Club History of Events
Old records have been collected and the history of the events is recorded in these posts on the web site for members to enjoy. Not all events are recorded. Typical events include:-
List of Events
As the years go by a record is kept of each event and a list of events has been prepared. Club single day events, Major shows, old QCGC events and club projects. Many of the events have flyers recorded on the QCGC web site. If you are planning an event these flyers may help in the design of your next event.
Major Garden Shows
A record of the multi day events that have attracted good crowds.
Club Events
Club Events that have been recorded separately
Club Projects
Often a district will combine with other clubs to complete projects. QCGC occasionally operates as a coordinating group in these projects providing advertising, marketing and resources.
Old Calendars
It is useful to review old calendars when planning events for the following year.
Projects
Past QCGC Events
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List of Rose Shows Queensland
At the Brisbane Botanic Gardens , Mt Coot-tha
Queensland Rose Show
At the Robina Civic Centre Gold Coast
Gold Coast Rose Show
At the Rose Cottage in at the Queensland state Rose Garden, Newtown Park., Toowoomba
Toowoomba Rose Show
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OLD CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2021 (RECORD ONLY)
Sadly 2021 is over and this is a record of events. Many events were cancelled.
The calendar shows the events planned for garden clubs in Queensland on a monthly basis With the uncertainty of COVID 19 restrictions, please refer to the society website to verify the event is still happening.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Begonia show Saturday 27th February
DATE Saturday 27 February
OPEN TIMES 9am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $3
FEATURES
CONTACT Shevanti Ph 55022579 a/h; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MARCH
“25 Anniversary Colour on Parade’ Northern District Horticultural Society & Qld Dahlia Society
DATE Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March
OPEN TIMES Saturday 12-4pm, Sunday 9- 3pm
PLACE Wavell Heights Community Centre, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights
COST $3, children free; free parking
FEATURES Horticultural show featuring around 200 dahlias, floral art, roses, pot plants, cut flowers and orchids
CONTACT Noel Ph 33593457
Dahlia Show Qld Dahlia Society Show
Date Sat 13-Sun 14
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
CONTACT Noel Ph 33593457
Bromeliad and Tropicals Show & Sales Bromeliad Society of Qld
DATE Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 March
OPEN TIMES Sat 8-4; Sun 8-1
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST $4 children under 15 free
FEATURES variety of plants for sale from over thirty experienced growers including bromeliads, tropicals, indoor plants, orchids, hoyas, begonias, succulents and many more.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
APRIL
A Garden A-Fair Queensland Council of Garden Clubs
Date Sat 10 – Sun 11 Garden A-Fair PostPoned Sat 19 and Sun 20 June Cancelled
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Autumn Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society)
DATE Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 April
OPEN TIMES tbc
PLACE Silkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COST tbc
FEATURES orchids, bromeliads, cultural advice, Australian natives, hibiscus, potting demonstrations, craft sale table and much more; refreshments, bus trips and groups especially welcome, wheelchair friendly
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Queensland Orchid Society Autumn Show
DATE Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am – 3.30pm Sun 8.30am – 3pm
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST tbc
FEATURES Orchid plants in bloom for sale, potting demonstrations, floral art, free cultural advice
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wondai Autumn Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April
OPEN TIMES Sat 8– 4.30pm Sun 8-1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground & Lions Pavillion, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, children under 15yrs free
FEATURES Horticultural Show and display, quality stalls for garden and home items, Guest speakers, plant cloakroom, entertainment, free parking, disabled parking
(Also South Burnett Orchid Society Annual Show on Saturday 9.30am – 3pm at Wondai RSL Hall, MacKenzie St; cost $3, contact 41681695)
CONTACT www.wondaigardenexpo.com
Plants Market by Native Plants QLD
DATE Saturday 24 April
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACE Samford Showgrounds 38 Showgrounds Dr, Highvale-Samford Valley
COST tbc
FEATURES Native plants for sale; expert advice; light refreshments on sale
CONTACT www.sgapqld.org.au
MAY
Eastern District Orchid Society 55th Autumn Show
DATE Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am-4pm Sun 8.30am-3pm
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST $4 children under 14 free
FEATURES
CONTACT edos.org.au/edos-show
Bonsai Show Bimer Bonsai Club
DATE Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 9am – 5pm Sun 9am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $3 Child under 13 years free
FEATURES Majestic Bonsai o display, Demonstrations at 10am and 1pm daily. Items for sale including a large green stock area plus all other Bonsai items
CONTACT Bruce ph 3263 9609
Qld Rose Society Autumn Show
DATE Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 11.30am-4pm, Sun 9am – 2.30pm
PLACE The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $4 children under 12 free
FEATURES hundreds of colourful, fragrant blooms, friendly and experienced rose growers to answer your questions, and give you advice about which are the best roses to grow in Queensland and how to care for them. Rose potting demonstration. Cut roses, potted roses and gardening products for sale, as well as a variety of 'rosy items' and refreshments.
