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Talks based on Gardens of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Book to be launched in November 2018 – details to be announced soon
Talks based on Influential Australian Garden People:their stories
The current generation
Australia’s Influential Garden People
Discover what has influenced Australia’s ‘Mind Shapers and Garden Creators’ (from Edna Walling to Luis Barragan) and hear how they are influencing contemporary garden making. Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Tim Entwisle et al have their own interpretation of what a garden is. They may have shared many similar childhood experiences, such as the scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush, but their journeys are diverse and collectively they offer us a wealth of ideas for garden making in the 21st Century.
Australian Garden Designers in the 21st Century
Science, architecture or the arts are just some of the paths taken by these influential Australian Garden designers. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Includes; Arno King, Fiona Brockhoff, Grady Brand, Paul Bangay, Myles Baldwin, Janine Mendel, Andrew Laidlaw, Phillip Johnson, Kate Cullity, Jim Fogarty and Michael Bligh.
Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how they have expressed their own philosophies.
Click on the link to hear Anne discussing Influential Australian Garden People with Michael Williams on ‘Blueprint for Living, Radio National October 13th 2016
ABC RN: The shaping of contemporary Australian gardens
Who are the leaders in Australian garden design and contemporary thinking?
Talks based on Exceptional Australian Garden Makers 1910-1980
Three Burnley Pioneers
From 1915 onwards, three Burnley graduates led the way in garden design: Edna Walling, Olive Mellor and Millie Gibson
The Last of the Romantics: Lady Garden Makers
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Margaret Darling, Beatrice Bligh and Lady Joan Law-Smith
A Sense of Place: Australian Garden Style in the Post War Years
Ellis Stones, Gordon Ford, Betty Maloney and Jean Walker
The Arts and Crafts Garden in Melbourne: From Architects to Edna Walling
Designing with Australian Plants
Glen Wilson, Paul Thompson and Diana Snape
Edna Walling and her Gardens
Mawarra, Boortkoi, Eurambeen, Warawee, Durrol and Bickleigh Vale
Garden Writers and Philosophers of the 1980s
Tommy Garnett, Kevin Heinze and Trevor Nottle
Exceptional Australian Garden Makers of Central Victoria
William Sangster, Tommy Garnett, and Lady Joan Law-Smith
For Bookings contact:
Anne: heriscapes@aussiebb.com.au
Mob: 0419 893 523
Click on the link to hear Anne discussing Exceptional Australian Garden Makers with Dean Homicki
http://vimeo.com/92569060
Previous Events
Wednesday November 15th:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leongatha Library, 2 Smith Street, Leongatha, VIC 3953
To link to event click here
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Saturday Nov 11 and Sunday Nov 12
Open Garden – Banool, Ringwood North
Sat 11 November 2017 to Sun 12 November 2017
Designer Paul Bangay and the garden owner rejuvenated this beautiful, park-like garden in 2006. Banool is a historically significant stone home, graced by mature trees including Copper Beech, Pin Oaks, American Red Oak, magnolias, cedars and firs on approx. 1.7 acres. Wide beds of primarily white flowers include viburnums, hellebores, David Austin roses, hydrangeas, philadelphus and daphne, set amongst hedges and perennials. Copper swings adorn many trees, and rusted sculptures are placed throughout. There has also been the recent addition of a formal vegetable patch.
Banool has featured in the Australian Open Garden Scheme since 2012, and the ABC Gardening Australia Program featured a special on Banool in May 2014.
The garden opening will also include:
- Wine, champagne and cheese
- Devonshire teas
- Plant stalls
- Christmas gifts
- Rusted metal plant supports / garden stakes
Paul Bangay, landscape designer is one of the Influential Australian Garden People in Anne Vale’s latest book. Anne will be available on the day with signed copies for a special price of $40.00 cash & credit Card accepted.
10.00am – 4.30pm
57-59 Wonga Road, Ringwood North 3134
Entry price $8 (U18 free). Students $5
Banool
Thursday October 19th.
