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Book Now Join Annette McFarlane and Claire Bickle for part-time evening classes in Organic Gardening and Plant Propagation at Grovely TAFE, Fitzsimmons Street, Grovely. Starting in February 2012 (they will book out prior to Christmas) these classes run from 5.30pm – 9.00pm each Tuesday night over 9 weeks. Novice gardeners keen to learn more and individuals considering part- or full-time employment in horticulture will benefit from the ‘hands on’ approach adopted in these classes. Gardening classes cover identifying your soil type, making compost, worm farming, organic fertilisers, flower and vegetable growing and simple pest control. Classes are conducted outdoors under floodlights where you will plant and harvest your own vegie patch. Plant propagation lessons include saving your own seed, seed sowing, taking softwood and hardwood cuttings, as well as more advanced techniques like aerial layering. For more information or to enrol download the below forms or email enquiry.bnit@deta.qld.gov.au Course Summary Form Course Enrolment Form New Student Form

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	FREE GUIDED WALKS - The Brisbane Botanic Gardens’ Volunteer Guides offer FREE guided walking tours of the City Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Walks are available daily at 11am and 1pm (except Sunday and public holidays). BOOKINGS are NOT required for these walks but bookings can be made for large groups or groups with a special interest by calling (07) 3403 2535 (Mt Coot-tha) or (07) 3403 0666 (City). FREE MINI-BUS TOURS - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Mondays and Thursdays. Enjoy a relaxing and informative tour featuring the Temperate Zone, Exotic Rainforest, Australian Plant Communities and Gardens highlights. Recorded commentary by Curator, Ross McKinnon. Pick up point: 10.45am Information Centre at main entrance. Return point: 11.15am Information Centre. For more information or to book a customised group tour, please phone the Gardens on 3403 2535.
2012 Events by Date
11 February	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Everton Park Library - 561 South Pine Road, Everton Park. Time: 10am-12.30pm. Topic: Vegetable Gardening. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7400
19 February	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Garden City Library - Cnr Logan & Kessels Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt. 10.30am-1pm. Topic: Exotic Herbs & Spices to Grow at Home. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7590
25 February	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Everton Park Library - 561 South Pine Road, Everton Park. Time: 10am-12.30pm. Topic: Vegetable Gardening. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7400
03-04 March	Palm and Cycad Society of Australia Inc. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha. Displays of palms, cycads, exotic and native. Common as well as rare palms and cycads on sale. Saturday 8.30am-4pm Sunday 9am-3pm. Cost: $3
03-04 March	The Northern Districts Horticultural Society and Queensland Dahlia Society will be holding their sixteenth Annual combined Show at Wavell heights Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights. Hundreds of dahlia blooms will be exhibited ranging from the giant decorative type to the miniature pompon, as well as competitive floral art, roses, orchids, pot plants and flowers, with exhibitors coming from local Brisbane, and outer Brisbane areas, plus Byron Bay, Stanthorpe, Ipswich, Mt Mellum, Caboolture & Caloundra.Potted plants will be on sale. Refreshments will be available. Opening times 12noon-4pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday. Admission $3.00.
10 March	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Banyo Library - 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo. 9.30am-12noon. Topic: Vegetable Gardening. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 2201
10-11 March	Bromeliad Extravaganza - Wavell Heights Community Hall, 175 Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights, Brisbane. Sat 8am-3pm Sunday 9am-2pm.Free entry-New Releases- Plenty of parking.
17-18 March	Queensland Dahlia Society. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha. Competition displays of a wide range of dahlias. Competitors from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs, granite belt and northern New South Wales will exhibit their blooms. Saturday 12 noon-4.30pm, Sunday 9.30am-3.30pm. Cost: $3
Friday 23-25 March	Queensland Orchid Society. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha. Amazing display of orchid species and hybrids. Floral art arrangements. Orchids and accessories on sale. Cultural advice and potting demonstrations also available. Light refreshments available. Time: 8.30am-3.30pm Cost: $3
March31 April 01	West Brisbane Orchid Society. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha. Brilliant display of seasonal orchids and companion plants. Plants and cultural supplies for sale. Regular cultural displays and plant clinics. Light refreshments available. Time: 8.30am-3.30pm. Cost: $3
04 April	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Michelton Library - 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton, Brisbane. Time: 2pm-3.30pm. Topic: Children's Gardening Workshop. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7410
14 April	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - New Farm Library 135 Sydney Street, New Farm. Time-10.30-1pm. Topic: Seeds and Cuttings. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1062
21 April	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Nundah Library - 1 Bage Street, Nundah. Time-9.30am-12.00noon. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at Home. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 8701
28 April	Gympie Municipal Horticultural Society - Join Annette McFarlane for one of her informative talks. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on please come and join me between 1pm-3pm. Venue and details to be announced.
02 June	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - The Grange Library - 79 Evelyn Street, Grange, Brisbane. Time-10am-12.30pm. Topic: To Be Advised. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 2523
09 June	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - Everton Park Library - 561 South Pine Road, Everton Park. Time: 10am-12.30pm. Topic: Seeds and Cuttings. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7400
6,7,8 July	Queensland Garden Expo - Recognised as the number one gardening event in Queensland. Involvement from all aspects of the horticultural industry will ensure colourful, educational and aesthetic exhibits making certain the viewing public get value for their money, expert advice and first hand knowledge of the gardening industry. more info....
14 July	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - New Farm Library - 135 Sydney Street, New Farm. Time-10.30am-1pm. Topic: Beginners Guide to Vegies. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1062
25 August	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - The Grange Library - 79 Evelyn Street, Grange, Brisbane. Time-To Be Advised. Topic: To Be Advised. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 2523
08 September	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - New Farm Library - 135 Sydney Street, New Farm. Time-10.30am-1pm. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at Home. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1062
17-18 November	Tropical Foliage Festival - Cleveland Assembly Hall, 44 Smith Street, Cleveland. Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 9am-3pm
08 December	Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop - New Farm Library - 135 Sydney Street, New Farm. Time-10.30am-1pm. Topic: Backyard Chooks. Join Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1062
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