Helen Howard has been grafting for 30 years in Australia covering many varieties of Australian plants but saving rare species by grafting is a particular passion. We have the opportunity to give workshops, allowing Helen to share her knowledge and inspire the next generation of grafter. Grafting is a marvellous skill to share, allowing others […]
Julia Jay has been passionately drawing with pens for just over 10 years now as they are such a beautiful medium to use! I love how easy it is to carry a pen & notepad along with you wherever you go! In this Workshop she will be guiding you through pen techniques, detail & how […]
Stu Webb will be hosting an informative demonstration and discussion on the best way to care for your orchids. He will cover what media mix to use, pot choices, fertilisers and demonstrate how to repot. Followed by a Q&A session and a tour of the Orchid Houses. There is no additional cost to attend this […]
Join our Aboriginal guide Kevin as he shares his knowledge of our indigenous plants and takes you on a walk through our native food trail. Tickets available via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/koori-indigenous-walk-and-talk/tickets
Join our Indigenous artist Deb as she shares her knowledge of symbols used by Aboriginal people and teach you about Dot Leaf Painting. Bookings via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-dot-leaf-painting
POKEMON GO is now at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens! We currently have 4 Pokemon Go Gyms, 3 Dynamax, 15 Pokestops and 3 established routes throughout the Gardens! Come along on Friday 2nd October at 10.30am for our Pokemon Go Picnic. Learn about Pokemon Go (including safety tips for parents) and then go raid some gyms […]
Learn about our amazing Native Bees and build your own Bee Hotel in a can for your garden in this educational and hands on workshop. Diane is a member of the Native Bee Association Hunter Region and will teach you about our amazing native bees, their environment and what we can do to care for […]
Let's talk plants! Enjoy a day of immersing yourself in nature. See the stunning displays by Australasian Native Orchid Society and Newcastle Bonsai Society as well as the Tropical and Temperate Orchid Houses at the Gardens. Book onto our 7-seat buggy for specific gardens talks every half hour from 10:15 am - by donation. Grevilleas, […]
