The Engadine Home Gardeners' Club, established by green thumb enthusiasts 70 years ago, celebrated its achievement in July.
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Engadine Bowling Club was the site of celebrations, as members united in a common hobby - gardening. They gathered at Engadine Bowling Club to marvel at the club's success.
The group of home gardeners meet once a month to share knowledge and a love of gardening. Members host plant stalls and invite expert speakers to their events. It's a good old fashion seniors social activity where people who enjoy planting and admiring everything from flowers to ferns, chit-chat about their passion for natural growth.
Club President John Hoppitt says there are more than 30 members. "At the time when it started, there were no other amusements in the area," he said. "No picture theatre, no electric trains. This garden club started with 37 people and it reached over 100 a few years later, because people wanted somewhere to go.
"Every meeting, we have a bench, where members bring flowers from their garden. We have floral art, and 20 sections of various plants that are judged by various members, with point scores at the end, with prizes given out. We make special arrangements for E.G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens and we have been part of that for some years."
