Queensland Gardening 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 the most up-to-date information on scheduled events.

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Sunnybank Hills Library. Bookings required. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Southern Queensland Insitute of TAFE, Campbell Street, Toowoomba. For more information, visit the website: gardenfest.com.au

Zillmere Library. Bookings required. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Grange Library. Bookings required. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Website: gympiegardenexpo.com.au

Flohr Garden: "Behind a traditional garden of roses, hydrangeas, cool shady areas and a bountiful orchard lies an amazing woodland arboretum with a huge collection of tropical, temperate, native and exotic trees. Unusual groundcovers, shrubs, camellias, magnolias and michelias also feature, along with a small waterfall, a gazebo, a vegetable garden and lots more." Calendar
Fulmer Garden: "Beautiful towering eucalypts are underplanted with ginkgos, gardenias, Japanese maples and flowering sasanqua camellias. Sweeping lawns are dotted with beds spilling over with roses, irises, perennials and more than sixty different varieties of salvia." "A native area features grevilleas, bottle tree and hibiscus, while a large greenhouse contains bromeliads, orchids and gorgeous ferns." "A new succulent garden sits in a hotspot near the house and a nearby ornamental grape, which shades the house in summer, is resplendent in its brilliant autumn finery."
For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland

Chermside Library. Bookings essential. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Ferny Grove. "Famous in Australia and around the world for its wonderful bromeliad collection, this richly textured garden features the colourful foliage of a range of tropical plants, as well as some lovely flowering annuals and perennials." For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Activities at various locations around the Australia. See if there's an event near you at the website: International Composting Awareness Week.

New Farm Library. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba. To mark World Bonsai Day, the Redlands Bonsai Society is having an exhibit of Australian native trees as bonsai. The Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs (AABC) is supporting the event. 10am - 3.30pm. Entry is free. Redlands IndigiScapes Centre

Everton Park Library. Bookings required. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Wynnum. The garden of Jerry Coleby-Williams. For more information, go to Open Gardens Australia - Queensland Special Events

The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Talks, workshops, videos - growing and pruning roses and rose nursery - plants and gifts for sale. Saturday 11.30am-4pm; Sunday 9am-3pm. Admission $3. Website: Queensland Rose Society

This show promises a wonderful display of orchid blooms. Potting demonstrations and cultural advice plus all your orchid growing requirements available. Plants for sale, plus floral arrangements and light refreshments.
Location: Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights
Times: Saturday 11th May: 8.30am - 4pm; Sunday 12th May: 9am - 3.30pm
Cost: Admission is $3. Children U/16 free. Onsite parking and wheelchair access.
More information: www.aspleyorchidsociety.com Ph 3269 7537, Mob 0402 252 264, Email aspley[at]y7mai

Belli Park. "Featuring a spectacular range of unusual and rare plants - from dombeya, kapok and Mexican tree fern to elephant apple and black bamboo - as well as a 12m high waterfall, The Lost Gardens is a triumph!" For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

. "Surrounding the vibrant yellow Catholic Church in Bell is a fascinating biblical garden that beautifully depicts, through art and inspired plantings, the Stations of the Cross." "Begun in 2009 as a project to commemorate the centenary of the Bell Church in 2012, the garden features many plants mentioned in the Bible, including an almond, olive and bay tree, a date palm, Cedar of Lebanon, pomegranates, grapevines and lavender." "Hardy plants, such as succulents, geraniums, native trees and shrubs, oleanders, bougainvillea, day lilies and agapanthus, add colour, depth and texture to this inspiring garden." For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Dalby. "This gorgeous country garden is lent a formal atmosphere through the use of clipped hedges and topiary, punctuated by the sharply sculptural shapes of strategically placed conifers." "Wonderful Autumn colour is provided by claret ash, ornamental pears, grapes, Chinese tallow and other deciduous trees." "Broad lawns and pathways lead to other special features, including a large pergola swathed in roses, an area shaded by lovely Chinese elms, an extensive cacti and succulent garden, a driveway lined with palms and grasses, an orchard of citrus and stone fruit, and a productive vegetable garden." For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