National Gallery Woman’s Committee
Open Garden Day
landscape designer Fiona Brockhoff is featured in Influential Australian Garden People. Fiona’s city garden will be open on this special day and Author Anne Vale will be available on the day with signed copies for a special price. Cash & Credit Card accepted.
Tickets – $40 (no GST)
Early bird tickets available until 8th October $35 (no GST)
Online – ngv.melbourne/ngvwagardenday2017
Enquiries – 03 86202222, 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
Tuesday October 17th
The Gardens of Edna Walling
6pm – 7:15pm
Artspace Realm
179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, VIC 3134
Dr Anne Vale will speak about Walling’s passions and her influences accompanied by beautiful images of some of her most renowned gardens and developments including Mawarra, Boortkoi, Eurambeen, Warrawee, Durrol and Bickleigh Vale.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book Influential Australian Garden People will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
To Book go to
$8 Adults
$5 Concession
CONTACT DETAILS
gallery.attendant@maroondah.vic.gov.au
Thursday October 5th.
Open Garden – Lubra Bend
Learn of Rosemary’s passion for sustainable garden design and observe the way it has transformed Lubra Bend.
Guided tours by an environmental scientist 11am and 1pm.
Entry: $20, children Free
Philip Johnson, landscape designer of the water features at Lubra Bend is one of the Influential Australian Garden People in Anne Vale’s latest book. Anne Vale will be available on the day with signed copies for a special price of $40.00 cash & credit Card accepted.
Address
135 Simpson Lane
Yarra Glen Vic 3775
E: info@lubrabend.com.au
Monday August 14th:
Talk, Influential Australian Garden People
For the Volunteer Guides at the Royal Botanic Garden Melbourne
11am
Mueller Hall
Birdswood Ave, Melbourne
Discover what has influenced Australia’s ‘Mind Shapers and Garden Creators’ (from Edna Walling to Kate Cullity) and hear how they are influencing contemporary garden making. Jim Foggarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Tim Entwisle et al have their own interpretation of what a garden is. They may have shared many similar childhood experiences, such as the scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush, but their journeys are diverse. Collectively they offer us a wealth of ideas for garden making in the 21st Century.
Monday July 31st:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
Talk and morning tea at
The Moreton Club New Farm Brisbane
(private function)
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Monday July 31st:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
Talk and morning tea at
The Moreton Club New Farm Brisbane
(private function)
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Monday July 31st:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
Talk and morning tea at
The Moreton Club New Farm Brisbane
(private function)
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Sunday July 30th:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
Brisbane Square Library
266 George Street, Brisbane Q 4000
11.am – 12.pm
| Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. |
To link to event click here
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Saturday July 29th:
Talk, Influential Australian Garden People
Nundah Library
Primrose Lane
Nundah Q 4012
1.30 pm-2.30 pm
| Bookings required. Phone Nundah Library on 07 3407 8701 to reserve your place. |
To link to event click here
Discover what has influenced Australia’s ‘Mind Shapers and Garden Creators’ (from Edna Walling to Kate Cullity) and hear how they are influencing contemporary garden making. Jim Foggarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Tim Entwisle et al have their own interpretation of what a garden is. They may have shared many similar childhood experiences, such as the scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush, but their journeys are diverse. Collectively they offer us a wealth of ideas for garden making in the 21st Century.
Saturday July 29th:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
Mt Ammaney Library
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre
171 Dandenong Rd, Mt Ommaney Q 4074
10.30 am-11.30 am
Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
To link to event Click here
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Friday July 28th:
Author Talk – Dr Anne Vale: Australian Garden Designers in the 21st century
Carindale Library Brisbane
Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre
1151 Creek Road, Carindale Q 4152
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
To link to event Click here
| Bookings required. Phone Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place. |
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & credit Card accepted.
Friday July 28th:
Talk, Influential Australian Garden People
Mt Coot-atha Library Brisbane
10.am-11.am
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong Q 4066
To link to event click here
| Bookings required. Phone Mt Coot-tha Library on 07 3403 2550 to reserve your place. |
Discover what has influenced Australia’s ‘Mind Shapers and Garden Creators’ (from Edna Walling to Kate Cullity) and hear how they are influencing contemporary garden making. Jim Foggarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Tim Entwisle et al have their own interpretation of what a garden is. They may have shared many similar childhood experiences, such as the scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush, but their journeys are diverse. Collectively they offer us a wealth of ideas for garden making in the 21st Century.
