HomeGrown Series
The HomeGrown Series will explore Australian homes, gardens and domestic life past and present through a rich and eclectic mix of workshops, tours and talks held in Museums of History NSW’s beautiful historic houses and gardens. Join our experts to learn new skills and uncover fascinating facts on topics ranging from interior design and cooking to horticulture and homewares.
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26 October, 10.30am & 1pm
Workshop
The art of blending tea with T Totaler
Join Museums of History NSW Curator Dr Scott Hill and T Totaler for a tour followed by a tea blending workshop
70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142
Saturday 26 October 10.30am–12pm
House & garden stories
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Plant your history
Beautiful bountiful bamboo
One of the most recognisable plants growing at Museums of History NSW today is bamboo. This colourful plant has a long history in colonial gardens
Turning the leaves of Australian garden history
The Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection comes into bloom with a beautiful collection of rare Yokohama Nursery Company catalogues
From the collection: The garden year with Mr Bear
This charming children’s book was published in Sydney in late 1937 or early 1938 by the Australian seed company Arthur Yates & Co
Drummoyne House window cornice
The carved window cornice from Drummoyne House is a rare example of Australian decorative arts
