Growing local

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Plant Propagation Techniques – how to Successfully Propagate Fruit Trees

September 14, 2013 from 9:30am to 12pm – Yandina Community Gardens Sat Sept 14 Plant Propagation Techniques – how to Successfully Propagate Fruit Trees Jason Lau 9.30 am This workshop will introduce you to unusual terms such as divisions, cuttings, air layering, m… Organized by Yandina Community Gardens | Type: free, workshop
Spring gardening with Annette McFarlane

September 14, 2013 from 10am to 12:30pm – Sandgate Library, Sandgate Town Hall, Be inspired to get out in the garden this season. Learn what to prune, plant, fertilize and propagate at this bountiful time of year. Hear about new release plants and products and learn how to stay… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop
Children in the garden: Discover, eat, play

September 14, 2013 from 10am to 11:30am – Bracken Ridge Library Do you have children, but your garden is a sterile unexciting patch of grass? Learn how to transform your urban space into an adventure playground. Presented by horticulturalist Claire Bickle. Bookin… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop
OPEN GARDEN Gardonia Garden - Albany Creek

September 14, 2013 at 10am to September 15, 2013 at 4:30pm – Albany creek 58 Gardonia Place, Albany Creek 10am-4.30pm $7 entry Gardonia Garden Spacious garden of huge diversity features large collections of hibiscus, magnolias and natives linked by extensive pathways. An… Organized by Open Gardens Australia | Type: open garden scheme $7 entry
No-dig gardening

September 14, 2013 from 11am to 12:30pm – Fairfield Library A practical demonstration of how to create a no-dig garden. No-dig gardening is renowned for being low-labour and low-cost, and an extremely simple way to create a healthy, functioning garden bed in… Organized by Farina Murray | Type: free, workshop
Your garden: Getting it right from the start

September 14, 2013 from 12pm to 1pm – Toowong Library Learn the essentials of garden success, starting with the soil. Find out how to do a garden stocktake, plant planning for your ‘dream’ garden and learn about ideal planting times. Discover tips for h… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop
Raising heritage chickens in your backyard

September 14, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm – Hamilton Library Andrew O’Hara from Back Yard Chooks will discuss the advantages of keeping less common breeds of hens, in addition to daily fresh eggs, a pest-reduced garden and free garden fertilizer. Bookings esse… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop