Queensland

Saturday March 2, 9am- 4pm, and Sunday March 3, 9am-3pm

National Palm and Cycad Show

This show features an impressive display of a wide range of native and exotic palms and cycads. You can ask the experts, but there are also books, posters, magazines and memberships.Discover 40 or more varieties that can be grown in SE Qld, and consider different varieties of cycads with interesting fronds and cones. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Mount Coot-ha; cost is $3 per adult, $2 concession. Free parking. For more information go here.

 

Nationally

Sunday, March 3 

Clean Up Australia Day

In 1989 an 'average Australian bloke' had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard - Sydney Harbour. This simple idea has now become the nation's largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day. To find out more about how to get involved as a community group, business or school, visit Clean Up Australia Day. 

 

Saturday March 30, 8.30pm

Earth Hour 2019

Switch off your lights for Earth Hour and join the hundreds of millions of people around the world in more than 7000 cities in over 180 countries who take part in this amazing global conservation movement. But it doesn’t have to end there! Earth Hour is more than just a symbolic lights-out event. Whether you’re an individual, a school, business, community or just looking to hang out with some mates, there are lots of ways you can get in on the action. For more information visit Earth Hour.

 

 

New South Wales

Friday April 5 to Sunday April 14 

Orange 2019 F.O.O.D Week

This 10-day community festival celebrates the Orange region’s diverse and high quality food and wine. It showcases the farmers who grow it, as well as the local chefs, cooks, restaurateurs and caterers that create extraordinary dishes with it. 

For more information:orangefoodweek.com.au

 

Saturday April 13 to Sunday April 28, 9am-4.30pm 

Mayfield Autumn Festival

During the 16-day Autumn Festival, the Hawkins Family Garden is open to visitors so this is your opportunity to explore the entire 65 hectares of Mayfield. Get lost in the traditional English inspired Maze, see the Croquet Court, the Hawkins’ Family Chapel, the Chook Hilton, the 80 metre Cascade & Temple and much more.

Mayfield Garden, 530 Mayfield Road, Oberon. 

For more information: mayfieldgarden.com.au/whatson/autumn-festival

 

Queensland 

Saturday April 20 to Sunday April 12

Wondai Garden Expo

Southern inland Queensland is unique because gardens here can grow plants from most climatic regions, and the nurseries that attend Wondai Garden Expo display this diversity beautifully. Stalls selling allied gardening products, attractive home decorator items, gift lines and health products add colour and interest for the keen shopper.

Wondai Sportsground & Lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway, Wondai.

For more information: wondaigardenexpo.com

 

South Australia 

Sunday April 7, 10am-4pm

South Australian Autumn Garden Festival 

Visit over 60 exhibitors, all nestled under magnificent eucalyptus trees at the northern end of the Clare Showgrounds. There will be guest speakers, including Angus Stewart and Tino Carnevale, as we all as well as the chance to stock up on the latest plants and accessories. Entry $10 adults, $8 concession, children under 12 (with an adult) free.

Clare Showgrounds, Main North Road, Clare.

For more information: saautumngardenfestival.com.au

 

Saturday April 27, 9am-2pm

Fern Society of South Australia Annual Sale 

Locally grown ferns, including some not available in garden centres, plus advice from members.

Adelaide High School, West Terrace, Adelaide.

For more information: fernsocietyofsouthaustralia.org

 

Victoria 

Sunday April 6 to Sunday April 28, 10am-5pm

Tesselaar KaBloom, Festival of Flowers

Visit the Tesselaar Flower Fields in the Dandenong Ranges this autumn where you can stroll among the spectacular flowers, delight in circus performances, sample some yummy treats, enjoy some shopping at the market stalls and so much more. 

Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan.

For more information: kabloom.com.au/

 

Western Australia 

Sunday April 7 

Family Fun Day 

Enjoy a walk around the garden and productive garden plots and then be inspired by celebrity gardener, Sophie Thomson and Peg Davies from Earthwise Community. You can also learn about the Boorna Waanginy Seeds of Change program, while enjoying refreshments and a sausage sizzle or picnic under the trees.

Earthwise Community, Bagot Rd, Subiaco.

For more information: opengardenwestcoast.org  

 

Thursday April 11 to Sunday April 14

Perth Garden Festival 

Take part in Perth's largest gardening competition by putting together a hanging basket filled with greenery or head to the plant market where specialised growers will have their new releases and garden favourites on show. There's sure to be everything your garden needs in one convenient location.

McCallum Park, Victoria Park.

