Event Highlights

Members enjoyed a day exploring the Yarra Ranges Biochar Facility and Yarra Valley ECOSS, learning how biochar supports soil health, sustainability and climate-positive gardening, followed by lunch, chocolate and garden inspiration in beautiful Wesburn.

Our March gathering on the Mornington Peninsula brought members together for a beautiful day of learning, connection and inspiration. The Native Nursery and Coastal Garden Tour offered an immersive experience into the richness of Australian horticulture, exploring the diversity of native plants alongside thoughtfully selected exotic perennials, all grounded in place, landscape and community.

EWHA’s Reconnect Brunch at Bay Road Cafe kicked off 2026 in style, bringing together women across horticulture for a vibrant morning of conversation, connection and new ideas. Set in a relaxed café setting, the event was filled with energy, warmth and a strong sense of community as members reconnected and welcomed new faces into the group.

An inspiring evening of connection, recognition and industry leadership, EWHA’s Celebration Dinner 2025 brought members together to celebrate women shaping the future of horticulture.

Those of us who braved the cool and rainy weather to visit Verdicus garden in Tylden were treated to a special small group tour by Bruce and Keith, the owners of Verdicus.

An engaging behind-the-scenes visit to Collectors Corner Rare Plant Nursery in Braeside, where EWHA members explored specialty plants, gained practical orchid repotting insights, and connected through shared horticultural expertise.

The 2025 EWHA AGM was held on 20 August 2025 at the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre. The AGM was followed by a talk by Marcelle Nankervis.

Back by popular demand, we held our 2nd Green Beginnings webinar and garnered another huge response! Over 60 women joined the conversation as we heard from Lisa Ellis, Kathleen Murphy and Ros McCully. Each with a minimum of 20 years’ experience in landscape design and...

A cultural tour of Willum Warrain in Hastings on the land of the traditional owners – the Bunurong / Boon Wurrung, followed by a tour of a private garden in Balnarring.