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Open Gardens in South East Queensland
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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
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Monthly Meetings |
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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
$7.00 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
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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 Maria 0413587491 or Persis
(07)33988352 |
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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2023 Events by Date |
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4-5 March
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 National
Palm & Cycad Show, Australia. Brisbane Botanic
Gardens Auditorium, Mount Coot-tha Rd, Toowong.
Featuring an impressive display of a wide range of
native and exotic palms & cycads with many unusual
plants such as palms with distinctive red leaves and
cycads with blue leaves. And lots of beautiful
bromeliads. Books, posters and magazines will also be on
display. There will be a massive low-cost plant sale for
indoors/outdoors, full sun/shade, feature/screening,
fan/tall, rare/common. A great place to indulge your
gardening passion. . Society members will be on hand to
help you choose the right species for your own garden.
Whilst just a dozen varieties of palms are commonly
grown in SE Queensland, discover 41 other varieties that
are equally easy to cultivate. Also, consider growing
different varieties of cycads. These have interesting
fronds & cones. They can be small, medium & large and
are generally very hardy. Once established they are
drought tolerant too. Be different to your neighbours.
Lists will be provided at the show. Open Saturday
9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-3pm. Cost: $4 per adult, concession
cards $2. Free Parking.
more info... |
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07 March
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 Mt
Coot tha Library Garden Presentation.
10am-12noon. Brian Sams will present a session on
Propagating plants for the home garden. Feel free to
bring along questions or problems for some problem
solving as well. The event open to all but please book
with library staff by phoning 07- 3403 2550
more info... |
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25
February |
 Chook
Workshop - Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road,
Burpengary, 4505. Presented by Claire Bickle this
workshop you will learn to how to keep chooks
successfully in your backyard. All your questions
answered. Time-11am-12.30pm. This is a free workshop.
Bookings required on Phone: (07) 5433 2215
more info... |
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04 March
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Growing
Caladiums Workshop. Holland Park Library. 81 Seville
Rd, Holland Park, Qld 4121. Time-1.30pm-3pm. The
spectacular colour varieties of caladiums make this
seasonal plant a popular choice for gardeners of all
skill levels. David Furness will explore the history of
caladiums and provide practical tips for how to grow and
care for these beautiful plants, drawing on his
extensive knowledge working in the commercial nursery
sector. To book a place phone the library on Phone: (07)
3403 7755
more info... |
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11-12 March
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 Beaudesert
Districts Orchid and Foliage Society Autumn Show for
Orchids and Foliage Plants. Canungra School of Arts Hall
3-7 Pine Street, Canungra, just opposite the fire
station. The Show will run from 8.00 a.m. until 3.00
p.m. on the Saturday and from 9.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m.
on the Sunday. Not only will there be a great display of
orchid plants participating in the competition but, at
this time of year, foliage plants are at their brilliant
best after their winter slumber. There will be the usual
Plant Sales where many a bargain of quality plants can
be found; experts in the field of growing both of these
types of plants will be on hand to answer your question
re the growing of such plants and tips to novices in the
how to get the best out of their plants; pots, bark,
perlite and other accessories useful in the growing of
plants; various giveaways and regular raffles of plant
based products and items. The Show is open 8am-3pm
Saturday and 9am-2pm Sunday. Entry is $4.00 per adult
and this entitles you to entry on both days. There is
plenty of off-street parking, the hall is wheelchair
accessible and there will be credit facilities
available.
more info... |
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11-12 March
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West Brisbane Orchid Society Autumn Show. The
Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha,
Toowong. The show is a great opportunity to see prize
winning orchid flowers and learn more about these
fascinating plants. Displays at the show include a wide
variety of orchids from some of the best growers in SE
Qld. Hundreds of orchid plants for sale at great prices.
