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3-31 ACT. Open Gardens Canberra – various gardens on each w/e. See Open Gardens website for full details.
2-5 NSW Leura Gardens Festival – Leura/Wentworth Falls/Katoomba. The glorious cool climate gardens of Leura and surrounds are famous for their magnificent displays which include gorgeous tulips and bluebells, dazzling rhododendrons and azaleas, and beautiful flowering trees such as dogwoods and ornamental cherries. The blaze of springtime colour in the gardens, streets and parks, attracts visitors from all parts of Australia and overseas. See ten private gardens that only open once a year. Festival shuttle buses run garden circuits from Leura and Wentworth Falls stations approximately every 30 minutes. E: info @leur agardensfestival.com.au W: www.leuragardensfestival.com.au E: info@leuragardensfestival.com.au W: www.leuragardensfestival.com.au
3 QLD. Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair. Maleny Showground Pavillion 8:00am – 3:00pm. Plant & Produce Stalls, Independent Nurseries – all things gardening – Sculpture – Pottery – Art Displays. BONUS! OPEN GARDENS 9:30am – 4pm. https://malenygardenclub.org/spring-fair/ E: events@malenygardenclub.org
10 NSW. Mother Earth Spring Plant Fair & Speaker Event @ EDEN GARDENS 307 Lane Cove Rd Sydney, Saturday 10 October, 9:00am. Join us for a fun day of plants, knowledge, food, coffee & live music. Speakers: MArk Massey, Sandra Ross, Stephoen Ryan, David Fripp + Question time.
11-12 QLD. Laidley Spring Gardening Fair. Laidley Recreational Reserve. Presented by Laidley Garden Club. Free Entry. View the array of plants and gardening products on offer with things to suit all Gardeners! Professional Guest Speakers presenting both days on a range of gardening topics.
15-18 NSW. Berry Gardens Festival Thurs 15 – Sun 18th. 10aam – 4pm. SIX beautiful private gardens across Berry and surrounds, plus a bonus seventh garden open on Sunday only. https://www.berrygardens.org.au/berry-garden-festival
17 TAS. Madame Butterflies Spring Show. North West Bay Garden Club. Margate Community Hall. Channel Highway Margate. 17th October 12.30 to 4pm. Contact 0439 672 331.
17-18 NSW. Australian ROSE Championships. Camden Civic Centre (NSW) . Free entry | Raffles | Talks & Demos | Market | Plant Sales. For details of schedule contact Show Secretary Rosalie Vine. rosalie.vine1950@gmail.com or nsw.rose.org.au
17-18 QLD. Buderim Garden Festival Buderim War Memorial Hall. Competitive Spring Flower/Floral Art & Photographic Shows including cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants, foliage, hanging baskets and garden photography. Quality Plant Market selling a wide variety of garden plants such as bromeliads, gerberas, orchids, staghorns & ferns, sub-tropical’s, roses, geraniums, cottage garden plants, begonias, cacti & succulents and garden novelties. 6 Exclusive Open Gardens in the Buderim area which are selected to showcase the diversity in size and style of gardening in our area. https://buderimgardenclub.com/festival
17-18 NSW. Goulburn Spring Gardens. You are cordially invited to the second ‘Goulburn Spring Gardens’ event, to be held on the weekend of 17 and 18 October 2026. Please save the dates. Garden details will be added to the website – www.stoga.org.au/goulburn-spring-gardens – in coming months.
24 SA. The South Australian Iris Society Annnual Show. The show will feature large displays of Bearded, Louisiana, Species and other iris varieties, along with informative guest speakers, Kids colouring, Floral Art and demonstrations by Ikebana International Adelaide Chapter, Basketry SA Inc, plant and rhizome sales, refreshments and light lunches provided by Girl Guides SA, amazing Quilts and Textile Arts display and The Kindness Croft – incredible goats milk soaps plus much more. We look forward to sharing our Annual Show and love of Iris with you all.
25 NSW. Narrandera 43rd Town & Country OPEN GARDENS. Plant stand at Marie Bashir Park from 9am. Gardens open until 5pm. In aid of Narrandera Can Assist. Email: narranderagardenclub@gmail.com
24-25 NSW. Hartley Valley Garden Festival & Plant Fair. (Little Hartley NSW) Four fabulous and diverse gardens to see – all with their own unique character and filled with inspiration for your own garden. The huge country gardens of Highfields, Hartvale, Wild Meadows and Gory’u Japanese gardens are sure to spark your imagination. Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm. Entry $15 pp, per garden (children under 16 free). No booking required. Picnics welcome. Artisan and plant stalls in most gardens. Delicious morning & afternoon teas. Search Hartley Valley Garden Festival for details or call Jennifer on 0404531555. https://www.myopengarden.com.au/openGarden.jsp?id=2870
24–25 NSW. Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival. Brought to you by the Tumbarumba & District Garden Club Inc. 10 gardens to visit, flower show, sculpture, photography and mini quilts competitions. Open Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. Admission $40 per adult for two days or $10 per garden (children 16 years and under free). Tickets available at the gardens on the day (cash only), EFTPOS purchases available in town and online (Humanitix). Further information can be found on Facebook @tumbarumbaspringflowerfestival, or our website https://tumbarumbagardenclub.com.
24-25 NSW. Bundanoon Garden Ramble. Eight gardens big and small to inspire you. A variety of market stalls to browse in the gardens and the Hall. Why not enjoy a day out in the beautiful Southern Highlands, NSW. https://www.bundanoongardenramble.org.au/
25 NSW. Bemboka Flower Show, 40th Annual. at Bemboka Memorial Hall, Sunday 25 October, 10am – 3:30pm. There will be competitions in Roses, Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Produce and Floral Art. There will also be Orchid, Bonsai and Photo displays. The local school will display Artworks and Succulent gardens, made by the children. Entry is $5 and this includes a light lunch of sandwiches and slices. There will be a very well stocked trading table, raffles and Lucky Door prizes. Entries can be submitted on Saturday 24th October by 2pm. Contact bembokagardenclub2550@gmail.com for a copy of the Schedule. Come along and support a Community event that has been organised by the Bemboka Garden Club for the last 40 years.
31 NSW. Southern Sydney Rose Society – SPRING ROSE SHOW 2026 with a Floral Art section. 11am-4pm, Saturday 31 October at Loftus Community Hall, Loftus Ave, Loftus. (opposite Loftus train station) More Info Ph: 0407 588 630, E: rosesocietynswsouthern@outlook.com
28-1 Nov NSW. New England Garden Festival & Open Garden Trail. Armidale Racecource, Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Guyra, Armidale Info: https://www.negf.com.au/
31-1 Nov NSW. Bathurst Gardeners’ Club SPRING SPECTACULAR – 8 Delightful Gardens. 31/10 – 1/11 2026 9:30am – 4:30pm. A delightful mix of country, urban, heritage & contemporary gardens. Bonsai display, live music, garden stalls, cafes & pop-up catering, raffle. Monster plant stall & Dahlia stall on Saturday only. Scan the QR Code on the poster for more details.
1 NSW. Bathurst Gardeners’ Club SPRING SPECTCULAR (Continued from 31/10)
1 TAS. Tasmanian Orchid Society inc. Sarcochilus & Masdevallia Show. Uniting Church Hall, 21 Kensington Street, Glenorchy. Sunday 1st November 2026, 12.30 – 3pm.
7 SA. Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden – Celebrates 30 years! Port Augusta Desert Pea Festival 7 November 2026. Guest Speakers: Sophie Thomson, Dr Greg Kirby. Guided Walks of Gardens, Rare plants & Bush Foods. Lions BBQ Trailer & Cafe – food & drinks. Musical Entertainment – Desert Voices & PA Music Club.
7-8 NSW. Crookwell Garden Festival. 9 beautiful gardens localated in & around Crookwell, 9:30 – 4:00pm.. Garden Lovers Market at Crookwell Public School 7th November 8:30-2pm. Buses welcome. Enquiries Michael McCormack 0498 321 451. https://www.crookwellgardenfestival.com
21-22 ACT. Open Gardens Canberra – various gardens on each w/e. See Open Gardens website for full details.
31-1 & 7-8 NSW. ILLAWARRA EDIBLE GARDEN TRAIL. Helensburgh to Geroa. Open your garden gates. 10am-3pm
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To have a Diary Date included on the website
All GCA affiliated Clubs can request to have their event included on the Website Diary Dates by sending details to the:
- GCA Communications Director – for all events, including open days and special events.
- Affiliates should check this website page to determine if their request has been successfully and correctly entered.
- If you wish to cancel an event, please notify the Communications Director.
To have a Diary Date included in the GCA Magazine Our Gardens
Provide brief information to the Our Gardens Diary Dates editor Wendy Whitham.
