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Gardens of the Downs - Gardening Seminar
From: | Wednesday 10 August 2016 |
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To: | Wednesday 10 August 2016 |
Time: | 9:00am - 05:00pm Wednesday 10 August 2016 |
Location: | Pittsworth Function Centre, 42 Hume Street, Pittsworth, QLD 4356 Australia |
Gardens of the Downs will be holding its next major event, a Gardening Information Day will be held on Wednesday 10th August 2016 at the Pittsworth Function Centre in Hume Street. This event will have a similar format to last year's very successful Rose Day
3 keynote speakers -
Barbara McGeogh will be giving advice on tree planting. Barbara and her husband James own "Emaho" which is a huge advanced tree farm on the hillsides of Hampton. They export to China and advise on all aspects of tree planting to various local councils all over Australia. Barbara is also highly proficient in creating formal gardens and in keeping fit with traditional herbs and nutritional vegetable.
Sarah Caldwell and her husband David, own Mole Station Native nursery on the Mole River outside Tenterfield. Sarah's knowledge and love of indigenous species is extensive. How we use all of these in our landscaping and enhancing our environment will be a large part of her lecture.
Chief Organiser Penny McKinlay is the seventh generation of her family to live in Pittsworth and has been involved in the nursery trade for over 40 years. She loves to help people create a cool colourful environment for their home and family. In her talk Penny will concentrate on the tough exotics that survive well in our area.
Participants will have the chance to ask advice on a range of issues, and there will be a number of plants on sale. Cost of $35 provides morning tea and lunch.
Bookings essential please ring Belinda McKinlay on 0427 932 033
42 Hume Street
Pittsworth
QLD
4356
Australia
Entry charges - Adult | $35.00 |
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Entry charges - Child | N/A |
Entry charges - Concession | N/A |
Entry charges - Family | N/A |
Entry charges - Group | N/A |
Contact phone | 0427 932 033 |
Booking information | Belinda McKinlay 0427 932 033 |
Event website | www.gardensofthedowns.com |
Contact organisation | Gardens of the Downs |
Is food and drink available? | Yes |
Are toilets available? | Yes |
Is there disabled access? | Yes |