Demonstrations and
advice from experienced growers on topics including
nutrient requirements, disease and pest management,
repotting and propagation. Supplies for plant growers
include pots and plant holders, potting media,
fertilizers. Open 8.30am-3.30pm Saturday, 9am-3pm
Sunday. Entry: Adults $4.00 - Children free. EFTPOS
available. Wheel-chair access. Ample parking. |
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March
29-April 2 |
 The
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at
Carlton Gardens in Melbourne.
more info... |
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1
April |
 Native
Plants Market by Native Plants Queensland. Samford
Showgrounds, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale via Mt Glorious
Rd Samford. Popular and unusual plants for all
situations. Growers will advise on plant selection and
care. Low prices for all sizes from tubestock to
established plants. Expert advice is available and
books, brochures and snacks will be on sale. Come and
find water-wise and bird, butterfly and bee plants as
well as frog friendly flora. Open 9am-3pm.
more info... |
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15
April |
West
End Library Garden Presentation. 11am-1pm. Brian
Sams will present a session on Propagating Indoor plants
for the home. Feel free to bring along questions or
problems for some problem solving as well. The event
open to all but please book with library staff by
phoning 07- 3403 8620 |
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22-23
April |
 Coucals
Open Garden. 8 Belah Street, Mt Crosby, Qld. A
beautiful garden set in Brisbane's west. Devonshire teas
available, picnics welcome. Plants and orchids for sale
at reasonable prices. Supporting the Australian Red
Cross (Ipswich Branch) & C & K Roderick Street Community
Kindergarten. Time: 9am-4pm. Entry to garden: $10,
more info.... |
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27-28
May |
 2023
AUSTRALIAN BUSHFOOD CONFERENCE. Australian
Technology and Agricultural College, 4808-4822 Mount
Lindesay Highway North Maclean, Qld, 4280. Hosted by
Australian Technology and Agricultural College
Queensland Bushfood Association. Supported by Australian
Institute of Horticulture. 2023 Theme: Design and
Development of Urban Landscapes for Bush Food
Production. During the two-day conference, speakers will
delve into the following topics through a combination of
educational lectures and interactive workshops:
1. Design of urban landscapes for bush food production –
including parks, gardens, rooftops etc, while taking
into consideration plant selection, Parks, gardens,
rooftops, Plant selection. 2. Development and management
of Bush foods in the urban environment. 3. Application
and use of bush foods - including traditional uses and
management. 4. The culinary uses of bush foods.
On Friday 26th May, there will be an opportunity to take
part in a bushfoods tour to showcase the local bush food
industry. For more information email: bushfoods@atac.qld.edu.au
TICKETS ON SALE SOON. EARLY BIRD PRICING OFFERED. For
assistance booking accommodation for this event, contact
Nina du Preez at Travel Partners. Nina.dupreez@travelpartners.com.au
Ph 0439 614 562 |
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June |
Mitchelton
Library Garden Presentation. 9.30am-11.30am. Brian
Sams will present a session on Sensational Herbs. Feel
free to bring along questions or problems for some
problem solving as well. The event open to all but
please book with library staff by phoning 07- 3403 7410 |
Friday
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July
Saturday 8 July
Sunday 9 July |
 Queensland
Garden Expo. Whether you are an experienced gardener
or just starting out you will be sure to find something
to transform your green space. Queensland’s premier
gardening event. You’ll find a wide range of exhibitors,
dozens of nurseries as well as several gardening experts
sharing their knowledge. Some of Australia’s leading
gardening experts take part in our three days program of
demonstrations and workshops. Our program of free
lectures and demonstrations is spread across a large
number of stages every day and covers a vast array of
gardening topics. More details to follow soon. Mark the
dates in your calendar.
more info... |
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29-30 July |
 John
Oxley District Orchid Annual Winter Show. Auditorium
Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha. Displays of Australian
Native, Species and Hybrid Orchids. Lots of plants and
growing accessories for sale. Great opportunity to
increase your collection or start on the rewarding
journey of growing orchids. Cultural advise and potting
demonstrations both days at 10.00am and 12.00pm.
approximately. This is considered one of Brisbane
premier orchid shows. Open Saturday 8.30am - 4pm, Sunday
9am - 3pm. Admission $4.00. Off street parking disabled
parking at front door BCC bus service to gardens.
more info... |
