Sun Tzu advocated in ‘The Art of War‘ the best line of defence is attack. This adage has not only been proven to be relevant
Our yard here on the Coffs Coast sees many bird visitors. They are a constant delight to observe. Some are more welcome than others so
Recently a magazine article intrigued me……. apparently during extended dry periods there are some critters who shut themselves down to survive. This is called aestivation
The Brown Lace Lerp is an oval, flat and soft 4mm long critter. Their wings are transparent with a wing-span of 6mm. Brown Lace Lerp
The first plants of prickly pear were brought into Australia to start a cochineal dye industry. At that time, Spain had a world-wide monopoly on
Christmas Beetle Anoplognathus spp.December in our part of the world seems synonymous with the appearance of the Christmas beetle. They seem to clumsily blunder around external
Passionfruit vines are a bit like lemons – everyone who has a patch of garden ‘out the back’ would like to have them both growing.
Beehive ginger (Zingiber spectablis) are a species of ornamental ginger cultivated primarily for their distinctive appearance. Most people are familiar with edible ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Our yard here on the Coffs Coast sees many bird visitors. They are a constant delight to observe. Some are more welcome than others so
Grevillea Scarlet Moon If you are looking for good, solid information about Australian Natives, the Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd is the place to go.
This post has been made from a presentation from CHGC member Simon (aka the veggie guru). A summer squash that can readily grow to
As the temperature and humidity rises here on the Coffs Coast foliage diseases start to appear. The trick is to try and catch them before
The All Entrant Draw was conducted Saturday Night by Residential Judge Phyllis Hoy (R) and assisted by Coffs Garden Club’s Vice President Margaret Crawley. The
All entries processed – Tick Judge’s books prepared – Tick Steward and Driver packs prepared – Tick Sequence Order worked out – Tick Secret Valley
The paper entry form will be available from 25 July at local nurseries, the Botanic Garden, and Woolgoolga Seniors however, feel free to download your
A Little About the Comp and Some Hints Each September, the Coffs Garden Club conduct a garden competition for home owners, renters, commercial/industrial properties and
image Margaret Hunt Please don’t be ‘put off’ by all this information about points of consideration in judging a garden. Rather, treat it as background
image Jeannine Young Always a bit tricky this aspect of judging. Lawn is fairly easy to assess, it should be neatly presented – mown (but
President: Margaret Hunt 0434 196 854
email: presidentchgc@gmail.com
Vice Pres: Geoff Bell 0405 524 257
email: vicepresidentchgc@gmail.com
Secretary: V A C A N T
Treasurer: Maria Bell 6656 2429 M: 0418 695 113
email: treasurerchgc@gmail.com
Outings: Margaret Franks 0421 366 013
email: outingschgc@gmail.com
Airport Garden Coordinator: Noeline 0427 523 277
Patron: Patricia Roser OAM
The Garden Club meet at the Botanic Garden Display Room the THIRD Saturday of the month Jan-Nov (unless otherwise advised).
We ask members to be there at 1:30pm to place their exhibits on the Competition Table, have an opportunity to browse the Trading Table and have a natter. The actual meeting kicks off after the judging of the competition table (usually 15 min). At the moment we are still having a BYO afternoon tea due to COVID.
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