Growing local
All free Events (643)
March 28Saturday
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Recycling and repurposing in the garden
March 28, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm – Carina Library, Join ecologist and gardener Kate Wall, for ideas on pre-loved household items that can be repurposed into planters. Discover which plants are best suited to different planters, the right potting mix… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
August 30Sunday
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Introduction to organic gardening
August 30, 2020 from 9:30pm to 11:30pm – Cox Park, Bookings essential. It's easy to start a vegetable garden. Topics will include location, soil, building your garden bed, seasons in South East Queensland and plant choice. Bookings Bookings essenti… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
September 13Sunday
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Gardening for a year-round supply
September 13, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:30am – Cox Park Bookings essential. We have the opportunity to grow food all year round. Topics will include our South East Queensland seasons, plant choices and how to plan for a harvest throughout the year. Book… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
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Gardening for a year-round supply
September 13, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:30am – Cox Park Bookings essential. We have the opportunity to grow food all year round. Topics will include our South East Queensland seasons, plant choices and how to plan for a harvest throughout the year. Book… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
March 6Saturday
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From the ground up: Propagating plants
March 6, 2021 from 9:30am to 1pm – Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha This month’s workshop is about propagating plants through seed, cuttings and division. You will receive information about how to make your own propagation soil mix, care for your developing plants, s… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
March 7Sunday
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Sustainable living: Creating garden gold from scraps
March 7, 2021 from 10am to 11am – Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive (entry via Stanworth Rd), Boondall Drop in and learn more about organic recycling. Find out how to turn kitchen scraps into rich nutrients for your garden. The workshop teaches you benefits and strategies for creating and maintaining… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
March 9Tuesday
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Citrus jam - finger lime
March 9, 2021 from 9:30am to 1pm – Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong Nothing beats toast and marmalade in the morning for breakfast. Make use of your ornamental citrus by harvesting and making your own healthy marmalade at home. Learn how to care for and maintain your… Organized by BCC | Type: cooking, free, workshop
March 14Sunday
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Sustainable living: Creating garden gold from scraps
March 14, 2021 from 10am to 11am – Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre, 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha Drop in and learn more about organic recycling. Find out how to turn kitchen scraps into rich nutrients for your garden. The workshop teaches you benefits and strategies for creating and maintaining… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
March 18Thursday
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Eucalypt and other bush teas
March 18, 2021 from 9:30am to 1pm – Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Many of our native plants - including eucalypts, wattles and myrtles - have unique and pleasant flavours that remain largely unknown to most of us. Explore the taste potential of our wonderful native… Organized by Valerie | Type: free, workshop
March 28Sunday
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Introduction to worm farming at home
March 28, 2021 from 1:30pm to 3pm – Garden City Library, Garden City Shopping Centre Composting with worms reduces household waste and helps gardens to thrive. Join commercial worm farmer Brian Donaldson as he shares practical knowledge and tips for setting up your own safe and effic… Organized by BCC | Type: free, workshop
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GrowVetiver
Vetiver grass helps to stabilise soil and protects it against erosion. It can protect against pests and weeds. Vetiver is also used as animal feed. (Wiki.)
GrowVetiver is a plant nursery run by Dave & Keir Riley that harvests and grows Vetiver grass for local community applications and use. It is based in Beachmere, just north of Brisbane, Australia.
Place your business add here! ($5 per month or $25 for 9 months)
Talk to Andy on 0422 022 961. You can Pay on this link
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