Upcoming events in South East Queensland, Australia & New Zealand
Major Garden and Flower Shows |
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General Notices |
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Open Gardens Australia
www.opengarden.org.au |
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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. |
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2013
Events by Date |
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3-5
May |
 Toowoomba
Gardenfest 2013. Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Campbell Street,
Toowoomba. The first event on the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers calendar,
Gardenfest will have Plant Sales, Gardening Tools, Guest Speaker, Plant
Clinic to solve all your gardening problems, Cooking demonstrations,
Entertainment, Childrens corner and displays from a large number of Plant
Societies and Art Groups. Open Friday and Sat 8.30am-4.30pm and Sunday
9am-3pm. Entry $13.50 Children under 12 free accompanied by an adult,
full-time students, concession and Senior card holders $8. A discounted
entry fee applies to on-line books via the Gardenfest website $10 per
adults, $5 full-time students, concession and Senior card holders.
www.gardenfest.com.au (available from 12
April) Come along to Gardenfest to be inspired, discover gardening hints
from the experts and sample some great regional food and wine. |
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4
May |
 Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Zillmere Library. Cnr Jennings St and Zillmere Rd,
Zillmere. Topic: Beginners Guide To Vegetable Growing. 10am-12.30pm. Presented by Annette
McFarlane. Have your passed efforts at vegetable growing failed
miserably? Would you like to grow vegetables, but do not really know how to
get started? Whether you garden on a balcony or have an enormous backyard,
this workshop will provide all the information you need to grow great
vegetables. To book a place phone the library on Ph: (07) 3403 1455 |
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11
May |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Everton Park Library. 561 Southpine Road, Everton
Park. Topic: Low Cost Gardening.
9.30pm-12noon.
Presented by Annette McFarlane. Keen to learn how to create a great garden
without spending a fortune. It is fun to learn how and will help to reduce
your carbon footprint. Make your own fertiliser and garden sprays. Discover
how to get plants, mulch, labour and much more for free. To book a place phone the library on Ph:3403
7400 |
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11-12
May |
Aspley Orchid Society Mothers' Day Show. The
Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights Qld.
Ochids and floral arrangements for sale, potting
demonstrations, cultural advice. orchid growing supplies.
Ample parking; wheelchair access. Supporting the Aspley
Special School. Light refreshments available. Open Saturday 8.30am-4pm, Sunday 9am-3.30pm. Admission
- Adults $3. Children U/16 admitted free.
more info... |
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12
May |
Join Annette McFarlane at Herb Awareness at the
Albion Peace Hall. The event runs from 9.00 am to 4.00pm and
further details can be found at
www.qldherbsociety.org.au
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18
May |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Banyo Library. 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo. Topic:
Taming The Jungle (Pruning).
9.30pm-11.30am.
Presented by Annette McFarlane. Keen to learn the finer points of pruning
ornamental plants and fruit trees. This workshop will teach
you the principles of pruning so you can venture confidently
out into the garden with secateurs and pruning saw in hand. To book a place phone the library on Ph:3403 2200 |
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24-25
May |
Fraser Coast Show.
more info ... |
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June |
Brisbane Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens "What's On In June"
click here... |
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1-2 June |
Southport and Districts Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show and Trade Fair.
Albert Waterways Community Centre, Sunshine Blvd (opp Pacific Fair Shopping
Centre), Broadbeach, Gold Coast. Events include a Judged Show, Potting
demonstrations, display plants and plants and accessories for sale. Open
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. Admission $3. Free parking at venue.
Bus stop at Pacific Fair. |
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2 June |
Green
Heart Fair. 7th Brigade Park, Murphy Road, Chermside. 9am-2pm. The Green
Heart Fair is Brisbane’s premier sustainability event, promoting innovative
green living in a free, fun, family-friendly environment and attracting
10,000-15,000 Brisbane residents each time. Over 40 of our leading
sustainability organisations will be sharing information and knowledge with
everyday Australians onhow to live more sustainably and offering vital tips
to reduce rising cost of living pressures. Visitors will also be treated to
heaps of fun with plenty of activities and entertainment throughout the day
– all for FREE....
more info....
