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Welcome From growing things to garden history, from urban greening to organic farming, our interests are wide-ranging. We offer a chance for all who share a love of plants to meet. For more than 30 years, we have delighted in garden visits, overseas trips, talks and social events. The Hong Kong Gardening Society gives us a chance to learn, as well as to exchange knowledge and experience with others. There are special interest groups to join for those with a passion for orchids or wondering how to grow things in confined spaces like rooftops and balconies. We also partner with others to spread awareness of Hong Kong's rich biodiversity and abundance of flora and fauna. |
Coming Events
July 2020 7 Jul Plant & Garden Photography Workshop 8 Jul Committee Meeting 21 Jul *Plant & Garden Photography Workshop 29 Jul *Tai Po Waterfront Park Guided Tour & Potluck Picnic August 2020 TBC 17:15 - 19:00 ^ AGM 6 Aug 19:00 onwards *Party in Portugal Dinner 12 Aug 10:00 onwards Committee Meeting (ZOOM) Every 15:00 - 14:00 HKGS Zoom Cafe Monday (members only) September 2020 16 Sep 17:15 - 19:00 AGM * Events cancelled due to coronavirus ^ Events postponed due to coronavirus |
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Whether you're a veteran gardener, a beginner or just a plant lover, we'd like to hear from you. Become a member. The society is run entirely by volunteers and we always welcome new faces and new ideas. If you would like to get involved, please contact us. |
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Flowers of the Month:
This month Akira-San introduces us to two contrasting but equally spectacular plants from South America. The shrubby Megaskepasma erythrochlamys has spikes of long-lasting magenta-coloured bracts. Foliage of Aechmea blanchetiana ranges from golden yellow to dark reddish pink. The red flower stalk has a yellow flower and bract, and can reach a height of 2m. (credits to Akira Kada)
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Bird of the month:
Oriental Magpie Robin, Copsychus saularis Get acquainted with one of our friendliest and commonest feathered neighbours. The Oriental Magpie Robin is locally known as .“pig manure bird”, whereas the Macaista name is Dominicio. Discover the reasons for both names and more in this month’s Bird of the Month column. (credits to Karen and Ruy Barretto)
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Tree of the Month: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Chinese hibiscus; 大紅花/朱槿 Chinese hibiscus is one of our most popular decorative shrubs. Chiky tells us how to keep them looking good. (credits to Chiky Cheuk Yuet Wong)
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