EVENTS
2019 Annual
Pelargonium and
Geranium show
Learn all about these plants and
their range of colour and variety,
which makes them a great addition
to any garden or balcony. Plants
on show and cuttings for sale.
WHERE: Bellfield Community
Centre, cnr Oriel Road and
Banksia Street, Ivanhoe, Vic
WHEN: November 2, noon–4pm,
and November 3, 9.30am–4pm
COST: $5 (includes morning/
afternoon tea)
DETAILS:[email protected]Diggers spring festivals
Celebrate spring with The Diggers Club
atthefollowingfestivals!Bilpin Flower Show
Enjoy a fabulous display of flowers,
plants and foliage at the annual
Bilpin Flower Show and Spring Fair.
Last year there were over 650
entries of flowers and foliage from
the local cool climate area, such
as azaleas, irises, roses, orchids
and Australian natives. There’ll be
experts on hand to give advice, with
arts, crafts and produce on display.
WHERE: Bilpin District Hall, 2596
Bells Line of Road, Bilpin, NSW
WHEN: October 12, 11am-4pm, and
October 13, 10am-3pm
COST: $5; children free
DETAILS: 0413 759 282Cloudehill Spring Fair
Be inspired by a world-class
garden, learn from Diggers Club
experts and pick up all your seeds
and plants to get busy in your
own garden this spring. Plus fresh
produce and preserves from
local stallholders and children’s
activities on the Sunday.
WHERE: Cloudehill Gardens, 89
Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda, Vic
WHEN: October 12 and 13, 9am–5pm
COST: $10 to non-membersSt Erth Spring Festival
Celebrity chef and keen gardener
Paul West joins the St Erth Spring
Festival this year to launch his new
book and present a masterclass
on Saturday: ‘Growing, Cooking &
Building Community’. On Sunday,
Paul talks about his new book,
followed by book signings and a
garden tour. Plus an opportunity
to get tips, tricks and top picks
from Diggers 50 variety strong
range of bumper heirloom
tomatoes. Plus, kids activities,
free workshops and food.
WHERE: The Garden of St Erth,
189 Simmons Reef Road,
Blackwood, Vic
WHEN: November 2 and 3, 9am–5pm
COST: $10 to non-membersHeirloom Open Day
at Heronswood
Come and meet The Diggers Club
founder Clive Blazey and hear why
heirloom seed trials have been so
important at Diggers and why they
are continuing that tradition in a
more public way at Heronswood.
Celebrate all things heirloom at
the home of The Diggers Club.
Includes garden tours and the
Fork to Fork restaurant.
WHERE: Heronswood House
and Garden, 105 Latrobe Parade,
Dromana, Vic
WHEN: November 5; tours at
11am and 1.30pm
COST: Diggers Club members and
under 16yrs free; visitors $
DETAILS: diggers.com.au/whats-on/organicgardener.com.au^11
Above: A ‘Regal’ pelargonium.
Top right: The Garden of St Erth.
Right: Heronswood House
and Garden.PHOTOS: PELARGONIUM:
ALAMY/