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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Workshop
Sensory Connections
Join Museums of History NSW curator Dr Jacqui Newling and Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar (The Modern Desi), one of Australia’s foremost culinary herb and spice experts, for a tantalizing workshop at Elizabeth Farm
70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142
Sunday 23 November 10.30am–12pm
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Visible Mending with Leah Giblin
The sustainable fashion movement might seem like a new trend but at Susannah Place (built in 1844) in The Rocks, the mending of clothes and other household items was a necessary part of life for the working-class residents of this inner-city community
58–64 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 19 October 10.30am–12.30pm
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Food and Memory
Have you ever wanted to record your family recipes and food stories? Do you like to play with words and ideas?
Wentworth Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Sunday 27 July 10am–12.30pm
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Terrarium Workshop with Tammy Huynh
Join us for an exploration of the Wardian case, with Gardening Australia presenter Tammy Huynh and Museums of History NSW Curator Dr Scott Hill
70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142
Saturday 24 May 1pm–2.30pm
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Bird Watching with the Sydney Bird Club
Join us for an inclusive bird watching tour that will explore the Vaucluse House Estate and Nielsen Park
Wentworth Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Sunday 30 March 10.30am–12pm
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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
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Making a house a home with Vita Cochran
Join us for a creative rag rug making workshop with textile artist Vita Cochran
70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142
Saturday 17 August 10.30am–12.30pm
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Caring for Country with IndigiGrow
Join Peter Cooley from IndigiGrow for a workshop that focuses on the lost native landscapes of eastern Sydney
Wentworth Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Sunday 16 June 10.30am–12pm
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Beekeeping workshop with The Urban Beehive
Join beekeepers Vicky Brown and Doug Purdie from The Urban Beehive for a buzzy introduction to beekeeping
Wentworth Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Sunday 14 April 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
