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Upcoming Events, South East Qld, Australia &
New Zealand-Major Garden and Flower Shows
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General Notices |
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Open Gardens in South East Queensland
https://opengardens-seq.com/ |
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FREE GUIDED WALKS
- Take advantage of the expertise of volunteer guides by taking one of
these free guided walks. Bookings are not required.
Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha,
152 Mount Coot-tha Rd, Mount Coot-tha.
City Botanic Gardens, Alice St,
Brisbane City.
Roma Street Parklands, 1 Parkland
Boulevard, Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City. Guided walks of
approximately 1 hour duration depart from the visitors centre hub at
each location daily at 11am and 1pm (except Sunday and public holidays).
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens,
230 Ashmore Rd, Benowa. Volunteers offer free guided walks on the 1st
Sunday and 3rd Wednesday of the month and at other times by prior
arrangement. Guided walks for special interest groups are also available
for a small fee. Phone 0449 561 674.
Cairns Botanic Gardens, 78-96 Collins
Ave, Edge Hill. Free guided walks of 1-1.5hrs duration depart from the
Friends House, Monday- Friday at 10am.
Many regional parks and botanic gardens offer self-guided walks that
locals and visitors can take at their leisure. Maps and information are
available onsite. |
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Monthly Meetings |
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 Aspley Orchid Society Inc. Meets on
first Thursday night of the month at 7.30pm and third
Thursday morning of the month at 9.30am (except Dec
-Jan) at Wavell Heights Community Hall at 175 Edinburgh
Castle Road Wavell Heights. Visitors welcome. Learn tips
to grow your orchids. Our members are happy to help.
Each meeting features a guest speaker and orchid
competition. Our New Growers & Improvers Group provides
practical advice.
For further information visit
http://www.aspleyorchidsociety.com or email
aspley@y7mail.com |
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 Australasian
Native orchid Society KABI group monthly
meetings. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the
month at 7.30pm except January at the Geebung RSL club,
323 Newman Road Geebung, upstairs in the Newman room
usually just look for our banner. Visitors are always
welcome. Come along to one of our meetings and talk to
other native orchid growers, learn more about your
native Orchids how to grow the different species and
hybrids and listen to interesting guest and local
speakers. We have a mini show each meeting night. For
more information visit our website
https://anoskabi.org.au/ |
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Bimer Bonsai Club Inc has its monthly meeting on
the first Saturday of the month except January. If you
are new to bonsai and would love to increase and share
your knowledge or are just curious you are welcome to
attend. We meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in
Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Meetings may
include a guest demonstrator, display of members trees
and workshops. We run a skills and knowledge course
every year starting in July for anyone who wants
assistance. For more info
https://bimerbonsai.org.au/
or ph. Tony on 0405 137 996 |
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Northern Districts Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meetings. If you are a garden lover or gardener and you would like to increase and
share your knowledge you would be most welcome to attend the Northern
Districts Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meetings held on the last
Monday of each month. We meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in
Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Meetings include a Guest Speaker,
display and judging of member’s entries of flowers, pot plants, floral
art, fruit/veg and cooking. Visitors welcome. Info Noel Prior: ph.
(07)33593457 or Elizabeth Jones: ph. (07)32665010 |
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 Floral
Art Society of Queensland Inc. is a society for those who love
flower arranging and floral design. The society & aims to promote
participation & enjoyment of Floral Art through floral shows, displays &
demonstrations. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each Month at 9.30
a.m. at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha
Road Toowong. Admission of $10.00 per meeting is payable at the door and a
lucky door ticket is issued to each person attending the meeting. Tea and
coffee is available before the meeting. Visitors & New Members Welcome!
Enquiries: Heather Prior (President) 0412-735-483
more info....
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Cactus & Succulent Society of Qld Inc.
Meetings are held on the
last Monday of the month at the Salisbury Senior Citizens Centre, 87
Cripps st, Salisbury. Plant sales commence at 7pm, and the meeting
starts at 7.45pm. Competition, Raffle, Lucky Door Prize and a varied and
interesting program. Contact Ruth Higgins 0412426823 or Ben Vedelago
0415386936. |
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The Society For Growing Potted Plants Inc. Meets 2nd
Saturday of each month (except January) Time: 1.15pm.
Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm.
Affordable plants sales, Plant displays, knowledgeable
speakers and afternoon tea. All welcome. For more
information contact Persis 0401 488 065 |
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The
Stafford Garden Club. The OES Hall, cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St,
Kedron. The club meets
every third Thursday of each month (Feb to Nov). We meet at 9.30am to have a
cuppa, to buy from the trade table and to view displays. Our meeting starts
at 10 am. Our motto is: “Friendship through Gardening”. Visitors are
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Orchid Society. Meets at 10.15am every second
Monday of the month (Except Jan & Dec). Meetings are
held at Belmont International Shooting Complex, 1485 Old
Cleveland Road, Belmont. Visitors are always welcome. A
light lunch is also provided. Come along to one of our
Meetings and talk to other orchid growers, learn more
about your Orchids and listen to interesting Speakers.
Our society was founded in 1934, so we are 90 years
young. For more information Contact the Secretary Phone:
0414 738 110 or Email: qos.secretary@bigpond.com |
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2025 Events by Date |
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16-17 August |
 Australasian
Native Orchid Society (ANOS) KABI group Inc. Spring native
orchid show. Pine Rivers Show Ground hall, 757 Gympie
Rd, Lawnton QLD 4501. Open Saturday 8.30am-4pm, Sunday 8.30-2pm.
