Gardening

Whether you have a green thumb or can't tell one plant from another, our gardening information can help. You'll find tips on water-efficient gardening and landscaping ideas, plus we connect you to helpful websites and articles.

Events and advice

 

Gardening events

Planting for pizzas

Come and join in on gardening and cooking activities at this long established community garden. Activities include establishing garden beds, planting… more

Dates Wed 19 January 2011 - Wed 23 March 2011
Venue Northey Street City Farm, cnr Northey and Victoria Street , Windsor

Brisbane Organic Growers

Brisbane Organic Growers Inc (BOGI) holds monthly events to talk about organic gardening, plants, seeds and much more.If you want to grow vegetables, … more

Dates 1st Thursday of the month (except January)
Venue The Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Street, Windsor
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Heirloom vegie garden workshops

Do you long to taste vegies like our grandparents enjoyed? Would you like a garden of these hardy beauties yourself? … more

Dates Sun 27 February 2011 - Sun 20 March 2011
Venue Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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BOGI Garden Flood Recovery Day

Was your garden flooded in the recent floods? If so, let Brisbane Organic Growers help you get some life back into your garden. … more

Dates Sat 19 March 2011
Venue The Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
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How to build your own hydroponic garden

In this presentation you will learn the basic principles about hydroponics and the differences in the systems out there. … more

Dates Sat 19 March 2011
Venue M.A. Centre - Brisbane, 32, Burnside Crescent, Westlake
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Mansfield compost & worm farm workshop

Is your garden begging for some TLC, but you're unsure where to start? … more

Dates Sat 19 March 2011
Venue Mansfield State School, 174 Ham Rd, Mansfield
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Wynnum compost & worm farm workshop

Is your garden begging for some TLC, but you're unsure where to start? … more

Dates Sun 20 March 2011
Venue Wynnum West State School, 2036 Wynnum Rd, Wynnum West
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Garden herbs for health and cooking

Learn how to identify and grow a variety of culinary, medicinal and companion herbs in your garden and maximise their benefits for use in daily life. … more

Dates Thu 24 March 2011
Venue Beelarong Community Farm , Cnr York & Beverley Sts, Morningside

Gardening using enriched soil

Learn how to build a rich, quality organic soil and compost and how to retain much needed moisture for garden productivity. … more

Dates Thu 24 March 2011 - Thu 31 March 2011
Venue Gardening using enriched soil , Northey Street City Farm, Northey St, Windsor
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West Brisbane Orchid Society's Annual Autumn Show

The Committee and Members of the West Brisbane Orchid Society Inc. welcome all plant lovers to the Society's annual Autumn Show. … more

Dates Sat 26 March 2011 - Sun 27 March 2011
Venue Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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Gardening features

Climbers and creepers

Climbing and trailing plants are highly adaptable. …more

Starting a garden

Useful gardening tips…more

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Soil and mulch

A guide to Brisbane soil types listed by suburb …more

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