Gardening

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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

Foundations of Fertility workshops

If your soil is poor and you want to know how to make it rich and good enough to grow great fruit, vegies and herbs, come along to these … more

Basket of vegies
Dates Saturday 6, 20 & 27 February 2010
Venue Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
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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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Naturally Good Summer Vegies workshop

If you love fresh organic food and envy those who have a green thumb, take the first step and learn how to grow your own at home. … more

vegetables
Dates Sun 7 February 2010 - Thu 11 March 2010
Venue Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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Aspley Orchid Society Valentine's Day Show

A wonderful display of orchid blooms. Cultural advice and potting demonstrations throughout the weekend. Peter's Glen will set up with all your pot, … more

orchid
Dates Sat 13 February 2010 - Sun 14 February 2010
Venue Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong

Queensland International Orchid fair

Queensland International Orchid Festival is the largest orchid event in Queensland & showcases more than 20 of the nations best orchidgrowers in … more

Dendrobium orchid
Dates Fri 26 February 2010 - Sun 28 February 2010
Venue Pine Rivers PCYC, Baker St, Bray Park

Biodynamic Gardening

Ever heard about biodynamics but not sure how it works. Come join us with Rob Birch an expert on the subject to learn more. Learn how to make your… more

Dates Sat 27 February 2010
Venue CREEC, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary
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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

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Gardening A to Z questions and answers

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