Queensland

5th–6th Gympie Garden Expo

Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 8am–3pm. Gympie Showgrounds, Exhibition Rd, Gympie. 0428 193 156. $5. Ideas and advice, including expert talks from Paul Plant and other speakers, and plant and orchid displays. Gardens are open around the district. For more details visit gympiegardenexpo.com.au.

5th–6th Southport & Districts Orchid Society Annual Show

Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 9am–3pm. Robina Community Centre,

196 Robina Town Dr, Robina. 0408 777 993. $4. See beautiful judged orchids on display, get expert advice, join in the raffle, and browse orchids and supplies from nine vendors.

26th–27th Brisbane Plant Collectors Fair

Sat 8.30am–4pm, Sun 8.30am–3pm. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong. 0407 586 443. $5. Discover rare, unusual and difficult-to-find plant species from around the world, and hear Noel Burdette, Angus Stewart and Jerry Coleby-Williams among other guest speakers.

27th Herb Awareness

9am–3pm. Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor. (07) 3279

6037. Free. The Queensland Herb

Society shows herb usage since medieval times in a day of discovery on their origins and how to propagate them. Expert talks, medieval minstrels and herbs for sale and made into tasty treats.