Get the appGarden owners and more than seventy volunteers welcomed visitors to Springtime 2026 on Tamborine Mountain over three days. Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp opened the event at the Belicia gardens. Visitors enjoyed Devonshire teas, a plant sale, live music and a picnic spot run by local groups. Organisers have announced the next event will run from September 24 to 26, 2027.
The Shire of Collie is working to improve the look of the roads entering the town and the main roads leading to the central business district. Crews are maintaining lawns and verges, refreshing garden beds and focusing on key areas across town. The Shire says well-kept streetscapes build community pride and create a good first impression for residents, visitors and businesses. It has asked the community for patience while the work continues.
A botanist says crepe myrtles suit gardens and courtyards better than large-scale planting along urban streets. The medium-sized tree is often covered in white, pink, purple or red flowers, and it has become common in new housing developments. Its flowers can shed in large volumes and turn mushy and slippery as they decay. The tree also provides less shade and fewer habitats for wildlife than larger trees. Crepe myrtles can still be a good choice in the right numbers, particularly in small courtyards.
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Get the appThe Creswick Garden Club will hold its 11th Garden Lovers' Weekend on November 7 and 8, 2026. Eight gardens will open to visitors, one of them new this year. The weekend also includes an annual flower show, a plant sale and a garden-themed market beside the Creswick Community Hall. Garden entry costs $8 each, children under 16 are free, and flower show entry is by gold coin donation. Profits fund the event's ongoing running and other community projects.
Nineteen private gardens around Castlemaine will open to the public from Saturday, October 24, to Tuesday, November 3, as part of the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens. Visitors can tour the gardens at their own pace without booking, using the festival program to check opening days. All gardens are closed on Wednesday, October 28. Entry costs $5 per adult, with children free, paid in cash to the gardener at the gate. Several properties sell plants and handcrafted items. This year's theme is The Solace of Gardening, and six new gardens join returning favourites.
Six private gardens on Tamborine Mountain are open to the public for three days, from Friday to Sunday, as part of the Springtime on the Mountain Open Gardens Trail 2026. Scenic Rim mayor Tom Sharpe will open the event at Belicia at 10.15am on Friday. Visitors can join a teddy bears' picnic at Adamah's rainforest or explore Wilmont's blacksmithing shed. Brochures are available at the gardens, the information centre and local businesses. Music, plant stalls, a book signing and guided garden walks are also on offer across the weekend.
Geelong Botanic Gardens marked 175 years of history with a community celebration, despite challenging weather. The event highlighted the gardens' role as a recreational, educational, and conservation space since 1851. Attendees explored the gardens' rich heritage, from ancient trees to modern attractions, reflecting Geelong's transformation. The gardens also honour Wadawurrung Country and Indigenous connections. Upcoming events include forest bathing and live music, showcasing the gardens' enduring relevance and community spirit.
The Berry Gardens Festival will run from 15 to 18 October, showcasing seven gardens in Berry, NSW. Visitors can enjoy workshops, plant sales, birdlife walks, talks, and live music. The event is organised by the Berry and District Garden Club, which has raised over $1 million for local charities through festivals and shows. Gardens include Kevin and Michelle’s cottage-style garden at 28 King Street and Wood Farm, a 33-hectare equestrian estate on Bundewallah Road.