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Herbs for health

A hands-on workshop on growing herbs at home and turning them into fresh and dried remedies, a lip balm and a hand cream made with gardeners in mind. For ages 16 and up.

A free nature activity at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Suitable for ages 16+. Bookings needed.

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The short version

Every Wednesday until 21 Oct, with 2 sessions to go. The next one is in 8 days, Wed 21 Oct at 9:30am. Each session runs for 2 hours. It's free, but you need to book. For ages 16 and over. It's outdoors, so keep an eye on the weather.

When
Every Wednesday
Cost
Free
Suits
Suitable for ages 16+
Setting
Outdoors
Type
Nature

2 upcoming dates

Also on in Mount Coot-tha this week

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8amTue 13 Oct

Our pickBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2026

Free

A Sculptors Queensland exhibition of work by local sculptors, ranging across different forms, materials and ideas. Browse it any time during the gardens' usual hours.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

9:30amTue 13 Oct

First 5 Forever in the bamboo grove

Free

A singalong for parents and toddlers up to three, with clapping, dancing and action rhymes that help early reading, speech and social development.

Mt Coot-tha Library

10amTue 13 Oct

Our pickGrowing vanilla

Free

A workshop on raising vanilla orchids in Brisbane, from pollinating to picking the beans. You'll walk to the vines in the gardens, learn to cook with a pod and taste some vanilla treats.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha