The Herb Society of Western Australia Inc.

Coming Events
These events are for anyone interested in anything to do with herbs.
Meetings for 2008
Parent Body of the Herb Society of WA General Meeting
7pm, Uniting Church Hall, McDonald St, ComoThe Herb Society of Western Australia (Inc.)
January - No Meeting due to Australia Day Festivities
February - Monday 25th
March - Monday 31st - AGM
April - Monday 28th
May - Monday 26th
June - Monday 23rd
July - Monday 28th
August - Monday 25th
September - Monday 22nd
October - Monday 27th
November - Monday 24th - Last meeting for the year. Christmas theme with workshops and food.
December - No meeting
 
Peel Districts Branch
7.30pm, Kwinana Arts Centre (Creche Room), Sulphur Rd, Kwinana.
First Tuesday of each month
Northern Districts Branch
1.30pm, Landsdale Farm School, 80 Landsdale Rd, Landsdale
Last Saturday of each month 
 
Fairs, Open Gardens, and More

July 19-20

Mandurah Orchid Club Winter Show at Barragup Hall, Mandurah WA. More info at 9593 2057

July 27

York Arts and Crafts Market, York Town Hall, 9am – 3pm. Info from Will Buntun 9641 1177

August 2nd

Kalamunda Village Markets – Central Mall adjoining Kalamunda Central Shopping Centre. Has a traditional village market atmosphere

August 2-3

Mundaring Truffle Festival – truffle dog demos, tastings, talks, markets, etc. Held in conjunction with the Perth Hills Wine Show. More info at www.mundaringtrufflefestival.com

August 9-10

Open Garden Scheme - Camellia Gardens at 89 Corfield St, Gosnells. More info at www.opengarden.org.au

August 15-19

Nannup Flower & Garden Festival – open gardens of Tulips, Daffodils & Lavender, Markets, & lots more. More info at www.nannupwa.com

August 19

Nannup Flower & Garden Festival Gardeners’ Day Out – Loose Goose Chalets, Nannup. Theme is "Review Refurbish Recycle" – several speakers on growing snails to permaculture. Cost is $35. Info & bookings at 9756 1211 and at www.nannup.com

August 23-24

Balingup Medieval Carnivale & Tulip Festival, Balingup Woods, Community Ctre opp Blackwood River Tavern. Info at www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au

Hotham Valley train usually do a trip from Perth for the occasion, or stay at local B&B’s

August 28

York Arts and Crafts Market, York Town Hall, 9am – 3pm. Info from Will Buntun 9641 1177

August 30-31

Open Garden – At Home with Sabrina Hahn, 4 Denien St, Willagee. More info at www.opengarden.org.au

September 1 – October 1

Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Wildflower Festival

September 6th

Kalamunda Village Markets – Central Mall adjoining Kalamunda Central Shopping Centre. Has a traditional village market atmosphere

September 6-7

Open Garden – Celebrate Sustainable Living, The Painted Fish Eco Village, 37 Hubert St, South Fremantle. More info at www.opengarden.org.au

September 4-7

Conscious Living Expo, Claremont Showgrounds Exhibition Centre. 20th Anniversary Celebration. More info at www.consciousliving.net.au/expo/

September 14

Open Garden – Organic Festival Day, A Garden Path, Caralyn Lagrange’s organic garden, 16 Nelson St, Bedfordale. More info at www.opengarden.org.au

September 13-14

Mandurah Orchid Club Spring Show at Masonic Hall, Rockingham WA. More info at 08 9593 2057.

September 14

Stay on Your Feet Day at Kings Park – Guided walks through the Botanic Garden, Cooking demos, Gardening tips, and more. Starts 7am with Tai Chi. More info at www.iccwa.org.au.

September 26-29

WA Orchid Spectacular & Conference, Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. 14 overseas & Aust lecturers making presentations, & extravaganza of displays. Info from Bruce Larson 9276 9427.

September 27 – October 4

Royal Agricultural Show, Claremont Showgrounds

September 28

York Arts and Crafts Market, York Town Hall, 9am – 3pm. Info from Will Buntun 9641 1177

October 4-11

Spring in the Valley, Swan Valley

October 4

Mandurah Garden Club Show, Mandurah Snr Cits Ctre. Various stalls & displays. More info from 9535 3736

October 4th

Kalamunda Village Markets – Central Mall adjoining Kalamunda Central Shopping Centre. Has a traditional village market atmosphere

October 5

Dunns Green Valley Festival, 345 Badgerup Rd, Wanneroo. More info at 9405 3233.

October 11-12

Gosnells Horticultural Society Show & Display, including the state championship for sweet peas and WA Gardener award for iris at the Addie Mills Centre, Gosnells. Info from Jo Bungey 9398 1396 or Margaret Baker 9398 2684

October 14

Country Day Garden Tour to York with Gayle Monzu. $100 inclusive. Enquiries Gayle Monzu 0403 256 374, e-mail gmonzu@gardentours.com.au or www.gardentours.com.au

October 16-18

WA Iris Society State Championships, Belmont Forum Shopping Centre

October 23-26th

Gardening Expo, Claremont Showgrounds (Replaces Garden Week at Perry Lakes) more info at http://www.abcgardeningexpo.com.au/perth08.php

October 25

Gidgegannup Agricultural Show including State Championships for Carnation & Gladioli.

October 25

Brunswick Agricultural Show, Brunswick Show Grounds

Oct 28 – Nov 2

Main Festival of Country Gardens: Info at www.countrygardens.com.au Festival office at Nelsons of Bridgetown, 38 Hampton Street, Bridgetown. Telephone: (08) 9761 2143, Mobile: 04 19 907 545, Fax: (08) 9761 1195 or 1800 001 357

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Canning Show by the Canning Agricultural Horticultural and Recreation Society at the Canning Show Grounds, Cnr Albany Highway and Station Street, Cannington. Enquiries 9451 1820.

November 1

Kalamunda Village Markets – Central Mall adjoining Kalamunda Central Shopping Centre. Has a traditional village market atmosphere

November 2

Open Garden – At Home with the Garden Guru – Neville Passmore, 12 Lyssos Way, Tapping. More info at www.opengarden.org.au

November 15-16

Healing Fayre – York Town Hall, 10am – 4pm. More info from York Visitors Centre

November 22-23

WA Fern Society State Championships, Cannington Exhibition Centre, Albany Hwy.

November 23

York Arts and Crafts Market, York Town Hall, 9am – 3pm. Info from Will Buntun 9641 1177

December 5-6

Osborne Park Agricultural Show including a floriculture display.

December 6

Kalamunda Village Markets – Central Mall adjoining Kalamunda Central Shopping Centre. Has a traditional village market atmosphere

December 12

York Arts and Crafts Market, York Town Hall, 9am – 3pm. Info from Will Buntun 9641 1177

2009

 

February 21-22

Garden Clubs Fair, Cannington Exhibition Centre, Cnr Station Street & Albany Highway, Cannington. Enquiries Margy Clema 9453 3393