An afternoon (or evening) with Peter Donegan
Horticulturist & International Garden Designer
The University of Melbourne – Burnley Campus in the Main Hall
Monday, 30th October 2023 – Melbourne
Join us for an extraordinary day of garden design led by Peter Donegan,
a renowned Horticulturist and Gold Medal International Garden Designer.
Explore afternoon sessions on “Designing Gardens for TV” and “Designing for
French Castles,” followed by an evening discussion on “Designing Show Gardens.”
Whether you’re a budding designer or a gardening enthusiast, this event promises
to inspire. Save the date for an unforgettable horticultural journey!
FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS FLYER
Note that the discount rates applies to Members of the Friends of Burnley Gardens.
Members discount codes:
Single Session – aihPD-single – $60.00
Double Session – aihPD-double – $ 100.00
The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh: the Evolution of an 18th century Irish garden
Talking at Mueller Hall, RBG Melbourne with Seamus O’Brien
Tuesday 17 October at 6pm
Refreshments from 5.30pm
Friends $20 Non-members $30 (bookings essential)
BOOKINGS ON FRIENDS OF BOTANICAL GARDENS WEBSITE
Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens Inc
Wonderful Wattles with Daniel Murphy
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Photo: Steve Bywater
Join Daniel Murphy, RBGVM Senior Research Scientist in Molecular Systematics, to hear about the wonderful wattle ahead of National Wattle Day. Dan has a particular interest in the evolutionary history of Australia’s national flower and the historical connections of this flora to other parts of the world.
Dan will discuss the biogeography and classification of wattles, including the latest results and surprising discoveries based on the molecular research he has undertaken. He will provide an overview of the amazing diversity of the species and their interactions with other organisms, how they reproduce and survive fire and other interesting facts about their ecology.
This talk will be a welcome adjunct to the Whirlies’ Exhibition The Acacia Project on display at the Visitor Centre, Cranbourne Gardens from 31 August.
The Auditorium, RBGV Cranbourne.
Refreshments from 1.30pm.
Bookings essential.
BOOKINGS ON FRIENDS OF BOTANICAL GARDENS WEBSITE
Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens Inc
June 2023 Eucalypt Magazine issue No. 60.
The magazine features our 30th Anniversary Celebration and AGM.