July 5th:
Talk, Influential Australian Garden People
Friends of the Royal Botanic Garden Victoria
Discover what has influenced Australia’s ‘Mind Shapers and Garden Creators’ (from Edna Walling to Kate Cullity) and hear how they are influencing contemporary garden making. Jim Foggarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Tim Entwisle et al have their own interpretation of what a garden is. They may have shared many similar childhood experiences, such as the scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush, but their journeys are diverse. Collectively they offer us a wealth of ideas for garden making in the 21st Century.
When: Wednesday 5 July at 6 for 6.30 pm
Where: Mueller Hall, National Herbarium
Cost: Friends $20 Non members $25 Students $10
Bookings close 30 June
Refreshments will be served before the talk.
To Book go to
May 18th:
Talk, Influential Australian Garden People
Thursday 18 May 2017
6.30 – 8.30pm, Lecture Theatre, Goodman Building, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Hackney Road, Adelaide
Discover what has influenced Australia’s ‘Mind Shapers and Garden Creators’ (from Edna Walling to Kate Cullity) and hear how they are influencing contemporary garden making. Merilyn Kuchel, Andrew Laidlaw and Tim Entwisle et al have their own interpretation of what a garden is. They may have shared many similar childhood experiences, such as the scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush, but their journeys are diverse. Collectively they offer us a wealth of ideas for garden making in the 21st Century.
Cost: $8.00
Bookings are essential. Ticket sales are LIMITED. Ticket sales open online on Saturday 1st April.
Book at: https://www.trybooking.com/ORSA
CLUANIE OPEN GARDEN
SUNDAY MAY 14TH 2017
10.00am – 4.00pm
430 Koonwarra Inverloch Road
A gracious 1890’s farm house overlooks this delightful country garden featuring maples for autumn colour, ginkgoes and a wide range of exotics. Visitors will discover an orchard with persimmon and pomegranate trees and a remarkable food garden with citrus and raised vegetable beds. There are quirky rustic garden curios, dry stone walls and arbours to wander through.
Entry price $10 (children U18 free).
Entry price fully deductible when purchasing Anne’s latest release Influential Australian Garden People: their stories. $39.00 (RRR $49.00)
BBQ and hot/cold drinks provided by Leongatha Lions Club (all proceeds from catering donated to the Flying Doctor Service)
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES 11am to 2pm
Apple bobbing, games, etc
‘Cluanie Garden’ Notes
Cluanie is an historic property at Koonwarra in South Gippsland. The old homestead, sited at the top of a mound, has gradually disappearing behind a swath of greenery all planted in the last seven years. You enter the property via a winding driveway bordered by paddocks and contented cattle. Originally called Lyrebird Mound, the property was renamed Cluanie by the MacDonald family in 1904.
Anne has drawn on the lovely garden Mrs MacDonald created during the 1930s and ’40s. It is an old fashioned country garden of shrubs, trees and curved garden beds interspersed with lawns. The garden of just over half an acre is divided into various rooms which emphasise each aspect of the house.
At the western end of the homestead there are raised vegetable beds surrounded by a small grove of citrus trees. Facing north, French doors from the kitchen open to a back veranda shaded by ornamental grapes which form a wall of green to the large courtyard. Hedges of Metrosideros and Jasmine enclose a garden of Rugosa roses, Crab Apples, Flax, and Euphorbias. The southern aspect has a circular gravelled courtyard and in the shade of the house Anne has indulged in many favourite shade loving plants such as Tree Ferns, Ligularias, Fuchsias, Liriopes and Hydrangeas. The opposite side of the gravel circle gets full sun and has been mass planted with various Salvias, Lilly Pilly, Sparmarnia and Eucomis.
