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Autumn Bus Trip 2024

Posted on April 23, 2024 by slamarca 0

The recent Ivanhoe Garden Club bus trip was an excellent day, enjoyed by everyone. A full bus left Ivanhoe around 9.15am with members from our own club and guests from Preston and Doncaster Garden Clubs.

We traveled to the Lilydale area and had a lovely morning tea at a covered area at the Lilydale Lake Park.

After this we went on to the Yarra Valley Plant Fair in Wandin where we had a chance to look at all of wonderful stalls, buy and discuss plants and have our lunch surrounded by plant lovers of all kinds. The beautiful Autumn sun came out for us making the day even more enjoyable.

A short trip took us to Meg Bentley’s garden for a walk around her shady, enchanting property with a chance to buy plants. Meg very kindly answered questions about the various Salvias in her collection.

We then headed for home! A very full and satisfying day out. Thank you to the wonderful bus trips team of Jane, Maria and Julie who organised this great day for the club.

Bus Trip April 2018 – A few photos from the day

Posted on April 21, 2018 by slamarca 0

We had beautiful weather for our bus trip and the day was very enjoyable with many opportunities to look, learn and buy.

The first stop was the Mornington Botanic Rose Garden.

After morning tea with the roses we had a lovely time at Diaco’s nursery.

We then stopped for lunch at the George Pentland Gardens in Frankston.

After a walk around the very green and peaceful park we left for Ballam Park Homestead and Garden where we all had a tour of the home and a stroll around the gardens. Many members also enjoyed afternoon tea in the cafe.

The very old and rather beautiful carob tree at Ballam Park.

A great day was had by everyone.

BUS TRIP – April 2018

Posted on March 11, 2018 by slamarca 0

April 2017 – Bus Trip Report

Posted on April 6, 2017 by slamarca 0

The bus trip was blessed with good weather and the days activities did not disappoint. A wonderful private garden, Country Dahlias in Winchelsea and a visit to the Roraima Nursery in Lara filled the day with flowers, plants and inspiring ideas.

Amazing Private Garden on our April 2017 Bus Trip

Stunning Display at Country Dahlias, Winchelsea

Roraima Nursery, Lara

Upcoming IGC Events in April

Posted on March 25, 2017 by slamarca 0

Autumn Bus Trip: Sunday 2nd April

The first stop, for morning tea, will be opposite the Medlyn’s garden in a small hilltop park. Then we can wander across the road and into their garden. It has been developed over many years, with hedge, trees and shrubs to moderate the exposed situation. An enormous range of dry climate plants can be found in the garden, many in pots of all shapes, sizes and designs. Australian dendrobium orchids and other highly desirable plants provide colour and interest at different times of the year.

Then we will proceed to Country Dahlias near Winchelsea to see a huge range of these again popular plants, and to have our BYO lunch. Tea and coffee will be available. On our way back we call into the Roirama Nursery at Lara, with its abundance of unusual plants, particularly succulents and similar species, and increasing display beds. It’s a good time of year to purchase one or more new plants for any gaps in our gardens.

Bookings and payment of $35 per person may be made at the March meeting, or by arrangement, pay on the day. Please encourage friends, neighbours, relatives to come if they’re interested, and enjoy a very pleasant day out.

Progressive Garden Party: Sunday 23rd April

Gardens in Heidelberg, Eaglemont and Alphington, starting at 10.30am. Entry by way of program, $15, At each garden there will be a course in our progressive garden party – entree at the first, main meal at the second and coffee and cake at the third. Enjoy a leisurely look at three beautiful gardens, food and the company of other gardeners.

Contact the club for details.