Whether you’re a budding native flower grower or your flower business is in full bloom, there will be something for you at The University of Queensland’s Centre for Native Floriculture (CNF) Open Day.
The Open Day, to be held at UQ Gatton campus on August 20, will give commercial native flower growers an inside view of the latest research being conducted by the CNF on native plants - including plant breeding, plant production and postproduction issues.
It will also provide an opportunity for native flower growers to network.
“Because commercial native flower production is spread around Queensland, this type of day provides an opportunity for growers to not only meet with CNF staff, but also to meet growers from other areas and compare notes on industry issues,” Ms Cover said.
The day’s program will include presentations by UQ postgraduate students on their research on four different native plant species and a demonstration of a novel, scenario-based learning product that will assist people who are considering growing native flowers.
The program will also include a working demonstration and guided tour of the recently completed ‘state of the art’ Research Greenhouse at UQG.
The CNF staff and students cordially invite intending, new and experienced native flower growers to join them for a ‘sausage sizzle’ lunch at UQG Plant Nursery, followed by a plant breeding demonstration.
The CNF Open Day will be commence in the UQ Management Studies Building (Building 8117/Room 219) at 9.30am on August 20. We’ll move to the UQG Plant Nursery at around 1pm.
Please RSVP by 16 August to Joy Sampson on 5460 1551 or joy.sampson@uq.edu.au (email preferred).
Media: Margaret Cover (07 5460 1307/ 0427 718 780) or Tegan Taylor at UQ Communications (07 3365 2339)