Submission dates:
Winter issue: Deadline 1 March 2025, distributed end of April 2025
Spring issue: Deadline 1 June 2025, distributed end of July 2025
Summer issue: Deadline 31 August 2025, distributed end of October 2025
Autumn issue: Deadline 11 November 2024, distributed end of January 2025
Diary Dates
6-7 NSW. Plant Lovers Fair, Kariong Mts High School (Central Coast). This will be our 11th year bringing together growers of unusually rare and collectable plants for sale. Selection of food and beverage vendors. Plenty of free parking. Admission: adults $15, group bookings $13, under 18 years free. Information: www.plantloversfair.com.au
12-13 NSW. Laidley Spring Festival. See Facebook for flyer.
13 NSW. Tenterfield Horticultural Society brings you the ‘SPRING GARDEN EXPO’. Saturday, 13 September 2025, 9:00am – 3:00pm at Tenterfield Memorial Hall, Molesworth St. “Building Resilient Gardens”
20-21 ACT. Horticultural Society of Canberra Spring Bulb and Camellia Show. Exhibition Park in Canberra. Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 3.15pm. Admission: adults $5, members and children free. Information: www.hsoc.org.au
27-28 NSW. Gloucester Spring Plant Fair at the Gloucester Showground. Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 1pm. A huge variety of plants for sale, artisan stalls and market goodies, inspiring guest speakers, delicious morning teas and sausage sizzles. Information: search for Gloucester Spring Plant Fair.
27-28 NSW. The Hunter Valley Gardens Australia annual springtime event will take place during the school holidays from September 27 to October 12, 2025.
Any GCA groups in the Hunter/Sydney Region interested in participating in a market-style event on a weekend and/or weekends during this period, please contact our team via email sales@hvg.com.au. We’d love for guests to have the opportunity to shop their plants/products while visiting the gardens. As this is our first year hosting such an event, there will be no stall fee. Also available on 11-12 October. APPLY Here
27-28 QLD. The Gold Coast Rose Society’s 25th Annual Rose Show will take place at the Robina Community Centre Auditorium. There will be hundreds of roses on display and experienced members available to answer all your rose questions. Saturday 11am – 4:30pm and Sunday 9am – 3pm. The cafe will be serving refreshments and tickets are $5 at the door.
3-6 NSW. The 2025 Leura Gardens Festival, will be open from 3-6 October, 9.30am -4.30pm. It will feature 8 beautiful spring gardens for the price of $40 per person to visit all gardens, or $ 20 to visit three gardens, or $10 per individual garden. Tickets will be available on the festival website from August 1, 2025. All tickets are valid for the duration of the festival. Money raised helps support the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital and local health related organizations. Visit our website for further information and details.
4-5 QLD. Gold Coast Tweed Bonsai Club Annual Bonsai Show. Broadbeach State School Hall, 1/19 Alexandra Ave, Broadbeach, show entrance off Old Burleigh Rd. Over 100 trees on display plus demonstrations, sales, raffles, workshops and more. Admission: adults $5, pensioners $3, children under 14 free. Experience the beauty and artistry of Bonsai – join us for an unforgettable event! Information: website www.GoldCoastBonsaiClub.com.au
4-5 NSW. Bromeliad Society of Australia SPRING SHOW. Castle Hill Showground, 129 Showground Rd, Castle Hill. FREE Admission. Bromeliad Displays | Plant Sales | Competition | Literature | Information/Advice. bromeliad.org.au
10-13 QLD. National Rose Society AGM and Convention, Brisbane, including national dinner, tour of Roma Street Gardens and bus trip to Toowoomba. Members only so please join your local Rose Society if you wish to attend. Information: https://rose.org.au/
11-12 NSW. The Hunter Valley Gardens Australia annual springtime event will take place during the school holidays from September 27 to October 12, 2025.
Any GCA groups in the Hunter/Sydney Region interested in participating in a market-style event on a weekend and/or weekends during this period, please contact our team via email sales@hvg.com.au. We’d love for guests to have the opportunity to shop their plants/products while visiting the gardens. As this is our first year hosting such an event, there will be no stall fee. Also available on 27-28 September. APPLY HERE
11-12 QLD. Queensland Rose Society and The Floral Art Society Rose Show. Celebrating the Queensland Rose Society’s 95th anniversary. Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Brisbane. Saturday 11.30am to 3.30pm, Sunday 9am to 2.30pm. Rose bushes, honey, fertilizers, other plants for sale, raffles. Refreshments both days. Information: https://rose.org.au/
12 NSW. Friends of Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden Spring Festival, 10am – 2pm. Celebrating Spring and our new Central Lawn and Gardens in Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden on Sunday, October 12. There’ll be: • Guided and self-guided tours of the Garden • Plant Sales – for balconies or gardens • CWA Devonshire Teas served in the Scout Hall • BBQ Snags in Buns, with or without onions, and drinks • Local musicians, The Green House, playing throughout the day • Lots of kids activities – a treasure hunt, pot-a-plant, playtime and face painting by Kolala • Cool market and educational stalls • A raffle with variety of prizes. This promises to be a fun day for everyone and will take place in and around the Central Lawn. So tell your friends, bring your family, a water bottle, a picnic rug or chair and join us!
