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25.01.2022 ONLINE MEMBERS COMPETITION #2 We hope you are all keeping safe! With no monthly meetings being held, the second online members online competition was run with voting cast by members. Congratulations to the following winners: NOVICE... First place, tie - Neoregelia Cotton Candy harvleyii by Barbara Pugh First place, tie - Tillandsia Marron by Jenny Brittain Second place - Neoregelia Concentrica Alba by Eileen Cameron Third place, tie - Neoregelia Bottoms Up by Eileen Cameron Third place, tie - Tillandsia Ionantha by Kevin Mayocchi INTERMEDIATE First place - Tillandsia Duratii by John Olsen Second place, tie - Tillandsia Hals Nidus by Sharon Born Second place, tie - Neoregelia Yellow Lines by Narelle Aizlewood Second place, tie - Aechmea arenaria by Barbara Murray Third place, tie - Tillandsia Espinosae by Dale Dixon Third place, tie - Aechmea Bifora by Margaret Kraa Third place, tie - Hohenbergia Stellate rosea by Sharon Born Third place, tie - xAnamea Raspberry Ice by Margaret Kraa Third place, tie - Tillandsia Silver Queen by Greg Aizlewood Third place, tie - Aechmea Manzanaresiana green by Barbara Murray Third place, tie - Tillandsia ionantha clump pink by John Olsen ADVANCED First place - Vriesea Arctic White Diamond by Mal Cameron Second place, tie - Vriesea Pandora by Mal Cameron Second place, tie - Alcantarea Bobby Powell by Bek Trevor Third place, tie - Tillandsia Tenuifolia by Ron Jell Third place, tie - Guzmania sanguinea Tricolour by Bek Trevor DECORATIVE First place - Happy Birthday by Olive Trevor Second place - Eumundi Till House by Denice McLean Third place - Mini Neo Candelabra by Jenny Brittain

24.01.2022 With just over 6 weeks to go to the Bromeliad & Tropicals Show & Sales - Autumn 2020, we have just announced who the lucky recipients are for the Monster Raffle proceeds - Mount Samson State School. Don't forget to buy raffle tickets at the plant show and support Mount Samson State School!

24.01.2022 REMINDER: JANUARY MEETING The first meeting for 2020 is tomorrow night! The plant of the month is Dyckia and well also have guest speaker, Doug Binns talking about Sincoreas.... Plant sales begin at 6:30pm with the meeting beginning at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

23.01.2022 We hope you are all having a great Easter and keeping safe This time last year we had our Bromeliad & Tropical Show & Sales - Autumn Show, there were thousands of plants sold and we were also filmed by Gardening Australia! Heres a throwback to that weekend as well as the Gardening Australia episode that was featured. #throwback

23.01.2022 Some of the reasons why we love tillandsias and why we host Tillandsia Day 2020

21.01.2022 SECURE YOUR SPOT AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY Members and invited guests, dont forget to secure your spot at the Societys Christmas Party. Payment must be made by this Wednesday 27 November by 5pm to secure your spot. Check your emails for full details.... Bromeliad Society of Queenslands Christmas Party (members and invited guests only) Date: Thursday 5th December 2019 Time: 6 pm 10 pm Location: Easts Leagues Club, 40 Main Avenue, Coorparoo QLD 4151 Cost: Members $35 / Non-Members $55 RSVP: Payment must be made by Wednesday 27 November by 5pm to secure your spot. The evening includes: - Three course alternate service menu with Entre, Main and Dessert - Monster Christmas Raffle with plants valued at over $3,000.

21.01.2022 Did you attend Tillandsia Day 2020 today? Can you beat 29 purchases from The Plant Addict? Tag us in your pics so we can see what you purchased.

19.01.2022 CANCELLATION OF EVENTS DUE TO COVID-19 With the current situation due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Bromeliad Society of Queenslands Committee have made the tough decision to cancel the following upcoming events as listed below. We have a duty of care to our members and take this seriously, and feel that this is the best course of action to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our members, as well as the general public.... The following BSQ events have been CANCELLED: March meeting, Thursday 19th March CANCELLED April meeting, Thursday 16th April CANCELLED Bromeliad & Tropicals Show & Sales - Autumn, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April CANCELLED Patrons Day 2020, Sunday 3rd May CANCELLED We hope that you all remain well during this troubling period and look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

19.01.2022 Tillandsia Day 2020 | Hiroyuki Takizawa We had the absolute pleasure of guest speaker, Hiroyuki Takizawa, President of the Bromeliad Society of Japan, give a presentation on the Future of Tillandsia, Going Forward III, My Game is To Create. We were treated to pictures of super rare tillandsias, including variegated types and some never before seen images:... Tillandsia Kiseki and Miracle One only in the world of an original hybrid tillandsia where leaves come out albino-yellow, then gets pinkish and slowly turns green Tillandsia dyeriana hybrids Pics courtesy of Ts Tropicals on instagram @tstropicals. Make sure to follow on insta for more of Hiroyukis amazing work in tillandsias https://www.instagram.com/tstropicals

