About Us
History
The Society for Growing Australian Plants, now called Australian Plant Society, was formed in Victoria in 1958, this was quickly followed by the NSW Society, and the first regional group was Coffs Harbour, formed in 1959.
This group flourished for about 25 years, even flying in flowers from distant groups for flower shows, but the group closed in the early eighties.
When John Wrigley retired to Coffs Harbour, he decided it was time to re-form the local group and a meeting was held in May 1994. Forty members joined the Coffs Harbour group & membership has continued to grow.
Coffs Harbour group is still attracting new members & current numbers exceed 100.
Aims of the Society
- To foster and promote appreciation, study and participation in growing and propagating Australian native plants
- By lawful means, foster, support and promote the preservation and conservation of Australian native plants
- To encourage the use of Australian native plants in home gardens and public places
- To improve native plants as garden subjects
- To interest nursery operators in propagating & supplying Australian native plants to the public
- To increase and disseminate general knowledge of Australian plants.
Contacts
For further information about the group contact:
President: Phil O’Shea
Phone: 6653 7472
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Secretary: Wayne Jeffery
Phone: 6655 1610
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Treasurer: Cathy Fortescue
Phone: 6655 0448
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