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Provide brief information to the Our Gardens Diary Dates editor Wendy Whitham.
Submission dates:
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Spring issue: Deadline 1 June 2023, distributed end of July 2023
Summer issue: Deadline 31 August 2023, distributed end of October 2023
Autumn issue: Deadline 11 November 2023, distributed end of January 2024
Diary Dates 2023
6-9 QLD. Australian Floral Art Association Inc 2023 National Convention hosted by Floral Art Society of Qld. Accommodation, demonstration & gala dinner held at Surfair Resort, Marcoola. Exhibits, State designs, State demonstrations & workshops held at Nambour Showgrounds “Queensland Garden Expo”. Guest Demonstrator Mark Pampling. Info: email fasqconvention@gmail.com for further information and to request a Schedule.
5-6 NSW. Friends of Tweed Regional Botanic Garden open gardens. 183 and 191 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah. 9.30am – 4pm. Admission: gold coin donation to raise funds for Friends of Tweed Regional Botanic Garden. Plants for sale. Info: ph 0409 393 065.
11-13 NSW. National Orchid Extravaganza, hosted by the Cymbidium Club of Australia (NSW) Inc. Includes displays by The Paphiopedilum Society of NSW. The Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yagoona. Friday and Saturday 9am- 4pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Admission: $5, children under 14 years free. Info: ph Judith on (02) 9773 9197.
18-19 NSW. Narrandera Camellia Show. Narrandera Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Bolton St, Narrandera. Friday 2-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Admission: $5, school children free. Meals available. Info: email badendis@iinet.net.au or ph 0455 923 174.
26-27 QLD. Lupton Park Community Garden open garden as part of Maryborough Open Gardens. R.W. Lupton Park, 45 Aberdeen Avenue, Maryborough. Info: Lupton Park on Facebook.
9 TAS. Daffodil and Flower Fair, Ulverstone Rowing Club, Kings Parade, Ulverstone. 8.30am-3.30pm. Central Coast Garden Club trade table and stall holders selling a variety of plants and garden products, morning/afternoon tea and light lunches. Admission: $2 per adult. Info and to request a schedule: ph 0439 368 144.
9-10 NSW. Mingara Orchid Club proudly presents its Spring Fair and Show to be held on Saturday the 9th of September 9am to 4pm and Sunday 10th of September 10am to 3pm. Location will be the Anglican Church Hall, Brooke Avenue Bateau Bay. Entry fee $3.00. The Fair and Show will provide a fabulous festival of Australian Native Orchids and Exotic Orchids from around the world. The Fair and show also includes Orchid Sales including accessories and Market Stalls, along with Art display. Food, coffee and tea, BBQ and Cake Sales !
9-10 WA. Western Australian Horticultural Council Garden Clubs & Societies Plant Fair, Cnr South Terrace & Sandgate Street, South Perth. Saturday 8.30am – 4pm, Sunday 9am – 2pm. Info: www.horticulturalcouncil.com.au
11- NSW. Twin Towns & District Garden Club – Flower & Garden Show 2023 Saturday 30th September 8.30am – 3.OOpm. Entries close Friday, 29th September, 5.15pm TWEED HEADS CIVIC & CULTURAL CENTRE Brett St, Tweed Heads. Admission: $5 Children – Free For further information & schedule: Contact Lesley 0411054456 Email – ttgclub@gmail.com www.twintownsgardeithnclub.com
10-15 NSW. Garden Clubs of Australia Biennial Convention 2023. Hosted by Toronto and Districts Garden Club Inc. in Lake Macquarie LGA. Registrations will close on 30 June 2023 or when 300 members have registered. www.gcac2023.com
16 Sep – 6 Nov NSW. Nooroo, Mt Wilson ‘Spring Wonder’. Open Daily between 10am and 5pm form Saturday 16 September until Sunday 6 November 2023. Entry Fees Adults $12 Children of Schol Age $3. Contact Church Lane, Mt Wilson Phone: 612 4756 2018 Email: nooroobm@gmail.com or visit the Website: www.noooroomtwilson.com.au
15-17 NSW. The Bonsai Society of Australia annual show at The Harvey Lowe Pavilion in Castle Hill Showground. A large collection of Australian natives and exotic bonsai trees on show plus a bonsai clinic and market. Friday Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Adults $5, Concession $3, Children under 12 free. www.bonsai.asn.au.
16 TAS. Westbury Garden Club Spring Flower Show. Westbury Town Hall, Lyall Street, Westbury. 1-4pm. Info: ph the Show Convenor on 0419 511 229.
