Walcott garden - house and middle pond

Walcott Gardens Visit

Friends of ANBG are invited to visit the Walcott Gardens in Red Hill.

Roz and Ben Walcott have been long-term Friends of ANBG and producers of the weekly “Flowers Fruit and Foliage”.

Originally built in 1923, the Walcotts purchased their Red Hill property in 2001 and subsequently transformed the standard garden of earlier times into a garden of mostly Australian natives.

The Walcotts are generously opening their garden to Friends of ANBG on Saturday, October 7 from 10.00 – 12.00 pm, and on Sunday, October 8 from 1.30 – 3.30pm. Tea and coffee will be available.

Fully booked.

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35th Annual General Meeting of the Friends

Please note that the 35th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be held on 19 October 2023, commencing at 3.00pm in the ANBG Theatrette. You can find further information HERE.

Friday, 29 September 2023

Interview with Dr Judy West AO

ABC's Gardening Australia recently interviewed Dr Judy West who spent over a decade leading the team at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. You can find the interview and related article HERE.

Friday, 22 September 2023

New Head for the Gardens

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

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