Promoting the growing and conservation of native plants
In gardens, community areas and their original environments
APS work is focused in local District Groups which meet monthly, usually in the evening.
A typical meeting will have a speaker on a topic of interest, such as rejuvenating an old garden, and a "specimen table" of spectacular flowers from members' gardens.
Addressing today's issues
Climate change and and the need to reduce the environmental impact of our society have made us all aware of the need to conserve water and adopt sustainable practices. Low water usage gardening using Australian natives suited to your local climate, and sustainable gardening practices are contributions we can all make.
Bringing together people who enjoy growing Australia's unique flora
Regular garden visits and bush walks are peppered throughout the year, providing an opportunity to view how plants of interest grow in your local area.
Green Finger or Brown Thumb - there's always help on hand
Chat with fellow members of your local District Group - most likely someone has the knowledge to help you.
Ask a question at a District Group meeting or garden visit.
Borrow a book. Many District Groups have a lending library covering topics ranging from garden design and plant identification to the selection and cultivation of native plants that suit your local environment.
Attend state-wide weekend meetings, which are held each quarter, and participate in field days and seminars.
Learn from practical demonstrations and hands-on sessions with experts, which are part of every District Group's program.
Read articles in the many Society newsletters and magazines, which are shared right across the state.
Catering for your special interests
If you are already a fan of a particular Australian plant, garden design, bush foods, bonsai, or a host of other topics, one of our Study Groups will cater for your needs. Whether it's banksias, ferns, indigenous orchids, eucalypts or eremophilas, to name just a few, there's a group of people who share your interest.
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What's On
ASGAP Seminar 2009
"Australian Plants in the 21st Century"
We hope to enthuse, enlighten, enthral and thoroughly enjoy immersing all who attend in a real "love" session of our favourite pastime, hobby, livelihood, way of life or whatever you feel about our Australian plants.
Geelong 26th September - 5th October, 2009
Open to APS members and the general public
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FJC Rogers Seminar
"Eremophilas"
This Seminar is for enthusiasts of Australian plants, and all gardeners who want to have an attractive garden with low water use.
Horsham 4th - 5th October, 2008
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Plant of the Month
Acacias
Over 900 species of Acacia occur across Australia. With so many species covering such a diverse range of climates to choose from, selecting an acacia for any garden situation rarely presents a problem.
Acacias are generally fast growing small to large shrubs, making them particularly useful for providing quick growth to cover the sparse look of a new garden.
Flower colour ranges from bright golden-yellow through to lemon-yellow and white, depending on the species. Many flower in late winter with clusters of golden flowers which stand out against the green foliage, providing the source of our national colours, green and gold, and our floral emblem Acacia pycnantha, “Golden Wattle”.
Following flowering, seeds develop in pods which vary in shape between species and may be as interesting and pleasing to the eye as the flowers.
Acacias are mainly propagated from seed.
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>> Selected species of Acacia
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