For more information: perthgardenfestival.com 

 

 

 

 

New South Wales

Sunday 5th May

Leura Harvest Festival

Dedicated to showcasing the outstanding produce, fine fare and innovative sustainability initiatives taking place across the Blue Mountains and wider region, this community based event is aimed at all ages. The Festival features a mix of market stalls set along the cherry trees on Leura Mall in their autumn colours. Highlights include handcrafted products from local artisans, delicious local fare, regional wine, cider and beverage tastings, the popular Pet Chook Show, the Birches of Leura Scarecrow Competition, Jam Making Competition, and the ultimate Chocolate Cake Competition, held by Josophan's Fine Chocolates. 

 

Leura, upper Blue Mountains, NSW. 

For more information: Leura Harvest Festival

 

Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May, from 9am

Orchids Out West

A variety of orchids on display and for sale -- learn how to take care of them and see the spectacular results. You'll learn from the experts. Adults: $5; Bus Loads: $4; children under 15 yrs: free

 

Hawkesbury Race Club, 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon.

For more information: Orchid Society of NSW

 

Queensland 

Sunday 19th May

Hampton Festival

Hampton Festival is known for its celebration of fresh regional produce and reputation as an artistic enclave. The Festival’s program will feature live music, a fresh produce market, art exhibition and over 70 market stalls, food and wine exhibitors. This year’s event will also showcase Growers On The Green, a precinct within the Festival dedicated to showcasing local growers’ produce where locals can meet and interact with regional farmers.

 

Chapman Park, just 32km north of Toowoomba. 

For more information: hamptonfestival.com

 

Sunday 26th May 9am to 3pm

Herb Awareness Fair

Visit the Queensland Herb Society's annual fair where you'll find sales of medicinal and culinary herb plants, stalls with herbal products: preserves, coffee, teas, spices, skincare, bush foods and more. Herb inspired food and berages to eat at Cafe Sage. Tussie mussies. Demonstrations and speaker, talks and workshops, all free.

 

Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonal Road, Windsor. 

For more information: Queensland Herb Society

 

South Australia 

Saturday & Sunday 4th (1pm-5pm) & 5th May (10am-3pm)

Chrysanthemum & Floral Art Show

Discover the wonders of chrysanthemums with many different varieties on show. See them on display in floral arrangements with bloomes of many shapes, sizes and colours. Entry $3.

 

Goodwood Community Centre,32-34 Rosa St, Goodwood. 

For more information: SA Chrysanthemum & Floral Art Society

 

Victoria 

Tuesday 7th May to Sunday 12th May, 10am–4pm

Botanical Bag Exhibition 2019

Featuring works by artists from all around Australia, this exhibition displays more than 200 bags of different shapes, sizes, forms and textiles, brought together through their botanical themes. Free.

 

Visitor Centre's Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne. 

For more information: Botanical Bags Exhibition

 

Sunday 4th May to Sunday 5th May

Off-grid Living Festival 2019

This grassroots event showcases a diverse array of sustainable, off-grid living ideas, from the past (homesteading & traditional crafts), to present (alternative farming and home building) and into the future (sustainable energy & technology). The day offers a unique opportunity for attendees to meet people with vast experience from a variety of off-grid living areas – from the latest sustainable technology gurus, to the low impact traditional craftspeople. Entry $15.

 

 

Centennial Park, McGregor Street, Eldorado.

For more information: Off-grid Living Festival

 

Western Australia 

Saturday 4th May (1pm-5pm) to Sunday 5th May (9am–4.30pm)

Gosnells Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show

An opportunity to learn from the experts and see what they have done. Entry $3.

 

Addie Mills Community Centre, 2 Astley Street, Gosnells. 

For more information: Gosnells Horticultural Society 

 

Saturday 11th May (1pm–5pm) to Sunday 12th May (9am–4pm)

WA Rose Society Autumn Show

There will be many colourful roses on display with roses for sale, raffle, potted colour, jams, cakes and delicious morning teas. Entry $5.

 

South Perth Community Centre, cnr Sandgate Street and South Terrace, South Perth.

For more information: WA Rose Society 

 

 

 

 

 

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Queensland 

Saturday 1st June (8.30am-4pm) to Sunday 2nd June (8.30am-3pm)

Brisbane Plant Collectors Fair 

A unique gardening event with a strong focus on rare, unusual and difficult to find plants from around the world, sold by local and interstate growers. Talks from the experts, including Angus Stewart.  Entry $7.

 

Rocklea Showgrounds, cnr Ipswich Road and Goburra Street, Rocklea.

For more information: Brisbane Plant Collectors Fair

 

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Victoria 

Tuesday 18th June

Orchid Conservation Symposium 

Seventeen per cent of all of Australia’s nationally threatened flora are orchids, with the majority of these species found in south eastern Australia. The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Orchid Conservation Symposium will bring together community groups, practitioners and scientists in a workshop to engage and educate the community on current conservation research in the field and to increase collaboration between the community, practitioners and scientists. Tickets $180.

 

Domain House, Dallas Brooks Drive, Melbourne.

For more information: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

 

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