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3-4 June |
"Learning In The Garden" national seminar, Brisbane. The seminar
brings together school garden practitioners from across the country to
talk about the latest trends, issues and challenges facing school
gardens.
more info.... |
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5-6 June |
Leafmore Garden Club Inc. is holding their 7th Biennial Winter
Garden School. City Golf Club, 254 South Street, Toowoomba.
Details for
two day seminar and costings |
5-June to
25 Nov |
Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Myall Park Road, Glenmorgan, Queensland
4423, Australia. Art Exhibition 'A Passion for Eucalypts' by Marcelle
Stirling. Myall Park Botanic Garden is more than a beautiful place where
people can find respite and inspiration. It is a refuge for biological
treasures from all around Australia, an outdoor classroom where people can
acquire knowledge and motivation to be stewards of the plant and animals in
our communities.
more info... |
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8-9 June |
 Gardening
On The Edge Maleny - Six New Country Gardens open to the public, each
quite different and unique. Free entry to Garden Market, Plant stalls,
Camellia Flower Displays, Homemade refreshments, Garden Club Produce Stall,
Daily Raffle Prizes. Tickets to the open gardens are available at Maleny
Indoor Activity Centre, adjacent to Maleny High School, Bunya Street, Maleny
(and at the gardens), All gardens $15 Under 18 free; Single garden $5; 3
gardens $10. Open 9am-4pm.
more info.... |
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8-9 June |
Cactus and Succulent Show. Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
Decorative & rare plants from north and south America, Africa, Madagascar,
and many other regions of the world. Plant displays, competitions, workshops
and plants for sale. Members of the society on hand to help with any
questions associated with growing succulent plants. Open 9am-3.30pm each
day. Admission: $3 (children under 14 free if accompanied by an adult) |
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12 June |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Coopers Plains Library,
107 Orange Grove Rd, Coopers Plains. Topic: Create Your Own Herb Garden
(limited to 20 people). 5.30pm-7.30pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane. Herbs
are some of the easiest and most productive plants you can grow. Great for
beginner gardeners or those with limited space, this small group workshop
provides you with the opportunity to create your own mixed potted herb
garden to take home and enjoy.
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book a place phone the library on Ph:(07) 3403 1530 |
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15 June |
 Mitchelton
Library Grand Renovation Opening.
Celebration of
Citrus and Herb
Propagation.
All Welcome
37 Heliopolis Pde, Mitchelton.
Join ABC Gardening Talkback Live
with Annette McFarlane and Phil Smith from 6am at the library. Fancy
the idea of picking your own free lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit
fresh from the tree? What varieties are best? Should you plant in the ground
or grow in pots? How long before you harvest your first fruit? Annette
McFarlane (gardening author and ABC radio talkback presenter) reveals all
during a stroll through the community citrus grove at the Mitchelton
library. Learn what to do to maximise flavour and productivity of your trees
as we prune, fertilise and control pests within the community orchard. Alison
Alexander will be cooking breakfast and discussing all things lemon
flavoured. Phone the library for more details. Ph:
(07) 3403 7410 |
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19 June |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Zillmere Library.
Cnr Jennings St and Zillmere Rd, Zillmere. Topic: Create Your Own Herb
Garden (limited to 20 people). 10am-12noon. Presented by Annette McFarlane.
Herbs are some of the easiest and most productive plants you can grow. Great
for beginner gardeners or those with limited space, this small group
workshop provides you with the opportunity to create your own mixed
potted herb garden to take home and enjoy. To book a place phone the library
on Ph: (07) 3403 1455 |
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22 June |
Library Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Ashgrove
Library.
87 Amarina Ave, Ashgrove Topic: Low Cost Gardening. 10am-12noon. Presented
by Annette McFarlane. Keen to learn how to create a great garden without
spending a fortune. It is fun to learn how and will help to reduce your
carbon footprint. Make your own fertiliser and garden sprays. Discover how
to get plants, mulch, labour and much more for free. To book a place phone
the library on Ph:3407 1940 |
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29 June |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
New
Farm Library.
135 Sydney St New Farm. Topic: Create Your Own Herb Garden (limited to
20 people). 11am-1pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane. Herbs are some of the
easiest and most productive plants you can grow. Great for beginner
gardeners or those with limited space, this small group workshop
provides you with the opportunity to create your own mixed potted herb
garden to take home and enjoy.
To
book a place phone the library on 07 3403 1062 |
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5,6,7
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.... |
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12
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Annerley Library.
