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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
September 2020 16 Sep 17:15 - 19:00 AGM November 2020 26 Nov 9:00 - 16:15 Rooftop Garden in Cheung Chau February 2021 25 Feb 6:30 onwards Party in Portugal Dinner ** Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (details SOON) ** Tai Po Waterfront Park (details SOON) 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.
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.
Euphorbia pulcherima
(Common Name: Poinsettia )
Malvaviscus penduliflorus
(Common name: Turk’s Cap, Sleeping Max Mallow, Pendulous Sleeping Hibiscus)
Flowers of the Month:
Christmas means colour for most people – the more the better! Akira-san introduces us to a traditional and a less traditional way to liven up your Christmas palette with flowers that are currently wearing their best festive dresses. (credits to Akira Kada)
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Photo by: Matthew Kwan
Bird of the month:
Without fanfare, they are suddenly working their way around the garden and you know that winter is on its way. In late spring there is no big gathering or frantic feeding – you just notice they are gone. (credits to Karen and Ruy Barretto)
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Tree of the Month: Holly is traditionally used in Christmas decorations, for instance in a wreath. Some species with sharp leaf margins have the symbolic meaning of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus and the red berries refer to his blood. Ilex rotunda (Chinese Holly, 鐵冬青) is a common native tree that decorates this season in a softer manner as its leaves have entire (smooth) margins. These handsome trees bearing bright red fruits are commonly available in the market and they are often planted as amenity trees. In addition to their visual appeal, they are also valued as ingredients in Traditional Chinese Medicine as “Cortex Ilicis Rotundae救必應”. (credits to Chiky Cheuk Yuet Wong)
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