Growing local

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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
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

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

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

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

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

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

Gluten Free Cooking (nutrition education & cooking class)

March 20, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:30pm – Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong Bookings essential. Coeliac or Gluten Intolerant? Baffled by what you can/can't use in your kitchen? Or just unsure/uninspired to cook and stay safe? Join nutritionist Penny Benjamin as she highlight… Organized by BCC | Type: workshop
Gluten Free Cooking (nutrition education, cooking class)

March 20, 2021 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong Bookings essential. Coeliac or Gluten Intolerant? Baffled by what you can/can't use in your kitchen? Or just unsure/uninspired to cook and stay safe? Join nutritionist Penny Benjamin as she highlight… Organized by BCC | Type: workshop

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