16-17 NSW. Kariong Plant Lovers Fair Kariong Mountains High School. Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Rare, unique and unusual plants. Info and tickets: plantloversfair.com.au.
16-17 ACT. Horticultural Society of Canberra Spring Bulb and Camellia Show. Lancaster Hall, Wesley Centre, Forrest. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3.15pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Plant stall. Info: www.hsoc.org.au.
22 NSW. Entries close in the Kiama Spring Garden Competition. If you are interested in entering the garden competition and your garden is located in the Kiama Municipality, with seven categories to enter you will most likely find one that suits you. Judging takes place during the week 9-13 October. Prizes awarded to all place-getters. Entry forms and info: email kiamagcsecretary@gmail.com.
23 NSW. Engadine Home Gardeners Club Open Day. Yarrawarrah Community Hall, Old Bush Road, Engadine. 10am-2pm. There will be bench displays, plant sales and light refreshments available. Entry is free of charge.
23-24 NSW. Clivia Society of NSW Inc. SPRING SPECTACULAR Clivia Show. Breathtaking display of latest in clivia development. New colours. Expert speakers, demonstrations, plant and seed sales, refreshments. People’s Choice voting. Thornleigh Community Centre, Phyllis Avenue Thornleigh (next to Bunnings). Plenty of parking. Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 9am – 3pm. Admission $5. Info: John 0417258812 or Facebook Clivia Society of NSW inc.
23-24 NSW. The Illawarra Bromeliad Society Inc’s 29th Annual Show, Corrimal Uniting Church, 4 Russell St, Corrimal. Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 9am-2pm. Bromeliad displays, competition plants on show and a huge sale of plants and literature. Admission: free. Refreshments will be available. Info: email illawarrabroms@gmail.com or website https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraBromeliadSociety.
23-24 QLD. The Gold Coast Rose Society Annual Show at the Robina Community Centre Auditorium on Saturday 23 September 2023 form 11.30am to 4.00pm & Sunday 24 September 2023 form 9.00am to 3.30pm. More information at www.goldcoastrosesociety.org.au or email goldcoastrosesociety@gmail.com
30-1 October QLD. Floral Art Society of Queensland & Queensland Rose Society Open Show “A Moment in Time”. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 9am-2.30pm. Stunning roses and floral designs on display, potted roses for sale, refreshments available. Admission: $4 (school children free). Info: email fasqsecretary@gmail.com.
29-2 October NSW. Leura Gardens Festival 9:30am-4:30pm. Tickets $40 for all gardens, $20 for three gardens, $10 single garden. Tickets available on website and valid for the festival duration. www.leuragardensfestival.com.au. Info ph. 0431 095 279
16 Sep – 6 Nov NSW. Nooroo, Mt Wilson ‘Spring Wonder’. Open Daily between 10am and 5pm form Saturday 16 September until Sunday 6 November 2023. Entry Fees Adults $12 Children of Schol Age $3. Contact Church Lane, Mt Wilson Phone: 612 4756 2018 Email: nooroobm@gmail.com or visit the Website: www.noooroomtwilson.com.au
30 September-1 October QLD. Floral Art Society of Queensland & Queensland Rose Society Open Show “A Moment in Time”. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 9am-2.30pm. Stunning roses and floral designs on display, potted roses for sale, refreshments available. Admission: $4 (school children free). Info: email fasqsecretary@gmail.com.
29 September-2 October NSW. Leura Gardens Festival 9:30am-4:30pm. Tickets $40 for all gardens, $20 for three gardens, $10 single garden. Tickets available on website and valid for the festival duration. www.leuragardensfestival.com.au. Info ph. 0431 095 279
6-7 QLD. 2023 Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair, Exhibition Centre, Showgrounds, 8 High St, Stanthorpe. 9am- 4pm. Admission: free. Info: email rosebury1951@gmail.com or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stanthorpegardenclub.
6-8 TAS. The Devonport Orchid Society Inc. 2023 Spring Orchid Show Spectacular, featuring Australian native and exotic orchids, plus a Floral Art Show. Maidstone Park Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Spreyton. Friday 2-4.30pm, Saturday 9am-4.30 pm, Sunday 9am-4pm. Orchids for sale, potting demonstrations and advice. Admission: $3 per day or $5 for the full weekend. Info: ph 0411 647 110 or email secretary@devonportorchidsociety.org.au.
8-23 NSW. Griffith Spring Fest. Over 6 exclusive open gardens to explore, 50+ unique citrus sculptures lining the main street, food, wine, and so many more experiences to enjoy. Admission: $8 per garden. Garden bus tours available at an additional cost. Info: www.griffithspringfest.com.au or ph 1800 681 141.
