Calendar of Events for 2026
If anyone has Salvias in their garden or their neighbour’s they don’t know the name of or plants they can’t identify, please take a photo and email it to lg*********@***il.com. Let us help you with identifying those plants..
Welcome to another fantastic year for growing Salvias.
As always we have the major Gardening Events, lovely private gardens and other interesting places to visit. So please come and join us on our journey throughout 2026.
Send me your Salvias and plants to identify, place your orders early and enjoy the colour and the wonder of Salvias within your garden.
2026
What is happening this year
Gardening Day
Where: Salvia Garden, Nobelius Heritage Park, Emerald. Under the packing shed , beneath the Puffing Billy Line
When: Wednesday 24th June., last Wednesday in the month or Thursday 2nd July – first Thursday of next month
Time: 10am- 3pm
All welcome, to come and learn how to grow and identify Salvias
What to bring: secateurs, gloves, a tarp, plastic bag for cuttings, a hat and a plate to share for lunch and appropriate clothing for the day.
Tea/ coffee will be provided
Please phone Lyndi if coming. Ph 98034534 or email lg*********@***il.com
Other dates: Wed July 29th/ Thursday 6th Aug – Wed 26th Aug / 3rd Sept
What's happening in September
Visit Ailsa Hemphill's gorgeous flower garden
When: Sunday September 27th, Time: 11.30am
Where: 201 Tucks Rd, Main Ridge
Beautiful view over the Bay.
Sunny garden path leading to loftier shady trees filled areas.
A garden path through vibrant perennials and clipped shrubs, leading to more surprises ????
Gardening Day
Where: Salvia Garden, Nobelius Heritage Park, Emerald
When: Wednesday 30th September, last Wednesday in the month
Time: 10am- 3pm
All welcome, to come and learn how to grow and identify Salvias
What to bring: secateurs, gloves, a tarp, plastic bag for cuttings, a hat and a plate to share for lunch and appropriate clothing for the day.
Tea/ coffee will be provided
Please phone Lyndi if coming. Ph 98034534 or email lg*********@***il.com
What's happening in October
Bolobek Garden Fair
When: Oct – Sat/ Sun – 3/4th Time: 10am -4pm
Where: 370 Mt Macedon Rd, Macedon
Come and see our Spring Collection of Salvias. Wonderful colours for the summer.
Tough hardy plants for the winter cold, frost tolerant and hardy for the summer ‘s hot season.
Email your wish list NOW, don’t miss out. Pick up on the day.
Email: lg*********@***il.com.
Bring plants and flowers to be identified.
Visit Annita Day's wonderful garden
When: Sunday 18th October. Time: 11am
Where:130 Stoll Rd, Jindivick
Anita’s winter garden. A gorgeous garden with seasonal overtones and magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.
Browse through this garden with a cuppa.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Bring a lunch to share with others.
Bring your camera and your knowledge of plants, we may need it with the huge array of plants.
Please phone Lyndi if coming, Ph 98034534 , only a small courtesy for our hostess.
What's happening in November
Yarra Valley Spring Plant Fair
When: Sat/ Sun 7/8th November. Time: 9am-4pm
Where: 125 Quaqyle Rd, Wandin
We have our Spring and Summer collection of Salvias ready and waiting for you to select.
A wonderful array of colours, with pretty pinks, yellows, oranges, blues and purples and everything in between.
Salvias for all aspects of the garden, for those sunny areas, shady nooks, tough and hardy Salvias for frosty spots.
Tall Salvias for screening, hedging or for shade under trees, plus those little ones to brighten up your garden.
Salvia books for sale, including Meg’s Revised Edition
Place orders early. Don’t miss out. Email your wish list. Pick up on the day.
Email: lg*********@***il.com. Phone Lyndi Ph 98034534
Bring flowers and plants to be identified.
Annual Salvias at Nobelius Annual Salvia Sale
When: Sunday 15th November – Time: 10am until sold out.
Where: Salvia Display Garden, Nobelius Heritage Park , Emerald.
Beneath the Packing Shed, below the Puffy Billy line
Lots of Salvias, all shape, sizes and lots of colours.
Lots of Salvias, all shape, sizes and lots of colours.
Be early as the plants just walk off the tables.
Visit the garden earlier, gather names while you wander, place an order to pick up on the day.
Salvia books for sale including Meg’s Revised edition.
Enquiries: Phone Lyndi Ph 98034534
Propagating with Meg Bentley
When: Sun 29th November Time: 11am
Where: 3 Fords Rd, Gruyere
Visit Meg’s garden and find out how Meg propagates Salvias and other perennials.
What's happening in December
Christmas Lunch and AGM
When: Sun 6th December Time: 11am, AGM at 12 noon
Where: 749 Orrong Rd, Toorak – Janice Peeler’s beautiful Garden
Phone: Janice Peeler – 0419568604 if coming
Have a cuppa and wander around Janice’s beautiful garden. Take in the splendor of the house and garden before beginning our AGM at 12noon.
After the AGM we can indulge in our Christmas feast and wander around the garden again, thanking Janice for her kind hospitality.
Bring plants for our Swap table. See what delightful treasures can be found to take home.
Parking may be a problem, so car pool if possible and park in the next street.