Bromeliad Society of Queensland
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| The BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND INC. promotes fellowship and knowledge, encourages learning and educates enthusiasts in the cultivation and propagation of Bromeliads in the sunshine state of Queensland, Australia.
The society holds regular monthly general meetings with plant displays, competitions and informative lectures from various speakers, as well as competing against other horticultural societies in shows and displays and conduct bus trips and field days where members and visitors can view other growers' collections. The society produces a bi-monthly publication called Bromeliaceae which can be downloaded from this site. This is the serious technical publication produced by the society, another publication of a less serious nature is also produced. It is called Bromeliad Newsletter. The newsletter contains social news and lighter technical information as well as news on past anf forthcoming events.
Upcoming Events August Saturday 27 - Getting Started with BROMELIADS We’ll take the mystery out of growing Bromeliads and answer What sort to choose? See Flyer for "Getting Started with Bromeliads" here
SEPTEMBER 3RD. 2011 BARRY AND ANN KABLE 281 REDLAND BAY ROAD CAPALABA Details to be advised OCTOBER 29TH. 2011 - TERRY TIERNEY 125 BOULIA ST. GREENBANK Details to be advised
November 12-13th 2011 - Bromeliad Bonanza - Spring Plant Show and Plant Sale NEW VENUE Opening Times: Saturday 12th 8.00 am - 4.00 pm - Sunday 13th 9.00 am - 3.00 pm Spectular displays of Bromeliads, Over 700 varieties/hybrids of Bromeliads on sale, advice on cultivation from experienced growers, displays and most of plant sales areas under cover, refreshments available for purchase, Monster Bromeliad raffle, wide range of bromeliad books on sale including Starting with Bromeliads a comprehensive bromeliad guide for sub-tropical and tropical Australiag - ADULTS $4.00 - Children under 14 free. See Flyer for "Bromeliad Bonanza" here
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Major Annual Events
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The society runs a number of major events each year. These are the flagship events for the society. A number of other events are held as well however these are generally much smaller in scale. Society Annual General Meeting The AGM is held in February in conjunction with the February Monthly Meeting Autumn Show and Plant Sales This event is usually held around March/April each year at the Mt Cootha Gardens Auditorium. Spring Show and Plant Sales This event is usually held around November each year at the Mt Cootha Gardens Auditorium Society Christmas Party This event is usually held on the first Thursday in December each year, the venue and the format may change as required. |
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