A great day out for Mum on Mother's Day! For everyone who wants to learn more about growing and using herbs. Discover a large variety of medicinal and culinary herbs and plants for sale. Browse a wide variety of stalls with herbal products including preserves, coffee, teas, spices, skincare, bush foods, wineries and all sorts of yummy delights. Relax and revive at Café Sage for delicious, home baked, herb inspired food and beverages. Enjoy a wide variety of FREE demonstrations, talks and workshops. Guest Speaker for 2013 is Annette McFarlane.
Venue: Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor.
Date: Sunday, 12th May 2013 (1 DAY ONLY) Time: 9am to 4pm
Admission: Gold Coin Donation. (Please note: No EFTPOS and only limited Credit Card facilities available)
More Information: Visit www.qldherbsociety.org.au closer to the date for demonstration timetables and more details, or for contacts.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha.
Free discovery tours: Discover the gardens with experienced garden guides. Take a botanical world tour. Find out just how fascinating the world of plants is. 11am and 1pm. Meet at the Information Kiosk.
Look - See - Draw the hidden beauty of leaves: Free drop-in activity. Use magnifying glasses to see plants up close. Draw what you see. Materials supplied. Suitable for adults and children. Children must be accompanied. 11am - 2pm. Bandstand Stage.
For more information phone (07) 3403 8888

For more information about Fascination of Plants Day in Australia, go to www.acpfg.com.au/fopd/

Banyo Library. Bookings required. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Parkridge Place, Birkdale. Help out local koalas by joining this annual Koala Community Planting. Join in the fun as we put 2000 plants in the ground to create a future home for our furry friends in Birkdale. 8.30am - 10.30am. Stay after the planting for a sausage sizzle and take a free native plant home with you. For more information call IndigiScapes on 3824 8611. Website: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre

Tallaringa, North Tamborine: "One of Tamborine's most significant gardens, Tallaringa features a diverse array of cooler-climate plants, making Autumn a perfect time to visit." "Beautiful native rainforest containing more than 80 different native tree species leads to flowering camellias and many plants in varying stages of gorgeous Autumnal dress, including maples, gingkos, prunus, dogwood, pistachio, ash, magnolia and persimmon." "The garden also features lovely water features and stunning panoramic views."
Glenloch, North Tamborine: "Now, stately avenues of London plane trees and pin oaks combine with Canadian maples and liquidambars to create a beautiful tapestry of Autumnal colour, perfectly set off by a backdrop of softly sweeping lawns." "Rock walls support thirteen terraces and stunning flowing ponds, with gorgeous massed roses, hydrangeas, perennials and annuals providing a rich palette of colour and texture."
Avoca Park, Mount Tamborine: "Vibrant golds, yellows and reds of liquidambars set the tone in this garden, which is filled with rich Autumn colour." "Swathes of glorious French roses - 'Bordure Vive' - are set against formal hedges of port wine magnolias and Japanese box, inspired by a visit to the beautiful Delbard chateau." "The pretty 'Blue Garden' at the rear houses a wonderful collection of blue pots, mosaic pieces, plaques and tables and is hedged with viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'. A charming chook 'cottage' and a fernery containing a gorgeous collection of begonias complete the picture."
For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Coopers Plains Library. Bookings essential. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Helensvale Community Centre. For more information, including how to register, go to: Composting and worm farming workshops (Gold Coast City Council)

Grange Library. Bookings essential. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

