Join nursery manager Mandy Thomson and retired Nursery professional Josie Vaganiance, and delve in to the intricacies of growing plants from seeds and from cuttings. This workshop, for members only, will be held at the Gardens nursery and the Growing…
You are invited to an Author talk by noted Australian botanist and Australian tree expert, Leon Costermans, in the Auditorium, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The talk will select several locations to illustrate such variations; it will be based on the much more…
In August the Botanical Illustrators have arranged for well-known watercolour artist David Reynolds to present a workshop. Held over two consecutive Fridays, the chosen subject will be a Spotted Pardalote in a Eucalyptus. This beautiful brightly coloured bird will be the main focus…
Open House is a free talk for members, held at the Elliot Centre at 2pm, which will be recorded. If you would like to view the recording please contact the Booking Officer, at bookings@rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au. Open House is held on the…
Paper artist and Cranbourne Friend Gail Stiffe is offering a hands-on workshop in Cyanotype artwork on Sunday 23 February, for which we will be taking bookings. Cyanotype is a simple photographic process that requires little special equipment or chemicals. It has changed only slightly…
Raising Rarity is an RBGV program designed to engage the wider community in the conservation of threatened Victorian plant species. “With over a third of plants in Victoria listed as threatened, we need the help of the wider community to…
Stephen Ryan, well known curator of Dicksonia Rare Plants in Mount Macedon, previous host of Gardening Australia, author, radio commentator heard on 3CR and ABC, will be speaking on Sunday 13th July at 2:00 pm, at the Auditorium in the…
Did you know Koalas like eating the blossoms of acacias, and that it has been found that acacias are cooler than eucalypts, so on hot days Koalas tend to favour spending their time in acacias? Acacias provide food, shelter and…
An opportunity to learn more about the practice and art of Nature Journaling, in an immersive 5 hour workshop. Suitable for those looking to develop their own personal practice more deeply, or who would like to develop skills to guide…
A fun and welcoming 3 hour workshop, featuring an ‘Introduction’ to the world of Nature Journaling, for those who would like to explore and learn more about this creative practice and its myriad benefits. Paula Peeters will provide an overview…