Reviews of Previous Meetings |
Reviews
August Meeting
August Meeting
  | Tuesday 20th August 2019 Topic - Oxalis Presenter - Joy Quinn Our presentation today was given by Joy Quinn who spoke to us about Oxalis. Joy has a great love of this somewhat controversial plant which is often regarded as a weed by many. Indeed it can be a very invasive plant, and is not permitted to be grown or sold in N.S.W., but there are over 900 species of Oxalis world wide, many of which have very pretty flowers of various colours. Joy gave us a wonderful digital display accompanied by a delightful talk. She also brought along pots of different kinds of Oxalis and answered questions from the members. Thank you very much Joy - it was greatly appreciated! Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Bob Yeomans Exhibit - Camelia "Gorgeous" Congratulations Bob! Popular Vote Award Winner - Margaret J Exhibit - Daphne Congratulations Margaret! Next month the topic will be Irises, a favourite of many. The presentation will be given by Terry Nisbet, so please come along and join us at 10am on Tuesday 17th September. |   |
July Meeting
July Meeting
  | Tuesday 16th July 2019 Topic - Chrysanthemums Presenter - William Orange Today our very own member, William Orange, gave us a splendid presentation on Chrysanthemums. He informed us that even though it is the national flower of Japan, it actually originated in China. William went on to give us an interesting historical account of this beautiful flower, as well as a stunning digital display of the many different colours and varieties. He gave us a demonstration on how to take cuttings, and information on how to grow and care for them, as well as answering questions from the members. Thank you very much William for sharing your expertise with us. It is greatly appreciated. Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Margaret Johnstone Exhibit - Lilium (pink) Congratulations Margaret! Popular Vote Award Winner - Margaret Johnstone Exhibit - Lilium (pink) Congratulations Margaret on winning both awards - Well done! Next month Joy Quinn will be coming along to give us a talk on Oxalis, so please join us for that on Tuesday 20th August at 10am. |   |
June Meeting
June Meeting
  | Tuesday 18th June 2019 Topic - Salvias Presenter - Lyndi Garnett This month the members were given a very informative talk on that popular addition to the garden - Salvias. The speaker was Lyndi Garnett who is extremely knowledgeable and happily answered our member's many questions. Lyndi presented a wonderful digital display, as well as bringing along a large array of Salvias for sale. She also had pamphlets and handouts for the members. Thank you very much Lyndi for your excellent presentation! Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Doreen Barbuto Exhibit - Goldfish Plant Congratulations Doreen! Popular Vote Award Winner - Doreen Barbuto Exhibit - Goldfish Plant Congratulations Doreen for winning both awards. Well Done! Next month our own wonderful member, William Orange, will be giving us a presentation on Chrysanthemums, so please be sure to join us at 10am on Tuesday 16th July. |   |
May Meeting
May Meeting
  | Tuesday 21st May 2019 Topic - The Eden Project Presenter - June Valentine This month the members were intrigued and delighted to hear June Valentine tell us all about her visit to The Eden Project in Cornwall, England. The Eden Project is a tourist attraction that consists of huge Domes which house thousands of plant species from all over the world. Each enclosure emulates a natural biome so that the plants can survive and thrive. June showed us a video of the construction phase and also the structure once it was completed. She gave us a very informative talk about the history of the project as well as wowing us with amazing images from her video presentation. It's definitely a placed to see if you're visiting the U.K. Thank you very much June for a wonderful talk. It was greatly enjoyed by members. Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Ron Lewis Exhibit - Zygocactus Congratulations Ron! Popular Vote Award Winner - Rebecca Thompson Exhibit - Protea Congratulations Rebecca! Next month we will be treated to a talk about Salvias from Lyndi Garnett who will also be bringing some along for sale. So please join us on Tuesday 18th June at 10am. |   |
April Meeting
April Meeting
  | Tuesday 16th April Topic - Ryset Australia Horticulture Products Presenter - Rod Joyce This month a big thank you goes to Rod Joyce who came to talk to us about the many and varied horticulture products from Ryset Australia. A very informative talk that was greatly appreciated by members. Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Thelma Eastaugh Exhibit - Orchid Zygopethum Essendon Congratulations Thelma! Popular Vote Award Winner - Ron Lewis Exhibit -"Madam Butterfly" Congratulations Ron! Next meeting June Valentine will be coming along to talk to us about The Eden Project so please join us at 10am on Tuesday 21st May. |   |
March Meeting
March Meeting
 Brunsvigia Josephinae  Can-Can | Tuesday 19th March 2019 Topic - Birds & Insects Presenter - Ian Moodie This month the members were treated to something a little different. Ian Moodie gave us a very humorous and amusing talk on how to attract birds to your garden, and information on the various types of birds and insects in your garden. He had the members laughing with his wonderfully entertaining presentation. The digital display had some truly amazing photos of a large variety of birds and insects and was very informative as well. Thank you very much Ian for a most enjoyable presentation. Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Ron Lewis Exhibit - Candelabra Lily "Brunsvigia Josephinae" Congratulations Ron! Popular Vote Award Winner - Ron Lewis Exhibit - Tuberous Begonia "Can-Can" Congratulations Ron for again winning both awards with two separate exhibits - Outstanding!! Next meeting Matthew King from Ryset Australia Horticulture Products will be giving us a talk on all the latest products available and how to use them to keep your garden healthy and happy over the coming winter months, so please join us on Tuesday 16th April at 10am |   |