Bellbird Park. For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Forrest Beach. "Perched atop the sand dunes of an ancient shoreline is a beautiful and amazingly productive garden overflowing with tropical plants, fruit trees, lilies and ferns." The "lower level is home to a large tropical fruit orchard, some chickens and ducks, and even a pig or two!" "The upper level is reached by two lovely sets of stone steps with a slope featuring a cottage-style garden containing a vast array of flowering and foliage plants, including colourful kalanchoes and chrysanthemums." "Mock orange, roses, frangipani and jasmine have been planted to add delightful perfume, while a small shade house contains prize-winning ferns and orchids. A themed potted succulent garden is a recent addition to this wonderfully diverse garden." For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Hervey Bay Orchid House, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens. For more information, go to Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events (Brisbane City Council)

This schools tour visits established Kitchen Garden Schools throughout the Brisbane and Gold Coast region that have been running the Kitchen Garden Program for several years and are now reaping the benefits. View kitchen and garden classes in action, speak to Foundation staff and school staff, meet like-minded people and see the Kitchen Garden Program in action. Visiting four established Kitchen Garden Schools on this tour: Woodlinks State School, Mansfield State School, Wellington Point State School and Bulimba State School. Tour is not suitable for children. 10:15am - 4.40pm, Thursday 30 May. Price $85.00. Morning tea & seasonal lunch provided. More information: Brisbane Kitchen Garden Schools Tour, Featuring Stephanie Alexander or phone (03) 8415 1993

Freshwater, Cairns. "Exotic foliage plants, including palms, aroids and cordylines, create a tropical feel, and the flowers of heliconia bring flashes of vivid colour, from deep reds and lime greens to oranges and bright yellows." "Plants have been grouped together to create visually striking results. A mass planting of bromeliads is reminiscent of a 'terrestrial coral reef', with its architectural form and colour." "A range of unusual trees, including a very large Cananga odorata, renowned for its beautifully perfumed flower often used in the manufacture of perfumes, an old lychee, mature Ylang Ylangs and Bowen mangoes, dominate the upper canopy." "A lovely swimming pool offers a private, contemplative view of the garden, while a mature pandanus dominates the seasonal creek setting with its Ghost bamboo and mango backdrop." For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Goldsborough. "Vibrant understory plants are skilfully displayed beneath a spreading canopy of 140 species of tropical palms. Lovely ephiphytes, planted at eye level, provide added colour and texture." "Terraced areas include a vegetable garden, succulents, cacti and tropical plants." For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

Griffith University, Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook. A free eco-festival with a huge array of FREE adult and children activities! Come and bring your whole family to enjoy a day of FREE kids activities (including science experiments, Tiddalick the Frog puppet shows, The Giving Tree - a magical talking tree, giant slide, rock climbing wall, jumping castles, face painters), hands-on workshops (including recycling and worm-farming workshops), wildlife shows and displays, eco-business exhibitors, community environmental group displays, organic food, free trees and other giveaways and much more! Also don't miss the on-stage live entertainment, with music from Mark Lowndes (as seen on Australia's Got Talent), Will Day and the Alibis & The Twine! This is a free community festival which welcomes everyone of all ages to attend and most importantly participate! Bring all your family and friends for a great day out! Sunday 2nd June, 10am-3pm. For more information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/LEAF.

7th Brigade Park, Chermside. Organised by Brisbane City Council. More information on the Citysmart website: Green Heart Fair

Ecocentre Griffith University. A unique two-day professional development seminar for educators, community groups, parents and individuals from across Australia interested in garden-based education. Expand your senses with a diversity of presentations, discussion panels, hands-on workshops and activities exploring school gardens and a sustainable future. Learn the essentials of setting up a garden, building your soils, planting and creating abundance in your school. Early Bird Registration until 10th May. For more information, go to www.growingcommunities.org.au

