This page aims to inform you of coming events related to plants & gardening throughout Queensland. Send in relevant event information for free publication here.
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Events Diary
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There may be an admission charge to any events listed below unless otherwise noted. Some may require booking in advance. Weather and other circumstances can cause late changes or cancellations, so check with organisers for most up-to-date information on scheduled events.
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August to November 2010: Spring into the Grampians
Grampians, Western Victoria. "For Queenslander wildflower lovers heading south this Spring, we invite you to Spring into the Grampians - an annual 3 month celebration of the extensive wildflower populations that come into bloom each year. 3 hours west of Melbourne, the area in and around the Grampians National Park hosts over 1,000 species. On the website below details of self-drive itineraries, flower shows, wildflower 'hot-spots', workshops on photography, plant
propagation and painting, art exhibitions, plant identifications, many open gardens can all be found. Visit www.springintothegrampians.com.au".
20 - 21 August 2010 (Friday & Saturday): Jane Street Community Garden (Australia's Open Garden Scheme)
West End. "Jane Street Community Garden is a small but amazingly productive garden, run by dedicated volunteers." "On Friday 20th and Saturday 21st there will be hourly demonstrations on many gardening topics from specific plants to grow in Brisbane to principles of organic and no dig gardening. Experts will be available to answer gardening questions on subjects such as irrigation, native bees, butterflies, permaculture, pest control, wicking beds, etc. Seeds and refreshments will be for sale." For more information, visit Australia's Open Garden Scheme Queensland Calendar
20 - 22 August 2010: Yellow Pages Wide Bay & Fraser Coast Home Show & Caravan and Camping
Expo + Stitches, Craft & Hobby Expo
Maryborough Showgrounds. The 2010 Wide Bay and Fraser Coast Home Show and Caravan and Camping Expo combines a major Home Show with an expanded range of outdoor lifestyle products, featuring building, renovating and home improvement ideas, camper trailers, swimming pools, spas, furniture, landscaping,
floor coverings, and much more. The event also incorporates the Wide Bay Stitches, Craft and Hobby Expo, located centrally within the craft pavilion. The expo will feature arts, crafts, sewing, fabrics and more. Also at the 2010 event will be cooking demonstrations with Tommo the Bush Cook, a thrilling motorbike trials show and garden talks with Angie Weeks. There is something to keep the whole family entertained.
Hours: 9am to 5pm Friday & Sat, 9am to 4pm Sun
Cost: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children FREE with an adult.
For more information go to www.australianevents.com.au
21 - 22 August 2010: Bird Haven (Australia's Open Garden Scheme)
Logan Village. "The garden is host to over 300 bird-attracting grevilleas and other dry-land plants such as banksias, wattles and West Australian melaleucas." "The wattles, gompholobiums, dillwynias, pultenaeas and pimeleas, interspersed with native grasses, lilies and orchids supply colour and ensure an all-seasons display. Several varieties of strappy lomandra and dianella border paths meandering around sandstone boulders onsite." For more information, visit Australia's Open Garden Scheme Queensland Calendar
28 - 29 August 2010: Logan & District Orchid Society Annual Show
Logan Central Community Centre, Corner Jacaranda Ave & Wembley Road, Logan Central. See a wonderful and varied display of beautiful orchids, have your orchid questions answered by experienced growers, see potting demonstrations, purchase orchid plants, products and floral arrangements. Light refreshments available.
Saturday 28th August: 8.30am - 4pm
Sunday 29th Sunday: 8.30am - 3pm
Admission: Adults $3, Children under 12 free.
For more information, phone 3345 6143
28 - 29 August 2010: North Brisbane Orchid Society Inc.
