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GARDEN FOR GOOD 2020 Welcome to The Chonicle’s Garden For Good 2020 Souvenir Guide. The magazine everyone needs to know and learn about the garden city and it’s botanical marvels.

Welcome from our Sponsors ...................................... 3 Acknowledgment of Traditional Owners ..................... 5 Garden for Good concept ........................................... 6 Why gardening really is good...................................... 8 Top 10 Feature Gardens ............................................11 Gardening and your health .........................................41 Garden for good submissions................................... 42 Cobb+Co Museum .......................................... 48 Walking tours around town.............................50 Art Galleries............................................... 52 Markets .................................................... 55 Eateries in and around town .............................. 56 USQ parks and gardens .................................. 60 Toowoomba’s public gardens................................62 Gardener’s Charities ................................................ 64 Restaurant guide, so you always know where to eat......66 Getting out and about in Toowoomba ........................... 68

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Welcome Notes

FROM OUR CITY LEADERS

Mayor Paul Antonio, Toowoomba Regional Council

General Manager of T he Toowoomba Chronicle, Erika Brayshaw

Welcome to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers was established in 1949 to stimulate the economy after the war. Some 71 years later, this iconic national event will again step up to the task of celebrating community spirit, welcoming visitors to the city and flying the flag for our Region. There is so much to see and do across the Toowoomba region, especially in our feature floral-filled parks. I encourage everyone to take a road trip around the region, buy a #trEAT or two and help local businesses get back on their feet. Toowoomba Region is primed and ready to showcase its natural beauty. Nothing can stop the power of the flower, and I encourage everyone to play in the petals this spring. In September there is simply no better place to be. I welcome you to our beautiful region – we hope you enjoy everything there is on offer.

The Chronicle Garden competition has been reimagined this year to align with government regulations and to ensure the safety of our gardeners, community and visitors; we welcome The Chronicle Garden for Good – Cultivating kindness in our community. This year’s program has been adapted to continue the proud history of this much loved 71-year-old community tradition. Ten winning gardens have been selected this year and although visitors won’t be able to physically tour the gardens, we will be able to take a COVID-19 safe virtual tour on the new Garden for Good website. The added bonus of this year’s program is enabling our community to continue to do their bit for charities and community groups by donating online via the Garden for Good website. Be sure to go online (www.thechronicle.com.au/gardenforgood) to view the beautiful array of stunning gardens and get a behind the scenes look at what efforts go into creating such masterpieces. After all, our gardeners truly are our city’s greatest ambassadors; they are the heart and soul of the Carnival and Toowoomba would not be “the Garden City” without them. Remember to check out The Chronicle in print and online for all Carnival updates and news!

CEO of Heritage Bank, Peter Lock There’s just something about springtime in Toowoomba that lifts everyone’s spirits. The days are warmer, the gardens are blooming, and best of all the Carnival of Flowers is here! The arrival of spring is welcome because there’s no doubt that after the difficult time we’ve endured in the past six months, we can all do with having our spirits lifted. That’s why I am thrilled that Carnival is continuing this year. Nothing makes this community come alive more than the Carnival of Flowers. It’s a tradition that we should all be very proud of and it helps define our Toowoomba identity. It brings together people from all walks of life and many different organisations with the common goal of creating magic for everyone to enjoy. This year, more than ever, I urge everyone to get involved in the Carnival events. It’s time to show our resilience and our community spirit in the face of adversity. It’s a time to show that there’s nothing we can’t overcome by harnessing the collective resolve of this community. Heritage Bank is delighted to be a major sponsor of the Carnival for the 23rd year. Supporting this event is our way of thanking the community for supporting us. After all, just like the Carnival, Heritage Bank is also a Toowoomba icon that has been a big part of this community for many years. Our People first philosophy is all about making a positive contribution to the lives of our community. Supporting Carnival certainly does that. I welcome everyone who is visiting Toowoomba for the Carnival and I urge people from the local community to embrace the events that are taking place. Enjoy a Carnival that will be like no other!

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Vice-chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland, Professor Geraldine Mackenzie The richness and beauty of the Toowoomba region never ceases to amaze me. It’s spring, and there’s no better place to be than in our beautiful city. The University of Southern Queensland is woven into the fabric of the Toowoomba region and we are immensely proud to once again be a major sponsor of this year’s The Chronicle Garden for Good 2020 (formerly The Chronicle Garden Competition). Over the coming days I hope you unwind, indulge your senses and take time to enjoy the kaleidoscope of colours on display at Australia’s longest-running horticultural event – the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Be inspired by the entries in The Chronicle Garden for Good via the online hub and enjoy walking through our exquisite parks of flora-filled creations. As you explore our city, please take some time to visit the Japanese Garden and the Indigenous Gumbi Gumbi Gardens at the University of Southern Queensland’s West Street campus. The Japanese Garden is one of Australia’s largest and most traditionally-designed Japanese stroll garden, while the Gumbi Gumbi Gardens is part of the University’s commitment to developing a better understanding of local Indigenous heritage. Enjoy the richness of our amazing community during the 2020 Carnival of Flowers! On behalf of all at the University of Southern Queensland, we welcome you.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS rom Australia’s earliest days, Aboriginal tribes have respected and treasured the significant flora of these special lands. As they worked the soils and collected plantlife every flower was precious, every bush a source of food and shelter, every tree a towering symbol of strength standing stoically against sacred mountains and waterways. For more than 70 years, the Carnival of Flowers festival has brought together new generations to stand in awe of these magnificent natural wonders - and we too have a chance to feel that immense pride. Our gardeners have done an amazing job this year, as those before them have. And that is why we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands we tread today and we take this

opportunity to thank the Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair people. For many thousands of years, they have inhabited the Darling Downs and we recognise the unbreakable bonds they share with the sacred animals of the region, the very earth itself and the stars above. We also recognise and respect how important their connection to the land was in the past, is today and will be for all eternity. Their cultural beliefs have them spiritually “as one” with nature and we share that cultural pride, that sense of wonder and that unbridled joy each year when our region comes alive with the arrival of spring. The traditional owners of this land deserve our admiration and heart-felt thanks for the legacy they have created.

