Hong Kong Gardening Society - About Us

Learning, sharing: how it all began

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In June 1984, the Hong Kong Government offered English-speaking residents a pioneering horticultural course in Sai Kung. This revealed that people accustomed to gardening overseas were having trouble adapting to the sub-tropical climate of Hong Kong. They didn’t know where to find local species, when to plant and prune, and how to combat unfamiliar pests and diseases.

Four ladies — Marnie Marshall, Liz Mackay, Jean Musa and Heather Kane — decided to set up a society that would bring together people with a common love of plants and flowers. 25 years later, the Hong Kong Gardening Society continues to uphold their vision by holding regular meetings where members can learn from professionals, and share their own knowledge and experience.

The society welcomes anyone with an interest in horticulture, amateur or professional.