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Displays by orchid societies and nurseries, benched plants, continuous potting demonstrations and cultural information. Plant, pots, bark, fertilisers and books are for sale. Weekend raffle. Refreshments morning and afternoon tea available. Saturday: 8.30am - 4pm; Sunday: 9am - 4pm. Adults: $3.00. Website: North Brisbane Orchid Society Inc
28 - 29 August 2010: The Carter Garden (Australia's Open Garden Scheme)
Forestdale. "An eclectic, award-winning garden that is a unique combination of wildlife, birds, artwork and plants". For more information, visit Australia's Open Garden Scheme Queensland Calendar
4 September 2010 (Saturday): Bush Tucker Day
Webb Hall, Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe. Commencing at 10am and continuing until around 4:00pm. Free workshops throughout the day by
Dale Chapman the Dilly Bag Bush Tucker Chef and Graeme & Veronica from Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery. There will also be bush tucker tastings, raffles and giveaways throughout the day. Food will be available from the Bush Tucker Canteen. Bush tucker products and Aboriginal art & craft available to purchase. For more information go to the Dreamtime Kullilla-Art website: www.dreamtime.auz.net
4 - 5 September 2010: Society for Growing Australian Plants
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. The Spring Wildflower Spectacular and plant sale with the theme 'Native Gardens are for Kids... of all Ages' will provide a glorious display of Australian flowers and plants. A feature will be a treasure trail for children under 12 who are welcome to enter for free. Includes advice on growing native plants available and the famous native plants sale. Displays also by Frog and Bird Societies. Saturday: 9am - 4pm; Sunday: 9am - 3pm. Adults: $3. Website: Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region
9 - 12 September 2010: Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Spring Festival
A Spring Festival of Art, Garden and Country. For more information visit www.SouthBurnettSpringFestival.com.au or South Burnett On-Line
| 9 & 10 September: | Drawing Workshops (Bookings Essential), Decorated Window Judging |
| 10 September: | Official Opening, Entertainment, Food |
| 11 September: | All Day in Les Muller Park and the Blackbutt Memorial Hall and parkland - FREE entry
7.00am - Country Garden Markets. Plants sold by the Grower - Spring plants with help and advice on hand. Orchids, Shrubs, Bromeliads, Succulents, Natives, Bonsai, Potted Colour, Vegetables, Herbs, Climbers and much more. Ideas for a better garden - Worm farms, Fertilizers, Tools, Garden Sculpture, Pots, Garden Furniture, and many new innovations for the keen gardener. Visit the Country Stalls - Patchwork, Bee Keeping, Honey, Lavender Products, Jams, Pickles. Food, Wine Tasting. Children's Corner with planned activities.
8.00am until 6.30pm - High Tea On the Verandah, Blackbutt Memorial Hall. Serving High Tea (bookings essential) and lighter refreshments
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| 12th September: | 8.30am - Launch of the Blackbutt Trails Network at the Railhead followed by a free brekky. |
For more information visit www.SouthBurnettSpringFestival.com.au or South Burnett On-Line
10 - 12 September 2010: Clivia Flowering Display, Pine Mountain Nursery
Pine Mountain Nursery is one of the largest Clivia nurseries in Australia. Visit the nursery and see the flowering clivia displays and pick up some elite
clivia bargains! For more information, go to the website: Pine Mountain
Nursery
11 September 2010 (Saturday): Barambah Garden Festival
Murgon State School Campus, 91 Gore Street. Organised by Barambah Garden Club Inc.
Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Speakers: 9.00am Permaculture, 10.00am Organic Carbon; 11.00am Mr Tom Wyatt (ABC Radio); 2.00pm the Butterfly Man
Admission: Adults $3.00, Under 15s Free
Food and Refreshments. Raffle drawn every hour. For more information or to book a site phone (07) 4168 6238
11 - 12 September 2010: Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society Inc. Spring Show
Canungra "School of Arts" Hall. There'll be plant sales, trade tables and refreshments available. Guest speaker (about 9.30 a.m. on Sunday) will be Nev Ryan, who will be speaking on Tillandsias.
Saturday11th September: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
Sunday 12th September: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Admission: $3.00 price
Website: The Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society (Inc)
11 - 12 September 2010: The Orchid Species Society Inc.