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T he Concept

WHY THIS YEAR IS GARDEN FOR GOOD Welcome to The Chronicle Garden for Good, a celebration of Toowoomba’s dazzling gardens and generous community spirit! Together, we’re shining a light on talented gardeners, while raising funds for charity along the way.

t’s been a strange year. COVID-19 has thrown a spanner in the works for many businesses and events, to say the least – including The Chronicle Garden Competition and Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Between kindness being needed now more than ever and government pandemic regulations dictating restricted visiting to gardens, The Chronicle event organisers put their thinking caps on and came up with Garden for Good. A digital showcase of some of Toowoomba’s unique and vibrant gardens, the campaign aims to be a celebration of exceptional gardening and kindness – allowing the public to participate by donating funds to the featured gardener’s charity of choice (for more information on these charities, see page 64-65).

It may be different to what The Chronicle has run in the past, but in response to the current pandemic, we have a duty of care to visitors and gardeners and therefore have decided to keep things digital this year so the gardens can still be enjoyed. Ultimately, Garden for Good is about bringing the community together and sharing kindness in these challenging times. The 10 showcased gardens were chosen for their support of generosity, sustainability, and other forms of “good” – with the help of industry expert, horticultural and sustainability writer, speaker and educator, Claire Bickle. You can discover more on how each individual gardener and how their garden spreads good in the community by reading their stories from page 11. L CAILY SS LOAM NE F SI BU

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GARDENING IS Gardening for good doesn’t just include our top 10 gardeners supporting charities; it encompasses so much more, including health benefits. hen Garden for Good judge Claire Bickle stepped into the gardens this year, she had her eyes open for the ‘good’ in gardening – from sustainability to encouraging good

mental health. “The Chronicle Garden Competition was created back in 1949, for the very reason that we know come through the Depression, the second World War; and it was to really lift the spirits of the community, create that comradery, boost the economy, just basically to feel good about everything that had happened in the world,”

Claire said. “So the Garden for Good aspect for this year is that we’re in a similar situation. “We’re not at war, but we’re at war with COVID-19 and people feel distressed by it; a lot of people have lost jobs. There’s lots of reasons why we need to, once again, rally together. “So, I have chosen the 10 [top gardens] with the underlying ‘Garden for Good’ ethos.” In several gardens, Claire praised how they fostered a feeling of community and wellbeing. “Gowrie State School’s ethos is that gardens bring calm and joy, especially during COVID,” she said. “Sheryl Lothian believes a garden is to share with family and friends and other gardeners; while the curb-

side appeal of Sandra Norris’s garden creates a real connection to the community.” “I think gardening plays such a huge role in the community,” Claire added. “When you look at having school gardens, when you have a look at literally community gardens, I think about people beautifying their front gardens, that creates that connection to your neighbourhood. “I think really it comes back to how it benefits mental health. It is also proven statistically people feel safer in a green environment within cities, so there are lots of

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pluses; obviously having gardens within a community on a scientific level is that it stops those urban heat traps.” The Queensland Government agrees there are many positive effects from gardening. They recommend the pastime as a way to develop and maintain motor skills, endurance and strength, and general physical fitness. Both adults and children alike can benefit from this,

as well as the benefits of fresh outdoor air, genuine sunshine and satisfaction from growing your own flowers or trees or food. When it comes to the mental health perks gardening holds, several of the Garden for Good entrants are firm supporters. “Mercy Green Care Garden strives to nurture the mental health of many refugees from war-torn and disadvantaged backgrounds now living in Toowoomba,” Claire said. “It’s just a wonderful safe nurturing space that creates a sense of belonging.” Claire herself believes in the importance of gardening and being in nature to our wellbeing. “We inherently have a need to commune with nature,” she said. “We might not realise that, but I can speak for the horticultural industry – and the gardening industry will have found – we had a massive surge of uptake of gardening as an activity while people were working from home, home schooling, still in lockdown, whatever the case may be across the country. “And it does seem just seeing green has a calming effect. It lowers blood pressure. It reduces anxiety. Even the dirt. There is a particular beneficial bacteria. “So it’s like a natural antidepressant to garden, you know? “I think people have found that comforting while things are so uncertain and you’ve got no control on what’s going on around you, you can have a bit of control in your backyard or your balcony, your acreage, whatever the case may be.”

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GARDENS For more than 70 years, The Chronicle has championed outstanding gardening through The Chronicle Garden Competition. The competition was launched in 1948. Times were tough and the paper decided that a community focus on the city’s gorgeous gardens would give everyone a lift. Fast forward to 2020 and challenging times are back, which is why we think it’s time to plant some seeds of positivity. The annual event has been reimagined as a joyful celebration that recognises green-thumbed talent while raising funds for those doing it tough. Our gardeners have shared their creations with us for all these years – now it’s time to pay that kindness forward! In the following pages we share with you the stories behind 10 of our region's unique gardens.

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PAUL & NOELA RUBB

Oasis on the Downs

Clever design and thoughtful repurposing have made this bountiful country garden one of Toowoomba’s most successful. oth retired and in their late 60s, Noela and Paul were previously dairy farmers at Acland. After selling their farm, Paul then worked at the New Acland mine, before they moved to Haden, north of Toowoomba. Like many successful gardeners, Paul and Noela had no grand design for their magnificent garden. They just made a start and things gradually came together. “Paul has an eye for design and it all evolved over time as we worked our way around,” Noela explains. “It’s so “Our plan was all in Paul’s head,” she laughs. therapeutic - the The couple bought 60ha at joy of seeing a rural Haden in 2005 and built fruit or flower their own house, moving in the following year. They started grow.” in the garden straight away, but - Noela Rubb the first thing to do was create some shelter from the blowy local conditions. “We had to put in a range of windbreaks,” says Noela. “We chose ones that grow quickly, such as ornamental olives. All the bottle trees in the garden and down the driveway were transplanted from our previous Acland property, and that helped establish the garden quickly.” The couple has often made use of their surroundings in innovative ways. “We made great use of all the rocks on our property and had access to plenty of topsoil out of the paddocks, so garden beds could be built up, improving drainage,”

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Noela says. “We also used old cattle troughs and tree stumps pulled out of paddocks - we turned them upside down like big vases. “I always stick to things I know can survive both the heat and the cold. But they always give me flowers around carnival time.” The garden was constructed with different ‘rooms’ and the whole garden can’t be seen from any one spot. Paul was instrumental in the construction, but Noela

does the bulk of maintenance these days. “Paul’s very handy at building and structure, but he’s not a fan of weeding. He doesn’t see them,” Noela laughs. “I love pottering outside in the sunshine, so it’s no hassle at all. “It’s so therapeutic - the joy of seeing a fruit or flower grow. I love it.” First entering The Chronicle Garden Competition in 2011, they won the novice section and since then there have been plenty of category wins as well as four

Country Grand Champion prizes in a row. This year has seen them shelve plans for a trip to Canada and spend more time in the garden, which has served them well the past few months. “We’re quite isolated here, some 50km from Toowoomba. We can’t run to the shops every couple of days,” Noela explains. “We grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbages, turnips and sugar snap peas. There’s always something available to eat.” And something beautiful to look at, too.

