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CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2010

Jan  Feb March April  May June July August September October  November  December

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 JANUARY
 

 FEBRUARY

Queensland Begonia Society Annual Show
Date        Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th 2010 9am to 3pm both days
Place       Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane.
Cost        $
Features  Begonia Plants on display and for sale
Contact    Michael [07] 3378 12

March

Warwick Horticultural Society

4th Annual Flower Show
Date        Wed 3rd & Thur 4th 2010 Wed 12 noon to 4pm Thurs 9am to 4pm
Place       St. Mary's Hall, Wood St. Warwick
Cost        $3.00
Contact    Margo 4661 1414

Northern Districts Hort. Soc. & Qld. Dahlia Society

Combined Open Show
Date         Sat 6th & Sun 7th 2010, Sat 12 noon to 4pm, Sun. 9am to 3pm
Place       Wavell Heights Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road
Cost
Contact    Jenny 3261 1177

QLD. DAHLIA SOCIETY

Date      Sat  20th & Sun 21st 2010
Place     Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost
Features
Contact  Don Litster, 3300 2427

QLD. ORCHID SOCIETY

Date    Fri 26th Sat 27th, Sun 28th 2010
Place  Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost
Features
Contact Maree Illingworth, 3800 3213
 

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 April

Bromeliad Society of Qld.

Date                Sat 3rd & Sun 4th 2010|
Place               Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost
Features
Contact            Chris Coulthard, 3353 2773

 Australian Hibiscus Society Inc. Annual Show 2010
Date                Saturday 10th April and Sunday 11th April [11am to 4pm Sat.& 11am to 3pm Sun.]
Place               Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost                 $4 [includes a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits]
Features           Beautiful Blooms on the Judging Tables both Days, Displays around the hall, Plants for sale, Floral Art,
                        Have your questions answered by hibiscus experts.
Contact             Brian [07] 3209 7226

Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Inc 2010
A Garden A-Fair
DATE               Sat 17^th & Sun 18^th
PLACE             Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong Brisbane.
COST               $3.00          (children under 14 free)
FEATURES      See the best that gardeners grow. Interclub competition of floral art, cut flowers, foliage plants, home grown plants,        huge plant stall, refreshments.
CONTACT         Co-ordinator Noel (07) 3359 3457

Bimer Bonsai Club

“Annual Bonsai Show” Bimer Bonsai Society
Date                 24, 25 April 9am-4pm
Place               Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha R
Cost                $3 adult $2 child $2 concession
Features          Bonsai on display, demonstrations, sales and trade table
Contact           Richard 3888 8448

 MAY

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HIBISCUS BLOOM DISPLAY AND PLANT SALE

Hibiscus Society of Queensland

Date               Sat 1st & Sun 2nd 2010, 11AM - 3.30PM BOTH DAYS
Place              Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost               $3.00
Features         Bloom Display, Plant Sales, Floral Art
                      Release of "OUR PINK RIBBON" FOR BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Contact           Gynith Whatmough, [07] 5498 775

SUNSHINE COAST BROMELIAD SOCIETY

“Bromeliad Spectacular” Sunshine Coast Bromeliad Society
Date               1, 2 May Saturday 8.30am- 4pm Sunday 9am-2pm
Place             Community Hall, Millwell Rd Maroochydore
Cost $3 adult
Features        Spectacular display of bromeliads, plant sales, monster raffle, refreshments, bromeliad workshop
Contact         Cheryl 5472 8827 Carol 5445 3488

 “Gympie Garden Expo”

  Gympie Municipal Horticultural Society
Date               1, 2 May Saturday 8am-4.30pm Sunday 8am-3pm
Place             Gympie Showgrounds Southside
Cost               $5 adults, $4 concession
Features         Brilliant display of orchids, large horticultural flower display, 60 different displays includes bromeliads, orchids, garden furniture, Wondergrow                Products, Horticultural Solutions, several nurseries, morning and afternoon teas and lunch
Contact          Henry 5486 7242

Qld. Herb Society

SEASONS on the MOUNTAIN - Autumn

Seasons on the Mountain” Tamborine Mountain Garden Club
Date     8, 9 May 9am-4pm
Place Tamborine Mountain
Cost $5
Features3 open private gardens of distinction showcasing the seasons, plant stall, refreshments
Contact www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au or Margaret 5545 3334

 Autumn Rose Show

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  JUNE

Warwick Horticultural Society

Annual Gardening Extravaganza”
Date              9, 10 June Wednesday Thursday
Place            St Mary’s Hall Wood St Warwick
Cost             $3
                    A Garden Expo
Contact         Margot 4661 1414

 Cactus & Succulent Society of Qld.