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. A display of species orchids of the wild (nursery breed) from around the world. Information on species orchids is available from society members. Plant sales and raffles also available. Saturday: 8.30am - 4pm; Sunday: 9am - 3pm. Adults: $4.
11 - 19 September 2010: Gardens of the NT - Escorted tour
"This special departure is a trip of a lifetime, hosted by a local NT gardening expert, combining the pleasures of gardening with a memorable trip on the legendary Ghan train!" "Experience and learn about the different landscapes and challenges that face gardeners from the lush tropical gardens in the Top End to the striking desert gardens of the Red Centre." "You get to explore these spectacular and interesting botanic and home gardens as well as visit some of the Northern Territory's special attractions such as the Pioneering Women's Hall of Fame, the captivating West MacDonnell Ranges and soothing Darwin Harbour. You'll also get a glimpse into Aboriginal Culture, bush foods and medicines." For more information, visit www.territorydiscoveries.com/gardens.
12 September 2010: Sustainable House Day 2010
For more information and to see what homes will be open in Queensland, go to: Sustainable House Day 2010
17 - 26 September 2010: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
For more information, visit the website: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
18 - 19 September 2010: West Brisbane Orchid Society Inc.
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Exciting display of seasonal orchids and companion plants - bromeliads, anthuriums and ferns. Plant sales, cultural demonstrations and advice. Morning and afternoon teas available. Saturday: 9am - 4pm; Sunday: 9am - 3.30pm. Adults: $3.
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18 - 19 September 2010: Clivia Flowering Display, Pine Mountain Nursery
Pine Mountain Nursery is one of the largest Clivia nurseries in Australia. Visit the nursery and see the flowering clivia displays and pick up some elite
clivia bargains! For more information, go to the website: Pine Mountain
Nursery
18 September - 26 September 2010: Spring Garden Week, Dalby
The Dalby Beautification Association will be holding their 31st annual Spring Garden Week from Saturday 18th September 2010 through to Sunday 26th September 2010. During this time a number of local gardens will be opened every day for public viewing. Address of gardens opened will be available from the Dalby Visitors Information Centre. Visit the website to see previous years winning gardens: www.dalby.info/gardens.
19 September 2010: "Gardening with the Gurus" Expo
Civic Centre Bundaberg. Hosted by The Bundaberg Bush House & Orchid Club. Phone 41522627 for more information. Website: Bundaberg Bush House and Orchid Club Inc.
25 - 26 September 2010: Geranium and Pelargonium Society of Brisbane/ Queensland Inc.
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Large display of most varieties of Geraniums and Pelargonium, including regals, zonals, ivies and deacons. Hundreds of plants including rooted cuttings will be for sale at reasonable prices. Growers are on hand to give advice. Morning/afternoon tea - light lunch will be available. Saturday: 9am - 3.30pm; Sunday: 9am - 3 pm. Adults: $3. The Geranium and Pelargonium Society of Brisbane / Qld. Inc
25 - 26 September 2010: Wondai Spring Garden Expo
Wondai Sportsground and Lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway, Wondai. Featuring stalls, CWA plant cloakroom, guest speakers, entertainment, refreshments. On Saturday 25th Sept, gardens from the Wondai Spring Garden Competition will be also be open from 10am - 5pm (free entry). Go to the Garden Club stall just inside the main gate for a map.
Saturday 25th September: 8am - 5pm.
Sunday 26th September: 8am - 1pm.
Admission: Adults $4 per person per day, under 15 accompanied by an adult, free. Free parking.
For more information, visit the website: Wondai Garden Expo
2 October 2010 (Saturday): Beautiful Bromeliads in Beerwah
Jo Allen's beautiful gardens at 384 Mawsons Road, Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast will be open to the public on Saturday 2nd October from 10am to 4:30pm. Thousands of Bromeliads both in shade houses and others set among rare and tropical plants in the many gardens which surround her home on this small acreage offer you an opportunity to experience the delights that a well thought out garden can offer. Refreshments and delicious home made morning, afternoon tea and lunch will be available and there will be various stalls. Plants will be on sale. This is a charity fund raising event. Entry $5.00 per person. For more information phone 54768741.
