Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Inc.

23/10/2026

Self drive Open Garden - Creeting Lodge, Mt Martha
Saturday 24 Oct 2026 and Sunday 25 October 2026
10 AM - 4 PM
533 Esplanade, Mount Martha VIC 3934
Purchase tickets online at https://www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/whats-on/
or tickets at the gate on either day
Proceeds from the day support the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Inc

13/10/2026

Hundreds of plants for sale this weekend at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens. Enter the Gardens through Southern (the old E Gate) Gate. Members of the Friends receive 20% discount on all plants - Join the Friends in advance or on the day to recive your discount.

05/10/2026

Magical Moroccan Gardens Talk with Cathy Trinca
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
On a recent visit to Morocco, Cathy Trinca visited a number of gardens both public and private. Each was unique in their own way with some being wonderful examples of cacti and succulent gardens, others full of art and others hidden, private lush oases in a hot dry country. Cathy travelled from Tangier, through Fez to Marrakesh. Gardens visited include Anima, Andre Heller’s three hectare botanical staging, Jardin Marjorelle and Villa Mabrouka, both Yves Saint Laurent creations, Umberto Pasti’s, Gordon Watson’s and Dar Sinclair in Tangier, Jnane Tamsna in Marrakesh’s Palmery plus the famous Jardin Secret tucked away in the Marrakesh markets. Lunch at the famous Hotel La Moumounia enabled a visit to its famous gardens also. Cathy will share her experiences and images from all of these fascinating creations.

Refreshments from 9.45am.

Members $20 Non-members $25

Bookings essential https://rbgfriendsmelbourne.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/87405-magical-moroccan-gardens-talk-with-cathy-trinca-648

Image credit: Cathy Trinca

🗓️ 08 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Mueller Hall

26/09/2026

Have you seen the TABI 2026 tote bag? We love it!

Available directly from The Art of Botanical Illustration exhibition currently on at Domain House, Dallas Brooks Dr.

Can’t make it to the exhibition? It’s also available online. $30 for the bag plus $12 for postage from the Friends online shop - you can find the direct link in our profile.

The exhibition runs until Sunday 4th October, open daily 10-4pm and online.

Once the exhibition closes there will be no more print runs, so don’t miss out!

Thank you to the The Regatta Shop for printing the bags, Lioudmila Volodina for the artwork, Jessie Rose Ford for the design and Bud for modeling!

25/09/2026

As we approach our 45th birthday at the Plant Craft Cottage we remember some of the wonderful work and displays put on over the decades. The cottage was saved from demolition and opened in November 1981 as a Plant Craft Centre. It is still operating with Natural Dye, Basketry, Card making, Pot pourri groups and our fantastic garden group who work every week in our gorgeous cottage garden. Drop in to see our displays and see what lovely items we have in our craft gift shop. We're open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 10am to 3pm. Learn a bit about our early history and leave with a lovely souvenir to take home.

24/09/2026

Have you visited The Art of Botanical Illustration yet? The exhibition features incredibly detailed botanical artworks that will take your breath away.

It’s on now at Domain House, Dallas Brooks Drive until Sunday 4th October, open daily 10-4pm and available online via the Friends website.

Thanks to David Reynolds for making this video.

22/09/2026

The Art of Botanical Illustration exhibition is now on until Sunday 4th October open 10-4pm daily and available online - link found in bio. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for helping making this exhibition a success.

Thanks to David Reynolds for the making of this video

21/09/2026

Very limited number of places to participate in our Botanical Art classes. Choose from 2 face to face classes or an online option. Further details at rbgfriendsmelbourne.org or call the office on 9650 6398.

19/09/2026

The Art of Botanical Illustration is officially open! Come and view the incredible artworks on display at Domain House, Dallas Brooks Drive Melbourne.

Open 10-4pm daily and available online - link in bio.

Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at the opening night last night!

1. Swainsona formosa by Corinna May -  Corinna May
2. Leucospermum gladrum x tottum by Janet Matthews
3. Ananas comosus var. Queen vy Cherie Linaker 
4. Solanem melongena by Gill French 
5. Quercus robur English oak by Amanda Blake-Sutterby  Amanda Sutterby

14/09/2026

Interested in botanical art? Want to learn more? Join us over two weekends for a hands on face to face introduction, guided by accomplished botanical artist and tutor Craig Lidgerwood.
17, 18, 24 & 25 October All materials supplied. Friends $425. Non members $495
Domain House, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne To book: rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/friends-art-program/beginners-art-workshops/
or phone Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens on 9650 6398.