Gardening

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Gardening events

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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Native plant sale

A great variety of Australian native plants will be available at the SGAP (Society for Growing Australian Plants) Sale. … more

Dates Sat 9 April 2011
Venue Grovely TAFE, Fitzsimmons Street, Keperra
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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 Selected dates
Venue Northey Street City Farm, Northey Street, Windsor
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Gardening Australia Expo 2011

Discover how to turn your love of gardening into reality in your own backyard at the bigger, fresher Gardening Australia Expo.… more

Dates Fri 15 April 2011 - Sun 17 April 2011
Venue Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane
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Vegetarian cooking

Enjoy a taste of some of the freshest vegies in Brisbane and learn how to prepare them in delicious ways. Walking tour of the community farm included… more

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Venue Beelarong Community, Cnr York & Beverley Streets, Morningside

Eastern Districts Orchid Society Autumn Show

Eastern Districts Orchid Society will be holding their annual Autumn show on the 16th and 17th of April. … more

Dates Sat 16 April 2011 - Sun 17 April 2011
Venue Bayside Uniting Church Hall, 420 Wondall Road, Manly West
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Leaf hunt

Come on a leaf hunt around the farm where you will identify and paint with leaves. Suitable for all ages. Bookings are required. Please contact … more

Dates Tue 19 April 2011
Venue Beelarong Community Farm, Cnr York & Beverley Sts, Morningside
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Build a worm house

Learn how to care for the new arrivals, dispose of kitchen scraps and harvest fresh compost and fertiliser for the garden. … more

Dates Tue 19 April 2011
Venue Northey Street City Farm, Northey St, Windsor
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No dig garden

Save your back and learn how to create a no dig garden from start to finish. Suitable for all ages. Bookings are required. Please contact Beelarong … more

Dates Thu 21 April 2011
Venue Beelarong Community Farm, Cnr York & Beverley Sts, Morningside

The Qld Orchid Society's Orchid Show

Our President and Committee Members welcome everyone who loves their garden. We guarantee you will not be disappointed. … more

Dates Fri 22 April 2011 - Sun 24 April 2011
Venue Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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Gardening features

Plants, shrubs and trees

A guide to gardening in Brisbane …more

Climbers and creepers

Climbing and trailing plants are highly adaptable. …more

Starting a garden

Useful gardening tips…more

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