In 2016 the wide formal veranda on the eastern aspect had the original iron lace restored to its former glory after lying in a shed for over thirty years. The view from the veranda takes in a semicircular bed of Flax, Escallonia, Ceanothus, Crab Apple and Ginkgo. Beyond is the orchard which is already producing an abundance of fruit.
The setting in the rolling hills is lovely and thanks to abundant water and rich red soil the garden has grown at a rapid rate. The mixture of shrubberies, perennial plantings and trees is set against a wonderful backdrop of century old Oaks, Elms and Cypress.
Click on the link to hear Anne discussing the history and the development of Cluanie Garden
http://3mfm.com.au/podcast-category/garden-table/
More information on My Open Garden
May 4th:
Talk, Australian Garden Designers in the 21st Century
U3A Deepdene
10 am – 11 30 am
Alston Halls, Deepdene Uniting Church
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for a special price of $40.00 after the talk – cash & Credit Card accepted.
Email: info@u3adeepdene.org.au
BALGOWAN HISTORIC GARDEN
OPEN SAT 8TH & SUN 9TH APRIL 2017 10.00am – 4.30pm
2303 Main Neerim Road NEERIM SOUTH Phone 56 281 491
An historic property with a large park-like garden, old croquet lawn, mature trees dating from 1878 and newer plantings of rare and Victorian era trees
Morning and afternoon teas available also light lunches on both days
SATURDAY : Mawarra community choir will sing from 12noon
SUNDAY: Harp recital from 2pm
Dr Anne Vale will be available all day Sunday to sign her latest book Influential Australian Garden People: their stories
APRIL 8TH
Book Signing and sales
March 28th
Talk, Australia’s Influential Garden People, Mooroolbark Library
A beautifully illustrated talk about 12 influential Australian Garden Designers including Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Paul Bangay. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia. Journey with them as they relate what influenced their design ideas and how their own design philosophies are expressed.
Speaker: Dr. Anne Vale.
Historian, lecturer and author Dr Anne Vale, records and assesses gardens with history through her consulting practice “Heriscapes”. She is also a photographer, speaker, horticulturist, and teacher. Her previous Award-Winning book “Exceptional Australian Garden Makers”, published in 2013, explores the lives & legacies of influential Australian garden makers of the 20th century, including Edna Walling (Bickleigh Vale, in Mooroolbark), copies of which are held by Eastern Regional Libraries.
Signed copies of Anne’s latest book will be available for purchase for $49.99 after the talk – cash & Credit Card accepted.
Light refreshments provided.
Bookings essential on 9800 6480 or online at yourlibrary.com.au
When
6:00 pm Tuesday 28/03/17 
Where
Mooroolbark Library
http://www.erl.vic.gov.au/online/webcal.php?event=view&event_id=45648&t=1490619600
March 18th & 19th
Book sales and signing at Stephen Ryan’s Open Garden at Tugurium 8 Centenary Avenue, Macedon
http://www.opengardensvictoria.org.au/companies/72/62/Stephen-Ryan-s-Tugurium
March 8th:
Talk, Australian Garden Designers in the 21st Century Glen Eira Library
http://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Whats_on
February 22nd
History Matters: Influential Australian Garden People: Their Stories by Dr Anne Vale
22 February 2017 – 22 February 2017
10:00 AM – 11:00AM
Book online or call 8290 1360
Book here http://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Discover/History/Stonnington-History-Centre
February 10th & 12th
WRAP17
At WRAP17, the ‘Beechworth Writers Weekend’ Anne will be conducting a publishing workshop ‘The Publishing Journey’. This will be an interactive workshop where Anne will discuss her own writing journey and share valuable insights including the pitfalls and the process involved in getting your work published. See link in calendar for full program, to book this event click below.