19.01.2022 FEBRUARY MEETING 2020 RECAP Thanks to all that attended Februarys meeting, what a fantastic display of competition plants! Heres what we got upto:... The lovely Rebekah Trevor taught us a thing or two about how to take care of your broms including removing pups, cleaning up plants and tools of the trade. Rebekahs tip - a slightly sharpened and bent butter knife is your best friend when removing pups. Also having two of each tool is handy especially when you misplace them. The plant of the month was Tillandsia with Barry Genn. Barry showed us different tillandsias and what environment they are best grown in. Mick Grange talked about Bromeliads in the landscape. Micks tips - Use prickly bromeliads to stop people (kids) taking shortcuts and walking through garden beds. Also think about planting up Palm trees are great for mounting bromeliads if you have run out of ground space. Thanks to all of our guest speakers and members who brought in plants to the Show & Tell and the plant competition.

18.01.2022 YEAR IN REVIEW 2019 What a fantastic 2019 it has been for the Bromeliad Society of Queensland! Heres what happened in 2019:... We had 97 new members join in 2019 with an average of 65 people attending the monthly meetings The first ever Tillandsia Pop-Up Sale event was run We were on TV! Gardening Australia along with Jerry Coleby-Williams filmed the episode, A Fine Bro-Mance that was about the Autumn Show in April Who could forget the winning Pineapple display at this years Ekka! Members learnt alot with the new Beginners Growers Sessions and Open Gardens We loved socialising at member events such as Patrons Day, Volunteers BBQ and the Christmas Party We were involved in the community with Bunnings talks, garden group talks and Council events The Bromeliad & Tropicals Show & Sales - Spring 2019 was the most successful Show to date We donated over $3500 to schools / garden clubs to assist with gardening programs and gardening events. The Society would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Many thanks to all who were involved with the Society this year, we loved sharing our enthusiasm for bromeliads with you. Looking forward to doing it all again in 2020!

16.01.2022 MEMBERS ONLINE COMPETITION WINNERS Due to the cancellation of the monthly meetings because of covid-19, we decided to have an online competition where members sent in pictures of their bromeliads instead. Here are the first place winners for each section:... Alcantarea Mellow Yellow by John & Coni Smits - Novice Neoregelia Galaxy by Barbara Murray - Intermediate Vriesea Black Satin by Mal Cameron - Advanced Aechmea Blanchetiana, Hoarding by Greg Macleod - Decorative Congratulations to all the winners and to the entrants for taking part, and we hope you are all keeping safe.

15.01.2022 Who has one of these?

13.01.2022 The sold out Tillandsia Day 2020 *Sold out is on this weekend! If you were lucky enough to score tickets heres some of the tillandsias that you can expect to see on the sales table. Please note only those with tickets can attend. If you do not have a ticket, you will be turned away. We also have the February meeting: Tillandsia on this Thursday night where anyone can attend. There will be plant sales also at this meeting.... Pics courtesy of Bruce Dunstan, John Olsen and Steve Molnar.

13.01.2022 Judges Training Day at The Olive Branch Bromeliad Nursery The judges for the Society meet a few times a year for the Judges Training Day. Last weeks training day was about variegation in bromeliads. It started with a tour of Rebekah Trevors latest imports with a focus on variegation. Then each attendee presented a bromeliad of interest.... For members who enter plants in the competition, you can receive feedback from the judges. Please approach any of the judges straight after judging on the day. If you have any questions about judging or are interested in becoming a judge, contact Head Judge, Peter Ball or email [email protected] Some of our judges (L-R): Pamela Butler, Narelle Aizelwood, Rebekah Trevor, Maxim Wilson, Olive Trevor, Len Waite, Barbara Murray and Peter Ball (Head Judge).

12.01.2022 Last Thursday, the Society participated in Bunnings Oxleys Plant Night. Pam and Joy brought along a few bromeliads and answered your bromeliad questions. Thanks to everyone that made it out that night in the wet weather.... Dont forget the next monthly meeting is on Thursday 20 February, 6.30pm at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm. Visitors are most welcome to attend.

12.01.2022 If you are on Instagram, make sure to follow international guest speaker, Hiroyuki Takizawa @tstropicals to see more images from Tillandsia Day 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_X1AWlfnj

11.01.2022 If you attended Tillandsia Day 2019, you would have seen guest speaker, Pamela Koide Hyatt from Bird Rock Tropicals, USA. Heres a video about tillandsias, 'How Does a Plant Grow Without Soil', featuring Pamela and Airplantman. Dont forget to register for Tillandsia Day 2020 happening this February.

