Calender of Events
Our monthly meetings start at 1:15pm Doors open at 12:45pm. We meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, Water Street Creswick, directly behind the Town Hall.
$2 entry for members, $5 non-members. Includes afternoon tea and lucky entry ticket.
Every month we try and have a guest speaker who provides insight into their specialist field.
Please allow enough time prior to meeting commencement to display your flowers and produce on the show bench, to add or buy product from our trading table and to purchase raffle tickets.
2025
January 4th
No Meeting
February 6th
Luncheon at club rooms
Join us for lunch-$15, sandwiches & sweets. An informal meeting to kick off the year. Guest speaker is David Glenn from Lambley Nursery
Please book with Jenny on 0408 735 068.
March 4th
Guest speaker-Janie form Wintersweet Nursery. Topic is Propagation and cuttings. Janie will bring some plant material but if you have something specific you want to use, make sure it is kept moist. Also bring, snips, gloves.
March 26th
Bus trip to Melbourne International Flower Show, seats are filling fast!
$50 members. Everyone welcome Book with Jenny 0408 735 068
April 1st- NIGHT MEETING 6:30pm-8pm
Guest speaker-Dr Greg Moore OAM. "The Plant mechanic"
Dr Moore is a senior research associate of Melbourne University. A member of the National Trust register for significant trees. Has written three books and was on the board of Greening Australia for 20 years. He was Awarded his OAM in 2017 for services to the environment, particularly arboriculture.
May 6th
Guest Speaker- Julie & Anthony from peppermint Ridge farm. Specialists in Australian native food
June 3rd - AGM
Fees due $15pp
Guest speaker - Russell Wait
Topic- Eremophila's and other Western Australian species.
July 1st
Guest Speaker - Lachie Turner
Topic-Medical Marijuana
August 5th
Guest Speaker:Security Emergency Services Group-Corrections Victoria.
Dogs will be present as part of presentation.
AUGUST 30th - Learning Day
Guest speakers: Jane Tonkin from Tonkin's bulbs and perennials & Alan Ayton, alpine plant specialist. RACV Resort, Bookings through Humanitix. $60pp
September 2nd
Guest speaker- Bob & Lesley Northey Heb Society of Victoria.
Topic: Bee friendly herbs.
October 7th
Guest Speaker - Ken Fenn
Talking on Iris
October 21st & 22nd -Overnight Bus trip to Mornington peninsula. FULLY BOOKED
November 4th - Melbourne Cup Day,
A day to celebrate while enjoying a progressive lunch and visiting different local gardens. Cost $15pp
Includes 3 course progressive lunch, bring along your flashiest or funniest hat and win a prize. Watch the cup and pick a winner.
Meeting at the Creswick Neighborhood centre at 10am.
Please book for catering purposes with Jenny on 0408 735 068.
November 8th & 9th - Garden Lovers & Flower Show Weekend
Please contact Leanne on 0437 518 159 for further information, a schedule or to enter
Held in the Creswick Community Center Hall, in conjunction with Creswick Garden Lovers, Open Gardens.
Come and join us for a great weekend.
December 2nd- Christmas Lunch
Please contact Jenny on 0408 735 068 to book your seat and confirm any dietary needs. Bring a wrapped garden related gift, under $10 value. Can be something from your garden, bulbs or a small potted plant. $40pp Two course meal & light entertainment. Bungaree Recreation Reserve.
$2 entry for members, $5 non-members. Includes afternoon tea and lucky entry ticket.
Every month we try and have a guest speaker who provides insight into their specialist field.
Please allow enough time prior to meeting commencement to display your flowers and produce on the show bench, to add or buy product from our trading table and to purchase raffle tickets.
2025
January 4th
No Meeting
February 6th
Luncheon at club rooms
Join us for lunch-$15, sandwiches & sweets. An informal meeting to kick off the year. Guest speaker is David Glenn from Lambley Nursery
Please book with Jenny on 0408 735 068.
March 4th
Guest speaker-Janie form Wintersweet Nursery. Topic is Propagation and cuttings. Janie will bring some plant material but if you have something specific you want to use, make sure it is kept moist. Also bring, snips, gloves.
March 26th
Bus trip to Melbourne International Flower Show, seats are filling fast!
$50 members. Everyone welcome Book with Jenny 0408 735 068
April 1st- NIGHT MEETING 6:30pm-8pm
Guest speaker-Dr Greg Moore OAM. "The Plant mechanic"
Dr Moore is a senior research associate of Melbourne University. A member of the National Trust register for significant trees. Has written three books and was on the board of Greening Australia for 20 years. He was Awarded his OAM in 2017 for services to the environment, particularly arboriculture.
