Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Inc.

27/08/2026

Join us for an engaging afternoon this Saturday with four acclaimed botanical artists in conversation about botanical art and their own individual practices. Learn about the history, motivations and techniques behind their works. This event apart of our upcoming The Art of Botanical Illustration exhibition Sep 19 - Oct 4.

Panellists
Friends’ Botanical Art Tutors, Dianne Emery, David Reynolds and Jessie Rose Ford in conversation with Natural History Artist Anita Barley.

Saturday 29 August 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Refreshments from 3.30pm Discussion 4.00–5.00pm

Mueller Hall, Birdwood Avenue, nearest entry Oak Lawn Gate

Bookings essential from the Friends webpage under What’s On.

If this event interests you we also have an exciting event coming up with Alison Vaughan Collections Manager Herbarium on Thu, 10 Sep, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Bookings essential.

10/08/2026

Add this one to your calendar!

The Art of Botanical Illustration (TABI) returns this spring for its 18th edition.

Over 100 incredible botanical artworks will be on display at Domain House between Sep 19 - Oct 4, open 10-4pm daily and online. All artworks will be available for purchase.

Share this with your nature and art loving friends and save for later! 🗓️💌

Beautiful artwork by Lioudmila Volodina

30/04/2026

Only 2 Sleeps to Go to the Growing Friends Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 2 May 10am - 4pm
Sunday 3 May 10am - 3pm
Inside Southern Gate, Birdwood Avenue, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Catalogue now available online https://rbgfriendsmelbourne.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/84501-growing-friends-plant-sale

23/04/2026

Another educative and inspiring event for our Friends.. Join landscape architect Morgan as she shares how small spaces can grow abundantly. This is a talk about abundance at any scale -how to design beauty into function, grow food with resilience, and make every square metre count.
Bookings Required.
$30 members, $35 non-members. Refreshments provided.
Thursday 30th April 5.45pm - 7pm, Mueller Hall, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.
Book via the Friends Website: rbgfriendsmelbourne.org

21/04/2026

Everyone's getting excited about the Growing Friends upcoming Plant Sale!
Saturday 2nd May 10am - 4pm & Sunday 3rd May 10am - 3pm

Melbourne, the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Inc. Autumn plant sale is almost here! 🌱🌱

Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on May 2–3 to pick up a new plant to add to (or begin) your collection 🪴

Buy from a wide range of plants propagated from the Melbourne Gardens, including many unusual plants and plants sized for balconies, indoors or small and large gardens!

The Growing Friends propagate a great variety of plants from cuttings, divisions and seeds throughout the year, with plant sale proceeds being contributed to selected projects for the Melbourne Gardens. 💚

Want to plan your wishlist? The full plant list will be available on the Friends website before the event!

📍Tropical Glasshouse Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
📆 May 2 – 3
⏰ Sat: 10am – 4pm, Sun: 10am – 3pm

14/04/2026

Save the Date! Our Growing Friends Autumn Plant Sale is Back!
A taste of the gorgeous plants you will find at The Growing Friends Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May in the Royal Botanic Gardens
Catalogue available online one week prior to the Sale https://www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/friends-groups/plant-sales/

02/04/2026

Please bring your friends and family and join us for our Friend Raising Event on Saturday 11 April 1-3pm and learn more about our Fabulous Friends!