Upcoming events in South East Queensland, Australia & New Zealand
Major Garden and Flower Shows 2009, Garden Tour Information |
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General Notices |
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Australia's Open Garden Scheme
Australia's Open Garden Scheme |
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Sunday Gatherings |
Rocks Community Farm (Brisbane’s community garden in the south-western
suburbs). Rocks Riverside Park, Counihan Rd, Seventeen Mile Rocks (once
inside the park, head towards the Crusher Pavilion, near the overhead
conveyor structure). Park opening hours 7:00am to 6:30pm. A thriving
community garden, established and operated by keen local volunteers
interested in sustainability in food growing. Come and be involved in local,
organic food growing. New members welcomed. Limited plots may be available
on application.
A thriving community garden, established and operated by keen local
volunteers interested in sustainability in food growing. Sunday Gatherings,
7am – 11am 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, fortnightly thereafter. Phone: BCC
Jamboree Ward office 3407 7000. Email: MembershipRocks@gmail.com
Links:
http://sustainablejamboree.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=48
http://picasaweb.google.com/edmund.parker/RocksCommunityFarm2010_01# |
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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: 10.30am Information Centre at
main entrance. Return point: 11am Information Centre. For more information or to book a
customised group tour, please phone the Gardens on 3403 2535. |
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2010
Events by Date |
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March 6 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Everton
Park Library
- 561 South Pine Road 9.30am -12noon - Topic: Growing
plants from seeds & cuttings.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone
the library on (07) 3403 7402
more info.... |
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March 6-7 |
The Northern
Districts Horticultural Society and Queensland Dahlia Society. Their
thirteenth 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 & Caboolture. 2.00pm to 4.00 pm on Saturday - 9.00
am to 4.00 pm on Sunday. Potted plants will be on sale. Refreshments will be
available. Admission $3.00 |
March
10th |
Queensland Conservation Fund Raiser. Fresh Fish Café Food and Wine Bar,
461 The Esplanade, Manly, Brisbane.
Annette
will speak on sustainable, low carbon food production and your chef will
give insights into menu selection and preparation using fresh, local
produce.
Wednesday 10th March 2010. $90 per person, 3 course set menu selected wines
with each course. Bookings 07 3893 0195
more
info..... (pdf file 763kb) |
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March 13 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Inala Library - Corsair Avenue - 9.30am-12noon - Topic: Growing plants from
seeds & cuttings.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone
the library on (07) 3403 2205
more info.... |
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March 13-14 |
Palm & Cycad Societies
of Australia
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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March 14 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Chermside Library - 375 Hamilton Road - 10.30am-1pm. Topic:
Clever Composting. Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone
the library on (07) 3403 7200
more info.... |
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March 20 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Fairfield Library- Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre, Fairfield Road
9.30am-12noon - Topic
No Dig Gardens.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any other
gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library
on (07) 3403 8615
more info.... |
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March 20 |
Nambour Orchid Society Autumn Show. Montville Church Hall, Montville.
Orchid displays and plant sales including foliage plants as well as orchids.
A display by Palmwoods Arts & Craft Group. All craft items will be for sale.
Spend a day on the Range and enjoy our Show. Morning and Afternoon Tea will
be available. Open from 10am to 4pm. Admission $2.00. |
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March 20-21 |
Qld Dahlia Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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March 26-28 |
Qld Orchid Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. Top orchid growers in south
east Queensland will present a spectacular display of flowering orchids.
Talk to the experts. Buy easy to follow booklets on how to grow them buy all
the things orchid growers use – view the potting demonstrations – buy plants
from a wide range of flowering orchids at reasonable prices to start you off
or to enhance your collection and take home a floral arrangement or two for
your loved ones. Light refreshments are also available. Tour groups
especially catered for by phoning our Secretary, Maree, on 07 3800 3213.
8.30am – 3.30 pm daily. Adults $3. Children under 16 free
more info..... |
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March 27 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
New Farm- 135 Sydney St, New Farm. Time 10am-12.30pm.
Topic: Beginners Guide to Vegetable Growing.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone
the library on (07) 3403 1062
more info.... |
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March 24-28 |
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show -
"The Show will once again bring the creativity and passion of Australia's
top floral and landscape designer's to Melbourne, delivered in stunning
displays as well as a strong environmental message for gardening in the
climate we live in. Coupled with an extensive array of garden and floral
retail products, great food and entertainment for the whole family, the
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is a celebration of Australian
lifestyle and our great outdoors."
more info..... |
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April 10-11 |
Eastern
District orchid Society Inc. Autumn Show. Bayside Uniting Church Hall, 420
Wondall Road Manly West. Orchid plants for sale. Craft & African Violets
Sales. Potting Demos. Morning & afternoon Teas. Free parking, wheel chair
friendly. Admission $3.00. Saturday April 8.30am-4.30pm. Sunday April
8.30am-3.00pm. |
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April 10-11 |
Australian Hibiscus
Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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April 17-18 |
Qld Council of Garden
Clubs
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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April 18 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Chermside Library - 375
Hamilton Road - 10.30am-1pm.
