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Sharing a passion for plants, nature, and friendship, our roots stretch back to 1890.

We warmly welcome you to join us at 1pm on the first Monday of each month at the Uniting Church Hall, corner of Hunter Road and Old Benak Rd, Wandin North, 3139.

07/10/2026

Our October meeting formed part of the Over 50’s Festival with the Yarra Ranges Shire. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with John Treloar, trainer and member of the Blackburn Beekeepers Club. John shared practical ways gardeners can support bees. Many of us left feeling inspired to become more bee‑friendly.

Our exhibits table was full of quality Fruit, Flower, Foliage, Vegetable and Potted Plant entries. Members also enjoyed the Trading Table, Seed Bank, Photo Competition, Lucky Door Prize, and an abundant afternoon tea to finish the day. A cheerful celebration of gardening, learning and community.

01/10/2026

Monday 5 October

🐝 Guest Speaker: John Treloar, Blackburn Beekeepers Club
Topic: How gardeners can support bees + Varroa mite update

✨ On the day:
• Fruit, Flower, Foliage, Veg & Potted Plant competition
• Trading Table & Seed Bank
• Photo Competition
• Lucky Door Prize
• Afternoon tea provided by members

⏰ Hall opens 12.45pm
🪴 Meeting starts 1.30pm

We’d love to see you!

22/09/2026

Our September outing took us Bentwood. Set against gorgeous views of vineyards, farmland and the Kinglake Ranges, Bentwood is a two‑acre Gruyere country garden, transformed over 21 years from a neglected paddock into a thriving, sustainable treasure.
Created by Open Gardens Victoria’s Head of Selectors, Louise Brown, and her husband, it blends salvaged materials, native plantings, and whimsical vintage touches.
Recent updates include a redesigned front area, winding paths, a reclaimed‑material potting shed, a citrus‑and salvia‑lined walk to the chicken coop, and a gentle stroll down to the dam.

12/09/2026

Our speaker this month was Peter Preuss, who works with ECCOS, overseeing their glasshouses and plant‑propagation programs. While Peter loves all plants, his true passion is grapes — both table and w**e. He has even developed a grape variety for the Yarra Valley that is resistant to phylloxera, mildew and other challenges.

Fruit, Flower, Foliage, Vegetable and Potted Plant exhibits though fewer in number were excellent in quality. Our Trading Table, Seed Bank, Photo Competition and Lucky Door Prize added to the enjoyment, and we rounded off the afternoon with a delicious afternoon tea.

04/08/2026

What could be better on a cold, damp August day than coming together to share and show off our garden produce, pick up some great propagation tips from Robyn Madely, and enjoy a hearty afternoon tea with good company. Members travelled in from as far as Boronia and Croydon, and we were thrilled to welcome three new members into the club today.

09/07/2026

AGMs can indeed be pleasant — and thanks to Glenn’s cheerful chairmanship, our July meeting went swimmingly.

Val was awarded the Cup for her beautiful floral exhibits throughout the year, Mary’s arrangement claimed Best in Show, Jaynia was delighted to win Angela’s Blanket raffle and there were 9 July birthdays to celebrate over afternoon tea.

Here’s to another year of friendship, community, and the joy we find in gardening together!

04/06/2026

On a cold, wet day, June’s meeting became our warm and welcoming “happy place”. Colourful exhibits brightened the room, the sales table was overflowing, and the photo competition drew plenty of admiration. Our guest speaker, Lewis Peake from Yarra Valley Council, shared helpful insights into the importance of composting, and the afternoon wrapped up with a delicious spread for afternoon tea.

08/05/2026

What a happy, educational and fun afternoon we had together at our May gathering. With 60 members on our books now, tables were overflowing with gorgeous floral exhibits that kept our judges on their toes, and the sales area was buzzing with plants, fruit, jams and greeting cards. Afternoon tea definitely didn’t disappoint.

A huge thank‑you to Bruce Lee from the Bromeliad Society of Victoria, who brought along dozens of his favourite beauties and shared his passion and knowledge with the room. Such a treat for everyone.

27/04/2026

Su’s wonderful garden was arranged in charming “rooms” filled with colourful perennials and a delightful mix of native and exotic plants, all cared for with obvious love. The roses and dahlias were absolutely superb. Another great outing!

14/04/2026

Despite the cold and inclement weather, members turned out in impressive numbers for our April meeting. The sales table was brimming with plants, fruit, jams and cards, while the exhibits tables offered a colourful and abundant display of high‑quality entries with Helen’s dahlias winning “Best in Show”.

Graham Thomas captivated the room with an excellent slide presentation on ferns, accompanied by an explanatory commentary.

Afternoon tea - complete with sandwiches, cakes and a hot drink - provided a welcome and comforting conclusion to a good afternoon.

Address

Corner Of Beenak Rd And Hunter Road
Wandin North, VIC
3139

Telephone

0407856821

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