CONTACT Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
DATE Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30 – 4pm, Sun 8.30 – 3pm
PLACE Pine Rivers Show Ring, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton
COST $6, children under 15 free
FEATURES Focused on gardens and plant lovers of all types with "birds and bees" the theme. Plant sales, garden equipment, ornaments, bees, insect houses, chickens and more. Great guest speakers, plant creche, food stalls, live music. Dogs on leashes are welcome
CONTACT www.pineriversgardenandplantfair.com
Herb Awareness Qld Herb Society
DATE Sunday 30 May
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACE Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
COST Free; no ATM on site
FEATURES Herb displays, Learn how to garden sustainably in our challenging climate with popular Brisbane gardener, Kate Wall. Share in Chef Dale Chapman's passion for the traditional dishes of her childhood as she prepares indigenous bush tucker. Demonstrations, guest speakers, and workshops presented by qualified Queensland Herb Society members. Learn to propagate herbs and other plants at the coffee cup recycling station. Culinary, medicinal & rare herbs and other plants for sale. Market stalls with unique herbal products, preserves, cosmetics, arts & crafts, bush foods. Café Sage for delicious, home-made, herb inspired foods and beverages
CONTACT www.qldherbsociety.org.au
JUNE
Gardening on the Edge by Maleny Garden Club Inc
DATE Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 June Cancelled
OPEN TIMES 9am to 4pm
PLACE Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny
COST $5 per garden
FEATURES Country gardens all different and unique; Garden Market (free entry), plant & produce stalls (talk to experts), camellia flower display, homemade refreshments
CONTACT www.malenygardenclub.org
Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair
DATE Saturday 19 June
OPEN TIMES 8 - 3pm
PLACE old Esk Railway Station in Pipeliner Park, Esk
COST gold coin donation
FEATURES variety of plants & everything gardening. Guest Speakers. Free entertainment. Live chainsaw sculpture carving. Delicious food, specialty coffee.
CONTACT facebook.com/eskgardenandlifestylefair
Friendship Day QCGC Cancelled
Date Wednesday 30th June RSVP 21 June Club competition max 6 per club
Time 9:30 am for a 10am Start
Place Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha.
Features Wendy Wragge Competition Clare Barker State Emergency Service
Contact Anne Baster 0439 720 565
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
JULY
Qld Camellia Society
DATE Saturday 04 July
OPEN TIMES
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST
FEATURES
CONTACT Belinda 0401 477 832
Qld Garden Expo
DATE Friday 9 – Sunday 11 July. Life is a garden
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
PLACE Nambour Showgrounds
COST $20 tickets only available on line.
FEATURES a comprehensive Garden Expo Enchanted garden competition
A Strawberry Affair
Caboolture Garden Club Friendship Day
Date Wednesday 14th July
Time 9 am for a 10am start
Location Gamgee Hall, Caboolture Showgrounds, Beerburrum Road
Contact wThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0402 451 602
Toowoomba Orchid Society Winter Show Cancelled
DATE Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 July Cancelled
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am - 4pm, Sun 8.30am-3pm
PLACE St Pauls Church Hall, Phillip St Toowoomba
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Cec 0457 453 575
Winter Gardening Extravaganza Warwick Horticultural Society
DATE Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 July
OPEN TIMES 10am to 5pm then 9am to 4pm
PLACE St Mary’s Church Hall, Phillip St Warwick
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Margot 07 4661 1414
John Oxley District Orchid Society
DATE Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 July
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am -4pm, Sun 9am-3pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 children free
FEATURES Display of large variety of orchids, potting demonstrations, cultural advice, orchid plants for sale , potting requirements, light refreshments
CONTACT https://www.jodos.org.au
DATE 31st July and 1st August 2021
OPEN TIMES Saturday 11:30 - 17:30 Sunday - 09:00 - 16:00
PLACE Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
COST pre-purchased tickets only.
FEATURES See a huge variety of green exhibitors plus family activities, workshops and educational talks by celebrity gardeners and horticulture experts.
