Upcoming events in South East Queensland, Australia & New Zealand
Major Garden and Flower Shows 2009, Garden Tour Information |
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Australia's Open Garden Scheme
Australia's Open Garden Scheme |
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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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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 9,10 |
Caboolture Orchid
Society Inc. Annual Winter Show. Morayfield Community Complex, 298
Morayfield Road, Morayfield. Orchid plants for sale, potting demonstrations,
Floral Art displays, art and craft etc. Bromeliads, Tillandsia and African
Violet displays and sales. Open Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm. Entry Free |
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July 17-18 |
John Oxley District
Orchid Society
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. Potting demonstrations and
cultural advice during both days. Orchid plants, growing accessories, floral
arrangements and light refreshments for sale to the public. Saturday 8.30am
to 4.30pm. Sunday 9.00am to 3.30pm Admission:$3.00
more info..... |
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July 23-25 |
Botanical Artists
Society of Qld
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
July31
Aug 1 |
Sogetsu Ikebana Assoc.
Bris/Gold Coast
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Aug 7-8 |
Maroochydore Orchid Annual Show - The Millwell Road Community Hall,
Millwell Road, Maroochydore (near Myer carpark at the Plaza) with 8 other
Societies with displays. Visitors will be able to buy a wide range of plants
and also receive some expert advice on caring for their new acquisitions.
Raffles, potting demonstrations, plant sales and light refreshments. Open
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Entry charge is $3 |
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Aug 28-29 |
Logan & District
Orchid Society Annual Show - Logan Central Community Centre Cnr Jacaranda Ave &
Wembley Rd, Logan Central. See a wonderful and varied display of orchids, have
your questions answered by experienced growers, purchase orchid plants, products
and floral arrangements. Light refreshments available. Saturday 8.30am - 4pm &
Sunday 8.30am - 3pm. Entry $3 Adults - Children under 12 free. |
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Aug 28-29 |
North Brisbane Orchid Society Annual Spring Show. Mt Coot-tha Botanical
Gardens Auditorium, Toowong. Large displays of orchids, plant sales, potting
demos. cultural advice given. Light refreshments available. Adults $3.00
children under (14) Free. Open 8.30-4.00pm both days. |
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Sept 3-4 |
Chelsea Flower Show and Fair - Paloma Reception Centre, 121 Mains Road,
Sunnybank, Brisbane. Representitives from the African Violet and Hibiscus
Societies will be on hand to answer your questions. Displays of Formal
Floral Art, Amateur Displays, Champion Bloom of the Show and Champion
Arrangement of the Show. Refreshment available and all the fun of the Fair.
Cost $5 Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm |
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Sept 4-5 |
Society for Growing
Australian Plants Qld Region (SGAP)
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Sept
Sunday 5 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Carindale Library - Carindale Shopping Centre, Creek Road,
Carindale.
Time
To Be Advised. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at
Home.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 1490
more_details.... |
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Sept 11-12 |
Buderim Garden Festival
- Visit 6 Open Gardens, Sculpture Exhibition, Floral displays, Entertainment
at beautiful Buderim. $10 Entry to the 6 open gardens or $2 Entry to Spring
Flower Show only. Pre-purchase tickets at the Old Buderim Post Office,
Manawee Garden Centre or Buderim Newsagent. Tickets available at Buderim War
Memorial Hall all weekend. Open 9am-4pm daily.
more info..... |
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Sept 11-12 |
 The
Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage
Society Inc - Spring Show. Canungra School of Arts hall, Pine Street,
Canungra. Plant Sales, Orchids, Ferns, Begonias, Bromeliads, Aroids and many
others. Refreshments available. Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Two Day
Entry Pass $3
more info..... |
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Sept 11-12 |
The Orchid Species
Society Inc - Annual Show. Brisbane Botanical Gardens Auditorium Mt
Coot-tha. See the largest spectacular collection of rare and endangered
Orchids. Orchid Species plants will also be available to purchase. Saturday
11th 8.30am- 4pm and Sunday 12th 9am- 3pm September 2010.
more info..... |
Sept
Saturday 18 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
West
End Library - 178-180 Boundary Street, West End.
