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The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society was established in 1932. The 10 acre Ferny Creek Ornamental Garden Reserve is developed and maintained by the Society

The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society is a self funded volunteer organisation that is constituted to:

Promote and encourage the study, practice and development of horticulture
Bring into close association members of the community having a common interest in horticulture
Provide and operate facilities for these purposes
Within the organisation there are a series of specialised sub-groups. Members are invited to join each or all groups depending on their interests. These include:

Rhododendron & Camellia
Rock Garden
Craft
Garden & Grounds
Propagating
Photography
Each group conducts a monthly meeting concentrating on the development of their particular speciality. The monthly meetings offer interesting talks by informed speakers, discussion groups, garden visits and practical sessions. Most meetings have bench exhibits for which plants and flowers do not have to be of Show quality, nor do they need to be rare or unusual specimens. It is an opportunity to show what is growing well in your garden and to obtain help with identification of plants or advice for plants that are not thriving. All groups support the three Flower Shows and the Plant Collectors Sale and Garden Expo. Monies raised support the Society’s activities and maintenance of the garden and infrastructure. On Monday and Thursday mornings general gardening and maintenance is carried out in the garden. An extensive horticultural library is available for members to use and a newsletter is published regularly. Membership subscriptions are low cost and there is no need to subscribe before attending one of our activities. Please follow the membership link for further information on how to join. If you enjoy gardening you will fit right in. Specialist experience, whilst welcome, is not necessary.

25/10/2026

Congratulations to all our entrants to our Flower festival, and especially to our young people, some as young as 5 years old. So much to see and buy at Day 2 of our Flower Festival at 100 Hilton Rd Sassafras!

And we are all warm and dry in our Flower Hall!

Fchs.org.au
..All photos with permission...

24/10/2026

DAY 2 Flower Festival!!!!!

Ferny Creek Horticultural Society.

24th and 25 October.
12pm to 4pm Sat, 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Huge hall full of Spring flowers, the scent and sight is just divine!

Also have EXTERNAL VENDORS
Fresbrook peony farm with tree itoh and herbaceous peonies Fresbrook Peony Farm Australia
Ironstone Park Nursery native plants
Wild Rose nursery
Yuulong Flower farm dahlia tubers Kerry proctor

Huge stand of cut flowers, and also stunning and unusual plants propagated from our own 10 acre garden for sale.

Guided garden walks around our beautiful garden, butterfly group stall, and craft stall.

Huge raffle with great prizes. Sausage sizzle, fresh sandwiches, dev teas and coffee cart.

100 Hilton Rd Sassafras, in the lovely Dandenong Ranges.

Only $9 for adult, kids under 18 free.
More details on our website fchs.org.au

💐💐💐

19/10/2026

Flower Festival
Ferny Creek Horticultural Society.

24th and 25 October.
12pm to 4pm Sat, 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Huge hall full of Spring flowers, the scent and sight is just divine!

Why not put in your own entries? Free to enter, and non-members encouraged. Show schedule on website - see below.

Also have EXTERNAL VENDORS Fresbrook peony farm with tree itoh and herbaceous peonies Fresbrook Peony Farm Australia
Ironstone Park Nursery native plants
Wild Rose nursery
Yuulong Flower farm dahlia tubers Kerry proctor

Huge stand of cut flowers, and also stunning and unusual plants propagated from our own 10 acre garden for sale.

Guided garden walks around our beautiful garden, butterfly group stall, and craft stall.

Huge raffle with great prizes. Sausage sizzle, home made soup and fresh sandwiches, dev teas.

100 Hilton Rd Sassafras, in the lovely Dandenong Ranges.

Only $9 for adult, kids under 18 free.
More details on our website fchs.org.au

💐💐💐

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

October General meeting - Oct 10th, 12pm

This will be a highlight of the year, with a special guest speaker all the way from Tasmania - Neil Jordan. Neil will be giving two separate talks on Species Liliums and Kalmias - the first starting at 12pm. There will be a short break in between for plant buying, refreshments, and a very short Special General Meeting.

AND an amazing raffle with many plant treasures as well as another $100 voucher to Craig P Wilson from Craig Wilson and the 3CR Gardening show 3CR Gardening Show.

All are welcome, but there will be a $5 charge for non-members.

Please bring something for show bench and something yummy to share.

fchs.org.au

DM any queries or email [email protected]

29/09/2026

October General meeting - Oct 10th, 12pm

This will be a highlight of the year, as we are bringing a special guest speaker all the way from Tasmania - Neil Jordan. Neil will be giving two separate talks on Species Liliums and Kalmias - the first starting at 12pm. There will be a short break in between for plant buying, refreshments, and a very short Special General Meeting.

AND an amazing raffle with many plant treasures as well as another $100 voucher to Craig P Wilson from Craig Wilson and the 3CR Gardening show 3CR Gardening Show.

All are welcome, but there will be a $5 charge for non-members.

Please bring something for show bench and something yummy to share.

fchs.org.au

DM any queries or email [email protected]

06/09/2026

Come out to the Hills for Father's Day!

The Spring Show extravaganza at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society is on 5 and 6 September. 12pm to 4pm Sat, 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Huge hall full of Spring flowers, the scent and sight is just divine!

We also have Fresbrook peony farm Fresbrook Peony Farm Australia, Tonkins Bulbs Shirley Jane Tonkin, and Craig Gardiner Craig Gardiner (Saturday only), all selling their lovely plants.

Also an amazing display and stall from our own Butterfly group, a favourite for the little ones!

Gorgeous stand of cut flowers, and also stunning and unusual plants propagated from our own 10 acre garden for sale.

Guided garden walks around our beautiful garden with Don Teese Don Teese and Keith Ross.

Huge raffle with great prizes. Sausage sizzle, home made soup and sandwiches, dev teas.

100 Hilton Rd Sassafras, in the lovely Dandenong Ranges.

Only $9 for adult, kids under 18 free.

More details on our website fchs.org.au

02/09/2026

The Hills are alive!

The Spring Show extravaganza at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society is on 5 and 6 September. 12pm to 4pm Sat, 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Huge hall full of Spring flowers, the scent and sight is just divine!

We also have Fresbrook peony farm Fresbrook Peony Farm Australia, Tonkins Bulbs Shirley Jane Tonkin, and Craig Gardiner Craig Gardiner (Saturday only), all selling their lovely plants.

Why not put in an entry to the show, just go to our website to see our show schedule to see the categories, which include a childrens section. There are ribbons and prize money to win!!

Also an amazing display and stall from our own Butterfly group, a favourite for the little ones!

Gorgeous stand of cut flowers, and also stunning and unusual plants propagated from our own 10 acre garden for sale.

Guided garden walks around our beautiful garden with Don Teese Don Teese and Keith Ross.

Huge raffle with great prizes. Sausage sizzle, home made soup and sandwiches, dev teas.

100 Hilton Rd Sassafras, in the lovely Dandenong Ranges.

Only $9 for adult, kids under 18 free.

More details on our website fchs.org.au

Address

Ferny Creek Ornamental Gardens Reserve
Melbourne, VIC
3787

Telephone

+61387196924

Website

http://fchs.org.au/

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