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CHARMAINE & PETER WILLIAMSON

A meeting of minds

Art and science merge in this intriguing garden from a couple who share a passion for beauty, artistry and sustainability harmaine Williamson was born in what was then Rangoon, Burma, and is an artist who works with acrylics and sculpture. Peter has a PhD in microbiology and was recently elected as a fellow of the International Society for Plant Pathology. They have spent 25 years creating their unique Mount Lofty garden. When Old Mr Moss, the creator of Toowoomba’s BMS Hardware and The Original Leadlight Company, built his beautiful art deco house Bethuel 100 years ago,

you can be sure he never envisaged future occupants installing solar-powered hydroponic systems, automated irrigation, and energy efficient water recycling for the garden. But no doubt he would have approved of the garden Charmaine and Peter Williamson have created. At every turn, there is an example of science meeting art in perfect unison; creating a beautiful and artistic, yet pragmatic, and even quirky, garden. “I’ve always been creative,” says Charmaine, “and in the garden I like to experiment with fragrance, colour and texture. Peter’s passion revolves around creating

energy and water efficiency. “When I met Peter, it sped us on this path,” she adds. For chief gardener Charmaine, Bethuel has become a full-time job and a labour of love. “I’m constantly creating art in the garden, such as mosaics and potted plant displays,” she explains. “I’m also a plant collector and I have a hobby business Charm’s Dream Garden - where I pot up and sell the excess flowers that we grow.”

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Ongoing maintenance of the garden is the easiest job, thanks to Peter’s ingenuity. “The hanging baskets are automatically irrigated,” explains Charmaine. “Peter has also created a system to recycle grey water, and we recycle around 100 litres of water a day. “Add a little worm juice and it’s like liquid gold,” she laughs. The couple has long embraced the now-fashionable concept of sustainability. The tool shed and shade house

were built by Peter and Charmaine using recycled materials. A recent chicken coop has enabled an even more self-sustaining lifestyle. Their garden is also shaped by their heritage. There are Western Australian natives out front to reflect Peter’s birthplace, and a host of tropical fruits and flowers from Burma, where Charmaine was born. The overall result is an eclectic mix of ornamental, tropical and hardy plants, with a secret garden in the middle and fruit trees at the back.

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Charmaine’s passion for the garden she and Peter have created together is infectious. “It’s become our haven. We’ve slowly built it up and by the time COVID hit we already had a safe haven that was fruitful and sustainable.” So much so, they were able to help others through the crisis. “There is a mobile seed bank that went all over Toowoomba during lockdown, helping people if they were short. It was a great source of solace.”

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T he glorious botanical bliss Gardening gurus Les and Fae Stephson have spent more than 30 years perfecting their awardwinning patch of paradise. With its vibrant flowers, wall of succulents and hand-built nooks and crannies, it’s more of a botanical garden than a residential backyard.

ith a 61-year-long the garden features an array of different plants divided marriage under into little sections Les fondly refers to as ‘nookie their belt, these cooks’. gardeners know “I have created lots of different ‘rooms’ in the garden a thing or two using archways and pavers,” he says. “Fae will come about teamwork. down with a cup of tea and often finds me hiding in Former motor one of them. The garden is a peaceful place to rest and mechanic Les relax.” has been gardening for 40 years, and credits his success When he isn’t in the garden, Les is helping Fae deliver to his wild imagination which never stops. Florist Fae flowers to local buyers – and he always looks the part. loves helping her husband by sharing their flowers with “Fae tells me to get out of my dirty gardening clothes the community. before I deliver them. But I call them my ‘happy Les and Fae have picked up many awards since they clothes’,” Les laughs. first entered The Chronicle Garden Competition 30 years ago, but they’re certainly not resting on their laurels. Les still spends every day in their central Toowoomba garden, conjuring up new ways to grow “I’m in the garden their spectacular space. from sun-up to “I’m in the garden from sun-up to sundown. It sundown. It just just never stops,” says never stops.” Les. “ I plant around 4000 seedlings in April - Les Stephson every year and spend the rest of my time building things and being creative. The garden is just starting to light up now, and it looks beautiful.” From snapdragons to succulents, grevilleas and roses,

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In past years, up to 50,000 visitors from around the world have visited the Stephsons’ garden and the couple goes above and beyond to create a lively and inviting atmosphere. “I play CDs so people can waddle around the garden to the beat of the music,” says Les. “Fae used to be a

jazz violinist in orchestras so we play some of that. My friend has given me some great Hawaiian music to play, too.” Fae adds: “We love meeting new people and sharing our garden with them. I have many wonderful memories of the festival.”

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VAL & BOB FORD

T he beauty of street appeal From TV stars to expert gardeners, locals and international visitors, Bob and Val Ford’s colourful and pristine garden has a legion of loyal fans.

al and Bob Ford are both 77 and retired. Bob, a former accountant, and Val, previously a tennis coach, say maintaining their award-winning Toowoomba garden keeps them young and fit. Some 31 years ago, Rod Hultgren persuaded Bob and Val Ford to enter what was then The Chronicle Garden Competition. Rod was a champion grower and an expert for the ABC, so he knew a thing or two about gardens. In the 31 years since then, there has only been one year in which Bob and Val didn’t collect a prize. There must have been some absolutely stunning gardens that year.

“We took out a second place in our first year,” recalls Bob. “We’ve won 14 front gardens in a row, 15 floral front gardens and twice been the Grand Champions.” There are also 10 Annuals and Bulbs trophies at the home they built themselves in 1966. Although back then, the garden wasn’t really a focus. “We were too busy with sport and children to really transform the garden for the first 20 years we were here,” explains Bob. Gradually, their beautiful garden took shape. Passersby would stop and admire it. “We were on the way to [Toowoomba landmark] Picnic Point,” says Bob. “Tour buses would pull up outside. People would turn up and I’d let them walk through.”

