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Heritage Apple Tree Sale Day
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 Rippon
Lea is proud to announce that we are offering a selection of our famous
heritage apple trees for sale to the public at a special sale day on
Sunday March 14th from 10am. Our garden staff have selected a range of
varieties from our orchard and grafted them on site. All these varieties
are no longer commercially grown and are very difficult to obtain. The
breadth of flavour these older cultivars span is quite amazing to those
of us accustomed to the half a dozen or so modern apples. All would make
a great addition to the home garden. Our garden staff will be on hand to
answer queries and provide advice while tasting and cultivation notes
will be provided with each tree. A large selection of ornamental plants
from our nursery will also be available including many from the National
Trust's own historic gardens. Stock is limited so we advise you to come
early to avoid disappointment. Come for the Heritage Apple Sale, bring a
picnic lunch and stay for Summer Sessions. |
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From 10am, Sunday March 14th 2010 |
Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd,
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Petty's Orchard Antique Apple Tasting Festival
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The annual Petty's Orchard Antique Apple Festival is on again! Set on the beautiful banks of the Yarra River in Templestowe, this event promises to bring delights to the senses with over 200 varieties of apples to taste, heritage orchard tours, local produce stalls, cooking demonstrations, great organic food & cider, Rare Breeds BBQ with La Luna Bistrot chef Michael Zanegu, educational presentations from Vasili (Vasili's Garden - SBS), Peter Allen (Heritage Fruits Society, Mountain Districts Permaculture Group), Adam Donnison (Snake Gully Cider) and more to be announced. Special performance by Australian icon Peter Combe will thrill children and adults alike. Tim Tim the clown will MC as well as performing feats to amaze. Learn about rare breeds and heritage fruits from the experts. Apple readings, cider tastings, permaculture information and advice, children’s activities and much much more. Tea and coffee as well as organic hot foods will be available. This is a bicycle friendly event, situated on the Yarra Trail bicycle route. Alternately, catch the train to Templestowe station, the orchards are just 4km away. |
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10am to 4pm, Sunday 28th March 2010 |
Pettys Orchard, Cnr Monckton and Homestead Rds, Templestowe
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Enquiries: 0407 860 320 |
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Plant Fair at the Frasers
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mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.)  Gardener's
heaven - a lovely garden and the opportunity to buy from a wide selection of
rare and unusual plants. Over one special weekend, Australia's Open Garden
Scheme is once again bringing together around 40 exhibitors from Victoria and
interstate offering choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian
natives, bulbs and succulents, as well as sculpture and specialist tools. This
is an ideal opportunity for gardeners to meet and talk with expert growers of
the most interesting and unusual plants, and to find something out of the
ordinary.
The 5th annual Plant Fair will be held at Tamie and
Malcolm Fraser's garden
Thurulgoona on the Mornington Peninsula. Embracing its hillside setting and
framing expansive views, the beautiful garden features beds of flourishing
shrubs, roses and perennials in pleasing combinations wrapping the house and
creating intimate corners. There is also a parkland of thriving young native and
exotic trees including several uncommon species. Leave your purchases in the
plant crèche and take a leisurely stroll around the garden. There will be a free
plant creche for your purchases and refreshments will be available throughout
the day. |
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10am-4.30pm, Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Match 2009 |
Thurulgoona, enter from Merricks Rd, Merricks
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Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm
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An annual fundraising event for the
McClelland Gallery held
at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's 'Cruden'
Farm'. Cruden Farm is on the corner of Cranbourne-Frankston & Cranhaven Roads,
Langwarrin (Mel. Ref. 103 G6). Entry is only from Cranhaven Road, where there is
ample parking in the grounds. Featuring : The Frankston High School Senior Stage |
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4pm to 8pm, Saturday 6th February 2010 |
Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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$15 pre-purchase and $20 (door) Children under 12 free. Note on pricing |
Bookings: (03) 9789 1671 |
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Plant Fair in the Yarra Valley
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Gardener's heaven - a lovely garden and the opportunity to buy from a wide
selection of rare and unusual plants. Over one special weekend, Australia's Open
Garden Scheme is once again bringing together exhibitors from Victoria and
interstate offering choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian
natives, bulbs and succulents, as well as sculpture and specialist tools. It is
an ideal opportunity for gardeners to meet and talk with expert growers of the
most interesting and unusual plants, and to find something out of the ordinary.
