Garden enthusiasts from around the country are expected to swarm to Albury next year
when the Garden Clubs of Australia holds its 30th Biennial Convention on the Border.
Friends of the Botanic Gardens and AlburyCity will host the convention, which is expected
to attract hundreds of visitors to Albury.
Carrying the theme ‘Gardens for People, Pleasure and Prosperity’, the convention will bring together students, advocates and industry experts to engage in discussion on sustainability, social, economic and environmental benefits of gardening and the important role we all play in the preservation of our planet.
It will take place from 13-19 October 2025 and will include visits to some amazing local gardens, a day in the Albury Botanical Gardens showcasing some of the regions local gardening focused vendors including bonsai, succulent, propagation and beekeeping experts as well as gardening equipment and tools.
There will be a day at Charles Sturt University and a day at Wonga Wetlands learning about the biodiversity in the area.
President of Garden Clubs Australia, Lori Emerson said gardens and gardeners play a vital role in preserving green space and fostering biodiversity.
“We believe we have a role to play in educating the community on best practice, promoting
innovative ideas and helping to fight against environmental degradation,” she said.
“We look forward to coming to Albury next year, enjoying the beautiful natural setting and
discussing the importance of gardens in the future of our planet.”
Friends of the Botanic Gardens President, Chiara Cass said the group was excited to
showcase Albury’s Botanic Gardens to enthusiasts from around Australia.
“The Botanic Gardens are the jewel in Albury’s crown, attracting over 300,000 visitors per year,” she said.
“As well as being a pleasant place to visit, the gardens play a vital scientific role in protecting and preserving plant species from around the world.
“We’re incredibly proud of this beautiful part of Albury and look forward to ‘showing it off’
to gardeners from all over the country.”
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens is a volunteer organisation working to raise funds by
selling plants from its nursery in the gardens, as well as contributing to projects including the rose garden restoration and the children’s garden.
