Friends of Wistaria Gardens

18/09/2026

Come down and see us at the festival this weekend and buy a plan, a badge, magnet or sticker to help us raise funds for our volunteer gardening work!!

18/09/2026

Make sure to use the light rail when you’re visiting the magnificent garden display this weekend because the park will be very busy and the best way to get there is by public transport.

11/09/2026

This is our big weekend. The Wistaria Festival 🌸

But also on in Parramatta Park at Old Government House - National Trust of Australia NSW is the popular Regency Day where you can dress up Bridgerton Style and enjoy music, may pole dancing and of course a tour of the World Heritage listed Old Government House.

Find out more at the National Trust Australia (NSW) stall next Saturday at Wistaria Gardens since 1906

We're getting into the spirit early — come find our stall at the Wistaria Garden festival next weekend (Sat 19 & Sun 20 Sept)! And while you're in the mood for all things Regency, don't forget to swing by Old Government House on Sunday 20th for the full Regency Promenade & Fair where we have plenty of stall holders not only selling their skilled wares but also demonstrations, talks, workshops and more. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/regency-promenade-fair/ Where It's At Parramatta Parramatta Park

06/09/2026

Thanks to our old and new Friends of Wistaria Gardens Volunteers who joined us this morning for a mass planting of flowers in preparation for the much loved Wistaria festival on this 19-20 September.

The gardens are already teaming with people coming to get their photos

26/07/2026

It’s almost time for the return of colour to our favourite garden in Parramatta.

Today volunteers assisted the Greater Sydney Parklands be preparing the bed for planting.

Another stunning winters day at Wistaria Gardens since 1906

15/07/2026

So many members of the public ask us while gardening - why no plants or colour except for during the Wistaria festival.

Well check out these rays of Sunshine in the volunteers garden beside the bridge.

Got down and check them out before the cockatoo gangs do!

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29/06/2026

VOLUNTEER POWER: Smashing more of the Cats Claw Creeper today. At this rate hopefully you’ll see a Lot Less of the Loch Ness Monster before Spring. This ‘horrendous invasive weed’ has smothered Wisteria for decades.

15/06/2026

🌿🐱 CAT’S CLAW CREEPER BEWARE! 🐱🌿

One of the biggest threats to our beautiful Wistaria Gardens isn’t drought or storms, it’s Cat’s Claw Creeper.

Despite its innocent name, this invasive vine can quickly smother trees, damage heritage landscapes and outcompete native plants. Left unchecked, it can climb into tree canopies and overwhelm entire sections of the garden.

Today our dedicated volunteers spent time removing Cat’s Claw Creeper and clearing areas of the gardens. It’s hard work, but every vine removed helps restore the health and beauty of this special place.

There’s still plenty more to do. Our long-term goal is to reopen views to the water, improve sightlines through the gardens and create more opportunities for Wisteria to flourish and reclaim its rightful place in the landscape.

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time today. Together we’re helping restore one of Parramatta’s hidden gems for future generations to enjoy. 💚

We’re always keen to welcome new volunteers. Whether you can spare an hour or a morning, every helping hand makes a difference. If you’d like to get involved, check out the link below to register as a Wistaria Gardens volunteer and join our growing community of garden lovers.

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08/06/2026

Another wonderful morning of volunteering from the Friends of Wistaria Gardens preparing the heritage listed beauty for September