- Lubra Bend, a fascinating garden that carries off the combination of
traditional and contemporary elements with real flair, is the venue for our
sixth annual Plant Fair.
- Within the fifty-year-old cypress hedges is an exceptionally exciting
new Australian plant garden designed by Phil Johnson, complete with massive
rocks, water and a billabong. Beyond, the Guildford Bell-designed house is
surrounded by a mature country garden with perennial borders, shrubberies,
croquet lawn, flourishing vegetable garden and small orchard.
- Leave your purchases in the plant creche and take a leisurely stroll
around the garden. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.
Melway 275:G2. Due to roadworks on the Healesville road near Yarra Glen we
recommend that visitors travel via Healesville rather than Yarra Glen. From
Healesville take the Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (C726) towards Yarra Glen; turn
left into Simpson Lane |
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10am-4.30pm, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 February 2010 |
135 Simpson Lane, Yarra Glen
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Ballarat Begonia Weekend
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This colourful event offers something for everyone, whatever age and interest, including free music, garden tours and displays and of course the ever-popular Begonia display in the Robert Clark Conservatory. The theme for 2010 is ‘The Secret Garden’, enticing visitors to step out and beyond the conservatory into the Botanical Gardens with its many avenues, historic trees and hideaway spots. The Ballarat Begonia Weekend is a free event. Entry to view the begonias in the Robert Clark Conservatory costs $6 adults, $4 concession and free for children under 16 |
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10am to 5pm, 6th to 8th March 2010 |
Ballarat Botanic Gardens
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Discovery Day at Cruden Farm
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Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE will once again open her beautiful
gardens at Cruden Farm for another ‘not to be missed’ fun day out for
the family. Now heading into its sixth year, the theme for Discovery Day
2010 is ”Let’s Party!”, featuring a special performance by popular
children’s entertainer Justine Clarke, as well stage shows by Active
Kidz, The Kazoos and DJ Southwick amongst others. You and your family
can also enjoy pony rides, face painting, roving entertainers, animal
farm, Anaconda rock climbing wall, craft by Spotlight and Fizz Kidz,
market stalls, and various sports clinics from SOCCERWISE®, Ready Steady
Go! and Healthy Aussie Kids plus much more.
Adult tickets are $40 including GST and can only be purchased online
here. Children under 16 years are free. Tickets available until 5pm
on Saturday, 13 March. 100 per cent of profits raised through Discovery
Day are invested in priority research to help children with conditions
such as obesity, diabetes, premature birth, mental health and cancer.
