Growing Friends

The Growing Friends are an enthusiastic group who propagate, pot and prepare quality plants for sale to the public.

The Growing Friends' Nursery is open to the public each Wednesday morning from 9am to 12pm. For seasonal weekend plant sales see the Nursery page for dates.

The Growing Friends volunteer their time on Wednesday mornings as frequently as they wish.

Orientation

New members are introduced to the Friends facilities and to members working in other Friends activities in the Gardens. They are also offered a conducted walk of the Gardens with one of the voluntary guides, to famililarize them with the main features of the Gardens.

Members are shown how to propagate a wide range of plants from the Botanic Gardens and other sources and prepare them for sale. They learn to source plant information from the Friends Reference Library and to assist buyers in their plant selection.

There is also the opportunity to garden with and learn from some members who select and plan the splendid plantings in the Botanic Gardens Perennial Border.

If you enjoy working with plants, visit the Friends Nursery at the rear of the Botanic Gardens and talk with some of our members.