CONTACT www.botanicalbazaargc.com.au
AUGUST
Royal National Show EKKA
Date 7th to 15th August Cancelled maybe next year
Fashion Parade QCGC
Date Wednesday 25th August Cancelled maybe next year
Open Times Morning
Place Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Contact Anne Baster 0439 720 565
Sogetsu Ikebana Qld
DATE Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 August Cancelled maybe next year
OPEN TIMES 10:30 am daily tours 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST $5
FEATURES Japanese art of flower arrangement ikebana
CONTACT https://ikebanabrisbane.org.au
Flyer Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition
Ipswich Home Gardener’s Expo Glebe Garden Club, Ipswich
DATE Saturday 28 August Cancelled maybe next year
OPEN TIMES 8.30am – 3pm
PLACE Glebe Rd & Green St, Booval
COST tbc
FEATURES Special Guest Speakers, huge variety of exhibitors entertainment all day, food and refreshments available,
CONTACT expo.glebegardenclubipswich.com.au
SEPTEMBER
Native Plants Qld
DATE Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 September
OPEN TIMES
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST
FEATURES
CONTACT https://npq.org.au
Horticultural Expo Laidley Garden Club
DATE Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 September Cancelled
OPEN TIMES 7am- 4pm
PLACE Laidley Cultural Centre Laidley Plainland Rd
COST gold coin donation
FEATURES 30-40 stall holders of horticultural and agricultural products. Food and drink vans onsite
CONTACT Eileen 0413 136 861 or Cec 07 5465 6910
Twin Towns & District Annual Flower and Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 11 September Cancelled
OPEN TIMES 8.30am to 3:00pm
PLACE Tweed Heads Cultural & Civic Centre Auditorium, Brett Street
COST This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. admission $5 Adults, children Free
FEATURES flower and plant displays, workshops, plant sales, raffles and photo competition
CONTACT Christine Hassall 0414340644 Monika 0412638373
Flyer Twin Towns & District Garden Club Presents FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2021
Introductory Letter Twin Towns
Picnic at Sherwood Arboretum
DATE Thursday 16th September
OPEN TIMES 10 am RSVP 3 Sept.
PLACE Sherwood Arboretum, Turner and Jolimont St. Sherwood
COST Free
FEATURES Guided Tour by BCC 0439 720 565
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ann Baster 0439 720565
Flyer Picnic at Sherwood Arboretum
Spring Show Toowoomba Orchid Society
DATE Friday 17 to Tuesday 21 September
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8.30am - 4pm, Tue 8.30am-2pm
PLACE St Pauls Church Hall, Phillip St Toowoomba
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Cec 0457 453 575
Geranium & Pelargonium Society
DATE Saturday 25
OPEN TIMES 9am-3pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $3
FEATURES plants for sale, refreshments
CONTACT http://www.qldgeraniumsociety.com/
Wondai Spring Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am to 4.30pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, kids under 15yrs free
FEATURES Quality plants, allied nursery products, home decorator items
CONTACT Helen 4168 9297; Joe 0413 115 495 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bromeliad Society of Queensland’s 2021 SPRING SHOW
DATE Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Genesis Christian College Sport Hall, Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park
COST $4, FREE entry will be given to any group of 10 or more people from a Garden Club
FEATURES Quality plants, Free Information available from experienced growers.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. call Lien Smith on 0422 125 302
OCTOBER
Qld Rose Society
DATE Sunday 10 October
OPEN TIMES 9 am to midday
PLACE Donelles Rose Nursery, 37 Cross acre Street Dolandella
COST Raflles and plants
FEATURES Spring Mini Rose Show
CONTACT http://www.qld.rose.org.au/
Darling Downs Rose Society
DATE Saturday 9– Sunday 10 October
OPEN TIMES 10:30 am close 5pm then 9am to 3pm
PLACE The Rose Cottage Newtown Park, Holberton st, Toowoomba
COST Gold Coin
FEATURES Spring Rose Show
CONTACT Veronica Firth 046 155 539
Flyer Rose Cottage
Stanthorpe Garden Fest And Trade Fair
Date Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October
Open Times 9 am to 4 pm.
Place Stanthorpe Showgrounds , 8 High Street
Cost Free
Features Landscape Supplies Craft Sale Plant Displays and Sales
Phone 0449003325
Flyer The Stanthorpe Garden Club Inc Gardenfest
Buderim Garden Club Festival
Date 15th,16th and 17th October
Time 3pm till 7pm then 8am to 4pm then 8am to 2pm
Place Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main and Church Streets.
Costs $15 discount $12
Features. Seniors Lunch Spring Flowers, Photographic display, Plant sales
Contact buderimgardenclub.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone 0448 714 561
African Violet & Gesneriad Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATE Saturday 16 October Cancelled
OPEN TIMES Sat 11am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium Brisbane Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $4, children free
FEATURES Largest display and sale of African violets and their related Gesneriads in Qld;
advice on growing, potting supplies, leaves and plants of all sizes for sale;
refreshments available; crafts for sale
CONTACT Secretary (9am – 5pm only) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com or Facebook
NOVEMBER
Orchid Species Society
DATE Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 November
OPEN TIMES 8:30am to 4 pm then 9:00am to 3:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 admission
FEATURES Plant Sales Cards, Craft, Gifts Orchid Supplies Orchids.
