Water
Conservation
In Australia, our climate reflects the variety and uniqueness
of our gardens. Living on the world’s driest inhabited
continent, we know that every drop of water counts. But being
wise about water doesn’t mean that a beautiful garden
is out of your reach. With
the right tools and advice you can grow and maintain
a beautiful and satisfying garden that is water friendly.
Following is some simple advice to help your garden
grow while you stay wise about water.
Read more in our
water conservation
section.
Plants and fungi poisonous to people in Queensland.
www.health.qld.gov.au/poisonousplants
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Garden
shows
Heritage Building Society Gardenfest, Toowoomba's signature gardening event and the fore-runner to the Carnival of Flowers will be held at the Toowoomba TAFE the long-weekend in May. Gardenfest provides gardeners with the opportunity to source information and plants from over 100 exhibitors and gardening gurus. Exhibitors will include nurseries and plant sellers, gardening equipment and much more.
www.gardenfesttoowoomba.com
QLD Home Garden Expo, Australia’s Premium Sub-Tropical Garden Spectacular held annually in July! Australia’s leading garden experts – Col Campbell, Annette McFarlane, Ross McKinnon to mention a few. Also over the three days are the renowned expo lecture series, loads of hands on demonstrations and insightful workshops. For more information, www.homegardenexpo.com.au
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is Australia's longest running annual horticultural event and is renowned as a national Spring icon. Carnival brings together horticulture, entertainment and gourmet foods in a unique culmination of spring celebrations, horticultural excellence and artistic diversity that remains unrivalled by any other Queensland event. (September) www.toowoombacarnivalofflowers.com.au
ABC Gardening Australia Expo showcases the expertise and experience featured in ABC TV’s popular Gardening Australia program with other landscape and nursery industry experts to create a fresh, dynamic and contemporary event for gardeners. Garden lovers will find the expo to be an inspirational experience filled with practical gardening advice. (April) www.abcgardeningexpo.com.au
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Gardening
tips & ideas
For gardening tips and ideas go to www.lifeisagarden.com.au
or
Find out more about the
SMART Gardening START Gardening campaign
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Kids
Corner
"Every school a garden, every child a gardener, every plant a learning experience"
Having fun, getting active, being outdoors - gardening is perfect for kids.
A lifelong love of gardening is a great gift to give your kids. Through gardening, they'll learn about the environment, develop new physical and social skills and make a real contribution to caring for the world they live in.
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