May 6th
Guest Speaker- Julie & Anthony from peppermint Ridge farm. Specialists in Australian native food
June 3rd - AGM
Fees due $15pp
Guest speaker - Russell Wait
Topic- Eremophila's and other Western Australian species.
July 1st
Guest Speaker - Lachie Turner
Topic-Medical Marijuana
August 5th
Guest Speaker:Security Emergency Services Group-Corrections Victoria.
Dogs will be present as part of presentation.
AUGUST 30th - Learning Day
Guest speakers: Jane Tonkin from Tonkin's bulbs and perennials & Alan Ayton, alpine plant specialist. RACV Resort, Bookings through Humanitix. $60pp
September 2nd
Guest speaker- Bob & Lesley Northey Heb Society of Victoria.
Topic: Bee friendly herbs.
October 7th
Guest Speaker - Ken Fenn
Talking on Iris
October 21st & 22nd -Overnight Bus trip to Mornington peninsula. FULLY BOOKED
November 4th - Melbourne Cup Day,
A day to celebrate while enjoying a progressive lunch and visiting different local gardens. Cost $15pp
Includes 3 course progressive lunch, bring along your flashiest or funniest hat and win a prize. Watch the cup and pick a winner.
Meeting at the Creswick Neighborhood centre at 10am.
Please book for catering purposes with Jenny on 0408 735 068.
November 8th & 9th - Garden Lovers & Flower Show Weekend
Please contact Leanne on 0437 518 159 for further information, a schedule or to enter
Held in the Creswick Community Center Hall, in conjunction with Creswick Garden Lovers, Open Gardens.
Come and join us for a great weekend.
December 2nd- Christmas Lunch
Please contact Jenny on 0408 735 068 to book your seat and confirm any dietary needs. Bring a wrapped garden related gift, under $10 value. Can be something from your garden, bulbs or a small potted plant. $40pp Two course meal & light entertainment. Bungaree Recreation Reserve.
Garden Club
Competition items at each meeting
Staging to be completed by 1.15 pm SHARP!!!!!
Limit of 2 entries per section
Section 1. One vase cut flowers, Distinct Kind C.V.A
Section 2. One vase Australian Native flowers, Distinct Kind
Section 3. One vase shrub or creeper, Distinct Kind
Section 4. One specimen bloom, spike or inflorescence
Section 5. Vase of mixed cut flowers and/or shrubs A.N.S
Section 6. One container of plant or plants in flower
Section 7. One container of foliage plant or plants
Section 8. Vegetable or vegetables
Section 9. One plate of fruit
Section 10. Floral art 'my choice'
Section 11. Fuchsias or pansies displayed with collar (3 or 5)
NB: 1 vase = 3, 5 or 7 stems
Hints
1 - Always choose fresh flowers, try to avoid too many blemishes and look for straight stems
2 - Pick your blooms in the cooler part of the day
3 - Submerge your blooms into a deep bucket of water for at least 2 hours and submerge foliage in water to keep it fresh
4 - When staging always make sure your bloom is secure in the container. This will prevent the bloom from moving when the judge decides to lift it, which often happens. To secure your bloom a good idea is to use paper.
5 - Try to remember the largest bloom doesn't always win the first prize. Shape, colour, form condition, substance and texture are all important.
Limit of 2 entries per section
Section 1. One vase cut flowers, Distinct Kind C.V.A
Section 2. One vase Australian Native flowers, Distinct Kind
Section 3. One vase shrub or creeper, Distinct Kind
Section 4. One specimen bloom, spike or inflorescence
Section 5. Vase of mixed cut flowers and/or shrubs A.N.S
Section 6. One container of plant or plants in flower
Section 7. One container of foliage plant or plants
Section 8. Vegetable or vegetables
Section 9. One plate of fruit
Section 10. Floral art 'my choice'
Section 11. Fuchsias or pansies displayed with collar (3 or 5)
NB: 1 vase = 3, 5 or 7 stems
Hints
1 - Always choose fresh flowers, try to avoid too many blemishes and look for straight stems
2 - Pick your blooms in the cooler part of the day
3 - Submerge your blooms into a deep bucket of water for at least 2 hours and submerge foliage in water to keep it fresh
4 - When staging always make sure your bloom is secure in the container. This will prevent the bloom from moving when the judge decides to lift it, which often happens. To secure your bloom a good idea is to use paper.
5 - Try to remember the largest bloom doesn't always win the first prize. Shape, colour, form condition, substance and texture are all important.