Geelong Botanic Gardens
Explore the original gardens, established in the 1850s, featuring traditional botanic gardens with sweeping lawns and magnificent trees, many of which are classified by the National Trust.
Gardens open daily 7.30am - 5pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
August – Sunday 3rd at 2pm & Wednesday 6th at 10.30am
Special Guided Walk – ‘Camellias and their companions’
Meet at front entrance of GBG, Gold coin donation.
August – Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd, 10am-4pm
Friends’ Nursery Weekend Plant Sale
The Friends’ Nursery stocks a wide range of drought resistant species at bargain prices. Expert advice available. Park near nursery at rear of gardens.
September – Wednesday 10th at 10.30am & Sunday 14th at 2pm
Special Guided Walk – ‘Wildflowers’
Meet at front entrance to GBG. Gold coin donation.
All Enquiries: FGBG 5222 6053

Roraima Nursery
This unique nursery specialises in unusual and collector’s plants, with a huge range of natives, cacti and succulents. Owner Lyle Filippe is an avid collector of mammoth proportions; you will see plants at Roraima that are so unusual, you will have to take some home. A large range of general plant lines and nursery products are also available.
P 03 5282 8704
www.roraimanursery.com.au
20 Swan St Lara

Pioneer Orchid Farm
If you’re looking for colour and dramatic style, then a Cymbidium orchid in bloom from one of Australia’s largest growers, Pioneer Orchid Farm, is perfect. Orchids are available in miniature, intermediate and standard, with a variety of flowering times and colours. Brenton & Merrilyn McGee have over 100 000 plants,
with 8000 in flower every year. There are hundreds of varieties and colour combinations; from the smallest pot to large advanced orchids. Ceramic pots, specially blended food, potting mix and growing instructions are also available. Free entry and free advice.
P 03 5250 2058 / 0409 355 388
735 Portarlington Rd Leopold