Date              Sat 12th & Sun 13th, 2010- 9am to 3.30pm
Place             Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost               $3.00
Contact          Marie D'Alton, 3371 3707

Sub-Tropical Orchid Council, Queensland Triennial Orchidfest

hosted by the Sunshine Coast orchid Society Caloundra.

Date              Sat 12th, Sun 13th from 9.00am to 5.00pm
                     Mon 14th 9am to 2.00pm
Place             Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsman Pde. Bokarina
Features        23 Orchid Nurseries & Vendors, 21 Orchid Societies, beautiful Displays Orchids, Bromeliaids etc.
                    10 Guest Speakers renowned in Orchid World, Photographic & Art Competitions,
                    Art & Craft, Floral Art and Container Gardens, Refreshments
Cost             $5 per adult, children free, $10 for a 3 day pass, $4 for groups of 10 or more.
Show Dinner  Sat 12th at the Power Boat Club, Golden Beach, Cost $35
Contact         Chairman - Charlie McMonagle - PH. 5439 6353
                    E-mail:- mac.charlie@bigpond.com
Secretary      Marg Lenz - Ph:- 5491 5654, E-mail:- fmlenz@westnet.com.au
                    Post:- P O Box 279, Caloundra, Qld. 4551

Gardening on the Edge

Date            Sat. June 12 Sun. June 13, 2010 - 9am to 4pm
Maleny Garden Club's annual Gardening on the Edge. A Garden Trail of six country gardens open to the public and a Garden Market with specialist plant and produce stalls, camellia flower display, homemade refreshments and daily raffle prizes. Free Entry to Garden Market. Entry to gardens: $5 for a single garden,
three gardens for $10, and $15 for all gardens. Proceeds to local charity organisations. Tickets available for purchase at the Garden Market at the Indoor Activity Centre adjacent to Maleny High School, Bunya Street, Maleny or at individual gardens

Contact: Jill Rowland [07] 5494 4700 or see www.malenygardenclub.org for more details.

Enjoy a visit to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and be inspired by our delightful gardens. Part of the Blackall Range Arts & Gardens Festival including Maleny Art Awards & Exhibition, Montville Artists on the Green, Self Help Art Group Exhibition, Maleny Markets and a concert at Lucas Parklands. Couple it with a visit to Caloundra's Golden Orchidfest see-   http://caloundraorchidsociety.com

 JULY

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 AUGUST  2010

SEASONS on the MOUNTAIN – Winter

Tamborine Mountain Garden Club

DATE             Saturday 7, Sunday 8  August   9am – 4pm
PLACE           TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
COST             $5.00 per garden
FEATURES     3 open private gardens of distinction showcasing the seasons, plant stall, refreshments
Contact           www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au or Margaret 5545 3334     

 Floral Art Society of Qld.

Date              Sat 21st & Sun 22nd, 2010
Place             Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost
Features
Contact          Alexia Loader, 3341 5641

“Ipswich Home Gardeners Expo”

Glebe Garden Club
Date              28 August 8.30am-3pm
Place            Cnr Green St & Glebe Rd Booval Ipswich
Cost              $3
Features        Formerly “Home Gardeners Workshop and Expo”, 60 stalls indoors and outdoors; food , drinks, sausage sizzle, entertainment,  guest speakers
Contact         Mavis 3281 0065, David 3288 8467

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  SEPTEMBER

“Spring Show” Ipswich Horticultural Society

Date             Wed.1st, Thurs.2 September 8.30am-5pm
Place            Brassall Shopping Centre Ipswich
Cost             No cost
Features       Displays, flowers, pot plants, cacti, succulents, fruit & vegetables; plant stall, general stall.
Contact        Helen 3288 8041

Society for Growing Australian Plants [Qld. Region] [SGAP]