CONTACT Lyn 3351 6138 or mobile 0403957225
Flyer Orchid Show Nov 6 & 7
Floressence 2021
DATE Friday 12th Nov – Monday 15 November
OPEN TIMES 9:00am to 4:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST Maybe
FEATURES Botanical Artists Society Queensland
Artists:- Nicole Crosswell, Michelle Pujol.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer Floressence Show
Wintle's Open Garden 2021
DATE Saturday 19th Sunday 20th November
OPEN TIMES 8I30 am to 4:00 pm
PLACE 5 Crlton Court Birkdale
COST $10 entry Children Free
FEATURES Subtropical ardne featuring SE Asia plants and exotic fruits
Ian and Judy Wintle's Home for 20 years.
CONTACT SubTropical Queensland Open Garden (ianjudy.blogspot.com)
Flyer Wintles Open Garden
Christmas Luncheon and Biennial Awards
DATE Wednesday 24th November
OPEN TIMES 10:30am to 2 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST
FEATURES Plant Sales Cards, Craft, Gifts Orchid Supplies Orchids.
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ann Baster 0439 720565
Flyer Christmas Luncheon
Tropical Foliage Fair
DATE Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 November
OPEN TIMES 8 am to 3 pm then 9 to 2 pm
PLACE 1485 Old Cleveland Road Belmont.
COST $4 admission plus food stalls
FEATURES Many Varieties of Sub Tropical Foliage, Cordylines,
Broms, Heliconias, Gingers, Orchids., Garden Equipment., Monster Raffle,
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., mob 0402933544
Flyer Tropical Foliage festival
List of Major Gardening Shows
Over the years the QCGC publicity team has attended many of the gardening show in SE Queensland. After the event photos are often collected and loaded onto the QCGC web site as art of the records of QCGC activities. For those that might want to attend have a look at the photos of these events. Material from these events is generally not copyrighted so you can copy details for your local club. For those unable to attend this is a great record of the happenings in the gardening fraternity.
Annual Sogetsu Ikebana Queensland Exhibition
Boonah Garden Club
Brochure Colour on Parade
Carnival of Flowers
Ekka Show 2022
Ipswich Plant Expo
Laidley Garden Show
Memorabilia Colour on Parade
Nambour 2021
Nambour 2022
Pine Rivers Show
Queensland Garden Expo
Toowoomba Clivia Show
Wondai Garden Expo
PREVIOUS CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2022
The calendar shows the events planned for garden clubs in Queensland on a monthly basis With the uncertainty of COVID 19 restrictions, please refer to the society website to verify the event is still happening.
As of January all dates are unknown as COVID will cause cancellations and postponements
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
National Palm & Cycad Show
Stanthorpe Garden Fest And Trade Fair
Date 25 February 6 March 2022
Open Times 9 am to 4 pm.
Place Stanthorpe Showgrounds , 8 High Street
Cost Free
Features Landscape Supplies Craft Sale Plant Displays and Sales
Phone 0449003325 http://applegrape.org
MARCH
Begonia show Details
25 Anniversary Colour on Parade’
Northern District Horticultural Society & Qld Dahlia Society
DATE March 12th !3th
OPEN TIMES Saturday 11:30am to 3:30pm, Sunday 9- 3:30pm
PLACE Wavell Heights Community Centre, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights
COST $4, children free; free parking
FEATURES Horticultural show featuring around 200 dahlias, floral art, roses, pot plants, cut flowers and orchids
CONTACT Noel Ph 3359 3457 David Stephenson 3261 1177
Brochure Colour on Parade 2022
African Violet & Gesneriad Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATE 26th March 2022 ONE Day only
OPEN TIMES Sat 9 am – 3pm
PLACE Auditorium Brisbane Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $4, children free
COVID Double Vaccinated
FEATURES Largest display and sale of African violets and their related Gesneriads in Qld;
advice on growing, potting supplies, leaves and plants of all sizes for sale;
refreshments available; crafts for sale
CONTACT Secretary 3264 4612 (9am – 5pm only) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com or
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AfricanVioletSocietyOfQld/
Brochure African Violets
Bromeliad and Tropicals Show & Sales Bromeliad Society of Qld
DATE 2nd and 3rd April
OPEN TIMES Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 8am-1pm
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST $4 children under 15 free
FEATURES variety of plants for sale from over thirty experienced growers including bromeliads, Tropicals, indoor plants, orchids, hoyas, begonias, succulents and many more.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Lien Reilly 0422 125 302
BROCHURE Broms Qld Autumn Show
APRIL
A Garden A-Fair Queensland Council of Garden Clubs
Date 2nd and 3rd April
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Presidents Morning Tea
Date 14th April