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Val describes their garden as free flowing, with lots of different little pockets. A Japanese area includes Japanese conifers, maples, and flowering peach. The front garden is really the stunning centrepiece, though. In spring, it bursts into colourful life. Pansies, petunias, snapdragons, primulas and lawns described as ‘the best ever’ by Queensland gardening legend Ross McKinnon. “Jenny Woodward from the ABC has been here three times,” says Val. “And stood in the middle of the front garden each time, to do the weather.” The couple takes their inspiration from many sources, but to a certain extent, nature decides what the garden does next. “The garden is always changing,” says Val. “It keeps things interesting.” As for what’s next though … “I’ve run out of ideas,” laughs Bob. “I’ve got every

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plant going!” “There are over 1000 seedlings in the garden,” he adds. “Every time I go out I come back with a plant and then I think, ‘Where on earth am I going to put that?’.” Is it an addiction, perhaps? “Yes!” Val chips in, laughing. “He’s obsessed with it!”

“I am a bit of a perfectionist,” Bob admits. “I like to do a good job, or not do it at all.” Bob has no need to worry on that front – clearly the two of them have done an amazing job over the years.

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Norwood Roses, beauty in buds For the young green-thumb behind one of Toowoomba’s prettiest plots, gardening has been a revelation. “Four years ago, I knew nothing,” Caitlyn says. “Now, I’m obsessed with learning the names of every annual plant that there is. I mean it’s just ridiculous,” she laughs. It all started with an historic corner shop in central Toowoomba. It had fallen into disrepair when Caitlyn bought it in 2016. “My friends all told me to demolish it, but I wanted to prove people wrong,” she recalls. “I thought it could be beautiful.” Sam had just moved into the area and started helping

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garden was in complete shade all year. The trees had to go. Then I started in one corner with dahlias and just kept going.” Now there are pink David Austin shrub roses, hydrangeas, poppies, anemones, foxgloves, hellebores, “Four years ago, I alliums and delphiniums. Following the principles of the 19th century knew nothing; now, British horticulturist Gertrude I’m obsessed with Jekyll, Sam and Caitlyn have learning the names ‘succession planted’ so that there is always something in bloom. of every annual Sam loves the formality of plant that there is.” winding antique brick paths and topiaries, while Caitlyn - Caitlyn Mason likes the overgrown, self-seeding plants that fill a garden with texture, varying heights, scents and colour. The pair also love growing rare and often forgotten flowers, which bring back nostalgic memories

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Homemade habitat Brimming with native Australian plants and flowers, this country garden provides a welcome sanctuary for people and wildlife alike.

ormer national park rangers from Cairns, Richard and Anne-Maree Lindeman moved to Highfields, north of Toowoomba, in 2017 with the goal of building a magnificent garden. With more than 35 years’ employment as park rangers between them, it’s fair to say Richard and Anne-Maree understand Australia’s natural environment better than most. “Our careers as park rangers and our love for garden design has manifested in our affinity with native plants and wildlife,” Richard says. The couple moved to Toowoomba from Cairns three years ago, having often made the pilgrimage south for the Carnival of Flowers, prompting a long-held ambition to be part of the action. “I was always keen to enter a garden worthy of being considered [in Garden for Good],” Richard reveals. “It’s been on my bucket list!” The couple moved into a property sporting a garden that had “a lot of lawn and some very old camellias.” “Our first job was to knock everything down and start with a blank canvas,” says Richard. Fast forward three years, and the garden is now an impressive sanctuary comprising a series of “outdoor rooms”. There are waterfalls and rock pools, a formal water feature, many seating areas, a fire pit and more. But it is the native plants, including grasses, tree ferns and orchids, even an ‘amoeba’ garden of melaleuca ‘claret

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tops’ that make this garden unique. “Our garden focuses on natives, with an aim to attract Australian wildlife. We’re proud of what we’ve built up from scratch,” he adds. “I’ve recorded over 50 species of birds in our garden. I get enormous joy from that.” When reflecting on the three-year process of building up the garden from scratch, Richard recalls some particularly memorable moments. “Rocks feature extensively throughout our garden and there were a good 12 months I was hunting on Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace for free rocks. Initially, everyone was happy to help out. By the 20th or 30th trip to get rocks … the enthusiasm wasn’t really there,” Richard jokes. Most recently, Richard and Anne-Maree’s eldest daughter was due to marry in the garden. “Our eldest daughter was planning to get married

here in September. Due to new COVID restrictions, it’s been postponed for the time being, but it will definitely happen in the future,” the proud father says. The Lindemans’ passion for conservation is reflected in the charity they have nominated for Garden for Good - the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. “The protection of our native unique wildlife and plants and their habitats has suffered in recent times from drought, bushfires, land development and a changing climate,” Richard explains. “We all need to do our bit to help out, even if it is a small contribution by providing habitat through our home gardens.”

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GOWRIE STATE SCHOOL

Getting out of the classroom For a group of Toowoomba primary school students, digital distractions are no match for the hands-on appeal of gardening. elinda Hewson, 39, has been a Year 5 teacher at Gowrie State School for five years. She started the Environment Club early in her time at the school and has seen it thrive along with the school’s

flourishing gardens. “The garden has been used such a lot this year during a very stressful time,” says Melinda Hewson. “It’s been great for the teachers’ wellbeing and it has created a real school spirit. The kids love to be in it and it’s appreciated by everybody.” It’s amazing that in a digital age, gardening should be such a focus for an Australian primary school, but Melinda says she literally has children knocking on her door asking if they can get digging. “There’s a rock garden near the front, where kids have been asked to paint rocks and then place them in the display,” Melinda says, “and every day the kids congregate to see what’s been added.” Gowrie State School was established way back in 1878, and “We like to grow all has large open paddocks alongside the vegetables from many smaller, themed gardens. Upkeep of the gardens requires seed and show that plenty of work, and luckily it’s not whole process.” just the young students who enjoy getting involved. - Melinda Hewson “Heaps of people help. We have a full-time groundsman and the school council are very active in helping. The Environment Club