Date               Sat 4th. 9am to 4pm & Sun 5th, 9am to 3pm 2010
Place              Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost               $3.00
Features         A spectacular Australian Native Flower Show and Plants Sale will be held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium on the 4th and 5th of September. With the theme Gardens are Fun for Kids of All Ages, there will be glorious floral colour, interesting displays, many allied groups to see and activities including a Treasure Hunt for children. A wonderful variety of native plants will be for sale as well as cut Australian flower arrangements, and light refreshments. Expert advice on growing Australian plants will be available from growers and SGAP members.
Contact          Jane Fountain [mailto:jfountain@ecn.net.au]
 

“Gardens and Flowers”

Laidley Garden Club
Date               Thurs.9th, Fri. 10th, Sat. 11th September
Place              Laidley Cultural Centre
Entry              $3
Contact          Fran 5465 1129

“Flower Show”

Twin Towns & District garden Club
Date               Sat.11th September 8.30am-3.30pm
Place              Tweed Heads Civic Centre Wharf St Tweed Heads
Cost               $2
Features         Displays of cut flowers, potted plants, floral art, fruit & vegetables, Crafts, photo competition
Contact           Freda 5524 1357

BUDERIM GARDEN FESTIVAL

Date               Sat. 11th and Sun. 12th, 9am to 4pm both days
Place              Buderim War Memorial Hall, cnr. Main & Church Streets
Cost               $10.00 [includes entrance to Flower Show & 6 open gardens
                      $2.00 entrance to Flower Show only.
Features         Flower Show, Plant Stalls, Specialist Grower Exhibits & Workshops.
Contact           5476 8137, E-mail- ritaeaton@optusnet.com.au

OCTOBER   2010

SEASONS on the MOUNTAIN – Spring

DATE             Friday 1, Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 October  9am – 4pm
PLACE           TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
COST             $5.00 per garden
FEATURES    3 open private gardens of distinction showcasing the seasons, plant stall, refreshments
Contact          www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au or Margaret 5545 3334

Qld. Orchid Society

Date:         Fri 8th, Sat. 9th & Sun 10th October, 2010   8.30am to 3.30pm daily

 Place:      Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane .

 Cost        Adults $3  Children under 16 free

 Features: Our President and Committee Members would welcome everyone who loves their garden plants.  We guarantee you will not be disappointed.

               We will have an Orchid Clinic to take care of problem Orchids, as well as potting demonstrations and plenty of raffles with great prizes.

               The orchids benched are always wonderful.  The sales area is amazing - so many different varieties for sale.

               Hope to see you at the Show!!   

 Contact:  Maree 07 3800 3213

 African Violet Society of Qld.             

“Annual Show” African Violet Society of Qld

Date            16, 17 October Saturday 11am- 5pm Sunday 10am-4pm
Place           Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
Cost             $3
Features      Largest display of African Violets and related plants in Queensland.  Plants and leaves for sale.  Members on hand to answer questions.
 Refreshments available. Crafts, potting supplies and books for sale.
Contact        Vivianne 3300 4130    

Warwick Horticultural Society
Annual Garden Competition
Date             Wed 20th 2010
Contact         Margot 4661 1414

Warwick Horticultural Society
Annual Spring Flower Show

Date             Wed 20th & Thurs 21st 2010, Wed 12 noon to 4pm, Thur. 9am to 4pm
Place            St. Mary's Hall, Wood Street, Warwick
Cost             $3.00
Contact         Margo 4661 1414

Bonsai Society of Qld.

“Annual Show” Bonsai Society of Queensland
Date              Sat. 23rd, Sun. 24th October 9am-4pm
Place            Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
Cost             $3
Features       Displays of Trees/Bonsai, sales area, demonstrations 11ma and 1pm daily
Contact         Ian 3267 1593

Warwick Horticultural Society
Annual Floral Windows

Date              Fri 29th 2010
Place            Warwick Shopping Precinct
Cost              Free
Contact         Margot 4661 1414
 

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  NOVEMBER

The Floral Art Society of Qld.

Bromeliad Society of Qld.

Date              Sat 13th & Sun 14th, 2010
Place            Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost
Features
Contact         Chris Couthard, 3353 2773

Brisbane Daylily Society

Date              Sat 20th & Sun 21st, 2010
Place            Auditorium, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cooth-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
Cost
Features
Contact         Betty Martin, 3398 2642