Topic: Low Cost
Gardening.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403
7200
more info.... |
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April 22 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010. Indooroopilly Library
- Level 4, Indooroopilly Shoppingtown, 318 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly
- 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407
0009
more info.... |
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April 24 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010. Wynnum Library
- Wynnum Civic Centre, Bay Tce, Wynnum Central
- 10.30am-12.30pm. Topic:
Successful Gardening In
Warm Climates.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403
2199
more info.... |
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April 24 |
Redlands Orchid Society Inc. Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield
Street, Cleveland. Autumn Charity Show. Orchid plant sales. Potting
demonstrations & cultural advice. Orchid growing products on sale.
Refrestments on sale. Supporting Redlands Hospital Auxiliary. Admission
$3.00. Free parking wheel chair friendly. Open 8.30am to 4.00pm. |
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April 24-25 |
Bimer Bonsai Club
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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May 1-2 |
Hibiscus Society of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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May 8 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Hamilton Library - Corner
Racecourse Road and Rossiter Parade
- Time to be advised - Topic:
Container Gardening, Balconies and Courtyards.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403
1050
more info.... |
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May 8-9 |
Qld Herb Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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May 15 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
The Grange Library - 79 Evelyn St, The Grange - Time 10am-12.30pm.
Topic:
Successful Gardening In
Warm Climates.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any other
gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library
on (07) 3407 2523
more info.... |
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May 15-16 |
Wickes Garden - 8 Roms Court, Buderim. UBD Brisbane-Sunshine Coast
p78: H14. Opening 10.00am to 4.30pm. Opening under Australia's Open Garden
Scheme this is a must-see garden with a vast range of subtropical and cold
climate plants, a lily-covered lagoon and a grove a tropical birches Entry
fee $6 Children under 18 are free.
more
info..... (pdf 1054kb) |
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May 15-16 |
Qld Rose Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. Details to be announced. |
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May 16 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Chermside Library -
375
Hamilton Road
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10.30am-1pm.
Topic: Beginners Guide to Vegetable Growing.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To
book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7200
more info.... |
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May 22 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Banyo Library - 284 St Vincents Rd, Banyo -
9.30am-11.30am. Topic:
Low Cost Gardening.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403
2200
more info.... |
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May 23 |
Glasshouse Country Sustainability and Garden Expo.
Beerwah Community Hall
& Turner Park 9.00am - 4.00pm. Official opening 10.25am. Program to be
advised.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any
other gardening related issues will be answered. |
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May 29 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainable Living 2010.
Nundah Library - 1 Bage St, Nundah - Time 9.30am - 12noon.
Topic:
Low Cost Gardening. Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks and have all your questions
answered. Bring along your pest and disease samples and/or any other
gardening related issues will be answered. To book a place phone the library
on (07) 3407 8701
more info.... |
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June 12-13 |
Catus & Succulent
Society of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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June 26-27 |
North Moreton Qld Orchid
Council
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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July 9,10,11 |
Queensland Home
Garden Expo. Nambour Showgrounds, Sunshine Coast. A three day gardening
extravaganza for both the green thumb and novice gardeners.
Join Annette for her informative talks. Bring along your pest
and disease samples and/or any other gardening related issues that will be
answered at the "Plant Clinic" staffed by the Horticultural Media
Association and Colleagues.
more info... |
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July 17-18 |
John Oxley District
Orchid Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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July23-25 |
Botanical Artists
Society of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Aug 1
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Sogetsu Ikebana Assoc.
Bris/Gold Coast
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Sept 4-5 |
Society for Growing
Australian Plants Qld Region (SGAP)
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Sept 11-12 |
The Orchid Species
Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Sept 18-19 |
West Brisbane Orchid
Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Sept 25-26 |
Geranium & Pelargonium
Society of Brisbane-Mount
Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 2-3 |
Qld Rose Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 8-10 |
Qld Orchid Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 16-17 |
African Violet Society
of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 23-24 |
Bonsai Society of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 30-31 |
North Moreton Qld Orchid
Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Nov 6-7 |
The Floral Art Society
of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Nov 13-14 |
Bromeliad Society of
Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Nov 20-21 |
Brisbane Daylily
Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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