Montrose Gardeners presents All about Herbs

Bernadette Touhy is a long-time enthusiastic member of the Herb Society of Victoria. She has been growing and using herbs for many years and is always inspired and excited by the diverse world of herbs.

Bernadette will bring lots of fresh herbs to demonstrate their aesthetic, sensory, medicinal & culinary qualities, many of which have been in use for hundreds of years.

The Herb Society of Victoria was formed more than thirty years ago by a small group of enthusiasts, and has grown over the years to a large organisation with branches throughout the state.

Tea & Coffee provided

When: Tuesday 15th November 1pm
Where: The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings essential phone 97251932 (The Bridge) 9728 4224 (Montrose Library) or book online - Herbs

Cheers, webgurl

Montrose Gardeners presents Chrysanthemums - how to grow this popular perennial

Learn the "how to's" of growing this popular perennial, from William Orange, a member of the Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria.

Chrysanthemums are symbolic of Mothers Day, and greatly revered in Japan - so much so in fact that Japan has a National Chrysanthemum Day, also known as the "Festival of Happiness". They are one of the most popular flowers in the world, next only to roses, with varieties including daisy-like, decorative, pom poms and buttons. They are an easy-care perennial that can be grown in garden beds or in pots; they are also one of the best long-lasting cut flower varieties.

Tea & coffee provided.

When: Tuesday 20th September 1pm
Where: The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 9725 1932 or 9728 4224 or book online - chrysanthemums

Cheers, Maryanne

Montrose Gardeners presents "Salvias for Everyone"

Karen Meewissen, a member of the Salvia Study Group of Victoria will introduce you to the fascinating world of Salvias, at The Bridge Community Garden Centre.

Did you know:

• that Salvias flower all year round?
• that Salvias can be propagated by cuttings, division and seed?
• that there are many different flower colours - pink, red, white, blue

To see Salvias in bloom at any time of the year, you can visit the Salvia Display Garden at Nobelius Heritage Park in Emerald. And for more information including how to become a member of the Salvia Study Group, visit their website www.salvias.org.au

Tea & coffee provided

When: Tuesday 16th November 1pm
Where: The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: Gold Coin Donation please
Bookings essential phone 9728 4224 or 9725 1932  or book online - Salvias

Cheers, Maryanne

Montrose Gardeners presents Darren Jackson from Colchester Nurseries - Winter in your garden

The keen gardener never stops gardening - not even in Winter. In fact Winter is the time to rug up, put on the gloves and gumboots, and start preparing and planning for Spring. Darren will help to keep you inspired with suggestions of what you can plant now - new varieties of Roses, fruit trees, flowering ornamental trees - and how to prepare for Spring planting of new annuals, perennials & vegetables.

When: Tuesday 3rd August 1pm
Where: The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: Gold coin donation please...Light Refreshments available
Bookings essential phone Montrose Library - 9728 4224 or The Bridge - 9725 1932

Cheers, Maryanne

October's Plant swap & chat

Jot down the following date in your diary (Tues. 13th Oct) for the next Plant Swap & Chat at The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth

When: Tuesday 13th October 12:30pm
Where: The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: BYO Lunch, a plant to swap & a gold coin donation.
Bookings essential phone 97251932

Cheers, Maryanne

Plant swap & chat

There's an upcoming plant swap & chat coming up at the start of September that you might be interested in. It's BYO lunch, a plant or cutting to swap and a gold coin donation.

When: Tuesday 8th September 12:30pm
Where: The Bridge Community Garden Centre, 49 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings essential phone 97251932

Cheers, Maryanne