Rock Garden Group meetings are held in the Society’s hall at 100 Hilton Rd, Sassafras usually (but not always) on the first Saturday of most months at 2:00pm.

Contacts:   Fermi de Sousa T: (03) 5425 3114
Cynthia Sladen T: (03) 8839 5645   E: rockgarden@fchs.org.au

Open to all members of the society, the Rock Garden Group has a more in depth focus towards flowering plants ranging from alpine, small herbaceous, bulbs to small shrubs. The meetings can take the form of specialist presentations, garden visits, travelogues and occasional hands on activities. For members wishing to develop even greater knowledge and skills, they can become involved in maintaining the society’s rock gardens and the propagation of plants. Please refer to the syllabus for meeting sessions and special events.

2025 Syllabus

Feb 1 ‘Crocus travels – a compilation of botanising trips. – Speaker – Matt Murray, Senior Horticulturalist, Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens.

March – No meeting.

April 5 – Alpines at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Speaker – Cynthia Sladen.

Jun 7 ‘History of Bryan H Tonkin Bulbs – Speaker Jane Tonkin.

July 5 Munich Botanic Gardens – Speaker – Fermi De Sousa.

Aug 2 Buy, Swap and Sell. all welcome.

Nov 22 ‘Botanising in Armenia’ – Speaker, Di Barrie joint meeting with AGSVG at Olinda, 79 Olinda Monbulk Rd Olinda.

Dec 7 No meeting

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