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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.

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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

baby cucumber
Dates 1st Thursday of the month (except January)
Venue The Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Street, Windsor
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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

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Venue Northey Street City Farm, Northey Street, Windsor
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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

Italian cooking

Take a culinary trip to Italy with our Italian chef Sabino! Learn how to make healthy and affordable recipes the Italian way. Suitable for 50+ years … more

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Venue The Community Place, 33 Teevan St, Stafford
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Container gardening on a budget

Design and plant out an attractive container garden that can produce food in the smallest of outdoor or indoor spaces. Suitable for 50+ years old. … more

Dates Fri 29 April 2011 - Fri 17 June 2011
Venue Northey Street City Farm, Northey St, Windsor
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Solar cooking

Learn how to cook using only the sun's power and make a solar cooker that really works. Suitable for 50+ years old. Bookings are required. Please … more

Dates Fri 6 May 2011 - Fri 17 June 2011
Venue Northey Street City Farm, Northey St, Windsor
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Gardening features

Whether you have a green thumb or can't tell one plant from another, our gardening information can help.

port wine magnolia (Michelia figo)

Fragrant plants

Fragrance is a valuable quality offered by many plants suitable for Brisbane gardens. …more

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Plants, shrubs and trees

A guide to gardening in Brisbane …more

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Pandorea jasminoides

Climbers and creepers

Climbing and trailing plants are highly adaptable. …more

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