Hunter Region Botanic Gardens in Heatherbrae | Environmental conservation organisation

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Locality: Heatherbrae

Phone: +61 2 4987 1655

Address: 2100 Pacific Highway 2324 Heatherbrae, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.huntergardens.org.au/

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25.01.2022 YOU'RE ALL INVITED TO AN ON-LINE EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY THE BOTANICAL ART SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA Featuring our very own Lynda McPherson whose beautiful work is well known in the Hunter region and beyond.

25.01.2022 These empty shells signal the start of the Cicada singing season. Maybe we should trade them in for Watch Dogs!

24.01.2022 HOW LOW CAN YOU GO Our hardworking volunteers have been angered and upset by a spate of plant thefts from our beautiful gardens. The Succulent and Bromeliad gardens have suffered very badly and a number of significant plants have been stolen.... We apologise to our visitors for the increased security presence and the need to use hidden surveillance cameras in certain areas. It is Gardens policy to involve local police in all matters involving theft and vandalism.

24.01.2022 FLOWERING IN THE TROPICAL ORCHID HOUSE TODAY

22.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 Today, Wednesday 11 November 2020 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War. One hundred and two years ago, on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare.... In the four years of the war (1914-18) more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas and more than 60,000 of them had died. Each year on this day, Australians observe one minute's silence at 11.00am in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. (Australian War Memorial)

22.01.2022 KANGAROO PAWS EVERYWHERE TODAY

22.01.2022 Proiphys cunninghamii (Brisbane Lily), is beginning to flower under the Hoya in the Tropical House.

22.01.2022 THE SUCCULENT GARDEN IS STILL ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Some of the dedicated gardening team are shown hard at work today. From left Owen, Perri and Margie

21.01.2022 MORE ABOUT OUR SUPER SPRING PLANT SALE SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 9.30AM TO 2.30PM *Spring is Salvia time We have a range of Salvias that are garden ready and more than just the usual colours. ... *Grevilleas. Again we have a range of large and small Grevilleas all ready to be planted now. *Other natives. The large range of garden starting natives includes varieties of Westringia, Hibbertia, Goodenia, Melaleuca, Callistemon, native peas and grasses. *Hibiscus. Strong growing H. coccineus and Confederate rose are ready to go. *Mixed LA lilies These are about to flower. *Hidden treasures. One only large Cycad and some large succulents will be cleared out. A few of the much sought after Camellia Night Rider will be for sale. Some large flowering Astilbe will also be available. Bring your bags and boxes Experienced nursery staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Entry to the Gardens is only $3 per person. Parking is free. All moneys raised will be used for the ongoing maintenance and development of the Botanic Gardens. The Kookaburra Café will be open all day or enjoy a picnic lunch on the Eucalyptus Lawn and explore our beautiful gardens. The beautiful Camellia Night Rider is shown below.

21.01.2022 More beautiful work from our own Lynda McPherson.

21.01.2022 Beautiful Epiphyllum flowering in our Succulent Garden. These plants are commonly called 'Cactus Orchids', however they are not orchids, but epiphytic cacti usually growing in the forks of trees, and living off leaf litter and organic wastes in tropical forests.

19.01.2022 ENJOYING A TASTY GOODENIA

19.01.2022 SUSIE SATORIE TALKING TO BUSINESS PORT STEPHENS

18.01.2022 Cymbidium 'Cricket' providing cascades of flowers in the Temperate Orchid House.

18.01.2022 I was very lucky to find this little Calochilus campestris (Copper Beard) flowering in the bush near Newcastle today. I haven't seen C. campestris at HRBG since 2015....... I'll keep looking. Lynda

17.01.2022 ENJOYING THE SPRING WEATHER This colourful, New Guinea Impatiens seemed to be enjoying the spring weather today.

16.01.2022 Dendrobium linguiforme (Tongue Orchid) just beginning to flower in our outdoor orchid area.

16.01.2022 JUST BEING NOISY

15.01.2022 MORE HONEY MYRTLE FLOWERING TODAY

12.01.2022 Dendrobium densiflorum provides cascades of beauty in our Temperate Orchid House.

11.01.2022 Vanda orchids are now flowering.

11.01.2022 FLOWERING IN GRANDMA'S GARDEN TODAY

09.01.2022 HAPPY HIBBERTIA Despite the heavy rain and strong winds, this Hibbertia was still smiling today.

09.01.2022 FLOWERING IN THE SUCCULENT GARDEN TODAY

08.01.2022 WATCH THE GARDENS FELLAS

08.01.2022 NEW FERNERY ANOTHER STEP CLOSER As previously advised, construction of a new fernery building at the Botanic Gardens has commenced. The fernery, is to be named in honour of Gardens pioneer, Kevin Stokes, who is the initiator of this fantastic project. The new fernery building will be fully funded by our great friends and supporters, PORT WARATAH COAL SERVICES and will enable the Gardens to display Australasian ferns with an emphasis on the local species of the Hunter Region.... The photograph below shows our Engineering and Building Maintenance Team (from left) Geoff Taylor, Grahame Clarke and Bob Francis, studying the plans on Monday.

07.01.2022 FLOWERING OUT AND ABOUT TODAY

07.01.2022 The colours in this Cattleya hybrid are amazing.

07.01.2022 ANOTHER HAPPY HIBBERTIA

05.01.2022 FLOWERING IN THE MYRTACEAE GARDEN TODAY

04.01.2022 TEA TREES STILL FLOWERING TODAY

03.01.2022 FLOWERING IN THE COTTAGE GARDEN TODAY

03.01.2022 Soft Cane Dendrobium with spiders

03.01.2022 BEES ENJOYING A BREAK FROM THE RAIN As soon as the rain stopped and the sun made an appearance, out came the bees. They seemed to love this Scaevola.

03.01.2022 FLOWERING IN THE GREVILLEA GARDEN TODAY

03.01.2022 Phaius tankervilliae is beginning to bloom in the Temperate Orchid House.

02.01.2022 FLOWERING IN THE LILY POND TODAY

02.01.2022 SUPER SPRING PLANT SALE - SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Our final spring plant sale will be held on Sunday 1st November 2020 from 9.30am until 2.30pm. With rain expected all of next week it's an ideal time to buy plants for your garden. We have a wide range available, both native and exotic are potted up and ready to go.... We have garden starting natives and plenty of Grevilleas, Salvias, Lavenders, Hibiscus, Gardenias, Camellias, Pelargoniums and many more. For the indoor plant fanciers there will be new releases and some of our larger Begonias. We have even unearthed a few hidden treasures for the day. Experienced nursery staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Entry to the Gardens is only $3 per person. Parking is free. All moneys raised will be used for the ongoing maintenance and development of the Botanic Gardens. The Kookaburra Café will be open all day or enjoy a picnic lunch on the Eucalyptus Lawn and explore our beautiful gardens.

01.01.2022 BY POPULAR DEMAND Here is a collage of photos featuring our living legend, Kevin Stokes. Our new fernery will be named in Kevin's honour.

01.01.2022 FLOWERING OUT AND ABOUT TODAY Good old Pigface - still looking good !