Saturday, August 23
Dunedin Gardening Club hosts Robert and Robin Guyton, ''Heritage trees and Forest Gardens, the Riverton Experience'', 1.30pm at Green Island Bowling Club, 135 Main South Rd, Green Island. Everyone welcome, $5 for non-members. Contact Midge 488-2796.
Sunday, August 24
Heritage Roses Otago is hosting a midwinter pot-luck lunch for anyone interested, from noon until 4pm at the East Taieri School. Guest speaker: Fiona Hyland. What to bring: a small plate of food to share, gold coin donation towards costs, change for raffles, plant stall and named plants for sale.
Monday, August 25
Palmerston Garden Circle to meet at 1.30pm at the Palmerston Community Centre. Guest speaker, sales table and raffles.
Tuesday, August 26
Waikouaiti Garden Club, East Otago Events Centre, 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Jason Ross, of Habitate (Sutherland Nursery). Presentation on edible garden design and heritage fruits. New members welcome. Contact Liz 465-8016.
Wednesday, August 27
Orchid meeting, St Peter's Church Hall, Hillside Rd, 7.30pm. Fiona Eadie, head gardener at Larnach Castle, will outline her role at the castle. Contact 454-2113.
Thursday, August 28
Otago Herb Society meeting, St Patrick's Centre, 32 Macandrew Rd, 7.30pm. Speaker Amy Burke on her company Cottage Skincare and Soap.
Sunday, August 31
Heritage Roses Otago full-day working bee at the Northern Cemetery from 9am. Helpers welcome throughout the day.
Tuesday, September 2
Brockville Garden Club meets in the Community Church Hall at 1.30pm. Speaker is Marianne Groothuis on camellias, types and care. Afternoon tea, sales table and raffle.
Sunday, September 14
Blueskin Garden Club Spring Flower Show, Waitati Hall, 11am-3pm. Entries to the hall on Saturday, September 13, 10am-1pm. Queries to 482-2428 or 482-2896.