3 October 2010 (Sunday): Brisbane Organic Growers' Fair
For more information, visit the Brisbane Organic Growers Inc. website.
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5 - 8 October 2010: Heritage Roses in Australia Tenth National Conference "The Subtropics: Rainforest to Roses"
A conference and four day garden tour will be held in Brisbane, Montville, Toowoomba and Mt Tamborine visiting private and public gardens. More details are available from the Heritage Roses in Australia Inc. website www.heritage.rose.org.au.
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7 - 14 October 2010: Garden Lover's Tour of Victoria's Best Gardens
Hosted by Noel Burdette. Highlights include Bickleigh Vale, Cruden Farm Gardens, Cloudehill Gardens & Nursery, Heronswood Garden and Tesselaars Tulip Farm. For more information, contact Trade Travel
8 - 10 October 2010: The Queensland Orchid Society Spring Show
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. The President and Committee Members welcome everyone who loves their garden plants. We guarantee you will not be disappointed. We will have an Orchid Clinic to take care of problem Orchids, as well as potting demonstrations and plenty of raffles with great prizes.
The orchids benched are always wonderful. The sales area is amazing - so many different varieties for sale. Hope to see you at the Show!!
Time: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm daily. Adults $3, children under 16 free. For more information, phone 3800 3213. Website: Queensland Orchid Society Inc.
9 - 10 October 2010: The Shambles (Australia's Open Garden Scheme)
Montville (Sunshine Coast hinterland). "The Shambles" is a delightful country garden with large trees and meandering pathways around a century-old farm house. Specialising in "old fashioned" plants, it's a collector's garden, not an exhibition garden, and has inspired two books and a 1/2 hour DVD. For more information, go to The Shambles website, or Australia's Open Garden Scheme
15 - 17 October 2010: Sunshine Coast Home Show & Lifestyle Expo
Stockland Park, Kawana Waters. The Sunshine Coast Home Show & Caravan and Camping Expo will host a huge variety of top quality home and lifestyle products from around the region. Thousands of visitors return each year, including home owners, first home buyers and renovators, to experience a great range of products all in one location. The Caravan, Camping and Boating Expo has been expanded to meet growing demand and will showcase all the very latest in camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, camping gear and outdoor adventure and leisure products.
Hours: 9am to 5pm Friday & Sat, 9am to 4pm Sun
Cost: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children FREE with an adult.
For more information go to www.australianevents.com.au
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16 - 17 October 2010: Bali By Design (Australia's Open Garden Scheme)
Buccan (near Logan Village). This Balinese-inspired resort style garden features a large thatched pavillion, thatched umbrellas, life-like wildlife statues, artificial rockwork, ponds and waterways set among bamboos, palms, gingers, cordylines, bromeliads and other tropical plants. The open garden weekend will also include market and food stalls, face painting for children. Come stroll the gardens, enjoy a coffee and cake, stay an hour or more and take in the fresh country air. For more information, visit balibydesign.com.au or Australia's Open Garden Scheme
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6 November 2010 - 25 April 2011: 2010 Taipei International Gardening and Horticulture Exposition
The 2010 Taipei International Gardening and Horticulture Exposition site covers 91.8 hectares in the heart of Taipei, with a theme of "Rivers, Flowers, New Horizons". 14 major pavilions will be distributed throughout the site. Each pavilion will showcase the beauty of horticulture, biotechnology and environmental protection. ATM Tours (a Brisbane based travel company with more than 15 years experience in Taiwan travel) is offering several "Themed" travel packages to Taiwan for the duration of the Expo. Not only will people get to visit the expo, but they can experience some of what Taiwan has to offer. For more information and itinerary, contact ATM Tours on 1300 881 238.
20 - 21 November 2010: Tropical Foliage Festival
More information at the International Cordyline Society website here: Tropical Foliage Festival
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