450 Ipswich Rd, Annerley. Topic: Create Your Own Herb Garden (limited to
20 people). 10am-12noon. Presented by Annette McFarlane. Herbs are some of the
easiest and most productive plants you can grow. Great for beginner
gardeners or those with limited space, this small group workshop
provides you with the opportunity to create your own mixed potted herb
garden to take home and enjoy.
To
book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1735 |
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13
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Grange
Library,
79 Evelyn St, Grange. Topic: Heirloom Seed Saving and Plant Swap.
10am–12.30pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane. Keen to save seed from plants
in your garden. Interested in heirloom varieties of vegetables and old
fashioned cottage garden plants? This workshop provides tips for preserving
pure seed lines, demonstrates dry and wet seed cleaning and discusses seed
storage. If you already save seeds or have plants to share, bring them along
to swap with others. To book a place phone the library on Ph: (07) 3407
2523 |
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18
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Sunnybank
Library, Compton Rd, Sunnybank Hills. Topic: Organic Pest Control.
5.30pm-7.30pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane. What are the most common pest
and disease problems of the summer/autumn gardening season in Brisbane?
Discover why problems occur and the best strategies to deal with them.
To book a place phone the library on Ph: (07) 3407 0571 |
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20
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
New
Farm Library.
135 Sydney St New Farm. Topic: To be advised. 11am-1.30pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane.
To
book a place phone the library on 07 3403 1062 |
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20-21
July |
 The
John Oxley District Orchid Society Inc. Annual Winter Show. The
Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha. Displays of orchids which will
include our own Australian Natives. Species Orchids from around the world,
and many Hybrid Orchids. Cultural advise and potting demonstrations. Orchid
plants and growing accessories are available for sale. Light refreshments
are also available. Open Saturday 8.30am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm. Entry $3
children under 12 free |
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21
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Chermside Library. 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside. Topic:
Growing Vegetables at Home. 1pm-3pm. Presented by Annette
McFarlane. Have your passed efforts at vegetable growing failed
miserably? Would you like to grow vegetables, but do not really know how to
get started? Whether you garden on a balcony or have an enormous backyard,
this workshop will provide all the information you need to grow great
vegetables. To book a place phone the library on Ph: (07) 3403 7200 |
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27
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
Sandgate Library,
Sandgate Town Hall, Seymour St, Sandgate Qld. Topic: Fruit Growing.
10am–12.30pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane. Are you new to gardening or
have your previous attempts at fruit growing been unsuccessful. Participate
in this workshop and learn how to achieve that bumper harvest you have
always dreamed of. To book a place phone the library on Ph: (07) 3667 6022 |
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28
July |
Library
Seminar Series. Ways To Live Simply.
(two
workshop times)
Garden City
Library. Garden City Shopping Centre/Kessels Rd,
Upper Mt Gravatt. Topic: Create Your Own Herb Garden
(limited to 20 people). 10am-12pm. Second session repeated 1pm-3.30pm. Presented by Annette McFarlane.
Herbs are some of the easiest and most productive plants you can grow. Great
for beginner gardeners or those with limited space, this small group
workshop provides you with the opportunity to create your own mixed
potted herb garden to take home and enjoy.
To book a place phone the library on Ph: (07) 3403 7745 |
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28-29 September |
Wondai Spring Garden Expo-Wondai Sportsground and Lions Pavilion,
Bunya Highway Wondai.
(NO PUBLIC ADMITTANCE OR TRADING
ON FRIDAY).
Quality Nurseries, Allied Garden Products,
Craft Decorator and Collector's Items. Official Opening at 11am with
Presentations to Garden Competition Winners. Guest Speaker Tom Wyatt. Wondai
Regional Art Gallery Pole Art Auction-Sat 28th. Entertainment by Geoff Grevell's
"Love To Sing". Horticultural Show & Display. Free Gardens to Visit including
Competition Gardens. Entry $4 per person, Children Free. Open Saturday
8am-4.30pm, Sunday 8am-1pm. |
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12-13 October |
Bromeliad Extravaganza. Wavell Heights Community Hall, 175 Edinburgh Castle
Road Wavell Heights Brisbane. Open Sat 8am-3pm, Sunday 9am-2pm.
Free parking. Free entry. New releases. |
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