February Meeting
February Meeting
  Unifoliate (one-leaved) Streptocarpus "Grandis" | Tuesday 19th February 2019 Topic - Garlic Presenter - John Presley This month the members were extremely lucky to receive not one but two presentations! The first one was a brief and very entertaining talk by our very own garlic expert, John Presley. He had recently been to the Meeniyan Garlic Festival where he had great success selling the top quality garlic he grows, and he told us all about it in his very animated and humorous fashion. John also brought some of his natural, organic, Australian grown garlic along for the members to purchase at a reduced price. Thank you very much John - it was greatly appreciated. Topic - "At the Bottom of your Garden - A Magical & Wicked World!" Presenter - Margaret Rackham This morning's presentation was indeed something different. Margaret delighted us with a wonderfully amusing poem set to a cheeky digital display where she told us all about poisonous plants in a fun and humorous manner. Thank you very much Margaret for alerting us to all the toxic wonders lurking in our gardens. A very unique and enjoyable talk! Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Ron Lewis Exhibit - Unifoliate Streptocarpus "Grandis" Congratulations Ron! Popular Vote Award Winner - Ron Lewis Exhibit - Begonia (potted) Congratulations Ron on winning both awards with two separate exhibits!! Very well done!! Next meeting we'll be talking everything "Insects" with an informative, instructive and no doubt helpful presentation by Ian Moodie - so we hope to see you at 10am on Tuesday 19th March. |   |
January Meeting
January Meeting
  | Tuesday 15th January 2019 Welcome Back Special Morning Tea Members Q & A Hosted by Heather Armstrong This morning our President, Heather Armstrong, hosted a "welcome back" morning tea to start the New Year off in fine style. Members were invited to talk about their gardens and discuss any issues they had regarding what they were growing in this hot weather. Questions were asked and answered with everyone joining in with some helpful hints. It was a very pleasant meeting enjoyed by all. Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Rosemary Dignam Exhibit - White Gardenia Congratulations Rosemary! Popular Vote Award Winner - Rosemary Dignam Exhibit - White Gardenia Congratulations on winning both awards Rosemary!! Be sure to join us next meeting for a wonderful talk from Margaret Rackham entitled "At the Bottom of Your Garden...a Magical and Wicked World!" Don't miss that one! See you at 10am on Tuesday 19th February. |   |
November Meeting
November Meeting
 Heather Armstrong  | Tuesday 20th November 2018 Annual General Meeting This morning we had our Annual General Meeting followed by our wonderful Break-Up Party to mark the end of another fabulous year. The A.G.M. was ably conducted by our President, Heather Armstrong, with assistance from Bob Yeomans, and all of our office bearers were happy to offer their services for next year. Katherin Grelis has bowed out of the committee for 2019 due to her many other commitments and we gratefully thank her for all the terrific work she has done for us. We are very happy to welcome one of our members, Don Watts, onto our committee for next year and greatly look forward to his participation. Thank you for offering your services Don - it is very much appreciated. Break-Up Party To mark the end of 2018 we again had a splendid time at our yearly break-up party where we feasted on a large array of goodies supplied by all of the members. Thanks to everyone who came along and brought something to share. Our wonderful President, Heather Armstrong, presided over an enjoyable meeting which included a digital display of the member's beautiful exhibits during the year, a super sized raffle, and a sumptuous morning tea. There was lots of chatter and laughter and a good time was had by all. We wish members a safe and happy holidays and look forward to seeing everyone back next year for our first meeting at 10am on Tuesday 15th January. See you in 2019! |    |
October Meeting
October Meeting
   | Tuesday 16th October 2018 Topic - Floral Art Presenter - Lyn Sutton One of our members, Lyn Sutton, delighted us this month with a wonderful demonstration of Floral Art. Lyn, a retired florist, had a florist shop in Mont Albert for over twenty-six years. During this presentation she created six very different exhibits, starting off with a demonstration of how to make a stunning bouquet. Then she put together a beautiful Christmas wreath, followed by four further wonderful creations. The members were captivated by Lyn's skill and artistry. There was also a fun quiz with some lovely prizes that Lyn very kindly donated. Thank you so much Lyn for sharing your time and talent with us. You have inspired many and it was greatly appreciated! Betty Knox Award (Best Exhibit) Winner - Margaret Johnstone Exhibit - Sweet Peas Congratulations Margaret! Popular Vote Award Winner - Helen Thompson Exhibit - Clematis Congratulations Helen! Next month is our Annual General Meeting and Break Up Party to celebrate the end of another fabulous year, so we look forward to seeing all our members at 10am on Tuesday 20th November! |  Lyn's Bouquet   |
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