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“We like to grow all the vegetables from seed and show that whole process,” Melinda says, adding that, in the past, baskets of veggies have been sent home to families. “It creates a real sense of community.” Children are also recognised in the school’s nominated Garden for Good charity, The Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We wanted a charity that would support children,” says Melinda. “We have many parents on the staff and you’d want support if you were going through tough times.” Which is exactly what the gardens have done for this spirited school in 2020. “It’s sometimes good to take a step back and see what really matters,” says Melinda. “The gardens really helped with everybody’s wellbeing during a stressful time and it continues to do so.”

meets twice a week, and a few of us teachers help out. Anyone who needs some gardening therapy,” Melinda laughs. “The cleaners have also had a big role,” she reveals. “Term 2 was very stressful for everyone with home learning [during lockdown]. The cleaners wanted the kids to come back to the gardens looking nice.” The gardens are an eclectic mix - almost like a school

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THE MULBERRY PROJECT

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The Mulberry Project is more than a luscious vegetable patch. It’s a place where members of Toowoomba’s growing migrant community can reconnect with the foods they miss, gain valuable skills and share stories of their distant homelands.

ouise Noble never imagined herself as a market gardener. But as she sat under a mulberry tree in her backyard in 2016, speaking with local Congolese man, Shadrach Msabah, in their shared language of French, the seeds of an idea were sown and The Mulberry Project was born. Gardens mean many things to many people. They can be places of respite; outlets for creativity; spaces to

grow fresh fruit and veggies; or foundations for learning and connection. The Mulberry Project is all of these, and more. A social enterprise market garden, it provides training and food for disadvantaged communities. Founder Louise Noble, who has a background in architecture and urban design, says the project has so far helped 20 members into full-time employment. “What brings us together is the joy of gardening and the love of sharing,” Louise says.

“The gardens also occupy a special place in the hearts of Toowoomba’s growing migrant community, offering people an opportunity to grow produce they miss from home and connect over their shared love of gardening and cooking.” From okra to zucchini, leeks and warrigal greens, the plants in the garden are diverse, delicious and have a multitude of uses which Louise loves learning about every day. “The thing I’ve found really interesting since

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someone when you share food. It’s an act of generosity. That’s when you really come to the table, and that’s the ethos we try to maintain. “The Mulberry Project is a place of trust and love,” she adds. Louise’s nominated charity, the Ag-Tastic education programs of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland [Toowoomba Showgrounds], has been crucial to the success of her garden over the years. “They do tours for schools and agricultural education programs for different people in the community,” says Louise. “We want to help them continue their important

mission.” While recent COVID restrictions have made running The Mulberry Project challenging, Louise is optimistic about the future. “COVID has highlighted what’s really important. We need to work together no matter what; we survive when we cooperate; and producing food is an essential service,” she says. “If The Mulberry Project can continue to channel this, we’re only going to flourish.”

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Situated in a secluded little valley an hour’s drive from Toowoomba, Bunnyconnellen is the perfect place to escape and unwind. The property’s abundant edible garden and extensive lawns are the result of these husband and wife gardeners’ passion, creativity and teamwork. s lifetime graziers, Ninian and Ann Stewart-Moore have spent many years working the land and growing their own produce. So when the opportunity to purchase Bunnyconnellen and combine their love of gardening and entertaining presented itself in 2016, they immediately said yes. Today, the couple love the little oasis they live and work in – relishing the chance to relax alongside their guests.

From potatoes to tomatoes and herbs, Ninian and Ann’s edible garden continues to thrive and provide produce for guests of Bunnyconnellen to enjoy. “We use the veggies and herbs for cooking fresh, seasonal meals and the flowers and natives for decorations,” says Ann. “The wildlife tend to love what we grow too,” she laughs. The delicious homegrown produce isn’t the only thing that makes Bunnyconnellen special. “The minute our guests walk onto the property they say how peaceful it is. Our extensive lawns, vast 100-plus year old Ninian and Ann have always fig trees, and colourful annuals, pursued a paddock to plate roses and native shrubs create an ethos, having grown up in rural “The wildlife tend environment which envelops all Queensland where many people to love what we with a sense of calm,” says Ann. grow their own vegetables, fruit, Tending to their garden is a and protein. The variety of seasonal grow.” labour of love for Ninian and Ann, produce in their Bunnyconnellen - Ann Stewart-Moore and they enjoy the process just as garden is living proof they’re much as the end result. succeeding. “For me it’s about the sense of “Once upon a time everyone had a cousin or someone they knew blending in with nature,” Ann who lived in a rural community,” says. “To be able to open it up and Ann says. “Today, a lot of people have an oasis – somewhere you are trying to educate their children and provide a know people enjoy and somewhere we can relax and connection to those communities. Food is the perfect enjoy too.” medium for that.” “Gardening is always evolving,” she adds. “It “There’s been a general shift in people’s lives. They definitely comes with its trials and tribulations.” really want to know where their food comes from and Ninian agrees: “Finding out what grows here and what the story behind it,” Ninian adds. “We really see the doesn’t is always interesting. Everywhere has its unique value in growing our own produce.” climate and soil type, so you’ve got to learn and find your way.”

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With five children and nine grandchildren, Janice Canning is just the woman to create the ultimate family garden.

anice and Paul Canning are in their 60s. He’s a teacher, while she is currently on long service leave from her job in early childhood education. They have lived in their house in the Toowoomba suburb of Rangeville for 36 years. If you were a betting person, you’d have put money on Janice Canning doing well in the Family section of The Chronicle Garden Competition last year. She won the section, in what was her debut year. But then, as an early childhood educator with five children and nine grandchildren, Janice knows a thing or two about entertaining kids. Indeed, the ethos of her garden is very much to entertain and delight families. “There is a child’s zone at the back of the house with a cubby house that my husband built 32 years ago,” Janice says. “It’s still standing and the kids love it. There’s also a fairy garden, a garden with gnomes and a dinosaur area.” While last year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers brought busloads of visitors, it was the families who provided most joy to the Cannings. They would stay for up to an hour, gathering inspiration or just playing with the games on tables that Janice has made out of tiles. Mosaics and ceramics are a feature of the garden and pride of place has recently been taken by a grandchild’s creation. “My eldest grandson is 11 and he created three mosaic faces with masks recently, depicting 2020,” she says with pride. The eclectic mix of influences has created areas perfect for entertaining adults as well as kids.