11.01.2022 Who here grows ananas or the pineapple? Yes it is a bromeliad Well be talking about ananas in the September meeting for Plant of the Month!

11.01.2022 One of the stunning tillandsias from Hiroyuki Takizawa of @tstropicals on instagram that was presented at Tillandsia Day 2020, Tillandsia Strawberry Frost. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jQaDDFztU/

11.01.2022 Check out Jenny Lynns pics and videos from yesterdays Tillandsia Day 2020 and see if you can spot yourself shopping up a tillandsia storm!

11.01.2022 Tillandsia Day 2020 was a great success! We would like to thank the incredible guest speakers who travelled near and far to share their Tillandsia journeys with us: Hiroyuki Takizawa, Japan Grant Paterson... Peter Tristram Chris Larson Bruce Dunstan Pamela Butler Congratulations to all the lucky winners in the Rare Plant Auction and the raffle. A huge thanks to everyone that attended who also came from near and far including New Zealand, Singapore, Rockhampton, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth! Round of applause to organiser, John Olsen and all the BSQ volunteers who made the day possible. If you missed out, you can purchase tillandsias at the Bromeliad & Tropicals Show & Sales - Autumn in April.

10.01.2022 See Jerry Coleby-Williams' top tips for growing bromeliads that was on the last episode of Gardening Australia.

09.01.2022 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

09.01.2022 And we are back! Welcome to 2020 and we hope you all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Today, the Committee had their planning meeting where we organised guest speakers and Plant of the Month for the 2020 monthly meetings. Heres some of the Plant of the Month* topics you can look forward to this year: Stigmatodon Fascicularia... Acanthostachys Catopsis Fosterella Ananas Portea / Quesnelia Wallisia The first monthly meeting for 2020 is on Thursday 16 January at Merthyr Road Uniting Church Hall, New Farm. Plant sales begin at 6.30pm with the meeting beginning at 7.00pm. The Plant of the Month for January are Dyckias. Look out for the event for further information, to be posted shortly. Everyone is welcome to attend. Of course its not a planning meeting without bromeliads! The Committee got to take a look at the President, Barry Kables stunning garden *Plant of the Month topics are subject to change.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Olive Trevor for receiving an Order of Australia (OAM) Award!!! Olive received the award for her service to horticulture through the cultivation of bromeliads. Olive has been a major contributor to the Bromeliad Society of Queensland having been a member since February 1976. Olive has served in several committee positions including President, Vice President and Chief Judge. Olive has written articles for the Bromeliaceae journal and is widely respected for her service and expertise in bromeliads.

08.01.2022 The Society celebrated 2019 in style with their annual Christmas Party! Heres how we partied that night: Drinks were flowing with yummy food Special guest, Jerry Coleby-Williams extended an invitation to join him on his 2020 spring tour of the North Island of New Zealand, more info here: https://jerry-coleby-williams.net//gardeners-spring-tour-/... The monthly competition winners were announced, congratulations to all the winners! The stunning bromeliads in the Monster Raffle went to new homes, kindly donated by Peter Tristram, M&M's Bayside Bromeliads, The Olive Branch Bromeliad Nursery and Len & Cheryl Waite. Many thanks for your donations A round of applause to: Rob for being the MC for the night Amanda and Yvette for the floral arrangements Pam for baking her Christmas cakes The Society would like to sincerely thank everyone that attended and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - Monthly competition winners for the Mini-Show and Popular Vote Advanced Class, Mini-Show First place - Bruce Dunstan Second place - Ron Jell Advanced Class, Popular Vote First place - Bruce Dunstan Second place - Barry Kable Intermediate Class, Mini Show First place - Alfonso Trudu Second place - Pamela Butler Intermediate Class, Popular Vote First place - Livia Doidge Second place - Pam Butler & John Olsen Novice Class, Mini-Show First place - Gilda Trudu Second place - Jenny Brittain & Connie Smits Novice Class, Popular Vote First place - Gilda Trudu Second place - Stevan Molnar Decorative class First place - Gilda Trudu Second place - Alfonso Trudu & Christine Brittain

08.01.2022 We hope you are all keeping safe! Whos spending more time in their gardens now? Did you know you can share pictures of your garden in our facebook community group? Connect with other gardeners in the Bromeliad Society of Queenslands Community Facebook group. Join up to post pictures of your bromeliads. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172213102932170/

08.01.2022 JANUARY MEETING 2020 RECAP Thanks to all that attended the first meeting for 2020, it was great catching up with you all! If you missed it, heres what we got upto:... Plant sales! Lots of different varieties for sale including some special ones from guest speaker, Doug Binns. Winners from the 2019 monthly plant competition were handed their awards Plant of the month was Dyckia and there were some lovely Dyckia specimens on the competition table. Guest speaker, Doug Binns presented his fascinating talk on, Sincoraea, the true gems of the Chapada Diamantina where he visited this national park in Brazil. The February meeting is on Thursday 20 February with plant of the month being Tillandsia. See you then!

