Looking after your chickens in autumn. Thanks to Glenda Sullivan for this update Jobs for Autumn Check birds for lice and their house for the presence of red mite. Treat hen house with food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) and add to the flocks dust bath. . Hens moult...
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Tawny Frogmouth
Spotted recently at the Gardens and photographed by Dawn Hooper our Bird expert The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to Australia that is found throughout the Australian mainland and...
Bunya Nut Cake
As promised here is the recipe for Bunya Nut Cake Ingredients 750 g husked Bunya Nuts 1/2 litre milk 75 g butter 300 g sugar 6 egg yolks 6 egg whites 100 g almond meal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon almond essence Method Boil kernels in large...
What can you do with a Bunya Nut?
As promised here are some great ideas for using Bunya Nuts from the Vegie Interest Group - submitted by Di Howard What to do to prepare the Bunya Nut. They usually drop off the tree so when they open up you collect all the nuts....
What’s cooking
A Simple recipe using what's in your garden this month These vegetables were on the competition table at the last Garden Club meeting. Members bring produce from their garden and members vote for the winner. This month is was the lovely pumpkin. ...
Lakeside
Lakeside at the gardens is special at all times of the year, framed with tree ferns, Japanese windflowers and many colours of iris reflecting in the water. The lake is a haven for water birds, fish, frogs and, sometimes, turtles and is crossed by the beautiful old...
History of the Garden Club and Awards
GARDEN CLUB HISTORY By Chris Davison – Club Historian From the inaugural meeting in February 1982 when the first President took the chair, each successive President (18 in all) has worked diligently to promote the development of the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club. The...
Visitor Information
The Gardens are open to the public every day of the year from dawn until dusk. Please be aware of the limitations on numbers in any group and social distancing must be exercised. Thank you and enjoy the Gardens. And please donate to assist our volunteer work. We would...
Walkways & Prominent Plantings
Walking through the gardens is easy-going (except for the Rainforest Walk - 150 metres) and distances are not great. The walkways are signposted for your convenience As you leave the pavilion, a path to your right will take you to the Piccabeen Palm Grove boardwalk....
Take time to ….
Explore the incomparable Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens, unique for the fact that they have been developed by volunteers and also for the blend of both tropical and temperate plants. Picnic in the covered pavilion or at the many tables spread...
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Refund Policy
EVENTS In the event of an incorrect amount being entered or there is an extremely unusual circumstance, please contact the Events organiser in writing. The request should have the details of the initial booking, including the date, amount, your name and the nature of...
The Gardens are open again!
The volunteers at Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens are delighted to welcome visitors back to the Gardens after three weeks of disruptions during a "Special Event". Visitors will note that the favourite Piccabeen Lawn is something of a wasteland following...