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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
February 2021 25 Mar 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) |
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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.
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:
“Subtle winter color on graceful arching stems” Latin Name: Holmskioldia sanguinea Common Name: Chinese Hat Plant, Cup and Saucer Plant, Mandarin’s Hat Origin: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar Feature: Fast growing evergreen long-stemmed (up to 2m or more) shrub with red or yellow flowers. To grow: You can grow this in a pot or in the garden, but a garden bed allows the long arching stems to spread without the need for trimming. From my experience, they enjoy a semi-shaded position. I grow the plant (yellow flower) with another yellow flowering vine, Tristellateia australasiae (Maiden’s Jealousy), to support the long stems and to create a yellow color theme. I have also seen it growing through bamboo canes (photo below) or with Bougainvillea. 
(credits to Akira Kada)
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Photo by: Matthew Kwan
Bird of the month:
The who, what, where and why of a charming seasonal visitor: read all about Turdus hortulorum – literally “the thrush of little gardens”. (credits to Karen and Ruy Barretto)
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Tree of the Month: Red-leafed sweet gum (Liquidambar formosana 楓香) deserves to be our highlighted tree at this season. Since December it has had considerable coverage in various local media reporting on the crowds of hikers visiting this hot spot at Tai Lam Country Park. The sharp and prolonged temperature drop in the previous cold snap brought about the tree’s bright-red colour on the hillside and in many urban locations. The tree has more delights in store as its spring flush of attractive apple-green leaves will soon light up our countryside and townscape once again! (credits to Chiky Cheuk Yuet Wong)
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