12-15 NSW. Berry Gardens Festival 10.00am to 4.00pm. Six beautiful gardens, including three town gardens and three acreages, open to explore over four days, with garden-related wares to shop and light refreshments on offer. $20 for all 6 gardens, or $7 per garden, children under 18 years free. Further details: www.berrygardens.org.au Email: festival@berrygardens.org.au
14 NSW. The Gilgandra Garden Club will be opening nine gardens within the township of Gilgandra, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gilgandra Garden Club. 9.30am-4pm. Admission: $10 per person, children free. Info: contact gilgandragardenclub@gmail.com or ph Marion Schulz on 0427 481 188.
21-22 NSW. This year’s Central Coast Edible Garden Trail on 21 + 22 October 2023 will take place in gardens across the Central Coast, from Summerland Point in the north, to Killcare in the south and west to Jilliby and Kariong. With over 40 gardens featured including community gardens, market gardens and home gardens, it’s a great opportunity to see a wide variety of design ideas, systems and different approaches to edible gardening including permaculture. All of our garden hosts agree to use no chemicals or pesticides and follow organic principles and many will be offering guided tours to share their growing experiences so be sure to check the tour times. Plus, buying a ticket supports our local community gardens and disadvantaged people living on the Coast. Find out more about the Central Coast Edible Garden Trail at ccegt.au or https://centralcoastediblegardentrail.org.au/
21-22 NSW. Hartley Valley Garden Festival, incorporating the gardens of Highfields, Wild Meadows, Hartvale, Gory’u Japanese Gardens and The Harp of Erin, all located in the beautiful Hartley Valley. 10am-4pm both days. Admission: $15 per person per garden (Hartvale $12pp and Harp of Erin free of charge). Info: search Hartley Valley Garden Festival or ph 0419 133 154.
22 NSW. 40th Annual Narrandera Town & Country Open Garden Day. Six gardens open, including Berembed Station. Admission: online tickets, $25 per person, available from Eventbrite, includes devonshire tea and 25% discount at The Shady Gum Nursery. Maps can be collected from the plant stall at Marie Bashir Park or Berembed Station from 9am. Gardens open until 5pm. Info: facebook.com/narranderagardenclub, email narranderagardenclub@gmail.com or ph 0428 597 655.
28-29 NSW. Illawarra/Shoalhaven Festival of Roses. The Rose Society of NSW Inc Illawarra/Shoalhaven Festival of Roses. The Illawarra 47th Annual Spring Rose Show. Celebrating 49 Years of the Illawarra Regional Rose Society Inc.This year the show will feature Exhibition of Roses competing according to the RSNSW standards. Floral Design Competition and Display of roses – modern, Heritage and David Austin from roses grown by members of the public in gardens in the suburbs of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Copies of the Rose Show Schedule can be obtained by calling Ph 0422157353 and will be on the website shortly. Location School of Arts Jamberoo 30 Allowrie Street Jamberoo NSW 2533. Open to the Public Saturday 28th October 2023 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday 29th October 2023 9 am to 2.30 pm Sale of Roses Sunday 29th October 2023 from 3 pm ENTRY Adults $5 (includes 3 raffle tickets) Concession $2 and children under 16 Free. Email illawarrarosechair@gmail.com Website http://nsw.rose.org.au/shows-events.html Mobile 0422157353
28-29 NSW. Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular open gardens. Gardens open 9.30am – 5pm both days. Admission: $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased online through the Bathurst Gardeners’ Club website 6-8 weeks before the event: https://bathurstgardenclub.org.au/bathurst-spring-spectacular/. Info: ph Terri Crumpler 0423 709 484 or springspec@bathurstgardenclub.org.au.
28–29 NSW. Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival, brought to you by the Tumbarumba & District Garden Club Inc. Ten gardens to visit, flower show, sculptures, photography exhibition 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), and from the Tumbarumba Visitors Centre (EFTPOS available). Info: on Facebook @ tumbarumbaspringflowerfestival.
28-29 ACT. Horticultural Society of Canberra Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show. The Abbey, Federation Square, Gold Creek. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3.15pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Plant stall. Info: www.hsoc.org.au.
16 Sep – 6 Nov NSW. Nooroo, Mt Wilson ‘Spring Wonder’. Open Daily between 10am and 5pm form Saturday 16 September until Sunday 6 November 2023. Entry Fees Adults $12 Children of Schol Age $3. Contact Church Lane, Mt Wilson Phone: 612 4756 2018 Email: nooroobm@gmail.com or visit the Website: www.noooroomtwilson.com.au
2-4 NSW. Western NSW Floral Art Association, celebrating 50 years, with demonstrations, workshops and competition, North Rocks. Full details on website: nswfloralartassociation.org.au. Info: email secretary@nswfloralartassociation.org.au or ph Sharryn Place 0418 692 003.