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Autumn Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society & Bromeliad)
DATE 9th and 10th April 2022
OPEN TIMES 8:30am 3pm ---- 9:00am to 2pm
PLACE Silkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COST $4.00 entry
FEATURES orchids, bromeliads, cultural advice, Australian natives, hibiscus, potting demonstrations, craft sale table and much more; refreshments, bus trips and groups especially welcome, wheelchair friendly
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone Noelene Schultz 0423 072 82
Flyer Ipswich Garden Spectacular
Wondai Autumn Garden Expo
DATE 16th and 17th April 2022
OPEN TIMES Sat 8– 4.30pm Sun 8-1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground & Lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, children under 15yrs free $8 two day pass
COVID Covid Safe Event
FEATURES Horticultural Show and display, quality stalls for garden and home items, Guest speakers, plant cloakroom, entertainment, free parking, disabled parking
(Also South Burnett Orchid Society Annual Show on Saturday 9.30am – 3pm at Wondai RSL Hall, Mackenzie St; cost $3, contact 4168 1695)
CONTACT www.wondaigardenexpo.com Beryl 4168 1696 Stallholders contact
Wondai Garden Expo Jodi 0413 115 495
Speaker Barbara Beerling
Brochure Wondai Garden Expo
MAY
Bonsai Show Bimer Bonsai Club
DATE 30thApril
OPEN TIMES Sat 9am – 4pm Sun 9am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $3 Child under 13 years free
FEATURES Majestic Bonsai o display, Demonstrations at 10am and 1pm daily. Items for sale including a large green stock area plus all other Bonsai items
CONTACT Bruce ph 3263 9609
Flyer Bimer Bonsai 2022
Ipswich Show 2022
DATE 14th and 15th May
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30 – 4pm, Sun 8.30 – 3pm
PLACE Cnr Warwick & Salisbury Rds., IPSWICH Q 4305
Mail PO Box 812, BOOVAL Q 4304
Entries Joanne Hadnutt https://showday-online.com/how-to-place-entries/
FEATURES Focused on gardens and plant lovers of all types with "birds and bees" the theme. Plant sales, garden equipment, ornaments, bees, insect houses, chickens and more. Great guest speakers, plant creche, food stalls,
CONTACT Ph – 07 3281 1577 https://ipswichshow.com.au Joanne Hadnutt
Flyer Ipswich Show 2022
Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
DATE 14th and 15th May
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30 – 4pm, Sun 8.30 – 3pm
PLACE Pine Rivers Show Ring, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton
COST $6, children under 15 free
FEATURES Focused on gardens and plant lovers of all types with "birds and bees" the theme. Plant sales, garden equipment, ornaments, bees, insect houses, chickens and more. Great guest speakers, plant creche, food stalls, live music. Dogs on leashes are welcome
CONTACT www.pineriversgardenandplantfair.com
Qld Rose Society Autumn Show and Floral Art
DATE 21st and 22nd May
OPEN TIMES Sat 11.30am-4pm, Sun 9am – 2.30pm
PLACE The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $4 children under 12 free
FEATURES hundreds of colourful, fragrant blooms, friendly and experienced rose growers to answer your questions, and give you advice about which are the best roses to grow in Queensland and how to care for them. Rose potting demonstration. Cut roses, potted roses and gardening products for sale, as well as a variety of 'rosy items' and refreshments.
CONTACT Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
Flyer Autumn Rose Show 2022
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JUNE
Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair
DATE June 18
OPEN TIMES 8am- 3pm
PLACE old Esk Railway Station in Pipeliner Park, Esk
COST gold coin donation
FEATURES variety of Native and exotic species and hybrid orchids plants & everything gardening. Guest Speakers. Free entertainment. Live chainsaw sculpture carving. Delicious food, specialty coffee.
CONTACT facebook.com/eskgardenandlifestylefair
Flyer Valley of the Lakes
West Brisbane Orchid Society
DATE 18 & 19 June
OPEN TIMES Sat 8:30 am to 3;30 pm Sun 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 children under 16 free
FEATURES Native and exotic species and hybrid orchids. Display of orchids from Australia and other parts of the world,
some rare and near extinction.
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer WBOS Orchid Species Show 2022
Friendship Day QCGC
Date 29th June Club competition max 6 per club
Time 9:30 am for a 10am Start
Place Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha.
Features Wendy Wragge Competition Clare Barker State Emergency Service
Contact Anne Baster 0439 720 565
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer Friendship Day
JULY
Qld Camellia Society
DATE 3rd July Sunday
OPEN TIMES 9am to 3pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $4
FEATURES Plant sales Show bench Latest Camellias.
