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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.​​
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Coming Events

April 2021
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22  Apr 2021                          Lamma Island Visit

** Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (details SOON)
** Tai Po Waterfront Park (details SOON)

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Every Wednesday :
17:00 - 18:00                HKGS Zoom Cafe (members only)


Join us ... and join in
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.

Flowers of the Month

The arrival of Spring is accompanied by many beautiful flowers in bloom. 
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1. An impressive white bloom

​Latin Name: Beaumontia grandiflora
Common Name: Nepal Trumpet Flower
Origin: South East Asia to Himalayan (e.g. Vietnam, Thailand, Laos Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal)
Feature: Eye-catching large trumpet-shaped white flower with fragrance
To grow: This plant does best climbing on a trellis, wall or trees. To get the most flowers, it likes full sun. 
2. Vibrant yellow that attracts attention

​Name: Tabebuia chrysantha
(Common name: Yellow Pui 黄鐘木)
Origin: South America (Venezuela, Comobia, Ecquador, Bolivia and Brazil)
Feature: Bright yellow flower that sheds leaves from the end of winter to spring.
To grow: This tropical deciduous tree grows from 6 to 12m height and needs well drained conditions.  It flowers in the dry season, so that means winter to early spring here in Hong Kong. You can see it in many parks and along streets around Hong Kong. A pink variety, Tabeuia rosea, is less commonly seen.  

credits: Akira Kada
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​Bird of the Month 

​The common tailor bird’s nests are marvellous creations and their cheerful call distinguishes them from other garden birds. Welcome them as helpers in the endless battle to keep precious plants relatively pest-free. 

by: Karen and Ruy Barretto 
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Photo credits: Matthew Kwan

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  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • Memorandum and Articles of Association
    • History of HKGS
    • The Chairman and Working Committee
    • Back Office
  • Membership
    • Benefits
    • Join/Renew
    • Gift Voucher
    • AGM >
      • AGM 2018
      • AGM 2019
      • AGM 2020
      • AGM 2021
  • EVENTS
    • Zoom Café
    • Coming Events >
      • Planning Package for Events
    • Recent Events
    • Rooftop Garden Visits
    • Home Garden Visits
    • Public Garden
    • Overseas visits
    • Hands-on Workshops
    • Lectures
  • Community Outreach
    • Community Happenings
    • Haven of Hope Nursing Home
    • Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre
    • Welcome to participate
  • Resources
    • Guide
    • Current HKGS Newsletter
    • Past HKGS Newsletters
    • Monthly Gardening Tips
    • Notes from Our Readers
    • Links
    • How to >
      • Soil and Composting >
        • Worms
      • Growing Vegetables
      • Seaside Gardening
    • Trees in Hong Kong >
      • Planting Trees
      • HK's Walled Trees
      • Orange Trees
      • Origin of Trees
    • Plants in Hong Kong >
      • Native vs non Native
    • Bugs in Hong Kong
    • Edibles >
      • Chilli
      • Wasabi
    • Books
    • Overseas Places of Interest
    • Visit Etiquette
    • History >
      • The Tradescants
      • Robert Fortune
      • Davidia involucrata
  • Contact
    • Contact Details
    • Directors and other Happy Gardeners