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Events Calendar
(update May 2010 - while most are finished, the entries below serve as a reference and clearly show our schedules and a sample of Attila's work).
We have a very busy speaking circuit calendar, with Attila's very entertaining and informative presentations and our books and plants come with us -huge display and sales.
Below are the public events to which you may wish to come along. You must contact the organisers beforehand.
*You can also use the past events to get a reference or recommendation from the organisers*
We have other private events or if you'd like to organise something yourself see the website for more details on our presentations and fees - contact us here.
Beyond dates below, please enquire.
| 24th Feb | Mooroolbark | Topic: Waterwise Australian Trees for the Garden. 2pm. Mooroolbark Library, Helen OShannessy 9726 8200 |
| 27-28th Feb | Yarra Glen | Topic: Open Garden Plant Fair. Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Cassie Johnstone 9537 3890 |
| 9th March | Blackburn | Topic: Growing Native & Exotic succulents Together. 10.30 am Australian Plant Society. Pat Collins 9775 7807 |
| 13th March | Melbourne | Botanic Gardens. Market Event. Laurie Zarafa 0425 856 167 |
| 14th March | Canberra | Topic: The Future of Succulent in Garden Design. Cactus & Succulent Society of ACT. Patrick Gleeson 02 6278 4482 |
| 14th March | Canberra | Botanic Gardens. Topic: Latest Discoveries & News – Australian Succulents 2pm. Friends of Botanic Gardens. Warrick Wright 041 4877 683 |
| 17th March | Sydney | Botanic Gardens. Topic: Cultivating Native Succulents. 10.30 am. Friends of Sydney Botanic Gardens. Beth Stokes 045 8515 783 |
| 23rd March | Kew Library | Topic: Bromeliads from Desert Regions. 8 pm Cactus & Succulent Society of Australia. Barby Alston 9551 7607 |
| 24th March | Melbourne | Topic: Ask The Experts Panel. 10 am and 2pm on stage. International Flower & Garden Show. Judy Horton, YATES, (02)97949481 |
| 27-28th March | Canberra | Topic: Open Garden Plant Fair (includes Succulent presentations). Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Pauline Cairnduff ph 02 6288 3574 |
| 10-12th April | Narre Warren | Topic: Our Open Garden, guided tours daily. Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Cassie Johnstone 9537 3890 |
| 15th April | Ringwood | Topic: ‘Succulents for the Garden’. EPR Enjoying Planned Retirement Inc. 7.45 pm. Ringwood Nth phone 98763210 |
| 21st April | Mt. Eliza | Topic: ‘Australian Native Succulents’ 9.30 am Ph: 9787 0248 |
| 23rd April | Wangaratta | Topic: ‘Australian Native Succulents’ Australian Plant Society (APS) Ph: 5744 1140 (cancelled) |
| 27th April | Bright | Topic: ‘Future Succulents’ Bright Garden Club Ph: 5755 1084 |
| 28th April | Melton | Topics: ‘Western Australian wildflowers - a different perspective’ 8.00 pm ‘Boabs and Bottletrees and other Waterwise Australian Shade Trees’ Australian Plant Society (APS) Ph: 5428 9369 |
| May 1st | Sydney | Topic: “Unusual and Interesting Ideas using Succulents’ 11.30am Sydney Cottage Garden Club. Epping Phone: 0408 229 861 |
| May 7th | Rowville | Topic: ‘Western Australian Wildflowers: A different prospective’. 2.00pm Rowville Library Phone: 9298 8444 |
| May 12th | Echuca | Topic: ‘Latest Trends and Ideas with Succulents’ Echuca Garden club p.m. Ph. 5482 4147 |
| May 20th | Ballarat | Topic: ‘Australian Native Succulents’ 10.00 am Friends of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens Ph: 5338 8175 |
| June 1st | Hurstbridge | Topic: ‘Cold & Wet, Winter -loving Garden Succulents’. 7.30 pm Hurstbridge garden club. Phone: 9719 7123 |
| June 19th | Mt Waverley | Royal Horticultural Society Conference. Jennifer Rickerby 5367 6363 |
| June 23rd | Malvern | Topic: ‘Desert Bromeliads (Dyckia, Puya, Hechtia’) 8pm Bromeliad Society Ph: 5966 7402 |
The rest of the 2010 will not be listed here and no further bookings will be taken for this year.
We are reaching crowd capacities in halls and our calendar is now full.
BOOKINGS for 2011 are still welcome!
OUR SPRING FLOWER DISPLAY
We travel a lot and have difficulty being available for small groups or individuals who turn up unannounced and wish to view our large garden and succulent collection.
In the years past we have opened our garden to everybody, every day.
But it is now becoming increasing harder to accommodate everyone.
Last year we also had two weekends (as open days) in spring for our best flower display.
We may again do the same this spring - one weekend in August and one in October.
Unfortunately, we will not be inviting people in outside these two times.
No phone calls please.
Update: The weekend of the national election August 21st and 22nd our garden will be open by appointment only, hours 10 - 4 pm. Preferably email your interest and the number of people coming with you. Because we had over 1000 people last time we suggest coming early or late to avoid crowds.
'Attila & Michele's garden' is not normally open to the public especially as there is no house, shelter or facilities e.g. toilet. We had our garden open as part of the Open Garden Scheme this year in autumn and had over 1000 people through.
We declined participating again this year because the work and people management and damage to the garden by foot traffic was substantial. So we have decided to only allow small numbers of people through with a fee at the gate to cover insurance. The Open Garden Scheme charged $7.00 per person for gate entry. We will be charging $10.00 per person, half of which is to cover a special insurance we have for these days. For any CSSA (Cactus and Succulent Society of Australia) member who shows their membership badge at the gate, the entry fee is $10.00, with $5.00 of this going to the CSSA as a fundraiser.
We are only anticipating about 50 people at the most and already have about 20 booked.
Bookings are essential - 041 999 0934
Warning: there are no toilets, but a shopping centre 5 minutes drive.
Warning: There are slopes, steps, deep water and dangerous plants. No wheels permitted, no pets, children MUST be supervised at all times.
Entry fee: $10 per person. Plants and book sales will be available.
Finally we are considering a further date for 2010, tentatively 10th October. This date will not be confirmed until 1st October.
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