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.

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Gardening features

Water restrictions in Brisbane

Learn all about our Permanent Water Conservation Measures …more

Community gardens in Brisbane

Organic, thriving and connected to people, community gardens are growing. …more

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Getting rid of the bloodsuckers

Prevent mosquitoes breeding & biting…more

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Gardening events

Permaculture and Sustainable Living Workshops

The Graceville-Sherwood Community Garden Planning Group is proud to present a series of Permaculture and Sustainable Living workshops in 2010. … more

chicken run
Dates Selected dates
Venue Benarrawa Community Development Association, 78 Waratah Ave, Graceville
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Successful gardening in warm climates

Keen to learn how to garden successfully and sustainably in Brisbane's subtropical climate? … more

Dates Saturday 13 February, Saturday 24 April & 15 May 2010
Venue Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Road, Grange
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Suburban Permaculture series

Respected Brisbane horticulturist , permaculture designer and teacher Linda Brennan is running the 'Suburban Permaculture' series at Roma Street … more

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Dates Saturday 13 & 20 March, 10 April 2010
Venue Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
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Grow local - organic basics

Jerry Coleby Williams will provide this beginner's guide to productive organic gardening in the subtropics will provide all you need to know about … more

tomatoes
Dates 13th and 20th March 2010
Venue Holland Park Library, 81 Seville Rd, Holland Park
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Brisbane's new garden of Eden

Eden Gardens Carseldine will officially open the newly launched store on Saturday 20th March to celebrate everything green from 10am onwards with … more

Eden Gardens Carseldine
Dates Sat 20 March 2010
Venue Eden Gardens Carseldine, Corner Gympie and Beams Roads, Carseldine
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Backyard organics for families

Growing food in your backyard, balcony or local community garden is fun and easy and makes a significant environmental contribution, as well as being … more

Dates Sat 20 March 2010
Venue West End Library, 178 Boundary Road, West End
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Gardening questions and answers

Anthurium

Q: I recently adopted a pink Anthurium from a friend. …more

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Balinese style plants

Q: I need to plant something behind my pool to hide an industrial fence that acts as our rear fence. …more

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Bananas

Q: Where can I buy banana plants? What types are recommended for Brisbane and what conditions do they need? …more

Gardening A to Z questions and answers

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Check our A to Z index of questions and answers.