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The Queensland Gardening Pages

Information & resources about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld

This page aims to inform you of coming events related to plants & gardening throughout Queensland. Send in relevant event information for free publication here.

Looking for "Mt Cootha" garden shows? The correct spelling is "Coot-tha".

Looking for Mount Tambourine garden festival? The correct spelling is "Tamborine".

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Events Diary

If you're looking for a particular event, scroll down the page (events arranged by date) or use the "find" function in your browser using a relevant keyword (e.g. "Nambour").

There may be an admission charge to any events listed below unless otherwise noted. 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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11 - 13 July 2008: Queensland Home Garden Expo
Maroochy Showgrounds (Nambour Showgrounds). For more information, check the show's website: Queensland Home Garden Expo

12 - 13 July 2008: Plant Appreciation Club Inc Show
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Can't make the Queensland Home Gardens Expo at Nambour? Then come to the Plant Appreciation Club Inc. show at Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium on Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July. We will be featuring all types of plants in displays and have lots of plants for sale, eg African Violets : Australian Natives : Begonias : Bonsai : Bromeliads : Cactus & Other Succulents : Cordylines : Ferns : Floral Art : Geraniums & Pelargoniums : Hibiscus : Orchids : Tropical Foliage : etc. : etc, We will be open between 9.00am and 3.00pm both days, and admission is $3.00 with children under 14 free if accompanied by an adult.

19 - 20 July 2008: John Oxley District Orchid Society Inc
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Plant display and sales. Potting demonstrations and potting mixes, fertilisers for sale. Light refreshments including tea and coffee available. Adults $3.00, Children Free. Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm, Sunday 9.00am - 4.00pm

24 - 27 July 2008: Floressence Botanical Art Exhibition
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. With "nearly one hundred botanical beauties that won't require watering from a bucket", Floressence 2008 will showcase contemporary watercolour paintings by members of the Botanical Artists Society of Queensland Inc. Work from the "Botanical Art of the Hays Inlet Exhibition" (recently shown at the Pine Rivers Historical Museum) will be a special feature. In addition to framed paintings, there will be a wide range of merchandise for sale, including cards and prints. Admission: Adults $3.00, Concession $2.00. Opening Night, Thursday 24th: 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Friday and Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm. Sunday: 9.00am - 3.00pm. For further information, visit the Society's website: www.botanicalartqld.com.au

2 - 3 August 2008: Maroochydore Orchid Society Spring Show
Millwell Road Community Centre, Millwell Road, Maroochydore (Next to Sunshine Plaza). This annual show is gaining the reputation of being the best in south-east Queensland with nine affiliated societies taking part. Why not visit the beautiful Sunshine Coast for this event and bring your friends for a funtastic day out. Free potting demonstrations each day. Orchid plant sales, raffles, and light refreshments. Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday: 9.00pm - 3.00pm. Admission: $3.00 p/p. Website: Maroochydore Orchid Society Inc.

11 August 2008 (Monday): Impacts of land use intensification on the functional diversity of Central American plant communities
The Queensland Herbarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Speaker: Dr Margie Mayfield, School of Integrative Biology, University of Queensland. 12 noon. FREE

16 - 17 August 2008: Bonsai Society of Queensland Inc.
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Exhibition and display. Demonstrations 11.00am and 2.00pm daily. Sales of bonsai, stock, books, tools and more. Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 4.00pm. Adults $3.00. Bonsai Society of Queensland Inc

22 - 24 August 2008 (Friday to Sunday): Spring Orchid Festival - The Queensland Orchid Society
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Top orchid growing talent in south east Queensland will present a most spectacular display of flowering orchids. This is a wonderful opportunity to buy good quality orchid plants at reasonable prices - view the potting demonstrations - talk to growers with years of experience - enjoy morning or afternoon tea - take home a lovely floral arrangement or two and, if you feel lucky, buy raffle tickets - there are some great prizes to be won. Tour groups are especially catered for.
Location: The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha
Hours: 9am-4pm daily.
Admission: Adults $3 - children under 16 free.
More information: Phone Maree on (07) 3800 3213
Website: Queensland Orchid Society Inc.

30 - 31 August 2008: North Brisbane Orchid Society Inc.
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Displays by Orchid Societies and Nurseries. Benched plants and floral art displays. Continuous potting demonstrations and cultural information. Sales of plants, pots, bark, fertiliser and books. Weekend raffle with refreshments available. Saturday 8.30am - 4.00pm, Sunday 9.00am - 4.00pm. Adults $3.00. North Brisbane Orchid Society Inc

6 - 7 September 2008: Open garden: "Coucals of Mount Crosby"
"Coucals of Mount Crosby" will be open to the public on 6th & 7th September, benefiting the Australian Red Cross. Located at 8 Belah Street, Mount Crosby. Entrance $5. For more information, phone (07) 3201 0439.

13 - 14 September 2008: Open garden: "Coucals of Mount Crosby"
"Coucals of Mount Crosby" will be open to the public on 13th & 14th September, benefitting Mt Crosby Community Kindergarten. Located at 8 Belah Street, Mount Crosby. Entrance $5. For more information, phone (07) 3201 0439.

19 - 28 September 2008: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
For more information, visit the website: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

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20 - 21 September 2008: Gold Coast Rose Society Inc. 9th Annual Rose Show
Robina Community Centre, Robina. There will be hundreds of Champion roses on display, fabulous floral art, a digital photo competition, sales tables and home baked refreshments. Saturday 20th September, 11.30am-5.00pm and Sunday 21st September, 10.00am-3.30pm. Admission $3.00. Website: Gold Coast Rose Society Inc

3 - 5 October 2008: Springtime on the Mountain Festival
Tamborine Mountain. For more information, visit Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Inc.

10 - 12 October 2008: Greenfest
South Bank, Brisbane. "Throughout the eight acre cultural canvas of Greenfest, industry leaders will be presenting a huge range of greener products and services, fresh fashion, careers, organic food, cars, construction, energy, home improvement, and much more." "Visitor access to all exhibitions, speakers, films, art and performances is free." For more information, visit www.greenfest.com.au

To Be Announced: Sustainable House Day
Organised by the Australia New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES). For more information, visit Sustainable House Day

To Be Announced: Brisbane Organic Growers' Fair
Check their website for new information and contacts: Brisbane Organic Growers Inc.

To Be announced: Herb Awareness Weekend (2009)
Check the Queensland Herb Society Inc. website for contacts if you require information

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Also Check Out:
Brisbane City Council community facilities including parks and gardens.

Free guided walks of the City Botanic Gardens (starting at the Rotunda) and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha (starting at the Information Kiosk) are available daily at 11am and 1pm (except Sundays and public holidays). Bookings are not required, but large groups or groups with a special interest should make a booking by phoning 3403 2535 (Mt Coot-tha) or 3403 0666 (City).

Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens information at the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Inc. website
Greening Australia's calender of events (includes many other organisations)
Brisbane Forest Park Calendar of Events
Queensland Herbarium events calender

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