advice for plants that are not thriving.

All groups support the three Flower Shows and the Plant Collectors Sale and Garden Expo. Monies raised support the Society’s activites and maintenance of the garden and infrastructure.

On Monday and Thursday mornings general gardening and maintenance is carried out in the garden.

An extensive horticultural library is available for members to use, and a newsletter is published regularly.

Membership subscriptions are relatively low cost, and there is no need to subscribe before attending one of our activites. Please follow the membership link for further information on how to join.

If you enjoy gardening you will fit right in. Specialist experience, whilst welcome, is not necessary. Please join us!