The Australian Rhododendron Society - Victorian Branch

Anticipated Programme for 2008


Some dates to be confirmed

General Meetings are held in the Nunawading Horticultural Centre at
82 Jolimont Rd. Nunawading.
Date Event Description
August
Saturday 2nd
10am-3pm
Pakenham Garden Club Garden Expo at Pakenham Racecourse, (Racecourse Rd, Pakenham).
Friday 15th 8pm General Meeting - Ian Wallace, Big Leaf Rhododendrons.
September

Saturday 6th
11am-1pm

Vireya Group Meeting.
At Mike & Inge Hammer's, 2 The Crescent, Sassafras, 9755 2176.
(Note date change.)
Sunday 14th
10am - 5pm

Vireya Display & Sale Day, Olinda Hall,
Cnr The Georgian Rd. & Monbulk Rd. Olinda.
Some new varieties will be on sale.

Friday 19th 8pm General Meeting at Nunawading.
Graham Price, Hybridising/pollinating Vireya.
October
Fri-Sun
3rd,4th & 5th
ABC Garden Show at Caulfield Racecourse.
Sat & Sun
4th and 5th

Azalea Display in National Rhododendron Garden Hall.

Sat 4th
from 2pm

Members Day at the National Rhododendron Garden.
All members are invited to view the Azalea Competition and enjoy afternoon tea with fellow Rhododendron Society members.
Guided tours of the Garden & Wholesale nursery will be available

Friday 17th 8pm General Meeting and National Council AGM at Nunawading.
Graham Smith from Pukeiti Garden in New Zealand.
November
Sat-Tue
1st - 4th
Rhododendron Show in National Rhododendron Garden Hall.
Saturday 8th Vireya Group Ring Simon Begg to confirm, 9751 1610.
Friday 21st 8pm AGM at Nunawading. Speaker to be advised.
December
Sunday 17th
12noon
Christmas Function at Mike and Inge Hammer's house,
2 The Crescent, Sassafras. BYO meat to BBQ and drinks.
The Society will provide salads, desserts, tea and coffee.

Created by Daniela Hammer