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🌷 If you enjoy gardens and gardening, there’s plenty to see and do this autumn. Mount Macedon Horticultural Society is putting on several events. Its botanic art exhibition opens on April 2 and features artists such as Craig Lidgerwood, Steph Goss and John Pastoriza-Pinol. The society has also organised workshops on propagating, botanic art, and making garden ornaments from off-cuts.
🌻 In addition, you can catch horticulturalist Craig Castree at Woodend, Romsey and Gisborne. Forest Glade garden is open every day, and Bringalbit and Viewfield are open on weekends. White House Nursery, in Ashbourne, is hosting the Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show until May 8.
Here are the garden-related events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges from March to May:
Every day
Open Garden Forest Glade: Private garden that covers almost 6ha and embraces a mixture of many landscaping styles: English, Italian, Asian and woodland traditions. Forest Glade, 816 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4.30pm. Adult $10.
Thursday, March 31
Tour A Special Day in Autumn: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon. Includes renowned plant collector and author Stephen Ryan’s private garden. Winery lunch. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $324.50.
Gardening Edible Gardens: With horticulturist and author Craig Castree. Woodend Library, Forest St. 6pm-7pm. Free.
Saturday, April 2
Art Autumn Botanic Art: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Sunday, April 3
Art Autumn Botanic Art: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Tuesday, April 5
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Art Autumn Botanic Art and Artist Open Studio: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Gardening Growing Fruit Trees on an Urban Block: With horticulturist and author Craig Castree. Romsey Library, Main St. 2pm-3pm. Free.
Gardening Understanding Soil, Composting and Worm Farming: With horticulturist and author Craig Castree. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 5pm-6pm. Free.
Wednesday, April 6
Workshop Botanic Art (Advanced): Three-day workshop with John Pastoriza-Pinol. Includes morning tea and light lunch. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. April 6-8. 10am-4pm. $395.
Saturday, April 9
Food & Drink An Autumn Day at Duneira: Enjoy the visual splendour of the historic hill-station garden, fine food and a festival atmosphere. Live music, Devonshire teas, food trucks, plant stall, guest speakers, children’s entertainments. Duneira, Officer Ln, Mount Macedon. 10am-2pm. $25.
Art Autumn Botanic Art: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Sunday, April 10
Food & Drink An Autumn Day at Duneira: Enjoy the visual splendour of the historic hill-station garden, fine food and a festival atmosphere. Live music, Devonshire teas, food trucks, plant stall, guest speakers, children’s entertainments. Duneira, Officer Ln, Mount Macedon. 10am-2pm. $25.
Art Autumn Botanic Art: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Music Opera at Tugurium: The Australian Contemporary Opera Company’s young artist cohort performs in the garden at Tugurium. Tugurium, 8 Centenery Ave, Macedon. 2pm-5pm. $80.
Tuesday, April 12
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Art Autumn Botanic Art and Artist Open Studio: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Wednesday, April 13
Workshop Botanic Art (Intermediate): Two-day workshop with Steph Goss. Includes morning tea and light lunch. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. April 13-14. 10am-4pm. $295.
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Friday, April 15
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Saturday, April 16
Art Autumn Botanic Art: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Sunday, April 17
Art Autumn Botanic Art: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Monday, April 18
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Tuesday, April 19
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Art Autumn Botanic Art and Artist Open Studio: Features artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Sydney, and internationally. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Gold coin.
Wednesday, April 20
Discussion Dreaming Gardens: A day of dreaming and discussion with Stephen Ryan, Simon Rickard and Michael McCoy. Followed by a garden wander. Includes morning tea and lunch. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. $295.
Thursday, April 21
Workshop Propagating: With Stephan Ryan. Covers seed propagation and vegetative propagation. Includes morning tea and light lunch. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. $75.
Friday, April 22
Workshop Flower Arrangement: With Alan Randell-Smith. Includes morning tea and light lunch. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. $75.
Saturday, April 23
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Workshop How to Make Beautiful Things from Garden Off-cuts: With floral designer Greg Block. Two sessions. Includes morning tea or afternoon tea. Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm. $75.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Sunday, April 24
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Open Garden Bringalbit: Explore the historic homestead’s 4ha garden, including a 60m Quince Walk. Bringalbit, 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. $5.
Monday, April 25
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Tuesday, April 26
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Saturday, April 30
Workshop Pests and How to Control Them: Learn about the creatures who call your garden home. Pest control becomes easy when you change your perspective from having a garden to having an ecosystem. Leaf, Root & Fruit, 21 Dettmanns Ln, Kyneton. 10am-3pm. $100.
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Sunday, May 1
Workshop Grow Your Own Spring Flowers: Mother’s Day workshop with Aga Jones. Learn how to grow spring bulbs and care for your flowers. Plant tulips, mini daffodils, ranunculus, anemones and other seasonal flowers and layer them in a pot. Aga Jones Flowers, Riddells Creek. 10am-12pm. $140 (bookings close at 5pm on April 24).
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Open Garden Viewfield: One of the best autumnal backdrops on Mt Macedon. Majestic trees, stunning views, a fruit forest, a children’s fairy garden, perennial gardens and a sparkling stream through shady fern glades. Viewfield, 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $10, Under-16 free.
Tuesday, May 3
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Saturday, May 7
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Sunday, May 8
Plants Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.
Tuesday, May 10
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Tuesday, May 17
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Tuesday, May 24
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Saturday, May 28
Workshop Seed Saving and Pollination: Learn how to save seed for future crops. Also, how to take cuttings of various plants and how to graft fruit trees. Leaf, Root & Fruit, 21 Dettmanns Ln, Kyneton. 10am-3pm. $100.
Tuesday, May 31
Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Mount Macedon Trading Post. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3pm. $192.50.
Have a great time in the garden!
Richard
P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.
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