Cranbourne Friends, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Inc. is an enthusiastic group of more than 600 members who share a love of Australian plants and nature, and support Cranbourne Gardens.
Recent News
Arranging native flowers – what looks good?
August 12, 2022
SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS BOOKED OUT. Warren Worboys, Curator of Horticulture at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, and his…
Grevilleas in colour pencil with Geoff Sargeant
July 27, 2022
This spring Geoff Sargeant is returning to Cranbourne for a 3 day colour pencil workshop based on a…
Of Friends and Gardens published
May 18, 2022
Showing how a sand mine in unloved and ignored bushland became one of Melbourne’s most beautiful landscapes, Of…
Our Groups
FiGs – Friends in the Garden
The FiGs - Friends in the Garden Volunteer Group - are all keen to work…
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.
Growing Friends
The Growing Friends propagate a great variety Australian native plants that have been sourced from the Gardens.
Botanical Illustrators
Our get-togethers allow us to share ideas, information, and support whilst working on our paintings and drawings.
Open House – for Members only
Open House is a special event held on the 2nd Thursday of the month for…