The 11th Annual Rose Show organised by the Gold Coast Rose Society is on this weekend. 

Everyone should take the opportunity to go to this, even if your interest only goes as far as receiving them in a bouquet. There will be some beautiful blooms on display, floral displays, orchids, bromeliads and a fabulous raffle to be won (worth over $500).

Saturday 20th November 11.30am - 5.00pm

Sunday 21st November 10.00am - 3.30pm

Where: Robina Community Centre

 NEW Gardening Classes Spring 2011

 

Most people who grow their own food, do it to avoid eating food that's been sprayed. Learn about how to avoid and recognise common pest and disease problems. Find out what products and methods are safest to use to protect and treat your food plants.

When: Saturday the 15th October & 26th November

Where: Ashmore Garden World

Time: 2pm-4pm

Cost: $25 per head

 

 

Are you keen to grow your own herbs and vegies but are not sure where to begin? Or have you tried and failed and not known where you went wrong? Let us teach you all the basics on how to have your own abundant harvest at home.

When: Saturday 1st October 2pm - 4pm

& 12th November 9am - 11am

Where: Ashmore Garden World

Time:

Cost: $25 per head

 

 Handy Herbs & Fruit Trees (NEW!)

A lovely introduction to the most successful fruit trees on the Gold Cast plus a look at some handy herbs, both common and unusual, for cooking and health. Learn how to grow them and then how to use them!

When: Saturday 15th October

Where: Ashmore Garden World

Time: 9am - 11am

Cost: $25

 

This class will take you through all the essentials for preparing for your summer harvest like plant placement, what best to plant now, which varieties to chose and what to expect from the upcoming season. This class will help you with what and when to plant and how to plant it!

When: Saturday 1st October

Where: Ashmore Garden World

Time 9am - 11am

Cost: $25

Australia wins a Gold Medal at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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