Participation: $50 | book it | presenter informationsee link in Calendar
Pick up your signed copy of Influential Australian Garden People at the following events:
- Garden Design Festival at the Robert Boyle designed Ivanhoe Garden on Saturday 12 th and Sunday 13 th
- Garden Design Festival, Broughton Hall, Jindivic on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20 th of November @thegardenatbroughtonhall
@inspired gardens of gippsland, @australian garden history society, @janalli, @the garden at broughton hall, @bendigo library, @kyneton library,@garden design festival, #paul plant, #jim fogarty, #janine mendel, #tim entwisle, #andrew laidlaw, #merilyn kuchel, #annette mcfarlane, #myles baldwin, #josh byrne, #grady brand, #jane ednmanson, #michael bligh, #stephen ryan, #arno king, #john rayner, #phillip johnson, #fiona brockhoff, #kate cullity
OPEN GARDEN
SATURDAY 19th and SUNDAY 20th of November
Eurambeen Historic Homestead and Gardens
The Gardens at Eurambeen Historic Homestead and Gardens are open to groups by appointment and will be open to the public on the 19th and 20th of November 2016. See the News page for details.
The gardens date back to the 1850 when the original Homestead was built. The original 1850s gardens were productive fruit and vegetable gardens. There is a large remnant Feijoa which dates back to that time which continues to thrive in the gardens.
The most significant part of the garden is the three acre garden designed by Edna Walling. The Walling garden was commissioned by the Beggs family when the home was extended in 1927. Recently the Australian Historic Garden Society has provided a grant to restore the Walling Gardens with that work commencing in 2013.
There is more information on the grant and the Australian Historic Garden Society on our news page. To find out more about the Australian Historic Garden Society visit: Australian Garden History Society
@australiangardenhistorysociety, @eurambeen, #open gardens, #historic gardens tovisit, @our australian gardens
Thursday 10th November
Book Launch
Influential Australian Garden People: their stories
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Hill of Content Bookshop
#Jane Edmanson #Phillip Johnson #Hill of Content #Book launch
Friday 4 November 2016 1.30- 2.30pm
New release – Book Signing
Aesop’s Attic
170 High Street KYNETON
Award winning author Dr Anne Vale will chat about garden people and sign copies of her latest book Influential Australian Garden People: Their Stories ($49.99).
A sequel to the popular Exceptional Australian Garden Makers (2013). This beautifully illustrated book follows the influences of our current generation of garden writers, media personalities and garden designers.
You can follow the lives and influences of Australia’s Influential Garden Shapers and Garden Creators. Paul Bangay, Myles Baldwin, Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Arno King may all create totally different style gardens but they share many similar experiences. Anne’s stories have been gleaned and gathered by listening to some of Australia’s most influential garden people.
Thursday 3 November
Dr Anne Vale Illustrated talk
BENDIGO LIBRARY
Influential Australian Garden People: Their Stories
This beautifully illustrated talk follows the influences of our current generation of garden writers, media personalities and garden designers. You will be taken on a journey into the lives and influences of Australia’s Influential Garden Shapers and Garden Creators. Paul Bangay, Myles Baldwin, Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Arno King may all create totally different style gardens but they share many similar experiences. Anne’s stories have been gleaned and gathered by listening to some of Australia’s most influential garden people.
Venue: Bendigo Library
Date: Thursday 3 November 2016
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Signed books ($49.99) available following the talk.
Bookings required – book your spot.
Friday 4 November 2016
Dr Anne Vale Illustrated talk
KYNETON LIBRARY
Influential Australian Garden People: Their Stories
This beautifully illustrated talk follows the influences of our current generation of garden writers, media personalities and garden designers. You will be taken on a journey into the lives and influences of Australia’s Influential Garden Shapers and Garden Creators. Paul Bangay, Myles Baldwin, Jim Fogarty, Andrew Laidlaw and Arno King may all create totally different style gardens but they share many similar experiences. Anne’s stories have been gleaned and gathered by listening to some of Australia’s most influential garden people.
Venue: KYNETON LIBRARY
Date: Friday 4 November 2016
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Signed books ($49.99) available following the talk.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of October
Inspired Gardens of Gippsland
Pick up a copy of
Influential Australian Garden People: their stories
at Janalli on Saturday or Picardy on Sunday
#inspired gardens of Gippsland #Janalli Garden # Picardy Garden
Botanic and Rare Plant Fair
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Friends and The Diggers Club are hosting the new and exciting Botanic and Rare Plant Fair.