06.01.2022 BSQ wishes to advise all members and friends that our show and sales weekend planned for 7/8 November 2020 has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we are unable to get a venue that will allow us to follow COVID-19 requirements. Keep watching as we have set dates for our first 2021 sale for 20 and 21 March 2021. Hope to see you there.

06.01.2022 Things are quiet as we all spend time in the garden during hibernation. BSQ ran its Online Competition again this month and the plants were outstanding. The winning entries can be seen in our Flip book here - https://online.fliphtml5.com/poocl/dlzy/#p=1 Well done to all who entered.

06.01.2022 ONLINE MEMBERS COMPETITION #3 The third and last online members competition was held with members sending in photos of their bromeliads. Congratulations to the following winners: NOVICE... First place, tie - Neoregelia unknown by Eileen Cameron Second place, tie - Neoregelia Canvey Carnival by Greg Macleod Second place, tie - Tillandsia Curly Slim by Jenny Brittain Third place - Neoregelia Mulberry Jam by Eileen Cameron INTERMEDIATE First place - Neoregelia Lorena Lector by Sue Longhram Second place, tie - Tillandsia Capitati Old Gold by John Olsen Second place, tie - Orthophytum Harleyi by Barbara Murray Third place, tie - Billbergia Groovy by Pam Butler Third place, tie - Tillandsia Capitata orange x strepto Pachara by John Olsen ADVANCED First place - Orthophytum gurkenii by Barbara McCune Second place, tie - Sincoregelia Galactic Warrior by Barry Kable Second place, tie - Tillandsia Tricoloe-v-mel by Peter Paroz Third place - Neoregelia Wild Rabbit by Barbara McCune DECORATIVE First place - Tillandsia Inner Peace by Karen Gibbes Second place - Brom get together by Christine Brittain Third place - Love Pine Knot by Gilda Trudu

05.01.2022 For those who are seeking a brom fix, the Caboolture and Districts Bromeliad Society is having their annual Frenzy on 3rd and 4th October.

04.01.2022 See Jerry Coleby-Williams top tips for growing bromeliads that was on the last episode of Gardening Australia.

04.01.2022 FEBRUARY EVENTS We have lots happening in February, keep these dates in your diary: Bunnings Oxley Plant Night, Thursday 6 February, 6pm-7pm: The Society will have a stall (no plant sales). Ask us your bromeliad questions, join up to become a member or just come and say hello. ... February Monthly Meeting, Thursday 20 February, 6:30pm at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm. Plant of the month is Tillandsia. Tillandsia Day 2020 *Sold out, Saturday 22 February, 8:30am - 4pm at Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside. Tickets are currently sold out. To be on the waiting list, enter your details: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=570259 Picture by John Olsen of Tillandsia capitata lautneri, available at Tillandsia Day 2020.

04.01.2022 The last monthly meeting of the year was held last month, heres what we got up to for the last time in 2019: Some colourful broms went to new homes in the plant sales We now know the most efficient way to fertilise with John O speaking about fertiliser calibration and delivery Congratulations to Christine Brittain who was presented the award for the Most Successful Novice Exhibitor at the Bromeliad & Tropicals Show & Sale - Spring 2019... Barry and Pam shared their expert knowledge on Neoregelia & Nidularium, the plants of the month for November Peter showed us his trip to to the World Bromeliad Conference 2018 in San Diego where he visited Paul Isley, and his trip to South America. Dont forget, registrations for Tillandsia Day 2020 are now open and cost $35 which includes lunch, more details in the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2761986013844808 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended the meetings this year, to the guest speakers who shared their knowledge and expertise and to members who brought in plants for the competition and plant sales. The meetings would also not be possible without those members who help out every month to make the meetings run smoothly, so thank you! Help make the monthly meetings better in 2020. If you would like to be a guest speaker or can recommend a guest speaker/topic, let us know by emailing [email protected]. See you in 2020 with the first meeting beginning on Thursday 16 January

02.01.2022 Learn about tillandsias with Bruce Dunstan as he gives his talk on World of Tillandsias, Gingers and Heliconias at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens this Tuesday. Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Friends

02.01.2022 Today is the day! The sold out Tillandsia Day 2020 will be hosting over 130 tillandsia enthusiasts to a day dedicated to the humble tillandsia, commonly known as air plants. Attendees will be treated to national and international guest speakers as well as plant sales! We have been busy setting up since 6am. To the lucky attendees, see you here at 8.30am.... Please note, only registered attendees will be admitted. If you do not have a ticket, you will be turned away.