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November 20, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Bookings are open until 1 March 2020 ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

The form also provides a list of optional social extras such as Welcome Dinner, Gala Dinner and daily lunch/dinner options as well as a selection of Optional Tours to choose from on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. These are listed on the Registration Form.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

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The Benefits of Membership

November 13, 2019August 4, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

Melbourne Begonia Society (MBS) is a friendly group of people with a common interest and the shared knowledge that comes from these interactions with lots of fun and enjoyment. There are many benefits of membership to MBS.

These include:

Bi-monthly meeting with talks, guest speakers, plant displays, raffles and swaps all contributing to successful begonia growing.
A regular sales table where members can sell their begonias or buy begonias not available anywhere else.
Access to seed through the Seed Fund and cuttings when available.
Access to experienced growers and specific advice.
Visits to member’s gardens and trips to places of interest to begonia growers.
Extensive reference library available to members.
Regular newsletters sent to members.

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Last chance for Early Bird Registration

November 6, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Early bird discount of 25% is available from 15 September – 15 November, 2019. (Only $90.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book now.
Later bookings from 15 November 2019 – 1 March 2020 are at full price ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

Website | About Us | Contact Us | Membership | Facebook

Early Bird Discount Reminder

October 30, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Early bird discount of 25% is available from 15 September – 15 November, 2019. (Only $90.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book now.
Later bookings from 15 November 2019 – 1 March 2020 are at full price ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

Website | About Us | Contact Us | Membership | Facebook

Begonias are great terrarium plants

October 23, 2019August 4, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

Melbourne Begonia Society terrariums, begonias, growing begonias in terrariums,

One of the simplest indoor arrangements is the terrarium. Once it is set up it is unusually easy-care and most striking. Terrariums come in varying shapes and sizes from a brandy snifter on a short stem to the large circular or oval vases or fish bowls and tanks. The size of the container depends on the type and amount of greenery, soil and accent pieces (rocks, sticks, statues, etc.) that you want to include.

Terrariums can be largely decorative or serve the purpose of protecting tropical species.
Small Rhizomatous begonias and Rex begonias with their colourful leaves are ideal for indoor display.

Further information on growing begonias in terrariums is available on our Terrarium Cultural Notes page.

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Less than a month left for Early Bird Registration

October 16, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Early bird discount of 25% is available from 15 September – 15 November, 2019. (Only $90.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book now.
Later bookings from 15 November 2019 – 1 March 2020 are at full price ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

Website | About Us | Contact Us | Membership | Facebook

Great discount for Early Bird registration

October 6, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Early bird discount of 25% is available from 15 September – 15 November, 2019. (Only $90.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book now.
Later bookings from 15 November 2019 – 1 March 2020 are at full price ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

Website | About Us | Contact Us | Membership | Facebook

Early Bird Registration Open

September 20, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Early bird discount of 25% is available from 15 September – 15 November, 2019. (Only $90.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book now.
Later bookings from 15 November 2019 – 1 March 2020 are at full price ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

Website | About Us | Contact Us | Membership | Facebook

Begonia Convention 2020 | Bookings Now Open

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

The Australian Association of Begonias Societies (AABS) presents “Inspired By Begonias” 13th Convention, Melbourne 12-17 March, 2020 at Foothills Convention Centre, Mooroolbark, Victoria

Online Registration for this Convention is now available.

Early bird discount of 25% is available from 15 September – 15 November, 2019. (Only $90.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book now.
Later bookings from 15 November 2019 – 1 March 2020 are at full price ($120.00 per person. Accommodation extra – includes daily full cooked breakfast) Book here.
Please complete a Registration Form for each person wishing to attend.

If you have any queries or do not have internet access please contact Convention Registrar Rob Sims (613) 9484 6916 or email who will complete the form with you over the phone.

Janeen Randle, Convention Co-ordinator, (ph:) 61 404 817 449.

Find further information about this convention:

Melbourne Begonia Society

Website | About Us | Contact Us | Membership | Facebook

Members Meeting | Saturday 10 August 2019

August 7, 2019August 4, 2019 / begoniasocmelb / Leave a comment

B. carrieae,

B. Baby Wings,

B. pearcei,

Our August meeting will be held on Saturday 10 August, 2019 commencing at 1.30 p.m.

Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, Victoria.
This meeting will also include our Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Our meetings are held bi-monthly on the second Saturday of February, April and August and on the first Saturday of June, October and December, each year (subject to last minute changes).

If you have not previously attended a meeting, please contact us beforehand as there are often other begonia-related activities organised which may be held at other venues.

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