Well, we were very lucky with the weather last Thursday, 18 of us set off with Action Coaches for the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour.

After morning tea on arrival, the Friends of the Botanic Gardens helped us out with some information and Helen arrived with their little ‘people mover.’ It came in handy to transport some of us from one end of the gardens to the other.

The tree waratah is flowering and there are quite a few orchids as well. It was a relaxing way to spend a few hours. The new glasshouse is worth a visit also.

After lunch we dropped into Coffs Garden World, on the western side of the motorway at Sapphire. They had such a huge stock of beautiful flowering plants and of course much, much more. Some great pots and gift ware and a coffee shop that should be open by the end of the month.

That is probably our last bus trip for the year, thanks to all who have hopped on board and helped us make the trips a success.

Later in the month members have the opportunity to visit some local gardens.

Happy gardening.

Jane Rhodes