12-25 NSW. Griffith Spring Fest. There’s something for everyone at Griffith Spring Fest, with vibrant events and experiences happening across the city. Wander through the incredible Citrus Sculptures lining Banna Avenue, marvel at the creativity of over 60 displays made from locally grown oranges and grapefruit. Explore the region’s finest private gardens during the Open Gardens weekend, lovingly brought to life by passionate and talented gardeners. Prefer to sit back and soak it all in? Hop on one of our Garden Bus Tours and enjoy a relaxing day out, complete with garden visits and a light lunch. Don’t miss the Street Party, where the community comes together for a night of family fun, local food, live entertainment, and regional wine and beer — all set amongst the glowing Citrus Sculptures. From culture and creativity to gardens and gourmet delights, there’s an abundance to experience during Griffith Spring Fest 2025. Real Juice Citrus Sculptures: 12 – 25 October 2025. Open Gardens: 18 & 19 October 2025. Medlog Street Party: 17 October 2025. www.griffithspringfest.com.au
13-18 NSW. GCA Biennial Convention, Albury. All details – Registration, Program, Accomodation Deals, Outings & more on our Convention Page. https://gardenclubs.org.au/convention/
16-19 NSW. Berry Gardens Festival TH 16 Oct – SUN 19 Oct, 10am – 4pm. Festival tickets $25; single garden $8; under age 18 free. Experience the beauty of Berry and surrounds at the Annual Gardens Festival. Explore 7 stunning private gardens and celebrate the creativity of local gardeners while supporting meaningful community initiatves. Proceeds from this event are donated to local charities and community groups. Tickets available to pre-purchase via Humanitix or in person during the Festival at each of the garden gates or in Broughton Court, 113 Queen St, Berry.
17-19 QLD. Buderim Garden Festival. Including Friday Twilight Plant Market (3 to 7pm), Spring Flower Show and Photographic Display (Friday 4.30pm to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm), Open Gardens (Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm) and Saturday and Sunday Plant Market (from 8am). Most activities in or near Buderim War Memorial Hall. Admission: weekend ticket to Memorial Hall and open gardens $20; flower show and photographic display only: $3 for individuals, $5 for family of two or more (school children and students free). Information: phone 0448 714 561 or email president@buderimgardenclub.com
18-19 NSW. Goulburn Spring Gardens, Goulburn Region, Southern Tablelands. Opening hours 10am to 4pm both days. Admission: $5 per garden or $25 for all gardens. ($20 per person for groups of 15 or more). Accompanied childen under 15 FREE! More Information: stoga.org.au/goulburn-spring-gardens, phone 0448 865 653 or email goulburnopengardens@gmail.com
19 VIC. Yackandandah Garden Club OPEN Gardens 2025. Sunday 10am – 3pm. Three Gardens. One Day. Endless Inspiration. Spend a day exploring 3 unique open gardens, each offering a different experience: Osbornes Flat, Yackandandah & Staghorn Flat. Tickets at gate or www.trybooking.com/DCOTP
25-26 NSW. Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular. Open gardens, 9.30am to 5pm both days. Also, a Monster Plant Stall on Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm. Admission: $25 (covers both days,) or $5 for individual gardens. Information: phone 0435 786 485 or email larrieg20a@gmail.com
25 – 26 NSW. Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival. Brought to you by the Tumbarumba & District Garden Club Inc. 10 gardens to visit, flower show, sculpture, photography exhibitions and more. Gardens open Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. Admission $30 per adult for two days or $5 per garden (children free). Tickets available at gardens on the day (cash only), EFTPOS purchases available in town and online (Humanitix). Further information can be found on Facebook @tumbarumbaspringflowerfestival, or our website https://tumbarumbagardenclub.com.
25-26 NSW. Hartvale Gardens Open Day 49 Sunray Ave, Hartley. Also open Nov 1, 2, 9.
25-26 NSW. Hartley Valley Garden Festival. October 25 & 26, 10am – 4pm both days. Artisan & plant stalls, delicious morning and afternoon teas, artwork and speakers plus loads of inspiration for your garden. You’ve seen them all on TV, now come and experience the large country gardens of Highfields, Hartvale, Gory’u and Wild Meadows in person when they all open together. Picnics welcome. No booking required, just pay at each garden gate. Search Hartley Valley Garden Festival for details or contact Jennifer on 0404 531 555. Find it Here | Watch on Gardening Australia TV
30-2 Nov. NSW. New England Garden Festival & Spring Garden Trail. Six days 29 October to 3 November 2025, encompassing the New England Garden Festival in Armidale. Showcasing Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Guyra, Armidale & Uralla. Open Gardens 9am – 2pm.