4-5 NSW. Crookwell Garden Festival. Eleven beautiful gardens will open this year for the Crookwell Garden Festival on 4 and 5 November. The gardens range from small-town gardens to larger country landscapes with sweeping vistas. Wonderful favourites such as Markdale and Kiloren will open for viewing again this year and they will be complemented by new privately owned gardens, each of which showcases the owners’ love of planting while reflecting the different designs they each have for their gorgeous landscapes. The cost is $30 per person for a ticket to see all the gardens. All-garden tickets are available below, and during the festival at the Crookwell Visitor Information Centre, at Saturday’s Garden Lovers Market, and at each garden (cash only). Single entry tickets of $5 will be available at each garden. Children 15 and under are free. For more information visit www.crookwellgardenfestival.com.
4-5 NSW. Millthorpe Garden Ramble – Gardens open 10 am – 4 pm both days. Ten Gardens for $25 (or $5 each) – valid all weekend. Children free. Tickets available at HQ, All Gardens and on line (preferred). For more information – www.millthorpegardenramble.com.au, millthorpegardenramble@gmail.com, Lyndall Harrison 0419 431 785
11-12 QLD. Gold Coast Tweed Bonsai Club Inc. Annual Show, Saturday and Sunday 11th -12th November, 9 am – 4pm both days. (NSW Daylight saving time) Tweed Heads Cultural & Civic Centre, Cnr Brett & Wharf Streets. Tweed Heads. Entry Fee $5; Pensioners $3; Children under 14 free if accompanied by an adult. 100 Bonsai on display. Sales of trees, pots, tools, ornaments etc. Walks & Talks. Raffles and demonstrations
11-12 Vic. The Rose Society of Victoria Inc. Spring Rose Show 2023 Dates & Times: Saturday 11 November 1pm-5pm Sunday 12 November 10am-5pm Location: Mt Waverley Community Centre, cnr. Stephensons Rd & Miller Cres. Mount Waverley, Victoria. Info: www.rosesocietyvic.org.au
11-12 ACT. Horticultural Society of Canberra Spring Exhibition and Rose Show. The Abbey, Federation Square, Gold Creek. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3.15pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Plant stall. Info: www.hsoc.org.au.
18-19 NSW. New England Garden Festival. Armidale Racecourse, Armidale, NSW. The New England Garden Festival aims to bring together gardeners, specialists, experts and the community for fun and educational activities, demonstrations and workshops along with a great range of retail therapy. Exhibition gardens will be opened, along with competition gardens in many categories. All the things that gardeners love to do but can never get enough of!
25 TAS. Sarcochilus and Masdevallia Show. Maidstone Park Memorial Hall, Spreyton.
1-4pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Raffle. Info: ph 0411647110 or email secretary@devonportorchidsociety.org.au.
Sunday 5 May SA. Adelaide Hills Garden Affair. Inaugural event not-to-be missed gardening event will showcase all things gardening. A special one-day event in the gardens of Stangate House coinciding with the Hills autumn colours. Featuring plants, plants and more plants, horticulture experts, garden supplies, tools and gardening services. Stalls, expert speakers, garden tours, demonstrations, activities for the whole family. 10am to 4pm. Info: www.adelaidehillsgardenaffair.au. Ph: Elizabeth Dobson 0400116463.
Diary Dates
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 Secretary – for all events, including open days and special meetings.
- 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 GCA Secretary.
To have a Diary Date included in the
GCA Magazine Our Gardens
Provide brief information to the Our Gardens Diary Dates editor Wendy Witham.
Submission dates:
Winter issue: Deadline 1 March 2023, distributed end of April 2023
Spring issue: Deadline 1 June 2023, distributed end of July 2023
Summer issue: Deadline 31 August 2023, distributed end of October 2023
Autumn issue: Deadline 11 November 2023, distributed end of January, 2024
Diary Dates 2023
18-19 SA. Joe’s Connected Garden Open Gardens. 6 Argent St, Elizabeth Grove. Two full days of presentations and demonstrations on all aspects of sustainable living and permaculture. Admission: $10. Info: ph Joe Kielnerowski 0402 298 409 or Rosanne Parker 0402 140 219; or https://www.facebook.com/JoesConnectedGarden/
18-19 WA. Western Australian Horticultural Council Garden Clubs & Societies Plant Fair, Cnr South Terrace & Sandgate Street, South Perth. Saturday 8.30am – 4pm, Sunday 9am – 2pm. Admission: adults $5. Info: www.horticulturalcouncil.com.au
24-26 NSW. NSW Floral Art Association, celebrating 50 years, in conjunction with Gloucester Floral Art Group, celebrating 30 years, with demonstrations, workshops and competition. Full details on website: nswfloralartassociation.org.au. Info: secretary@nswfloralartassociation.org.au or ph Sharryn Place 0418 692 003.
