Cranbourne Friends, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Inc. is an enthusiastic group of more than 700 members who share a love of Australian plants and nature, and support Cranbourne Gardens.
Recent News
Pollination – a vital process for plants
October 15, 2019
Pollination - an important story, is the focus of an Afternoon Talk, to be held on Saturday 23…
Growing Friends October Plant Sale – plant lists available!
October 15, 2019
The Growing Friends Plant Sale is on the weekend of 26th and 27th October from 10.00am – 4.00pm…
Rare plants to be on offer at Spring Plant sale
September 20, 2019
Under the Gardens' Raising Rarity Project, rare plant specimens will be on sale at the Cranbourne Friends Plant Sale on…
Our Groups
Basketmakers
A group of novice to experienced weavers using native plants to create items ranging from the useful to the sculptural.
Open House – for Members only
Open House is a special event held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at…
FiGs – Friends in the Garden
The FiGs - Friends in the Garden Volunteer Group are all keen to work in,…
Growing Friends
The Growing Friends propagate a great variety Australian native plants that have been sourced from the Gardens.
Friends in Focus
The Friends In Focus group get together to learn about photography, take photos and enhance and practise skills.
Botanical Fabricators
We work with fabric crafts using materials or designs featuring and highlighting the beauty of Australian native plants.
Botanical Illustrators
Our get-togethers allow us to share ideas, information, and support whilst working on our paintings and drawings.