30-31 NSW. New England Spring Garden Trail showcases gardening in the New England region starting in Tenterfield on Thursday 30th October, Glen Innes and the University of New England on Friday 31st October, Uralla on Saturday 1st November and Armidale on 1st and 2nd November to coincide with the festival.
1-2 NSW. The New England Garden Festival at the Armidale Racecourse involves of markets, workshops, demonstrations, roving entertainment, live music and great food. Costa, dirtgirl and scrapboy will also make appearances both days.
1-2 NSW. Crookwell Garden Festival. 10 beautiful gardens located in & around Crookwell. Garden Lovers Market: Plants, Tools, Garden Art & more. Crookwell Public School, 1 November, 8:30 – 2pm. Buses welcome. Enquiries Michael 0498 321 451. www.crookwellgardenfestival.com
1 NSW. Cootamundra District Garden Club Inc “An Afternoon with Flowers”. Dickson Hall, Cooper Street, Cootamundra. Saturday 1st November 2025, 1:30pm – 4:00pm. Entries 11:00am till 12:00noon. Entry $5 includes afternoon tea. For further information contact secretary Marjorie Smith 0423 145 276.
1,2,9 NSW. Hartvale Gardens Open Day 49 Sunray Ave, Hartley.
8-9 VIC. Yarra Valley Plant Fair and Garden Expo. Wandin. A plant hunter’s wonderland. Discounted tickets for groups and garden clubs available. Information: Phone Clive on 0414 242 710 or email clive@larkmannurseries.com.au
8-9 NSW. Walcha Garden Club Open Gardens. a 2-day event and we are opening gardens located south of Walcha on the Brackendale and Lakes Roads. ADULTS $5 per person per garden or $25 for the weekend garden pass valid on both days. School age children FREE. Info: walchagardenclub@gmail.com or Diana ph. 0429 799 083
8 NSW. Hunter Cactus & Succulent Society Sale Day. 8 November 2025, 10am – 2pm. Club Macquarie, Lake Rd, Argenton. Info: huntercss2024@gmail.com
8 SA. Cactus & Succulent Society of South Australia Spring Show & Sale- 8 November 2025, 10-4pm, $5 entry, at Payneham Library, 2 Turner Street, Felixstow. Excellent raffle prizes.
15 NSW. Hunter District Bromeliad Society. On Saturday 15 November 2025 we’ll hold our annual Bromeliad Open / Sale Day. Venue: Henderson Hall, Lockyer Street, Merewether (Newcastle). Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm. Cash sales only. Buyers should bring their own box/es for plants.
22 NSW. African Violet and Gesneriad Exhibition on 22 November 2025 at the Burwood RSL Club, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood, NSW. Opening hours are 10.00am to 2.00pm. Display & Sale of African Violets, Episcias, Streptocarpus, etc. Admission: $5. Further info: PHONE: 0427 982 773, EMAIL: contact@africanviolet.org.au WEB: www.africanviolet.org.au
7-8 NSW. THE HARTLEY VALLEY GARDEN FESTIVAL Four utterly captivating and inspiring acreage gardens. Highfields, Hartvale, Wild Meadows and Gory’u Japanese Gardens. These individually curated gardens are all diverse, inspirational and filled with flowers and interest for all garden lovers. No need to book, just pay at each garden gate. Picnics welcome. Bus groups by prior arrangement. $15 per person, per garden (kids under 16 free). Search Hartley Valley Garden Festival for details.
18-19 NSW. Oberon Autumn Colour Garden Showcase. Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th April 2026. 8 High Country Gardens rarely open to the public, Workshops, Craft and Plant Sales. $25 for all 8 gardens. www.facebook.com/OberonGardenClub www.instagram.com/oberon_garden_showcase
3 SA. Adelaide Hills Garden Affair 10am to 3.30pm, Stangate House and Gardens, 3 Euston Rd, Aldgate SA. The Adelaide Hills Garden Affair is a delightful event for gardening enthusiasts, set in historic gardens during their spectacular autumn display. This friendly ticketed event includes access to over 60 stalls, informative speakers, demonstrations, activities for the whole family and refreshments. It aims to inspire gardeners to learn, connect and celebrate all the joys and benefits of gardening and the many garden clubs of the Adelaide Hills.