Welcome to FCHS Plant Collectors Expo

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of plant collectors and enthusiasts. Set amongst 10 acres of ornamental gardens, our expo is a celebration of all things green, featuring the most unique and awe-inspiring plants from exhibitors and vendors. From rare succulents to exotic alpine wonders, there's something for every plant lover.

Stroll through the aisles, chat with fellow collectors, and discover the latest trends in the plant world. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast, this expo is your chance to expand your green family and bring home a new leafy friend.

Join us for an unforgettable experience and let the greenery ignite your passion for plants.

FREE parking

$10 Entry - Members and under 14 free

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What a great weekend we had at FCHS! A HUGE THANK YOU to: * our wonderful vendors !!!!! (just a few shown here) * to all of you who came along and gave such lovely feedback * our Speakers and MC in the Speaker's Tent * the garden tour guides * The
Just a few of the wonderful vendors at Day 1 of our Plant Collectors' Expo! If you weren't able to come today, we are open again tomorrow! The vendor list is at Fchs.org.au: @agsvicgroup @alpine_perennials Andy's Rare Plants @australianrhododendron
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And some crowd favourites are back again at our Plant Collectors' Expo on 8 & 9th March, 10 am to 4pm. @cam_knuckey_illustrator, and new prints available! @alpine_perennials, Julie and Craig's lovely stall! @muskersbroughtonhall, an exciting col
The amazingly knowledgeable duo of Jane Tonkin (pictured here with Viv Condon and Fermi de Sousa of @agsvicgroup) and Kyrill Harding of @tonkinsbulbs are bringing a bounty of the treasures to the Plant Collectors' Expo at FCHS on 8 & 9 March, 10

SPEAKERS STAGE

SATURDAY

Miffy Gilbert – Horticolour – Botanical art: Where art meets science. 11.30am to 11.55am

Jane Tonkin -Tonkins Rare Bulb & Perennials. Astounding Autumn Bulbs 12.00pm to 12.25pm

Ben Brooker – Treasured Perennials. Regenerative Horticulture – The biology of light and energy. 12.30 to 12.55pm

Keith Tollis – Andy’s Rare Plants. Hybridizing South African bulbs. 1pm to 1.25pm

Reuben Nieuwesteeg – Wildrose Nursery. Care of your Roses. 1.30pm to 1.55pm

SUNDAY

Fermi De Sousa – Alpine Garden Society Vic Group – ‘How to grow plants in troughs’. 11.30am to 11.55pm.

Jane Tonkin – Tonkins Rare Bulbs & Perennials. Astounding Autumn Bulbs 12.00pm to 12.25pm

Ben Brooker – Treasured Perennials. Regenerative Horticulture – The biology of light and energy. 12.30 to 12.55pm

Colin Hunt, Andy’s Rare plants. The plant collecting bug. 1pm to 1.25pm

Reuben Nieuwesteeg – Wildrose Nursery. Care of your roses. 1.30pm to 1.55pm

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS

BOTH DAYS with

Don Teese & Keith Ross