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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).

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

The Friends Council currently has two vacancies to be filled urgently:

• Council Secretary – responsibilities include Council minutes, booking meetings and attending to correspondence.
• Council Member – involves attending monthly meetings and assisting with Council responsibilities.

Both positions are casual vacancies; any commitment would only be until the next Annual General Meeting, normally held in October. If you feel you can help by volunteering for one of these positions, please contact the President, Neville Page, at president@friendsanbg.org.au. You would be making a real contribution to the Friends if you step up.