Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP) Seminar

This seminar is held every two years in a different state. In 2009 it will be Victoria’s turn to host the event.
Open to both APS members and the general public, the 2009 seminar will be held from 26th September - 5th October 2009 in Geelong.

The theme of the seminar is "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.

The venue for the seminar talks is Costa Hall, Deakin University on the Waterfront, right in the heart of Geelong. It has excellent acoustics and comfortable seating.

There will be three days of talks which will revolve around daily themes. The three days of talks will be interspersed with day tours to the Otway Ranges and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Cranbourne. There will also be pre and post seminar tours to the Wimmera and Grampians, along the Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool and the Lower Glenelg River forests areas, and to areas east of Melbourne including Wilsons Promontory. On these tours there will be guides to help you discover the beauty of our Australian plants and enjoy the scenery which Victoria offers.

The guest speakers have been chosen for their knowledge, personality, ability to communicate and entertain. They will cover many interesting topics which we are not likely to hear about in normal circumstances. Most topics will be supported by digital photography.

Accommodation

Geelong will be hosting several other activities at the same time as the ASGAP Seminar, so accommodation across the city will be at a premium and we urge you to book as early as possible.

For further information and to register your interest in attending

Please write to

Sue Guymer
PO Box 357
Hawthorn Vic 3122

or >> Send email

Registrations for the seminar will open in October 2008.

Victoria - The Garden State

Victoria is known as The Garden State. The third smallest State, we believe we have it all. Less than 3% of the continent, Victoria has approximately 4000 recorded species of native plants found within vegetation types ranging from sub tropical areas to Mallee. What is really great is that many of these types of vegetation can be found within a few hours travel from Geelong.

Hand in hand with the vegetation types are the varying rocks, soils and climate types which support a wide diversity of flora. Our Victorian members enjoy wonderful growing conditions for a wide variety of native plants and we enjoy the challenge of growing in our garden plants from all over Australia. Many of our members are also dedicated to growing local indigenous flora of their own regions. What we have learnt is Australian native plants are truly adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates. So why not come along to the seminar and find out more about our unique flora and advances being made in cultivation of them.

JOIN US IN GEELONG - WE'D LOVE TO SHOW YOU AROUND