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Victorian Salvia Study Group Inc Salvia News NUMBER 75 Official Newsletter of the Victorian Salvia Study Group Inc www.salvias.org.au Autumn 2019 Salvia News No 75 Autumn 2019 Page VICTORIAN SALVIA STUDY GROUP INC THE AIMS OF THE SALVIA STUDY GROUP ARE; 1. To grow and collect Salvias for the purpose of enjoyment and study 2. Promote and encourage the growing of Salvias 3. Correctly name existing and new salvias 4. Maintain our Display Garden at Nobelius Heritage Park for the Group & the general public 5. Manage our website and Facebook page The Group is a Not for Profit Organisation. Any monies received are used to run the Group’s activi- ties and for the planting and maintenance of our GPCAA (Garden Plants Conservation Association of Australia) registered garden collection. (‘Plants Trust’ has been a shortened, more comprehensive name for the GPCAAA and has been used for quite a while now). GROUP CO-ORDINATOR Lyndi Garnett 844 Highbury Road Glen Waverley. 3150 03 9803 4534 [email protected] ASSISTANT CO-ORDINATOR Jillian Barkell 03 9756 6361 SECRETARY Heather Lucas 03 9879 5365 TREASURER Gordon Donaldson 0411 111 979 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Tine Grimston [email protected] 0466 285 542 GENERAL COMMITTEE Norm Winn 0438 733 060 Andreina Chinn 03 9897 3031 EDITOR Beth Gilchrist [email protected] 0448 940 070 SUB EDITOR & DISPLAY CO-ORDINATOR Jillian Barkell 03 9756 6361 PR - includes email updates to members Fiona Williams 0417 323 785 FACEBOOK Patrick Hogan [email protected] SEED SUPPLIER, PLANT SALES & ENQUIRIES Lyndi Garnett 03 9803 4534 The views expressed by the contributors of this publication are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Committee of this Study Group. While every effort is made to publish reliable information, the use of the information is at the discretion of the individual. The Victorian Salvia Study Group Inc takes no responsibility for statements made or opinions expressed and it does not offer treatment or advice. SALVIA NEWS SUBMISSIONS Copy deadline for the next edition is on or before 17 April 2019 Please post your copy to: Beth Gilchrist - Editor ‘Salvia News’ 13 Williams Street, Temora NSW 2666 OR email: [email protected] Or [email protected] Page 2 www.salvias.org.au Salvia News VICTORIAN SALVIA STUDY GROUP INC Website: www.salvias.org.au . Happy New Year! manage better. At about the same time as you received your last issue of In the meantime enjoy the latest Salvia News with some Salvia news, the Group was officially incorporated - favourites including Pat Anderson who has written Victorian Salvia Study Group Inc. As you are aware about ‘Seasonal Salvia problems’, how to recognise, ‘The Rules’ have been submitted and passed and a copy attend to them and has included preventative action is available for any member who is interested by contact- too, commencing on page 7; ing Lyndi Garnett. A new year, a new beginning! Meg Bentley, author or ‘A Manual for Salvia Growers’ We are very pleased to welcome Tine (pronounced Tina) who submits almost every edition with ‘Notes from Grimston as the new Membership Officer of The Victori- Gruyere’, this season is taking readers for a stroll an Salvia Study Group Inc. through a section of her garden with inspirational pho- tos too, commencing page 10. Lyndi tells that Tine is a lovely person with a beautiful and quirky garden. (Salvia News No 63 Autumn 2016, There are many keen salvia enthusiasts and learned Page 16/17). She put her hand up at the Salvia Christ- members of The Perennial Poppies Group Inc. in mas Lunch to take on the membership role, and is work- South East Queensland who every issue willingly share ing with Megg Gadd to take over the reins. She has also their experiences and expertise. This issue Lynn Mc volunteered to have Christmas lunch in her garden. Allister, a very experienced Salvia Grower tells about her ‘Summer Cottage suburban garden’, commencing We are very grateful to Meg Gadd who has given so page 14. much in time and expertise over the years to ensure the best return for the Group. All who have met her will Of course there is more so keep reading. Hope you agree what a delightful and helpful person she is and she enjoy this edition of Salvia News. As always, would love will be missed of course. We wish her continued success to hear what you think, what you like or dislike in the and look forward to catching up with her at a Salvia current or previous issues and what you would like to event in the future. see more of. So many around the country are struggling with drought Autumn, my favourite season, lets all get our hands conditions and other extremities of weather and of