Australian Plants Gold Coast is a group of native plant enthusiasts based on the Gold Coast. Although we are mostly amateurs, the group has a strong mission of increasing members' knowledge of native flora of the region and encouraging the planting of Australian natives in both public and private gardens (see Objectives). We meet monthly and have speakers on topics of interest, or workshops or other activities which encourage members to share and gain knowledge. Our excursions are varied from half days to camp-outs over a long weekend. The range of interests in native plants amongst our members is diverse: from propagation and practical planting in home gardens to conservation of indigenous flora and bush restoration work (see Projects). The group published the book "Grow Natives on the Gold Coast: a practical guide for gardeners" which covers the different geological soil types on the Gold Coast and has lists of recommended plants and advice on dealing with soil problems. We also produced the leaflet Planting for Wildlife Gold Coast. Our Propagation Group produces hundreds of plants each year and we have plant sales at our various displays of native flora throughout the year.
If you would like to learn more about native plants of the Gold Coast,
why not come along to one of our meetings and enjoy the company of friendly,
like-minded people who love native plants? Australian Plants Gold Coast
is a special interest group of the Friends
of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. If you join
us, you would also be part of the Friends and have access to many benefits
provided by this association. Some of the benefits to new members in our
group include: quarterly newsletters, 10 free plants of your choice from
our nursery, discounts on our book, information sheets on the native plant
families, free advice from members and much sharing of knowledge and enjoyment
of our wonderful native plants! If you have any specific questions on
native flora on the Gold Coast or planting problems, feel free to contact
us.