Events
During the year we hold fundraising events, and free fellowship days where we all chip in and do pruning and maintenance in some of the Public Gardens that we assist in maintaining. We also list events from our parent website, Heritage Roses In Australia, and Events listed on other websites relating to Roses that may be of interest to you.
21 April, 2024
Monthly Meeting & Guest Speakers
Sunday 21 April, 2024 @ 11AM
"Rose Gardens and Companion Plants Coping in Perth Summers"
Talk by Jan Eastman
Falls Farm, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie
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As we have all experienced that the past few summers have been very hot with very little rain (virtually none this summer), Jan Eastman will speak on how we can cope with this situation with our roses along with Companion Plants that cope with the roses. ​
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The meeting will then be open for members to discuss ways they help their gardens to cope in this climate.
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Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch after the meeting and the talk. We hope to see you there!
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EMAIL JAN if you would like more details.
19 May, 2024
Cutting Day
Sunday 19 May, 2024
CUTTING DAY in Jan Eastman's garden
Times to be advised
Email Jan for address
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Join Jan and other members of HRIA as we enjoy time together on another Cutting Day. Email Jan for more information.
16 June, 2024
Monthly Meeting & Guest Speakers
Sunday 16 June, 2024 @ 11AM
"New Zealand Gardens"
Talk by Lynne Chapman
Falls Farm, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie
Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch after the meeting and the talk. We hope to see you there!
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EMAIL JAN if you would like more details.
2-6 July, 2024
Conference Sweden
Tuesday 2 July to Saturday 6 July, 2024
Regional Convention and Heritage Roses Conference in SWEDEN
Including pre-tour to Finland, and post-tour in Norway.
A magical rose journey through Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
"The Swedish Rose Society is very proud to host a rose experience in the shimmer of the famous Nordic light. In the month of July, the roses are at their most beautiful peak in the Nordic countries and the line between day and night is barely visible."
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Please visit Nordic Roses gorgeous website to find out more information. Start Dreaming!
14 July, 2024
Monthly Meeting & Guest Speakers
Sunday 14 July, 2024 @ 11AM
"A Brief History of Medicinal Uses of Roses"
Talk by Karen Davey
Falls Farm, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie
Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch after the meeting and the talk. We hope to see you there!
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EMAIL JAN if you would like more details.
14 July, 2024
Monthly Meeting & Guest Speakers
Sunday 14 July, 2024 @ 11AM
"A Brief History of Medicinal Uses of Roses"
Talk by Karen Davey
Falls Farm, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie
Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch after the meeting and the talk. We hope to see you there!
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EMAIL JAN if you would like more details.
18 August, 2024
Monthly Meeting & Guest Speaker
Sunday 18 August, 2024 @ 11.00AM
SOUP DAY #2
"Talking about Heritage Roses - Round Table"
Falls Farm, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie
We will choose a rose grown at Falls Farm prior to the meeting to give information on. Please bring a pot of soup to share for lunch. We hope to see you there!
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EMAIL JAN if you would like more details.
2-8 Sept, 2024
Plant Fair
Saturday & Sunday 7-8 September, 2024
GARDEN CLUBS & SOCIETIES PLANT FAIR
8.30am to 4pm Saturday | 9am to 2pm Sunday
South Perth Community Centre, cnr South Terrace & Sandgate Street, South Perth
Entry: Adults $5
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We need volunteers for the above Show. Are you able to give a couple of hours of your time to help out?? We would like 2 persons for each time slot (as it’s always good to have company!). There will be time to take a walk around to view all the other stalls. If you are able to help, please contact Gay by EMAIL or phone 0422 422 298
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The times required are as follows:
Saturday:
10.30am to 12.30pm
12.30pm to 2.30pm
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This fair is sponsored by the WA Horticultural Council, and features various horticultural clubs and societies. You can find out more information HERE.
27 Oct, 2024
Open Garden
Sunday 27 October, 2024
OPEN GARDEN FUNDRAISER
Public Open Garden Fundraising Day
Jan Eastman's Garden in Thornlie
Entry Fee: TBA
This year PRHRiA Chair Jan Eastman will open her garden to the public to raise money for the Perth division of Heritage Roses in Australia. This will be a Rose Themed day, with rose themed items for sale. More details to come. EMAIL Jan if you would like more information.
14-15 Nov, 2024
Annual South-West Trip
Thursday 14 November and Friday 15th November, 2024
SOUTH-WEST SOJOURN
Includes overnight stay and visits to gorgeous rosey places!
Plans are well under way for our trip down south this year. We will stay overnight at the Pemberton Hotel, and as well as our annual visit to "Mostly Roses" we will also visit some new places of rosey interest. Places are limited so please register your interest as soon as possible.
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Please contact Jan Eastman by EMAIL for more information.
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28 Nov - 1 Dec, 2024
Heritage Roses NZ Conference
Thursday 28 November to Sunday 1 December, 2024
Heritage Roses New Zealand National Conference "Heritage Roses - Wild and Tamed"
Includes pre-tours and post-tours to some of NZ's most divine gardens
Cromwell, New Zealand
Although still some months away, this conference is filling fast. There is a limit of 200 delegates and almost 100 have already pre-registered.
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There will be a Pre-conference Tour of gardens from Dunedin to Cromwell, and a Post-conference tour of Southland Gardens.
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You can find all the information you need on Heritage Roses New Zealand Inc website.
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