dirty! course it takes a toll on us all. Perhaps when you are tucked away in a cool and comfortable spot you may pull Happy Gardening out some previous issues of Salvia News to remind our- Beth Gilchrist selves of salvia advice freely given so you and I may [email protected] INSIDE …………… Calendar of Events 4-5 Mail Order Shopping Order Form 16 New Membership Form 6 Autumn Propagating in Gruyere 17 Seasonal Salvia Problems 7-9 I remember, do you? 18 Snippers from Lyndi 9 A Manual for Salvia Growers order form 19 Notes from Gruyere 10-12 Annual Salvia Sale Sold Out 13 COPY DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF SALVIA NEWS IS Salvias in SE Queensland 14-15 17 APRIL 2019 Meg Gadd our Subscription Officer 15 [email protected] Salvia News No 75 Autumn 2019 Page 3 Remember to check the website regularly for any changes and additional information. www.salvias.org.au Remember too to take your plant lists to events or email your list to Lyndi prior to the event so you aren't disappointed. Should you have any queries, phone Lyndi Garnett, VSSG Co-ordinator on 03 9803 4534 or email [email protected] Also don’t forget to let Lyndi know if you are attending events. Some events the hosts need to know numbers prior to the event. In addition to events open to the public, on the website under Calendar of Events, you will find Garden Clubs where Lyndi Garnett is speaking and a contact number for further information. Please note that Lyndi advises that Tesselaar Nursery is NOT holding its annual Plant and Garden Expo this year. Previously people chose between Ferny Creek and Tesselaar's - opting to go to Tesselaar's, but hopefully this year those people will come to Ferny Creek and onto Jindivick as well. These are the only Garden Events for the summer/ Autumn period.!!. March 9, Sat 10am - 4pm FERNY CREEK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 2019 PLANT COLLECTORS & GARDEN EXPO 100 Hilton Road, Sassafras, Vic Rare plant sales, Botanical Artist, Book Sales, Garden Tools, Wood turning, Guided garden walks, refreshments, light lunches, Free onsite parking We, VSSG, are only selling on Saturday 9 March even though this is a 2 day event. Salvia plants, books and seed will be for sale. There will be a large range of Salvias for sun and shady areas, and tough Salvias for hot dry and frost areas. Due to demand, we encourage you to email lists so that those plants can be put aside for you. [email protected] As always bring along plants/flowers to be identified. March 31 Sun 11am RUSSELL CHEAL’S GARDEN VISIT 30 Charles Smith Drive, Wonga Park Vic. Don’t miss out on seeing Russell’s beautiful garden and how he propagates all those Salvias, getting them to flower so early and so easily. Tea and coffee will be provided. Bring a plate to share and a chair. Don’t forget to phone Russell if you are coming 0415 865 331 April 7 Sat 9am—3pm JINDIVICK RARE PLANT FAIR The Jindivick Public Hall Jackson’s Track, Jindivick Salvia plants, books and seed for sale. Large range of Salvias available for sun and shade, tough Salvias for hot, dry and frost areas. To avoid missing out and due to a high demand, email Lyndi your list of plants wanted. [email protected] Tesselaar’s Annual Garden Fair – Cancelled!! Page 4 www.salvias.org.au April 28, Sun 11am ATTILA KAPITANY’S GARDEN VISIT 1 Lough Court, Narre Warren North This amazing garden is rarely open to the public. Attila will be giving tours of his magnificent garden with discussions afterwards and Possibly a chance to purchase plants. Not to be missed. Tea and coffee will be provided. Bring a plate to share and a chair. Phone Attila if coming on 0419 990 934 May 19, Sun 11am MAUREEN SCOBLE GARDEN VISIT 6 Riverview Street, Avondale heights Join us to visit this gorgeous garden packed full of interesting plants. Tea and coffee will be available. Bring a Plate to share and a chair and enjoy the surrounds near Maribyrnong River . Phone Maureen if coming on 03 9318 3271 June 15 Sat 9.30am RHSV GARDENER’S DAY OUT Deaken University Burwood Hwy, Burwood 3 fantastic presentations by Diana Sargeant (Roses), John Arnott (Cranbourne Botan ical Gardens) and Angus Stewart (horticulturalist, author and media personality. Many specialist plant sellers and allied stalls, superb Special Effort, Great ‘Goodies Bag”, Hanging Basket Awards. Vibrant atmosphere that sets the day apart. Lunch available, Ample undercover parking, public transport. More info on the RHSV website closer to the date www.rhsv.org.au Our Salvia Stall Includes plants, books and seed for sale. Bring plants to be identified. To avoid disappointment, please email your list to Lyndi and the plants on your list will be put aside for you.
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