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Upcoming Events, South East Qld, Australia &
New Zealand-Major Garden and Flower Shows
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General Notices |
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Open Gardens in South East Queensland
https://opengardens-seq.com/ |
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FREE GUIDED WALKS
- Take advantage of the expertise of volunteer guides by taking one of
these free guided walks. Bookings are not required.
Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha,
152 Mount Coot-tha Rd, Mount Coot-tha.
City Botanic Gardens, Alice St,
Brisbane City.
Roma Street Parklands, 1 Parkland
Boulevard, Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City. Guided walks of
approximately 1 hour duration depart from the visitors centre hub at
each location daily at 11am and 1pm (except Sunday and public holidays).
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens,
230 Ashmore Rd, Benowa. Volunteers offer free guided walks on the 1st
Sunday and 3rd Wednesday of the month and at other times by prior
arrangement. Guided walks for special interest groups are also available
for a small fee. Phone 0449 561 674.
Cairns Botanic Gardens, 78-96 Collins
Ave, Edge Hill. Free guided walks of 1-1.5hrs duration depart from the
Friends House, Monday- Friday at 10am.
Many regional parks and botanic gardens offer self-guided walks that
locals and visitors can take at their leisure. Maps and information are
available onsite. |
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Monthly Meetings |
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 Australasian
Native orchid Society KABI group monthly
meetings. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the
month at 7.30pm except January at the Geebung RSL club,
323 Newman Road Geebung, upstairs in the Newman room
usually just look for our banner. Visitors are always
welcome. Come along to one of our meetings and talk to
other native orchid growers, learn more about your
native Orchids how to grow the different species and
hybrids and listen to interesting guest and local
speakers. We have a mini show each meeting night.
For
more information visit our website
https://anoskabi.org.au/ |
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Bimer Bonsai Club Inc has its monthly meeting on
the first Saturday of the month except January. If you
are new to bonsai and would love to increase and share
your knowledge or are just curious you are welcome to
attend. We meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in
Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Meetings may
include a guest demonstrator, display of members trees
and workshops. We run a skills and knowledge course
every year starting in July for anyone who wants
assistance. For more info
https://bimerbonsai.org.au/
or ph. Tony on 0405 137 996 |
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Northern Districts Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meetings. If you are a garden lover or gardener and you would like to increase and
share your knowledge you would be most welcome to attend the Northern
Districts Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meetings held on the last
Monday of each month. We meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in
Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Meetings include a Guest Speaker,
display and judging of member’s entries of flowers, pot plants, floral
art, fruit/veg and cooking. Visitors welcome. Info Noel Prior: ph.
(07)33593457 or Elizabeth Jones: ph. (07)32665010 |
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 Floral
Art Society of Queensland Inc. is a society for those who love
flower arranging and floral design. The society & aims to promote
participation & enjoyment of Floral Art through floral shows, displays &
demonstrations. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each Month at 9.30
a.m. at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha
Road Toowong. Admission of $10.00 per meeting is payable at the door and a
lucky door ticket is issued to each person attending the meeting. Tea and
coffee is available before the meeting. Visitors & New Members Welcome!
Enquiries: Heather Prior (President) 0412-735-483
more info....
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Cactus & Succulent Society of Qld Inc.
Meetings are held on the
last Monday of the month at the Salisbury Senior Citizens Centre, 87
Cripps st, Salisbury. Plant sales commence at 7pm, and the meeting
starts at 7.45pm. Competition, Raffle, Lucky Door Prize and a varied and
interesting program. Contact Ruth Higgins 0412426823 or Ben Vedelago
0415386936. |
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The Society For Growing Potted Plants Inc. Meets 2nd
Saturday of each month (except January) Time: 1.15pm.
Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm.