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“There are some old retro things we’ve introduced,” Janice says. “My brother lives on the farm property I grew up on, and we have a few old seats and troughs, my dad’s old whip, and a collection of old retro teapots. “We also have lovely sitting areas. There’s a big paved area with a table my son built. And there’s a big covered deck that is welcome in summer.” This very welcoming home and garden always has plenty of produce to add to the entertaining, with lettuce, spinach, tomatoes and rocket, along with rosemary and mint. Maintenance of the garden has never been a chore for Janice - particularly not during the past few months. “I’m a bit of a fidgeter and I just love pottering. During the lockdown it’s been wonderful to have the garden,” Janice says gratefully. “I can go and get lost in my garden. I can’t imagine what it would be like without that.” Whether Janice’s garden is full of children and laughter, or helping others in charitable ways, there’s no doubt it’s a family garden full of love, and one to be cherished now, more than ever.

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A GOOD DOSE OF VITAMIN D Exposure to sunlight helps older adults achieve adequate amounts of Vitamin D. But don’t forget too much is dangerous and deadly so sunscreen is a must! These healthy dosages of Vitamin D help increase calcium levels, which ultimatly benefit your bones and immune system. Get out, get active and garden and you’ll start feeling the benefits pretty quickly.

SELF-ESTEEM BOOSTER Creating life, growing your own flowers, trees, fruit and vegetables are an incredible feat. Gardening can be the bridge that makes accomplishing new things possible, and you can look at yourself a little differently. Learning to nurture and raise plants will ultimately help nurture yourself.

STRESS RELIEVER Daisies, poppies and pansies are all bright and colourful, so it’s no surprise that gardening can help lessen the symptoms of depression and anxiety. “Gardening gives you a chance to focus on something and put your mind to work with a goal and a task in mind,” Dr Hutchins says, “which is helpful especially now, just to see things growing and things thriving.”

KEEPING YOU HAPPY We all know serotonin is the happy chemical our bodies naturally create. When you get down and dirty in the garden you can find the healthy bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae, which lives in soil. By simply inhaling this bacteria it can increase levels of serotonin and reduce anxiety.

STRENGTHEN YOUR HANDS Picking, pulling, planting, cutting, clipping do more than just keep plants happy and healthy, they increase your hand strength. We already knew there weren’t too many specific exercise at the gym to keep your hands and fingers strong, but the answer is right in your front yard.

HEALTHY HEARTS When you’re knee deep in soil each weekend or more frequently, you can really burn some calories. All that digging, weeding and planting life are actually beneficial for your heart and help keep it strong! “It’s hard work to garden, and it provides some cardiovascular benefit,” says Dr Hutchins.

BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER Gardening can be done solo, which is great for relaxing, but it can also be a team effort and the perfect opportunity to bond with family and friends. The fantastic benefits that you can get on your own, are just as important to those you love, so why not share these benefits? Not to mention that gardening has special benefits for children. Studies have found exposure to dirt in the early years can help autoimmune diseases and reducing allergies.

FREE FOOD Fresh fruit and vegetables can be expensive, and if you don’t eat it straight away you risk wasting the food altogether. So having a vegetable, herb or fruit garden you can keep the produce on the tree as long as you need, as well as confidence in knowing it hasn’t been treated with pesticides. “It’s essentially as farm-totable as it gets,” Dr Hutchins says, “if you’re eating what you’re growing.”

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Celebrating carnival COBB+CO MUSEUM

Cobb+Co is back open and excited to see you during this two-week celebration! Make sure you book to avoid missing out, by visiting cobb.qm.qld.gov.au

HANGING BASKET DISPLAY

Surround yourself with a beautiful display of hanging baskets in the Museum Show Ring from September 14 to 27. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s display has been lovingly created by staff and friends of the museum to the theme of ‘Resilience’. From September 14, the community can step into the museum, surround themselves with floral creations and vote for their favourite in the People’s Choice award. By casting a vote, they will go into the draw to win a prize from event supporter Yates.

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Their talented chef has created the dish to showcase local ingredients and produce: Za’tar marinated local Bannock Brae lamb tenderloin served with Wilgavale Organic Wonders beetroot, char-grilled nectarine cheeks, on top of a herb-infused quinoa and feta salad, with a Bunnyconnellen caramelized balsamic glaze. Open daily from 9.30am, phone (07) 4659 4900 to book.

BACKYARD DETECTIVE GROW Daily from 9.30am to 3.30pm from September 19 to October 5, kids can put their detective hat on for Cobb+Co’s spring holiday program. For $6.50, kids will be given a GROW pack filled with goodies for their home garden, and a self-led trail activity. Purchase your GROW packs at the museum front counter.

DEMONSTRATIONS

Watch blacksmithing on display with Terry Drennan as he leads a class in creating a fireside and barbecue tool set, over both Carnival weekends (19-20 and 26-27 September). Leadlighting artist Richard Apel will be demonstrating how to create stained glass panels on September 12 and 13, and you can also browse local artisan products that are inspired by the Carnival of Flowers during the entirety of September. Home to Australia’s finest collection of horse-drawn vehicles, there is something for everyone at Cobb+Co Museum. Explore the National Carriage Collection, Sciencentre, the Binangar Centre, Megafauna and much more.

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TOURS IN THE GARDEN CITY There is so much to see and do during this year’s Carnival of Flowers, plenty of flowers to smell, but also lots ofour Garden City to discover and learn about. Walking tours are a good way to discover Toowoomba, its history, architecture, art, food and gardens. For a full list of tours as well as where to book your tickets head to www.tcof.com.au or scan the QR code on this page.

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WHEN: Monday September 21 – Friday September 25 6:30pm-7:30pm WHERE: Information Hub at Laurel Bank Park. WHAT: Enter the twilight zone and discover the secret world of the parklands by night. This is your chance to see and hear from the experts about the darker side of plant life in a one-hour nocturnal tour of Laurel Bank Park.Throw the spotlight on some shady characters from far off places like English and Spanish oaks, Gingko trees and Japanese maples. Track down exotic and rare species and find out what goes on behind the scenes to create our picture-perfect park. COST: Adult $5

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STYLE AND STORIES WALKING TOURS WHEN: Wednesday September 23, 4:30pm – 6:00pm WHERE: Empire Theatre Lawn, 56 Neil Street. WHAT: Present day Toowoomba is built on the bones of a gracious Victorian era city. Join local Heritage Architect Stephanie Keays on this walk through the CBD with a fascinating glimpse into Toowoomba’s architecture and history. Starting at the Art Deco style Empire Theatre, visitors will be guided by through Toowoomba’s rich architectural legacy. Explore our town with a mix of history, street art, cafes, shops and stories along the way. COST: Adult $35 | Concession $30

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WHEN: Sunday September 20 and Sunday September 27, 11:00am – 3:15pm | Friday September and Saturday September 26, 5:00pm – 9:45pm WHERE: Bar Wunder, 424 Ruthven Street. WHAT: Join a four-hour pub crawl to four characterfilled Toowoomba pubs. Start with appetizers at the quirky dog-friendly Bar Wunder, followed by entrees at Muller Bros. Enjoy your main course served at the Irish Club Hotel, and finish the evening with a delicious dessert at the rooftop bar and bistro George Banks. COST: Adult $99 | Tour includes all meals and a drink at each pub.

