Beth Gregory doesn’t stand still!
From a career as a brand strategist and visual communication designer, she is now channelling her creativity into the world of sustainable horticulture. Multi-tasking is her mantra: dabbling in regenerative farming in Sri Lanka, developing edible and pollinator urban gardens and winning Silver at MIFGS for her Achievable Garden. With all that going on she succeeded in winning both Horticulture Student of the Year and the overall Outstanding VET Student of the Year awards at Melbourne Polytechnic this year! Well done Beth!
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Spotlight on a Member: Diane Beddison
Long-standing EWHA member Diane Beddison describes her pathway to garden designing and the rewards it gives her.
Tour of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
EWHA members enjoyed a fascinating behind-the-scenes visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne, exploring the nursery and discovering the work involved in propagating and caring for native plants. The day also included lunch at Boon Wurrung Cafe and a Garden Explorer Bus tour through the iconic Australian Garden.
Event Highlight: 2026 AGM with guest speaker Olivia Thwaites
EWHA members gathered for our 2026 AGM to celebrate another year of connection and growth, welcome new opportunities and hear an inspiring presentation from Olivia Thwaites, founder of Green Hip Workwear.
Event Highlight: Tours of Herbarium & System Garden at Melbourne University
Our June event took us behind the scenes at The Melbourne University Herbarium and the System Garden, where Dr Jo Birch and Virginia McNally shared their deep plant, history and research knowledge.
Event Highlight: Urban Permaculture Unpacked
EWHA members joined an inspiring panel discussion with Beck Lowe, Connie Cao and Karen Sutherland, exploring practical ways to bring permaculture principles into urban gardens and landscape design.
Growing Together: Say hello to the new EWHA Ballarat Branch
Due to popular demand and a generous volunteer, EWHA has now established a branch in Ballarat. Polly Musgrove has kindly offered her time and energy to form a group of like-minded women to serve those in the Western District of Victoria.
Vale Dawn Fleming
Earlier this month, we farewelled EWHA founder Dawn Fleming, who passed away on Saturday, 30th May. If not for Dawn’s drive and enthusiasm, our organisation would not be in existence today, such was her legacy. Here, EWHA’s inaugural elected Secretary Noelle Weatherley OAM reflects on Dawn’s life and contribution to EWHA.







