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Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants
9 Nov 2025

Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants

Are you an apartment dweller, renter, own a garden with poor soil or just wanting to simplify your life? Then container gardening is the answer. With a little bit of free space and minimal effort you can grow just about anything! Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: Creating colour with foliage
5 Oct 2025

Gardening tips: Creating colour with foliage

Asked to imagine a colourful garden, most people visualise a space full of flowers and blooming trees, but some of the most stunning spaces are actually created using foliage plants. Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland
7 June 2025

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland

Ground covers are a great way to add a pop of colour and beat the weeds in your garden. Here are the best varieties for our climate in South East Queensland. Expert advice ...

‘We just wanted to make a difference’
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17 July 2024

‘We just wanted to make a difference’

Long-time Redcliffe Garden Centre customers have overwhelmed owners Ross and Gena Campbell with messages of support since they announced the business will close in the coming months, after 20 years

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13 Sept 2023

Free plants for Moreton Bay residents

Did you know Moreton Bay City Council offers free native plants to owners of residential properties in the region? Here’s the details

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
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9 Aug 2023

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community

The community, including tradies and home DIY customers have embraced the Sunshine Mitre 10 superstore since it opened about eight months ago at North Lakes. Those who have not yet checked it out are encouraged to take a look. Here’s what is on offer

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Don’t miss Moreton Bay Eco Fest
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12 Sept 2023

Don’t miss Moreton Bay Eco Fest

Moreton Bay Eco Fest is returning to Caboolture this September to celebrate all things sustainable and green. Here’s the details and how you can join in the fun

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
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9 Aug 2023

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community

The community, including tradies and home DIY customers have embraced the Sunshine Mitre 10 superstore since it opened about eight months ago at North Lakes. Those who have not yet checked it out are encouraged to take a look. Here’s what is on offer

Fire ants warning after local nests found
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21 June 2023

Fire ants warning after local nests found

The recent discovery of fire ant nests in Burpengary East is proof the dangerous pests are still a real threat and vigilance is key to eradicating them. Here’s the details and what to look for

More Moreton Bay land preserved for wildlife
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13 Apr 2023

More Moreton Bay land preserved for wildlife

Moreton Bay Regional Council has bought its first property in The Hills District under the Land Buyback for Environmental Purposes scheme. Find out how it helps our native wildlife... **FREE TO READ**

International Women's Day event helps Wamuran women's shed
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14 Mar 2023

International Women's Day event helps Wamuran women's shed

The Wamuran Women's Shed was the winner at the North Lakes Sports Club's International Women's Day event. See the gallery...

Ground-breaking dementia study
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14 Mar 2023

Ground-breaking dementia study

We know gardening can help people flourish, and now a study will explore how it can benefit those with dementia. It is happening at Samford’s Mini Farm Project vegetable garden. Here’s how you or a loved one can get involved

FAN-tastic support for Moreton Bay food producers
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28 Feb 2023

FAN-tastic support for Moreton Bay food producers

Moreton Bay's Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a collaborative ecosystem empowering members and helping the industry grow. Here's how it works...

Teaming up to close the food loop
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7 Feb 2023

Teaming up to close the food loop

A partnership between Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten and a Beachmere-based business is turning food waste from all its centres into compost, soil and worm castings. Here’s what’s happening

Exhibition celebrates Aussie backyards
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4 Jan 2023

Exhibition celebrates Aussie backyards

Take a trip down memory lane and learn how to create the perfect environment for nurturing Australian wildlife at an exhibition on at the Redcliffe Museum. There's also workshops available...

Green waste limits lifted
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15 Dec 2022

Green waste limits lifted

Avid gardeners across the Moreton Bay Region will be able to dump as much green waste as they like at Council tips until the end of this financial year. Find out more...