CONTACT Belinda 0401 477 832
FACEBOOK Queensland Camellia Society Facebook
Qld Garden Expo Nambour
DATE 8th to 10th July 2022 Life is a garden
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
PLACE Nambour Showgrounds
COST $20 tickets only available on line.
FEATURES a comprehensive Garden Expo Enchanted garden competition
Volunteers still needed – contact Elizabeth Parkinson.0412 755 500.
Delegates to provide club/society brochures.
Delegates were advised that floral art society display will be on ground floor. No steps.
Diggers Garden Group 2022 Winter Workshop
DATE Wednesday 20th July 2022
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.45am - 1:30 pm,
PLACE Queensland College of Wine Tourism Caves Road, Stanthorpe
COST $110 or $140 Morning Tea and Two Course Luncheon (alternate drop)
FEATURES Morning Session - ‘Sustainable Gardening’ Sophie Thompson (ABC Gardening Show from Adelaide)
CONTACT Noela Dodd: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Noela on 0432 997 128 or Therese on 0481 275 104
Booking and Flyer DIGGERS GARDEN GROUP Inc. WINTER WORKSHOP
Winter Gardening Extravaganza Warwick Horticultural Society
DATE 27th 28th July
OPEN TIMES 10am to 5pm then 9am to 4pm
PLACE St Mary’s Church Hall, Phillip St Warwick
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Margot 07 4661 1414
AUGUST
DATE 5th and 7th August 2022
OPEN TIMES Saturday 11:30 - 17:30 Sunday - 09:00 - 16:00
PLACE Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
COST pre-purchased tickets only.
FEATURES See a huge variety of green exhibitors plus family activities, workshops and educational talks by celebrity gardeners and horticulture experts.
CONTACT www.botanicalbazaargc.com.au
Royal National Show EKKA
DATE 6th and 14th August 2022
OPEN TIMES 9 am to 6 pm daily times manned determined on the day/\.
PLACE Exhibition Hall where old honey show was 20 years ago.
COST pre-purchased tickets only. Ekka Website
FEATURES Work on the QCGC show stand and bring club brochures to handout.
CONTACT Shirley Morris on 0448 117 447 or 3364 3038
Fashion Parade QCGC
Date 31st August Wednesday
Open Times Morning Fun day for all of QCGC
FEATURES Portofino Fashions confirmed
Costs members - $15.00 (includes entry and morning tea)
Place Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Contact Anne Baster 0439 720 565
Flyer QCGC Fashion Parade details
Sogetsu Ikebana Qld
DATE 27 & 28 August 2022 Gift of Nature
OPEN TIMES 10:00 am to 4pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST Admission $5
free demo 10:30 am $5 for Hands on class 1:30 pm.
Guided tours 11:30am and 2:30pm
FEATURES Japanese art of flower arrangement ikebana. sales 11:30 am
CONTACT www.ikebanabrisbane.org.au
www.facebook.com/kebanabrisbnae
www.instagram.com/sogestsu.kebana.inc/
Phone 0434 364 910
Flyer Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition 2022
SEPTEMBER
The Geranium & Pelargonium Society of Brisbane QLD Inc
DATE Saturday 3rd September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 9am to 3:00 pm
PLACE Albion Peace Hall 102 McDonald Road, Windsor
COST Gold Coin Donation
FEATURES Gernaium sales Day. Raffles and food and advice.
leargoniums for sale.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;;
Flyer The Geranium and Pelargonium Society
Australian Orchid Council Orchid Show
DATE 2nd to 4th September
OPEN TIMES Friday Saturday 9am to 4:30pm
PLACE Logan Metro Sports and Event Centre 357 Browns Plains Road Crestmead
COST Daily admission $10 bus group can negotiate price
FEATURES Orchid and Foliage show Growing accessories Advice Photography
Raffles and food and advice. Orchids for sale. 24 stalls/vendors
CONTACT enquiries 0439 397 338 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or https://aocc2022.org
Flyer Australian Orchid Show at Logan
Horticultural Expo Laidley Garden Club
DATE Friday 9 and Saturday10 September, 2022
OPEN TIMES 7am- 4pm 9am to 2pm
PLACE Laidley Cultural Centre Laidley Plainland Rd
COST gold coin donation
FEATURES 30-40 stall holders of horticultural and agricultural products. Food and drink vans onsite
CONTACT Eileen 0413 136 861 or Cec 07 5465 6910 Facebook of Laidley Garden Club
Flyer Laidley Garden Club Show
Spring Show Toowoomba Orchid Society
DATE 16th - 19th September 2022
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8.30am - 4pm, Tue 8.30am-2pm
PLACE St Paul's Church Hall, Phillip St Toowoomba
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Cec 0457 453 575 website
Visit to the Governor's Residence Bardon
DATE Thursday 8 September from 9am to 10am (with arrival from 8:45am)
PLACE Street: 168 Fernberg Road, Paddington Qld 4064
COST FW: R U Ok? Day Community Bushwalk Free
FEATURES The Governor invites her Patronage organizations to take part in a community bushwalk around the Fernberg Estate
CONTACT R U OK? Day Community Bushwalk Tickets, Thu 08/09/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite
Flyer Governor's letter Belinda
Beaudesert Districts Orchid & Foliage Society Inc
DATE 10 & 11 September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am-3pm Sunday 9am to 2pm
PLACE Canungra School of Arts Hall Canungra
COST Gold Coin Credit card facilities if necessary
FEATURES Massed Orchids and Foliage plants for sale, off street parking
CONTACT www.bdofs.com/ Peter Rice 07 5543 2108
Flyer BDOFS Orchid and Foliage Show
Blackbutt Spring Garden plus Avocado Festival
DATE 17th 18th September 2022
OPEN TIMES 9am-3pm
PLACE Blackbutt Gardens and surrounds
COST Visit locations
FEATURES 2hrs from Brisbane
CONTACT Trish Litjens on 0458 323 872 or (Jeff Connor 0448 946 702).