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MURRAY’S ART AND FRAMING Primarily an art and framing shop, Murray’s also displays magnificent art in the front windows of 485 Ruthven St and within – from paintings to artisan wares like pottery, jewellery, glassware, and more. The display changes quarterly, mostly representing artists who live locally or have ties to this beautiful region. Usual trading hours are still in place, so pop in and have a look while you’re perusing the CBD cafes and shops from 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday, or 9.30am to 2pm Saturday.

TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL ART GALLERY The oldest public art gallery in regional Queensland, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is located at 531 Ruthven St – next door to City Hall and only a short walk across Civic Square to the local library. Temporary opening hours are 10.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. Gallery tours and public programs are currently unavailable for safety reasons, but you’ll still find many fascinating and beautiful exhibitions to admire.

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Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery: 531 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 P 4688 6652 E art@tr.qld.gov.au W www.tr.qld.gov.au/trag Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am – 3.30pm | Sunday 1pm – 4pm | Carnival Monday 21 September 10.30am – 3.30pm Closed other Mondays & public holidays. Free entry.

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WALTON STORES EXHIBITION While not a permanent art gallery, during the Carnival of Flowers the Walton Stores precinct is hosting a contemporary art and floral exhibition. Feather + Flower is a collaboration between contemporary abstract artist Jay Feather Art and Cherie Zimmerle of The Flower Grocer. View the installation from September 19 to 27 at 476/482 Ruthven St.

TOOWOOMBA ART SOCIETY Adjacent to the picture-perfect Queens Park and Toowoomba Botanic Gardens, this art club has a rich local history and incredible exhibitions showcasing member’s talents. Open from 9am to midday Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm on weekends, visiting this gallery is the perfect finale to perusing the CBD parks and gardens. Find Toowoomba Art Society at Culliford House, 1 Godsall St.

STREET ART Keep your eyes peeled as your meander the streets and alleyways of Toowoomba’s city centre for the wall murals scattered throughout. Completed in years past as part of the First Coat Festival, these artworks are truly incredible. Note: USQ Artworx, First Coat Studios and Dumore Gallery are currently closed due to the pandemic

WHAT’S ON DURING

TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS 14-27 September Hanging Basket Display Supported by Yates

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19 September – 5 October Backyard Detectives GROW Keep the kids occupied with our Spring holiday program!

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Exhibitions now on: Sciencentre National Carriage Collection Science on the Move

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TOOWOOMBA MARKETS MURPHYS CREEK MARKETS WHEN: Held on the third Saturday of each month (excluding January) 7.00am to 1.00pm WHERE: Murphys Creek Tavern grounds, 1 Thursa Road, Murphys Creek.

THE TOOWOOMBA MARKETS WHEN: Sunday - 8.00am to 2.00pm WHERE: Bunnings Toowoomba North on the corner of Ruthven and Campbell streets, Toowoomba For more information: phone 0421 382 280

PCYC MARKETS WHEN: Sunday - 7.00am to 12.30pm WHERE: At the PCYC, 219a James Street, Toowoomba For more information: phone 4592 4500

THE HOMEMADE EXPO MARKET WHEN: Sundays - 9.00am to 1.00pm (Next event December 6). WHERE: Harristown State High School Auditorium, South Street, Toowoomba. For more information: visit toowoomba@thehandmadeexpo.com.au TOOWOOMBA FARMERS’ MARKET WHEN: Saturday - 8.00am to 1.00pm WHERE: B27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba.

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AT UNIVERSITY GARDENS You don’t have to be a student at the University of Southern Queensland to learn more about local Indigenous culture, and the merit of outdoor tranquillity, thanks to two beautifully landscaped gardens on the grounds of the Toowoomba campus at Darling Heights. Officially named Ju Raku En – translated to mean ‘to enjoy peace and longevity in a public place’ , the Japanese Garden is a favourite of locals and visitors alike and often used for wedding photos due to the picturesque bridges, foliage and ponds. The nearby Gumbi Gumbi Gardens are a more recent addition to the property, covering more than two hectares and celebrating Aboriginal culture.

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Opened in October 2013, this site was designed by landscape architects David and Mary Kearney, in partnership with the Gaibal and Jarowir people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which the university campus now stands. The gardens feature more than 100 Indigenous plants that were traditionally used by the local Aboriginal communities – including the gumbi gumbi plant which was introduced to Toowoomba as a multi-purpose

medicine and remains a symbol of knowledge and healing today – as well as several teaching spaces. At its heart, the Gumbi Gumbi Gardens represent the acknowledgement of local Indigenous heritage, culture, and continued contribution to the region. During this year’s Carnival of Flowers, there will be Indigenous representation at the gardens during the first weekend of the event (September 19 and 20), from 9am to 4pm daily. Alternatively, there is a free app available to download for self-guided tours, that will connect you to the stories of the Gumbi Gumbi Cultural Gardens while you explore. The gardens are open every day, with admission free.

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and Australian trees and plants, and a dry garden. These gardens are the perfect picnic location, with seating and picnic amenities found throughout the park and toilets available in the adjoining Birch Court Park. Officially named ‘Ju Raku En’, the gardens are also a popular wedding venue, with the waterfall, the Viewing Pavilion on one of the islands, and the lilac blossoms hanging from the Wisteria Pergola, proving to be popular sites for tying the knot.

Weddings can be booked through USQ Campus. With multiple picturesque sites, the gardens are a hotspot for photographers of all styles. The lake, which is the focal point of the garden, is home to various species of duck, turtle and fish, all of which can be observed from shore or from atop one of the traditional red Japanese bridges. The Japanese Garden is open daily from 6am to dusk and admission is free.

