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KINGDOM: Plantae
FAMILY: Magnoliaceae
GENUS: Magnolia
SPECIES: A few
Magnolias are ancient trees. They appeared before bees had evolved and thus had to rely on beetles to do the pollinating work. Beetles are a clumsy lot compared with dancing bees, and so the flowers need to be robust, with thick, waxy petals that reflect in moonlight, when the beetles are up, and tough inner carpels, heady with fruit scent so pleasing to a beetle’s nose. Guardian
Magnolias are named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. Wikipedia
Please bring you favourite for the competition table at our next meeting – 17 August.
Past CHGC President Jane did an excellent presentation on Magnolias – you can see this presentation here.
We meet every third Saturday of the month Jan-Nov at the Botanic Garden Display Room, Hardacre Street, Coffs Harbour, commencing at 1.30pm unless otherwise notified
Our membership consists of people of all ages and lifestyles. The annual membership fee is $15.00. For more information on how to join click through to Membership page
Events and excursions are at the heart of our club. Include Morning Teas, trips to notable gardens, and talks by known gardening experts. Click here for full range of activities we are involved with.
In July each year we run the 'Spring Garden Competition. This is the Club's premier event and is the largest competition of its kind in the Mid North Coast.
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President: Margaret Crawley 66561481 email President
Vice President: Sue Young 0413 883 831 email Sue
Secretary: Maria Bell 6656 2429 secretarychgc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Tom Ely 6656 4229: treasurerchgc@gmail.com
Margaret: (for outing information) 6656 4229 mjdurler@hotmail.com
