Two works from the Botanic Art Group’s 2023 annual exhibition have been presented by the Friends for the ANBG’s permanent collection. Hakea laurina by Jacqui Gillilands and Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’ by Annette Dahler were presented to Anthony Whalen, Acting Executive Director of Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), by Neville Page, President, and Linda Beveridge, Vice President.

The Growing Friends plan to hold their Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday September 16, allowing plenty of time for planting before the summer heat kicks in. See the Plant Description list here. This year we will also be selling second-hand books relating to all aspects of the identification, propagation and cultivation of Australian native plants.

Once again the sale will be held in the car park between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building. It will run from 8.30 am to 11.00 am, unless sold out earlier. As regulars to our sales know. “the early bird catches the worm” or “come early to avoid disappointment”! All plants for sale are propagated by the Growing Friends from cuttings or seeds sourced from the Australian National Botanic Gardens with the support of ANBG staff. Proceeds from sales go to support the Gardens via the Friends of the ANBG.

View the latest issue of e-ucalypt, the email newsletter of the Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens (AAFBG).

This edition of Library Connect has the usual listing of new books and some information about the department’s subscription to Australian Standards Online.  Alex will be on leave from 21 August to 18 September, but the library will be open for self-serve borrowing. Just put the details of the book/s borrowed with your name and email or contact number in the book on the front counter and she will check them out when she returns.  The “click and collect” boxes in the Visitor Centre are still available for returning items if that is easier for you.