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10am to 3pm, Sunday 14th March 2010 |
Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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Gardening Australia Expo
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Show gardens and floral displays. |
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Caulfield Racecourse |
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Ringwood Orchid Spring Festival
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A large display with demonstrations and sales. |
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September 2008 ? |
Maroondah Secondary College, Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood |
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Maribyrnong Orchid Spring Festival
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Displays, advice, refreshments and plant sales. |
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Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street |
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The Melbourne International Orchid Spectacular
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Australia's largest annual orchid show with displays, advice, demonstrations & sales. |
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Gardenworld, 810 Springvale Road, Keysborough |
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
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The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is entering its 14th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. |
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Bonsai Exhibition
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Australia's premier bonsai exhibition hosted by The Bonsai Society of Victoria. Exhibitions. a free bonsai clinic and a pruning service as well as sales of trees, pots, tools, wire and books. |
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David Jones' Spring Flower Show
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The annual in-store flower show to celebrate the arrival of Spring. |
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September 2008 ? |
David Jones, Bourke Street Mall |
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Maribyrnong Orchid Winter Festival
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Featuring winter flowering orchids including the unusual slipper orchid. Advice, demonstrations, plant and refreshment sales. |
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July 2009 ? |
Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street |
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Maribyrnong Autumn Orchid Festival
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Demonstration, free advice and cattleyas everywhere. Refreshments are available. |
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Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street |
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Daffodil Festival at the Garden of St Erth
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An annual festival with stalls, plant sales and a café. |
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Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road, Blackwood |
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Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
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An annual festival with thousands of daffodils, open gardens, ferret racing, country race days antique and book fairs shopping sidewalk sale with buskers competition, exhibitions and flower show. |
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Open Garden Weekend
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The Rose Garden Weekend , is made possible by the Nieuwesteeg family who open their Rose Nursery display garden in Coldstream to the public for this weekend only. The stunning Rose Garden was planted in 1985 and includes hundreds of old fashioned and species roses, including the beautiful Alister Clark collection featuring Black Boy, Lorraine Lee and Lady Mann, which comprise the largest such collection in Victoria. Rose plants and seedlings are available for purchase, along with Devonshire Teas, local Yarra Valley produce, BBQ, and Raffle tickets. Proceeds to the Road Trauma Support Team, a voluntary group of people who care for victims of road crashes. |
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Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery, 4 Tarrawarra Road, Coldstream |
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Stawell Orchid Society inc Spring Show
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This orchid show is considered by many to be the largest mixed genera show held in country Victoria,The show features 22large themed displays 5 smaller displays club table. mini displays, floral art and a school childrens' colouring competition |
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Enterttainment Centre (Town Hall) Main St, Stawell |
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Ballarat Orchid Society Inc Orchid Show
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Displays of many variety of orchids. |
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Ballarat Horticultural Centre, Wendouree |
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Festival of Flowers & Music
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Ballarat churches , florists and local organisations display themed floral arrangements. Also featuring classical music and hymns. |
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St Peter's Anglican Church, Sturt Street, Ballarat |
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Ironbarks Festival
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Celebrating Stawell's natural heritage with walks, seminars and native garden shows.. |
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Deep Flora and Fauna Reserve and other reserves, Stawell |
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March Perennial Festival - St Erth
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Featuring plants that flower late in summer. |
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Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road,
Blackwood |
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Werribee Orchid Spring festival
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Orchids from around the world with advice and potting demonstrations. |
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Werribee Racecourse, Werribee |
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Harvest at Heronswood
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Showcasing the heirloom and organic vegetables of Heronswood. |
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Heronswood, 105 Latrobe Pde,
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Daffodil and Floral Show Leongatha
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Annual extravaganza of daffodils and spring flowers, plant stall and light lunch available. Sept 3rd 2-6p.m, Sept 4th 9-6pm, Sept 5th 9-4pm Also Open Gardens Sept 4th and 5th 10-4p.m. |
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Marysville Flower Festival
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Held in the gracious Clubrooms of the Marysville Country Club, the Marysville Flower Festival is vibrant with colour and beauty as it showcases the wide variety of flowers, shrubs and foliage that flourish in this lovely valley of the Mystic Mountains. |
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Marysville & District Country Club Inc, 956 Marysville Buxton Road,
Marysville |
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Spring Festival
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Experience spring in these delightful gardens. |
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National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgian Road, Olinda |
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Werribee Orchid Spring Festival
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Orchids from around the world with exhibitions and demonstrations. |
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Werribee Racecourse, Werribee |
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Grampians Wildflower Show
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A 4-day exhibition of unique local wildflowers displayed to highlight the diverse plant communities of the Grampians.
Plants from heathland, woodland and wetland areas grouped according to their habitat to provide information about plant identification, botanical names and where to see the plants in the park.