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BOUNTIFUL PARKS & GARDENS Toowoomba isn’t called the Garden City for nothing. Here are some of the public parks and gardens you can peruse during your visit. BOYCE GARDENS The sensational Boyce Gardens Estate offers visitors six incredible hectares of sprawling parkland, forest and garden space in Range St, Mount Lofty. Starting from humble beginnings as a private garden for Leslie and Margaret Boyce (owners of the Toowoomba Foundry), the Boyces gave the estate to the University of Queensland in trust in May 1969. Now heritage-listed, the gardens offer visitors a relaxing, tranquil environment among more than 100 species of trees, shrubs and vines, with 25 different ferns also recorded.

PICNIC POINT Perhaps Toowoomba’s most recognised and visited parkland, the Picnic Point area has been wowing visitors for more than a century. Set high on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, the lookout area provides sweeping panoramic views across the Lockyer Valley and, of course, iconic Table Top Mountain. Another attraction sure to delight every member of the family is the beautiful waterfall gardens, or the more adventurous can tackle the escarpment walks or even the testing Table Top Mountain climbs. QUEENS PARK Set across more than 25 picturesque hectares, Queens Park is home to the city’s Botanic Gardens, an animated parkland draw-card that is abuzz with visitors from across the world during Carnival. As exciting as they are imaginative, as charming as they are colourful, the Botanic Gardens can be found on the corner of Lindsay and Campbell streets (across from Cobb and Co Museum).

LAUREL BANK PARK As one of Toowoomba’s oldest and most endearing parks, Laurel Bank Park provides visitors and beautiful setting of lawns and gardens perfectly complemented by mature trees, barbecues and picnic areas. With its ‘all-season’ topiary, scented gardens and maple and peach walks, the park explodes in spring offering an absorbing collection of vivid displays. Newtown Park – Queensland State Rose Garden So much more than just another ‘green space’ in the Garden City, Newtown Park is a living slice of history, covering a delightful 12 hectares with the popular rose garden featuring around 2000 rose varieties. With its grand pavilions and walkways, complemented by barbecue facilities and children’s playgrounds, Newtown Park is a great venue to enjoy the wide-open spaces with family and friends. SPRING BLUFF All aboard! Travel down to this picturesque historical station; Spring Bluff is not to be missed. The railway station’s gardens have long been celebrated for their vibrant mix of petunias, snapdragons, poppies and many more annuals combining to create a colourful canvas to welcome visitors. PEACEHAVEN BOTANICAL PARK – HIGHFIELDS A popular gathering place for Highfields residents and visitors alike, Peacehaven Botanical Park is set on 4.7 hectares and is the ideal spot to catch the myriad of colours that come with the setting sun as you look out across the incredible vista of Gowrie Junction and Bunya Mountains.

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CHARITIES TO SUPPORT WHEN YOU GARDEN FOR GOOD As part of this year’s Garden For Good, our feature gardeners hand picked charities they wished to support. From the Macular Disease Foundation Australia to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy Organisation, our gardeners want the best for everyone, and you can help too. Head to the Garden For Good website by following the QR code on the opposite page or heading to donate and support some important charities. AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

THE LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION

AWC is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems. AWC acquires land, and works with other landholders, to establish sanctuaries for the conservation of threatened wildlife and ecosystems. AWC manages 29 properties around Australia covering over 6.5 million hectares in places such as north Queensland, the Kimberley, western New South Wales, Northern Territory and the forests of south western Australia. AWC aims to ensure that its sanctuaries act as ‘catalysts’ for broader landscape scale conservation efforts. Accordingly, AWC works closely with its neighbours to also promote conservation beyond the borders of each AWC sanctuary.

The LifeFlight Foundation is a community-based organisation that funds and supports the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue has made a difference to the lives of thousands of Queenslanders, having flown more than 56,000 critical rescue missions since 1979. Each day, the crews treat seriously ill and injured patients, while providing airlifts to hospitals across the state. The ten iconic blue and yellow helicopters are based in six locations around Queensland. Crews remain online to assist those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue’s biggest supporters are the communities they serve, which contribute to almost a third of the much-needed funding to operate the rescue service. With your help, they can continue to save Queensland lives.

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND The AGtastic Education Programs of the Royal Agricultural Show Society of Queensland provide programs for children of all ages to experience and learn about agriculture. From plants to animals to the latest technology.

THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.1 million square kilometres.

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You can make a difference by helping the Children’s Hospital Foundation to work wonders for sick and injured kids by funding vital research, new equipment, and providing entertainment and support for children and their families in hospital. Everything they do is made possible by the generosity of their supporters and partners in the community. With your help, they can fund lifesaving research to achieve faster diagnoses, better treatments and ultimately cures for some of the most devastating childhood illnesses and injuries. With your help, they work wonders for sick kids every day. We turn tears into smiles, fears into hope and ideas into life-changing care and treatments that help kids get better and go home sooner. They’re making a difference to children’s health to create a brighter future for all Queensland kids. The Children’s Hospital Foundation is the official charity of the Queensland Children’s Hospital, the Centre for Children’s Health Research, and for all sick kids throughout Queensland.

Many of us have been affected by anxiety and depression, either personally or through family, friends or colleagues. Right now, over 1 million people in Australia experience depression and 2 million are experiencing anxiety. On average, 8 people take their lives every day in Australia. Beyond Blue’s vision is for all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health. The funds and awareness you raise will help them enormously as they work to support people to protect their mental health and to recover when they are unwell, reduce people’s experiences of stigma and discrimination, and improve people’s opportunities to get effective support and services at the right time. With your support, they will continue to innovate and deliver new services and programs, distribute free information resources and share powerful stories of hope and recovery across Australia, fund worldleading research, roll out evidence-based campaigns and advocate for all people in Australia affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Your support will also help us keep up with demand for our 24/7 phone and online Support Service – which is staffed by mental health professionals and provides life-saving support to hundreds of people every day.

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Mrs G’s Gourmet Pies (12N)

Two Five Fore Restaurant (14H)

Crackerjack Chicken (18E & 4N)

Patty Smith (18E)

Pizza Hut (9K)

Noodlebox (18E)

Qi Lin (9J)

Emerge Cafe (6I)

Cobb+Co Coffee Shop (4M)

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