Plant Craft Cottage Re-opens

The Plant Craft Cottage after two years of closure due to Covid restrictions has re-opened this week to visitor. The cottage and its delightful garden are now open from Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3pm.

The historic cottage was built in 1851 and was home to the first director of the Gardens Ferdinand von Mueller for a number of years. It sat on the cliff top above the Yarra River before the river was straightened to prevent flooding just before Federation in 1901. The original 3 room cottage was enlarged about this time as well to the cottage we know and love today. Plant craft groups meet there and the pretty garden is tended by volunteers. There is a small shop selling craft items and Friends’ merchandise.

Do drop in on one of the open days and say hello to one of the lovely Friends’ volunteers who will be welcoming visitors to the cottage.

Opening Hours: 10-3 Thursday to Saturday