Time-10am-12.30pm. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at Home.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 8620
more_details.... |
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Sept 18-19 |
West Brisbane Orchid
Society
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Sept
Sunday 19 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Mt
Coot-tha Library - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road,
Toowong. 10am-12.30pm. Topic: To Be Advised.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 2550
more_details.... |
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Sept 25-26 |
The
Wondai Garden Expo - Wondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway, Wondai. Guest
speakers, displays and stalls featuring a wide assortment of garden
products, plants, pots, outdoor furniture, craft and ornaments.
Entertainment and plenty of food and drink outlets making for a great outing
for the whole family. Entry is $4.00 per person per day, children under 15
accompanied by an adult free. Parking is free. Opening times Sat 8.00am -
5.00 pm, Sun 8.00 am - 1pm. |
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Sept 25-26 |
Geranium & Pelargonium
Society of Brisbane-Mount
Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Sept
Wed 29 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Bracken
Ridge Library - Cnr Bracken & Barretts Streets, Bracken Ridge.
10am-12.30pm. Topic: Children's Gardening Workshop.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3667 6060
more_details.... |
Oct
Saturday 2 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Annerley Library - 450 Ipswich Road, Annerley.
10am-11.30am. Topic: Children's Gardening Workshop.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1735
more_details.... |
Oct
Saturday 2 |
Redlands Orchid Society Inc. Spring Charity Orchid Show - Donald Simpson
Over 50's Leisure Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street Cleveland. Orchids available
for sale. Potting Demos & culture advice. Light refreshments available. Open
8.30am to 4pm. Entry $3 |
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Oct 2-3 |
Qld Rose Society
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 8-10 |
Qld Orchid Society
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Oct
Saturday 9 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Banyo
Library - 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo. 9.30am-11.00am. Topic: Children's Gardening Workshop.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 2200
more_details.... |
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Oct 9-10 |
Bromeliad Extravaganza - Sat 9th October 8am-3pm Sunday 10th
October 9am-2pm. Community Hall 175 Edinburgh Castle road Wavell Heights
Brisbane. Plant sales and refreshments. Free admission. Ample Parking.
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Oct
Thursday 14 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Corinda
Library - 641 Oxley Road, Corinda. 6pm-8pm. Topic:Healthy Homes.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 7701
more_details.... |
Oct
Saturday 16 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Sunnybank Hills Library - Cnr Crompton & Calam Rds, Sunnybank
Hills. 10.30am-1pm. Topic: Exotic and Unusual Vegetables to Grow at
Home.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 0571
more_details.... |
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Oct 16-17 |
African Violet Society
of Qld
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Oct 23-24 |
Bonsai Society of Qld
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Oct
Saturday 23 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Hamilton Library - Cnr Racecourse Rd & Rossiter Pde, Ascot.
10.30am-1pm. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at Home.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1050
more_details.... |
Oct
Sunday 24 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Garden
City Library - Cnr Logan & Kessels Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt.
10.30am-1pm. Topic: Grow Your Own - Propagating Plants Using
Unusual Techniques.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7745
more_details.... |
Oct
Saturday 30 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Indooroopilly Library - Level 4, 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly.
Time-9am-11.30pm. Topic: Healthy Homes.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 0009
more_details.... |
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Oct 30-31 |
North Moreton Qld Orchid
Society
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
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Nov 6-7 |
The Floral Art Society
of Qld
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Nov
Sunday 7 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Brisbane Square Library - 266 George Street, Brisbane.
Time-9am-11.30pm. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at Home.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 4166
more_details.... |
Nov
Saturday 13 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop Everton
Park Library - 561 South Pine Road, Everton Park.
Time
To Be Advised. Topic: Exotic Herbs and Spices to Grow at
Home.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 7400
more_details.... |
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Nov 13-14 |
Bromeliad Society of
Qld
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Nov
Saturday 20 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
Nundah
Library - 1 Bage Street, Nundah. Time-9.30am-12.00noon.
Topic: Healthy Homes.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3407 8701
more_details.... |
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Nov 20-21 |
Brisbane Daylily
Society
- Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
more info..... |
Nov
Saturday 27 |
Library Seminar Series - Sustainability Workshop
New
Farm Library - 135 Sydney Street, New Farm.
Time
To Be Advised. Topic: Grow Your Own - Propagating Plants
Using Unusual Techniques.
Join
Annette McFarlane for her informative talks in this very successful series
of workshops. If you have any gardening questions or pest and disease
samples that you would like advice on, join Annette at any of the seminars
listed. To book a place phone the library on (07) 3403 1062
more_details.... |
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