Flyer Blackbutt Gardens Competition
Arts Day Out Blackbutt Delights
Brochure Blackbutt Garden Brochure
Wondai Garden Expo 2022
DATE Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th Sept
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am to 4.30pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, for one day $8 two day pass; kids under 15yrs free
FEATURES Quality plants, allied nursery products, home decorator items
CONTACT Helen 4168 9297; Jodie Biltoft 0413 115 495 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer Wondai Garden Expo 2022
Gold Coast Rose Society Show
DATE 24th and 25th September
OPEN TIMES 11 am close 5pm then 9am to 3pm
PLACE Robina Community Centre 146 Robina Town Centre Drive Robina.
COST Gold Coin
FEATURES Spring Rose Show
CONTACT Robert Warren 07 5596 7443 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website http://www.goldcoastrosesociety.org.au/
Flyer Gold Coast Rose Show
Bromeliad Society of Queensland’s 2022 SPRING SHOW
DATE 24th and 25th September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Genesis Christian College Sport Hall, Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park Qld 4500
COST $4, FREE entry will be given to any group of 10 or more people from a Garden Club
FEATURES Quality plants, Free Information available from experienced growers.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. call Lien Smith on 0422 125 302
shows 0411 874 479
Flyer BromsQld Show 2022 PDF
Later Flyer Bromelaide 3rd September version
OCTOBER
Twin Towns & District Annual Flower and Garden Expo
DATE 1st October Entries by 5:15 pm Friday 30th Sept
OPEN TIMES 8.30am to 3:00pm
PLACE Tweed Heads Cultural & Civic Centre Auditorium, Brett Street
COST admission $5 Adults, children Free
FEATURES flower and plant displays, workshops, plant sales, raffles and photo competition
CONTACT For further information & schedule: Contact Monika 0412638373
EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.twintownsgardenclub.com
Flyer Twin Towns & District Garden Club Presents FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2022
Flyer September Twin Towns Flyer Oct 2022
Gardening on the Edge by Maleny Garden Club Inc
DATE Saturday 1st October 2022
OPEN TIMES 9am to 4pm
PLACE Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny + private gardens
Maleny Showgrounds 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny
CLUB Maleny Garden Club Inc.
COST Entry Garden Market $2 each garden $5 per garden by 3 gardens
FEATURES Country gardens all different and unique;
Garden Market ($2), plant & produce stalls (talk to experts), camellia flower display, homemade refreshments
Spring Fair showcasing all things gardening
Plant & Produce Stall - Independent Nurseries - Talk to the Experts
CONTACT www.malenygardenclub.org Jan Maguire 0476 109 872 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer Gardening on the Edge in Maleny
Qld Rose Society
DATE 1st and 2nd October, Saturday and Sunday
OPEN TIMES 11 am to 4 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens , Mt Coot-tha, Auditorium
COST Raffles and plants
FEATURES Spring i Rose Show
CONTACT http://www.qld.rose.org.au/ email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer QRS Spring Rose Show
Darling Downs Rose Show per QRS Inc
DATE 8th and 9th October
OPEN TIMES 10:30 am close 4pm then 9am to 3pm
PLACE The Rose Cottage, Newtown Park, Holberton st, Toowoomba
COST Gold Coin Wheelchair access.