Entry to the show is $4.00 and children under 12 free. Plenty of
free parking. Come along an get captivated by the orchid plants
of Australasia their beauty, colours, shapes and sizes some have
a beautiful fragrance. Buy some Native orchids and orchid
supplies from the 6 vendors that will be at the show. There will
be a range of orchids from small seedlings to larger flowering
plants to suit most budgets. Talk to the growers and vendors to
get more information on how to grow your orchids. There is also
a cafe there to get drinks both hot and cold, sandwiches and
cake slices as well as an assortment of other food, then sit
back and take in the show from the seated area in the hall.
more info... |
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23-24 August |
Qld
Orchid Society Spring Orchid Show. Belmont
International Shooting Complex 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont.
Open Saturday 8.30am-3pm; Sunday 8.30-2pm. . Plant sales,
Refreshment available, raffles and wheelchair friendly.
more info... |
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30 August |
 Native
Plants Queensland Spring Native Plants Market. Belmont
Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, Qld 4153.
Don’t miss this great event on the southside of Brisbane. Huge
range of native plants to suit any garden, plus many highly
knowledgeable people to answer all your native plant questions.
Entry is free and open to all (indoor event so no pets allowed
sorry). Low prices direct from growers, Tubestock to larger
plants, Free entry & expert advice, Fantastic range for all
gardens (water-wise plants, bush foods,
bird/bee/butterfly-attracting plants, PLUS rare and unusual
plants), Food, drinks and snacks are available from the onsite
cafe. Cash and EFTPOS available. Open 9am-3pm. Free entry &
parking!
more info... |
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31 August |
 Brisbane
Organic Growers Annual Fair, 102 McDonald Road Windsor.
This year celebrating 50 years of Organic Growing. Stalls
selling potted plants, fruit trees, books, seeds, jam, tools,
ceramics, fertilisers, perfumes and much more. Free gardening
talks and advice. Free children’s activities from 9.00am to
1.00pm. Free animal nursery all day. Enjoy a cuppa and a snack
at the BOGI Café. Open 8am to 2pm. Entry free.
more info... |
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6-7 Sept
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 Nambour
Orchid Society Spring Orchid Expo. 114 Sportsmans
Parade, Bokarina, Sunshine Coast. Celebrating 70 years and
are staging a wide selection of orchids on display along
with orchids for sale by specialist orchid nurseries along
with all growing supplies, Efpos will be available.
Palmwoods Arts and Crafts will have a display along with
sales of members creations. Guest speakers will cover
everything relating to Orchids and will be presenting on
both days. Refreshments available by venue caterers. Open
Saturday 8.3am-4pm, Sunday 8.3am-2.30pm. Entry $5. Proudly
supporting Cittamani Hospice Services. Why not come along
and experience a feast for your eyes as orchid growers from
Rockhampton to Caboolture will be participating.
more info... |
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12 Sept -6 Oct |
 The
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2025. Take a trip to
Toowoomba for four unforgettable weekends of floral festivity!
Each weekend from 12 September to 6 October promises unique
experiences—live music, gourmet foodie delights, thrilling
carnival rides, and gardens bursting with blooms!
more info... |
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13 & 20 Sept |
 Coucals
Open Garden. 8 Belah Street, Mount Crosby. Orchid and
Plants for Sale. Coucals is a 4 acre hillside garden with native
and exotic plants from temperate, tropical and sub-tropical
climbers which have been integrated with the native gums,
orchids and smaller trees. A variety of gardens have been
created at different levels to display the huge variety of
plants forming garden rooms which are linked by meandering
paths. Supporting: Australian Red Cross (Ipswich Branch). Jan
will be giving an Orchid re-potting talk 10am-10.30am. Open
9am-4pm. Entry fee is a purchase from the nursery. Devonshire
Tea & coffee will be available in the patio and served on the
verandah or bring a picnic & rug.
more info... |
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26-28 Sept |
 Springtime
On The Mountain Open Gardens Trail, Mount Tamborine.
Tamborine Mountain is home to some of the most beautiful and
unique gardens in the world. The area's temperate/sub-tropical
climate, rich red volcanic soils, and ample rainfall make it a
perfect destination for gardening enthusiasts. Tamborine
Mountain Garden Club is passionate about showcasing the beauty
of this region and invites you to explore the many gardens on
Tamborine Mountain - 6 diverse and beautiful home gardens, plant
stalls, entertainment. $25 via Eventbrite for all six gardens or
$5 cash at each gate.
more info... |
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27-28 Sept |
 Wondai
Spring Garden Expo. Wondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway,
Wondai. Quality Nurseries, Allied Garden Products, Craft,
Decorator and Collector's Items. Guest Speakers. Entertainment.
Free Gardens to Visit including Competition Gardens. Open
Saturday 8am-4.30pm, Sunday 8am-1pm. Admission - Adults $5 each
per day or $8 for a 2 day pass. Group of 10 or more $4 each
pre-paid. Children under 15 Free
more info... |
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27-28 Sept |
 North
Brisbane Orchid Society Annual Spring Orchid Show. Pine
Rivers Show Hall, 757 Gympie Rd, Lawnton. Open Saturday
8.30am-3.30pm, Sunday 8.30am-2.30pm. Entry $4. Children under 14
free. Free parking. Orchids on show and plants and cultivation
needs on sale. Refreshments available.
more info...
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4 Oct |
 Maleny
Garden Club Inc Spring Fair. Maleny Showgrounds
Pavilion, Maleny Staney River Road, Maleny. Independent
Nurseries. All Things Gardening/Pottery/Art. Open 8.30am-3pm.
Entry to Pavilion: $2 per Adult, Children 16 and Under Free.
Open Gardens: $5 per Adult per Garden Children 16 and Under
Free. Parking Free.
more info...
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