Leafmore Garden Society Inc. Toowoomba is holding its 7th bi-ennial Garden School on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 June 2013 at the Toowoomba City Golf Club Function room, opening at 9:00am on Wednesday morning and closing at 3:30pm on Thursday. Speakers will be Angus Stewart, Phil Dudman, Ross McKinnon, Claire Bickle, Penny McKinlay and Clint Kenny, who will present a range of subjects. Gardening stalls, a book stall and a quality tool stall, in addition to other stalls, will be operating for the two days. Morning tea and lunch will also be included in the overall cost. More information, including cost, will be available in January. Contact Ron on (07) 46355232 or Robyn on (07) 46351939 or robf[at]people.net.au

More information at the Maleny Garden Club website: Gardening on the Edge

For more information, visit the Society's website: Cactus and Succulent Society of Queensland Inc Annual Show

The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Display, competition and plant sales. Saturday 9am‐3.30pm, Sunday 9am‐3.30pm. Admission $3. The Cactus and Succulent Society of Queensland Inc

Hervey Bay Orchid House, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens. For more information: Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

Robina Library. For more information, including how to register, go to: Composting and worm farming workshops (Gold Coast City Council)

The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Display of many beautiful orchids, species, hybrids and foliage. Cultural advice, potting demonstrations available. Orchids and foliage for sale as well as all orchid accessories. Saturday 8.30am‐3.30pm, Sunday 9am‐3pm. Admission $4.

The Queensland Camellia Society are having their annual display of camellias in the Randall Studio in the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Sunday 30th June 2013. Open 11am - 3pm. $2.00 entry. Plant Sales/Raffle. More information: Ph 07 4638 1782

Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour. Check the Queensland Garden Expo website for more information.

Hervey Bay Orchid House, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens. For more information, go to Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

Cairns Esplanade. More Information at the Cairns Regional Council website:

For more information go to the website: Toowoomba Hospice Camellia & Winter Market

Yeronga. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events Brisbane City Council

Mt Coot-tha Library. Bookings essential For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events Brisbane City Council

Bookings essential. For more information: Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. For more information, go to Society for Growing Australian Plants (SGAP) Qld Inc - Major Public Events

Yeronga. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events Brisbane City Council

Maryborough City Hall.

Coucals Garden, 8 Belah Street Mount Crosby, will be opening for the Australian Red Cross (Ipswich Branch) in 2013 on the 7th & 8th September from 9am to 4pm. Light refreshments and plants will be on sale. Entry donation $7, children free. For more information visit www.coucalsgarden.com

For more information, visit the website: Sustainable House Day

Hervey Bay Orchid House, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens. More information: Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

Go to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers website for more information

Five private gardens open to the public during The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Three gardens have never been open to the public before. Small entry fee with proceeds given to charity. Gardens open from 9am - 5pm. Brochure with map available from Visitor Information Centre and at each garden. Enquiries phone The Chronicle on 4690 9300.

Tamborine Mountain. For more information, go to www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au

The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. For more information, go to their website: qldgeraniumsociety.com

Hervey Bay Orchid House, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens. Bookings essential. For more information, go to Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

Activities at various locations around the Australia. See if there's an event near you at the website: National Organic Week Australia

Wavell Heights Community Hall, 175 Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights, Brisbane. Plant sales and refreshments. Saturday 12th October 8am-3pm, Sunday 13th October 9am-2pm. Free admission and ample parking.

280 Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road, Bahrs Scrub (UBD Brisbane 283:P12). An inspirational garden set on two acres. Features stunning eighty metre driveway with sensational tropical understory utilizing textured foliage plants and burst of colour from over 700 species of bromeliads. Expansive lawn, cottage garden perennials, meandering paths beneath a rainforest canopy add to the attraction of this garden. For more information, visit Open Gardens Australia Queensland Calendar

More information at the Buderim Garden Club website: Buderim Flower Festival

Macgregor State High School. For more information, go to Society for Growing Australian Plants (SGAP) Qld Inc - Major Public Events

Wynnum Manly Community Garden. For more information, go to Brisbane Green Events Brisbane City Council

Hervey Bay Orchid House, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens. Bookings essential. For more information, go to Hervey Bay Orchid House Fraser Coast Regional Council

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