FEATURES Spring Championship Rose Show Large variety of Roses
CONTACT Veronica Firth 046 155 539 Leo Cooper 046 331 975
Flyer Rose Cottage
African Violet & Gesneriad Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATE 15th October 2022 ONE Day only
OPEN TIMES Sat 9 am – 3pm
PLACE Auditorium Brisbane Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $4, children free
COVID Double Vaccinated
FEATURES Largest display and sale of African violets and their related Gesneriads in Qld;
advice on growing, potting supplies, leaves and plants of all sizes for sale;
refreshments available; crafts for sale
CONTACT Secretary 3264 4612 (9am – 5pm only) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com or
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AfricanVioletSocietyOfQld/
Brochure African Violets
Orchid Species Society Show
DATE 22 & 23 October 2022
OPEN TIMES Sat 8:300 am to 4 pm Sun ( 9 am to 3:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 children under 12 free
FEATURES Display of species orchids from Australia and other parts of the world,
some rare and near extinction
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
Lyn Groffen 0403 957 225
Flyer Orchid Species Show 2022
Buderim Garden Club Festival
Date October 21,22,23
Time Friday 21 Oct 4-7 pm Saturday 8am to 4pm Sunday 8 am to 3pm
Place Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main and Church Streets.
Features. Seniors Lunch Spring Flowers, A major feature of the festival
is the competitive Spring Flower & Photographic
Shows including cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants,
foliage, hanging baskets, bonsai plants and garden photography.
Costs Ticket can be purchased online at
www.buderimgardenclub.com/festival (Ticket sales normally start in August)
An inclusive weekend Festival ticket for all of the above is $20.00, or
$3 each ($5 family) entry only to the Spring Flower Show in the main hall and the Garden Photography in the hall foyer.
Contact buderimgardenclub.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone 0448 714 561 John Lyon president
Flyer Buderim Garden Club Festival
Begonias and More
Date October ,22nd 2022
Time Saturday 9am to 3pm
Place Belmont Shooting Centre,1485 Old Cleveland Rd, Belmont.
Features. Seniors Lunch Spring Flowers, A major feature of the festival
is the competitive Spring Flower & Photographic
Shows including cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants,
foliage, hanging baskets, bonsai plants and garden photography.
Costs $4 entry
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NOVEMBER
A tour of Government House gardens
DATE Thursday 3rd November
OPEN TIMES 10:15 start 10:30 am finishes 12 noon
PLACE 168 Fernberg Road, Paddington Qld 4064,Australia Gate B
COST maximum of 60 free RSVP Wednesday 14th October
WAIT LIST As of 12/9/2022 maximum booking reached. Wait list for 2nd visit open.
FEATURES Tour led by head gardener Richard Symmonds and volunteers.
CONTACT BY PHONE TO PHIL ADAM – 0427497381
Flyer Government House Visit
Ipswich Garden and Plant Fair
DATE 5th November
OPEN TIMES 8:30pm to 1:30Pm
PLACE Tulmur Place - the old mall
COST Free Free parking live music
FEATURES How you begin exhibiting roses.
CONTACT Chantal De Vere | Facebook
Flyer 1 Ipswich Fair location
Flyer 2 Ipswich Fair events
Queensland Rose Society Meeting
DATE 9th November
OPEN TIMES 7:00pm to 9Pm
PLACE Annerley see QRS web page
COST Free
FEATURES How you begin exhibiting roses.
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer Exhibiting Roses
Wintle's Open Garden 2022
DATE 19th 20th November
OPEN TIMES 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
PLACE 5 Crlton Court Birkdale
COST $10 entry Children Free
FEATURES Subtropical garden featuring SE Asia plants and exotic fruits
Ian and Judy Wintle's Home for 20 years.
CONTACT Subtropical Queensland Open Garden (ianjudy.blogspot.com)
Flyer Wintles Open Garden
Christmas Luncheon and Biennial Awards
DATE 30th November
OPEN TIMES 11 am to 2 pm
PLACE Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $40 each
FEATURES Plant Sales Cards, Craft, Gifts Orchid Supplies Orchids.
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ann Baster 0439 720565
Flyer Invite to 2022 Christmas Luncheon
Tropical Foliage Festival
DATE Sat 26th Nov and Sun 27 Nov
OPEN TIMES 8 am to 3 pm then 9 to 2 pm
PLACE 1485 Old Cleveland Road Belmont.
COST $5 admission plus food stalls
FEATURES Many Varieties of Sub Tropical Foliage, Cordylines,
Broms, Heliconia's, Gingers, Orchids., Garden Equipment., Monster Raffle,
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., mob 0402933544
NEAR THE END OF THE YEAR
Spring Orchid & Foliage Show by Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc
DATE Friday & Saturday, 7th & 8th October with set-up and judging on 6th
OPEN TIMES
PLACE The Orchid House, Indoor Bowls Hall and adjoining parkland, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island
COST
FEATURES wheelchair friendly access, unlimited car parking
Thursday www.bribieislandorchidsociety.com
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