Indulge your passion for rare and unusual plants at Melbourne’s NEW celebration of all things botanic! Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October, 10am to 4pm, Observatory Precinct, Melbourne Gardens.
Meet Anne at the Garden shop or at Florilegium pop up stand and get a signed copy of Influential Australian Garden People: their stories. @florilegiumbookshop, @rbgmelbourne, @timentwisle, @andrewlaidlaw, @heriscapes, #australiangardenevents, #australiangardenbooks, #heriscapesgardenbooksandtalks, #annevalegardentalks, #annevalegardenbooks
NGV WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GARDEN DAY
Thursday 20 OCT, 10am
TOORAK
A rare opportunity to visit a collection of the finest and largest private gardens in Toorak, opening exclusively for this event. The renowned NGVWA produce stall will once again offer a fabulous selection of goods including: home made preserves and cakes, seasonal flowers and farm-fresh produce. Coffee, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the day. All proceeds will contribute to the NGV Art Acquisition Fund. The pre-purchase of tickets is recommended for this highly anticipated event.
Booking required
$35 or $40 on the day from 10am at 48 Irving road, Toorak
Address details and access wrist bands will be posted upon booking
Address details and access wrist bands will be posted upon booking
Information & bookings Ph +61 3 8662 1555
Sunday 9 October 11am – 3pm
Spring Into Gardening returns for it’s third year to Prahran’s Victoria Gardens on Sunday 9 October 11am – 3pm. ABC’s Gardening Australia Costa Georgiadis will host this year’s Festival, which features an exciting program of free workshops, practical demonstrations, hands-on kids activities and market stalls. The Prahran Garden Club will have ‘potting up’ for kids and Anne Vale will have signed copies of Influential Australian Garden People hot off the press!, #paulplant, #jimfogarty, #janinemendel, #timentwisle, #andrewlaidlaw, #merilynkuchel, #annettemcfarlane, #mylesbaldwin, #joshbyrne, #gradybrand, #janeednmanson, #michaelbligh, #stephenryan, #arnoking, #johnrayne, #phillipjohnson, #fionabrockhoff, #katecullity
A big and parting thank you to all the wonderful speakers who made the WALDA conference at the weekend so very special. Everyone was blown away. An amazing two days.
Guest Speaker Dr Anne Vale is an author, historian, lecturer and garden photographer. She records and assesses gardens with history through her consulting practice Heriscapes. She has written garden guides and histories on significant Australian heritage gardens including Dalvui, Mawarra, Wombat Park and Burnley. Anne is the author of award winning Exceptional Australian Garden Makers (2014). The sequel, Influential Australian Garden People, which follows the influences of the next generation, is due to be published late 2016. Anne has contributed articles to the online directory on Australian Women Leaders, the Australian Garden History Society journal, Historic Gardens Review journal, Remembering Melbourne (Melbourne: Royal Historical Society, 2016) and she is an author for the garden blog Garden Drum.
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2016
WALDA Landscape Design Conference 2016
Location: State Library of Western Australia
25 Francis Street, Perth
For booking information and keynote speakers www.walda.com.au/conference2016
Topic: Generational influence and significant trends in garden design and horticulture
U3A Deepdene
Alston Hall, Deepdene Uniting Church
Thursday July 21st
10 am
Illustrated Talk by Dr Anne Vale
Influential Australian Garden People
Listen to the stories of Australia’s influential Mind Shapers and Garden Creators many of whom share many similar experiences. The scent of rosemary around the sandpit, planting carrots as a five year old, or running free in the Australian bush are just some of the common childhood experiences that have sparked an interest in the natural world for this generation. Some have come to garden making or writing through science, architecture or the arts. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise, what makes them unique is their passion and individual vision for garden making in Australia in the 21st century. We can journey with them as they relate their own experience within the context of increased urbanisation, shifts in lifestyle choices and concern for environmental sustainability. As Australia negotiates this transition, important questions arise about the future shape of our gardens and our connection to them. Above all else, this generation represents a fundamental shift in the values and beliefs attached by our society to nature, landscape and cultivated spaces.
