North West Group

We always welcome people who share an interest in, or want to
find out more about Australia’s native plants.

Upcoming Events - 2026

Thursday October 15

Propogation at the Tasmanian Arboretum starting at 10am until 2pm (or shorter time if that suits you better. In preparation for Spring Sale at the Port Sorell Spring Fair . Everyone welcome. BYO lunch

Sunday, October 18

Port Sorell Spring Fair plant sale, 10AM to 2PM

Tuesday October 20

Monthly meeting at East Devonport tennis club rooms. Arrive at 7.15pm for 7.30pm sharp start. Bring along your flowering native plants to show and tell with the group. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday October 31

Lakeview Flower Farm, plus a native garden. Meet at Maidstone Park at 9am to carpool.

Early November

Visit to a Railton garden and Sykes Sanctuary. Date TBA later

Friday, November 20 - 10:00 AM to Sunday, November 22 - 4:00 PM

State-wide Members’ Get-together 2026. The Southern Group are hosting the November State-wide Members’ Get-together. You will discover hidden botanical gems of the Huon Valley and far south as we explore a variety of vegetation communities, from alpine to coastal, on a series of short and medium walks. Register Here

Sunday November 22

Home Hill Fete plant sale, volunteers needed - 77 Middle Road Devonport, 9AM TO 2 PM, $5 Entry Fee

Excursion to Minnow Falls

Meetings

When: Third Tuesday (excluding January) during Summer, Autumn and Spring months.

Time: after 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Where: East Devonport Tennis Club, 48 Wright Street, East Devonport.

Check the APST website for special events in July, August and December.

Meetings will feature a guest speaker, a cuppa, and the Plant Table. The Table allows members to show cuttings of what is delighting them in their garden and to share information about growing them.

Propagation

When: Usually the Thursday following the meeting on the third Tuesday of the month.

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Where: Tasmanian Arboretum
46 Old Tramway Road, Eugenana.

Usually on the Thursday morning following the monthly meeting, members prepare plants for our public sales. This is an opportunity to learn the techniques of growing new plants from cuttings and seed, potting on and caring for a native garden. This activity gives members access to plants at low cost.