Other features of the show are exhibits highlighting conservation issues, children’s activities and daily bus tours to see wildflowers, particularly orchids, in the bush around Halls Gap. |
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Angair Wildflower Festival
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Indigenous flora and fauna with children's activities, stalls and guided walks. |
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Anglesea Community Hall, Anglesea |
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Ferny Creek Spring Flower Show
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Rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils and other spring blooms. Enjoy a Devonshire tea in the spacious gardens. |
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Ferney Creek Horticultural Society Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek |
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Horsham Spring Garden Festival
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A festival celebrating gardens and gardening. |
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Horsham Botanic Gardens, Horsham |
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Benalla Botanica
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Benalla Botanica features
outstanding international and national designers and horticulturalists. |
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Benalla Performing Arts & Convention Centre Samaria Rd, Benalla |
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Baw Baw Country Festival of Gardens
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Various gardening and flower events events culminating in the Drouin Lions Club Baw Baw Garden Expo. |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A harvest festival at this impressive property. |
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Lavendula, Hepburn-Newstead Rd (near Daylesford) |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A celebration of the harvest. |
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Leongatha Rose Spectacular
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Rose show featuring old fashioned roses, plant and cake stalls, talks and demonstrations, refreshments available from Red Cross, large open garden. |
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Leongatha Memorial Hall, McCartin St, Leongatha |
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Skipton Rose Festival
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A rose display with stalls and open gardens. |
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Reverie Open Garden
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January 2009 ? |
101 Friths mill Road, Trentham |
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Ballarat & District Flower Festival
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Presented by the Australian Plants society and featring demonstrations and sales. |
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Leongatha Daffodil Festival
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Daffodil & Floral Show incorporating Australian Daffodil Championships, also floral art, cut flowers, camellias, plant stall & refreshments. Open gardens - Sat & Sun. Craft displays & demonstrations & other activities. |
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Leongatha Memorial Hall, Leongatha |
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Churchill Island Garden Lovers' Festival
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Victoria’s first garden, historic Churchill Island, will host the annual Garden Lovers’ Festival. The festival features over 50 stalls and displays, garden art, and demonstrations along with workshops designed to entice, enthral and educate all garden lovers. |
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Churchill Island Heritage Farm, off the coast of Phillip Island |
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Peonies of Romswood Open Weekend
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Open weekend at Peonies. |
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Beaufort Daffodil Show
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Historic Daffodil Show associated with the Elizabeth Watkin Kindergarten. Member of the Victorian Daffodil Society. Art demonstrations, Floral Displays, Local entries, Market, historic walk, big street sale. |
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Beaufort Shire Hall, Lawrence St,
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Ferny Creek Floral Festival
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Featuring late spring blooms and extensive gardens. On the Sunday as well as a beautiful display of spring flowers we have a jazz band performing "Jazz Antics" with Suzann Frisk from 12 noon till 3pm. |
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Ferny Creek Agricultural Hall, Hilton Road,
Ferny Creek |
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Australian Cymbidium Festival
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This national exhibition also features exhibitors from New Zealand with vintage, hybrid and exhibition orchids. |
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Ararat Town Hall |
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Orchid Fair Seminar & Summer Show
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This will be the first Orchid Fair held in the Stawell Region and sellers will include Atlantis Orchids,Easy Orchids (NSW), Hills District Orchids .Johnstons orchid Nurseries. Orchid Species Plus. Orchids on Newbold. & Tinonee Orchids. Seminars will be held each day commencing at 10am. Food and refreshments will be available and a Saturday night dinner will be held in theTabaret Function Centre |
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Trackside Tabaret Patrick Street
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Tesselar Tulip Festival
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Tulips are magic for so many reasons, their exotic majesty a reflection of natures miraculous beauty. They encompass every colour from dazzling to delicate hues in patterns most daring and others most plain. They have inspired poets and artists and bewitched nations with their allure. They are the stuff of legend, and rumoured to be the sleeping cradles of the fairies. They are even said to have their origin in the blood of a star crossed lover. There are more than half a million enchanted bulbs set to transform into beautiful flowers in the field. Escape the every day for a little hocus pocus at a festival packed with entertainment and splendour. Delight in the magic of spring at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Food + Drink available, Free off street parking, Wheelchair friendly, Dogs on leads welcomed and most of all don't forget your camera. $16, Conc. $12, U16 free, Groups 10 or more $12 per head |
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Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
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These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
Our listing of
Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in
Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is
complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have
chosen not to
contact us with their current details.
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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