Affordable plants sales, Plant displays, knowledgeable
speakers and afternoon tea. All welcome. For more
information contact Persis 0401 488 065 |
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The
Stafford Garden Club. The OES Hall, cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St,
Kedron. The club meets
every third Thursday of each month (Feb to Nov). We meet at 9.30am to have a
cuppa, to buy from the trade table and to view displays. Our meeting starts
at 10 am. Our motto is: “Friendship through Gardening”. Visitors are
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Orchid Society. Meets at 10.15am every second
Monday of the month (Except Jan & Dec). Meetings are
held at Belmont International Shooting Complex, 1485 Old
Cleveland Road, Belmont. Visitors are always welcome. A
light lunch is also provided. Come along to one of our
Meetings and talk to other orchid growers, learn more
about your Orchids and listen to interesting Speakers.
Our society was founded in 1934, so we are 90 years
young. For more information Contact the Secretary Phone:
0414 738 110 or Email: qos.secretary@bigpond.com |
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2025 Events by Date |
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5 April |
Australasian
Native orchid Society KABI group Autumn Show ‘ A
Celebration of cookies’. Geebung RSL club, 323 Newman Road
Geebung, upstairs in the Newman room. We are showcasing our
state floral emblem dendrobium bigibbum as well as our other
amazing native orchids flowering this time of year. The show
will be on Saturday 5th April 2025 Show opens at 8.30 am and
closes at 16.30 pm. Geebung RSL members free entry and non
members a gold coin donation. Children under 12 free. Raffle
tickets at the door for your chance to win some orchids and
other prizes. plants for sale (EFTPOS available). Free advice
from experienced native orchid growers. So come along and enjoy
our beautiful Cooktown orchids Dendrobium bigibbum
learn and even purchase some for your bush house or garden. Open
8.30am-4.30pm. Geebung RSL members free entry and non members a
gold coin donation. Children under 12 free. Light refreshments
and lunch available at the club.
more info... |
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3, 4 May |
 Perth
Garden Show. McCallum Park, Perth. For over 80 years,
the NGIWA have been supporting and representing WA’s nurseries.
And for over 50 years, Perth Garden Festival has been the
NGIWA’s flagship event, Australia’s oldest garden event. The
2025 Perth Garden Show presented by Water Corporation. Show
Times: Fri 2 May 9.00am-5pm, Sat 3 May 9.00am-5pm and Sun 4 May
9.00am-4pm. Ticket prices: Adults $22, Concession $17, Children
$10, Family $55. Tickets are available online at
https://perthgardenshow.com.au/
or at the Gate.
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3rd May |
 Gardening
in the shade workshop. Mitchelton Library, 37
Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton, Brisbane. Time-1.30pm-3pm. Delve
into the world of shade-loving plants with horticulturalist
Claire Bickle. Discover how easy it is to grow gardens in shady
locations, using trees, shrubs, understorey plants,
groundcovers, florals and more. You will leave brimming with
design ideas for creating your own shady nook! Please phone (07)
3403 7410 to book your seat. |
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3rd May |
 Coucals
Open Garden. 8 Belah Street, Mount Crosby. Orchid and
Plants for Sale. Coucals is a 4 acre hillside garden with native
and exotic plants from temperate, tropical and sub-tropical
climbers which have been integrated with the native gums,
orchids and smaller trees. A variety of gardens have been
created at different levels to display the huge variety of
plants forming garden rooms which are linked by meandering
paths. Supporting: Australian Red Cross (Ipswich Branch) &
Roderick Street Community Kindergarten. Entry:$10 per person,
children under 18 free.
more info... |
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10 May |
 Aspley
Orchid Society May Show. Community Hall, 175 Edinburgh
Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Displays of the beautiful orchids
in flower this time of the year. There will be many orchid
varieties for sale. Cultural information and trade table with
all your growing needs - fertilizer, pots, growing media etc.
EFTPOS available. Wheel-chair access. Ample parking. Open
Saturday 8am-3.30pm. Adults $4.00, children under 16 years free.
more info... |
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17-18 May |
 Samford
Edible Garden Trail. Samford Village, Samford Village
QLD 4520, Australia. Experience edible gardens of the gorgeous
Samford Valley. Our number one goal is to help you learn,
connect, and grow your own food. We do this through our open
edible garden days during the Trail weekend each year and
through our regular edible garden tours and updates on our
socials. All money raised through tickets sales go towards other
food growing initiatives in the Samford and surrounds community!
more info and ticket sales... |
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25 May |
 Herb
Awareness-Qld Herb Society Annual Show. Albion Peace
Centre, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor. Open 9am-3pm. It's our 50th
Birthday! Lets go back to where it started and celebrate in
70ths style! Discover a wide range of medicinal and culinary
herbs and plants for sale. Browse a vast array of herbal and
garden related stalls, preserves, teas, soap, skin care,
bushfoods, craft, tools, gardening etc. Relax and revive with
home-baked, delicious, herb inspired food at Cafe Sage. Free
demos and talks by dedicated herb growers, stall holders and
knowledgeable Queensland Herb Society Members.
more info... |
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25 May |
 Sustainable
BNE Festival (Formally Green Heart Fair). Roma Street
Parkland, Brisbane City. Time:9am-3pm. Discover practical ways
to live more sustainably at Brisbane City Council’s annual
Sustainable BNE Festival, held every autumn at Roma Street
Parkland. This free, family- and dog-friendly event is
Brisbane’s leading sustainability festival the perfect
opportunity to get outdoors, reconnect with nature, and embrace
a more sustainable lifestyle. Formally known as Green Heart
Fair, and delivered in partnership with Brisbane Sustainability
Agency, the festival brings together Brisbane’s leading
sustainability experts, offering hands-on workshops, engaging
talks, and practical tips to help you reduce your environmental
footprint. Enjoy a full day of live entertainment, artisanal
markets, food trucks, thrift shopping, and more – plus, don’t
miss the chance to take home a free native plant to green up
your space.
more info... |
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11-12 June |
 Leafmore
Winter Garden School. Highfields Cultural Centre,
O'Brien Road, Highfields Qld 4352. We have an exciting line-up
of presenters led by Michael McCoy, who is a garden designer,
educator, broadcaster, writer, international garden tour guide
and host of TV’s Dream Gardens. Peta Trahar is a well-known
expert on perennial plants and a life member of Garden Clubs of
Australia. Local presenters include horticulturalists Brian
Sams, Mike Wells, Peter MacQueen and Duanne Karle and garden
photographer Jan Clewett. Linda Brennan will reveal the magic of
sensory gardening, and the Bug Lady Michelle Gleeson will
provide the lowdown on garden insects – the good, bad and ugly.
There will be a range of great stalls including an extensive
range of plants, pottery and ceramics, and garden ornaments.
Each day a delicious lunch and morning tea are included in the
price. There are also wonderful raffles. Open 8.30am-3.45pm.
Fee: $205 for 2 days; $105 for one day. Free parking.
more info... |
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21 June |
 Esk
Garden Fair. Old Esk Railway Station, Pipeliner Park,
Esk-Hampton Road, Esk. Entry Adults $5 kids under 16 free. Open
8am-3pm. The Esk Garden Fair features guest speakers,
demonstrations, and free entertainment. With dozens of
nurseries, speciality and hobby growers, you can spend hours
exploring the thousands of plants, and the vast variety of
unique garden art you wont find anywhere else. Indulge in
Mouth-watering dining experiences from three food courts and
grab a coffee from one of the five specialty coffee vans.
more info...
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21 June |
Keeping
new plants alive workshop. Mitchelton Library, 37
Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton, Brisbane. Time-1.30pm-3pm. How
can you make sure your beautiful new plant purchases won't die
when you get them home? Ecologist and gardener Kate Wall will
teach you how to understand plant labels, clues to look for on
the plant itself, and how to assess your garden differently to
find the perfect spot for your new treasure. Please phone (07)
3403 7410 to book your seat. |
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11-13 July |
 Queensland
Garden Show is a ‘must see’ in 2025 for green thumbs
and novice gardeners alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast
hinterland town of Nambour from 11th to 13th July, this three-day
show is Queensland’s premier gardening event and will showcase
the biggest range of plants you are likely to see anywhere in
Queensland in one location. Some of Australia’s leading
gardening experts will take part in four days of free talks,
demonstrations, and workshops. Check out
qldgardenshow.com.au for
all the latest news. |
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