What's On

May

Wednesday 21 May: Friends Volunteer Soup Lunch, with guest speaker John Arnott, 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

In appreciation for our wonderful volunteers, all past and present volunteers are invited to celebrate the gift of volunteering and friendship. Free event at the CWA Hall - 174 Boundry Road, East Geelong. RSVP to the office by Friday 16 May for catering purposes

June

Sunday 8 June: Themed Guided Walk 'Edible Plants' 2.00 pm
This is an introduction to many diverse foods from all over the world with a vast assortment of herbs & fruits encompassing all three sections of Geelong Botanic Gardens. Join your guide to explore the stories and uses of these essential plants. Meet your guide at the front gates.

Tuesday 17 June: Winter Lunch at Mt Duneed Winery, 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm. Bookings must be made by Tuesday 3 June.
We have great pleasure in inviting you and your friends to the Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens Annual winter lunch on Tuesday 17^thJune 12-3pm at Mt Duneed Estate. Following lunch our guest speaker will be Caroline Davies, speaking about "Gardening in Pots". After retiring from a lifetime as tour guide of gardens throughout the Mediterranean, former President of the Mediterranean Garden Society and still a passionate gardener using her experiences in her courtyard garden. The cosy venue will be the Vineyard Room with panoramic views across the vines towards the Barrabool Hills. Head Chef Daniel Duve will prepare a gourmet two course lunch followed by tea or coffee. Drinks will be available at bar prices. Members $85, Non Members $95 Book online here

July

Monday 14 July: Supper followed by a Movie Night at Newcomb Library, 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Come and enjoy a delicious supper followed by the "The Secret Garden" Movie
Members $35, non members $45

August

Monday 25 August: AGM with Guest Speaker - TBC

WEEKLY PLANT SALES

The Friends’ Plant Nursery is open every Wednesday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm showcasing a wide selection of plants sourced from the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

Located at the rear of the GBG.

WEEKLY GUIDED WALKS

Every Wednesday at 11.00 am

For more information, or to make a booking contact the Geelong Botanic Gardens

*

Members recently enjoyed a Cooking Demonstration with Gwen Anderson and absolutely enjoyed the luncheon which followed. (Photos: Annie McGeachy)

Through the Garden Gates

The Friends have held these very popular self-drive garden tours, visiting private gardens in the areas:

2012 - the Bellarine
2013 - the Surf Coast
2014 - Geelong
2015 - the Bellarine
2016 - Golden Plains
2017 - the Bellarine
2018 - the Bellarine
2019 - the Surf Coast
2021 - the Jan Juc area
2022 - the Bellarine
2023 - Inner Geelong area
2024 - the Bellarine

In 2023, the tour visited four stunning gardens in inner Geelong, finishing the tour with afternoon tea at a delightful Waurn Ponds garden, in October 2024 we headed back to the Bellarine visting gardens in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale and Drysdale.

Afternoon Tea is included in the ticket price - and was again a delicious event, held at a garden in Drysdale. At Drysdale, there was a Plant Stall (plants from gardens of Growers and Friends).

*