The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society: Introduction
The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society was established in 1932. 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.
The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society is a self funded volunteer organisation that is constituted to:
- Promote and encourage the study, practice and development of horticulture
- Bring into close association members of the community having a common interest in horticulture
- Provide and operate facilities for these purposes
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
- Floral Art
- Craft
- Garden & Grounds
- Propagating
Each group conducts a monthly meeting concentrating on the development of their particular specialty. In additon, more general gardening tasks are undertaken on Monday and Thursday mornings as well a sunday morning working bee prior to each show. There is also the opportunity to attend monthly general meetings which offer interesting talks by informed speakers, including bench exhibits providing an opportunity to show what is growing well in your garden, to obtain help with indentification or to seek assistance with plants that mysteriously will not thrive.
To make a bench exhibit, plants and flowers do not have to be of "Show" quality, nor do they need to be rare or unusual specimens.
An extensive gardening library is available for members use and a newsletter is published regularly.
Membership subscriptions are 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.