4-5 ACT. Horticultural Society of Canberra Autumn Flower Show, Lancaster Hall, Wesley Centre, Forrest. Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 3.15pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Plant stall.
Info: www.hsoc.org.au.
17-18 TAS. Hobart Horticultural Society annual Dahlia Show at the Hobart Town Hall. Friday 1 – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm. Entry free. Non-members are welcome to exhibit.
Info: email agerrard@utas.edu.au or ph 0438 700 457.
18-19 QLD. The Queensland Dahlia Society annual show, at the auditorium, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. Saturday 10am – 3.30pm, Sunday 9am – 3pm. Admission: adults $4.00, children under 16 free. Includes the Dahlia Society of Australia Championship.
Information and advice available. Info: email Steven Wedd at
stevenwedd57@gmail.com.
9 March – 2 April VIC. Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens.
www.melbflowershow.com.au
15-16 QLD. Wondai Garden Expo, Wondai Sportsground and Lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway, Wondai. Saturday 8am – 4.30pm, Sunday 8am – 1pm. Admission: $5 per day or $8 for a 2-day pass.
Children under 15 free. Info: ph Jodi on 0413 115 495,
email info@wondaigardenexpo.com or for general info
www.wondaigardenexpo.com.
15-16 SA. Rose Society of SA Autumn Rose Show at Noel Lothian Hall Adelaide Botanic Garden. NRTGA People’s Choice weekend rose judging at the Rose Trial Garden also at the
Botanic Garden. For more information www.sarose.org.au
15-16 NSW. Collectors’ Plant Fair, Hawkesbury Race Club Clarendon. www.collectorsplantfair.com.au
15-16 QLD. Pittsworth Open Gardens, Stores & Markets. Showcasing ten open gardens. Gardens of the Downs is a community organisation aimed at promoting awareness of the benefits to be gained from gardening. Info ph 0481353055 or E: info@pittsworth.org. www.gardensofthesdowns.com
22-23 NSW. Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens Autumn Gardens Weekend and Plant Fair. Plant Fair is at 1 Old South Rd, Bowral.
Five private Southern Highlands gardens rarely open to the public.
9am – 4pm. Admission: $10 per garden or plant fair, $35 for all gardens plus plant fair. Info: www.shbg.com.au.
30 SA. Adelaide Hills Garden Affair. Inaugural event celebrating autumn gardening. Plant stalls, workshops, demonstrations, food & more. 10am to 4pm.
Info: www.adelaidehillsgardenaffair.au.
Ph: Elizabeth Dobson 0400116463 or Barb Field 0432352569.
18-20 NSW. NSW Floral Art Association, celebrating 50 years,
with demonstrations, workshops and competition, in Mittagong.
Full details on website: nswfloralartassociation.org.au.
Info: secretary@nswfloralartassociation.org.au
or ph Sharryn Place 0418 692 003.
22 QLD. Floral Art Society of Queensland “Friendship Day”, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. 9.30am – 12.30pm. Bring some friends and enjoy a morning with
the Floral Art Society of Queensland. Includes floral design demonstrations. Admission: $7 (includes tea, coffee and light lunch). Info: email fasqsecretary@gmail.com for further information and
to RSVP
26-28 NSW. Orchids Out West 2023, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon. Friday and Saturday 9am – 4pm, Sunday 9am – 2pm. Admission: adults $10, buses $8.00, children under 15 free.
Plenty of free parking. BBQ and light refreshments available.
Info: ph 0408 264 040, email info@orchidsocietynsw.com.au or web
https://www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au/OOW2023.htm.
10-15 NSW. Garden Clubs of Australia Biennial Convention 2023. Hosted by Toronto and Districts Garden Club Inc. in Lake Macquarie LGA. Registrations will close on 30 June 2023 or when 300 members have registered. www.gcac2023.com
18-19 NSW. New England Garden Festival. Armidale Racecourse, Armidale, NSW. The New England Garden Festival aims to bring together gardeners, specialists, experts and the community for fun and educational activities, demonstrations and workshops along with a great range of retail therapy. Exhibition gardens will be opened, along with competition gardens in many categories. All the things that gardeners love to do but can never get enough of!