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	Open Gardens in South East Queensland https://opengardens-seq.com/
	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.
Monthly Meetings
	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/
	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
	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
	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.... or email:
	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.
	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
	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 welcome.
	Queensland 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
2025 Events by Date
1st February	Workshop-Yandina Community Gardens. 41 Farrell St, Yandina (corner of Farrell and North St). Workshop, Splitting a Native Bee Hive. Time: 9am-11am. Spend a morning with Mel Marx exploring and understanding Australian Stingless bees, knowing when they are ready to split and caring for them after the split. On the day we will be splitting one of the Australian Stingless beehives on the YCG site. COST for this workshop: $25.00 financial YCG members, $35.00 non-members. WORKSHOP CAPPED AT 15 ATTENDEES. More details and link to book you place click here.
8 February	Aspley Orchid Society Summer Show. Pine Rivers Showgrounds Hall, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton. New Venue. If you have an interest in orchids, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow orchid enthusiasts, learn from experienced growers, and discover new tips and tricks to improve your orchid cultivation. A variety of orchid species will be displayed and available for purchase. Trade table offering growing essentials such as fertilizer, pots, and growing media will be provided. EFTPOS facilities are available. Light refreshments on sale. The venue offers wheelchair access and ample parking. Saturday 8.00am-3.30pm. Cost: Adults $4.00 Children under 16 yrs free. more info...
1-2 March	National Palm and Cycad Show, presented by Palm and Cycad Society of Australia, Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Mt Cootha, Mt Cootha Rd, Toowong. Purchase native or exotic palms and cycads, with a huge selection of stock to choose from. We will also be displaying mature plants, so that you can see what your purchases will look like in the future. We have a number of specialist books for sale at the show and all visitors will be able to ask our expert growers and members about the suitability of specific palms and cycads for their garden. Open Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm. The cost is $4 per adult, $2 for concession cards. more info...
28-29 March	Queensland Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Plant & Floral Fair at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Displays of floral art, cut flowers and foliage, container plants and fruit and vegetables, plant sales, raffle, information about garden clubs. Open Friday 10am–3.30pm, Saturday 9am–3pm. more info...
29 March	Native Plants Queensland-Native Plants Market, Samford Showgrounds, 40 Showgrounds Dr, Highvale QLD. Find native plants for any situation from rockeries to rainforest. Many smaller shrubs available and plants for planters and pots. Expert advice available for plant selection and care, from growers and Native Plants Qld members. Low prices and a huge variety of plants and sizes from tubestock to mature plants. Plant a native plant for bushfood and bees, butterflies and birds and other wildlife. Open 9am-3pm.
29-30 March	Queensland Orchid Society Inc Autumn Show. The Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont. Open Saturday 8.30am-3pm, Sunday 8.30am-2pm. Plant sales, Refreshment available, raffles and wheelchair friendly. Admission $4, children under 14 free. more info...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.