Annette’s reputation is well known from ABC radio talkback presenter, feature writer and gardening columnist and author to a range of horticultural publications.Annette is founding member and inaugural president of HMAQ – Horticultural Media Association Queensland. Her qualifications include Masters Degree in Environmental Education.

Annette's presentation today was on healthy homes and indoor plants. New research shows conclusively that indoor plants absorb toxic compounds and clean up the air inside our homes and offices. She spoke about which plants are best for cleaning the air and how best to care for them.

Thank you Annette for this fantastic presentation. For more information about Annette or for helpful gardening resources please visit her website at http://www.annettemcfarlane.com/

The next open day event will be helf on the 1st of June and is a practical photography workshop with Alan Moore. Please see our upcoming events page for additional information.

There were a total of 21 people who assisted on the day - 5 B4C volunteers and 16 coucil volunteers. Site preparation for the day was done by a team of 8 Civic Solutions people. The planting was funded by a State Government Everyone’s Environment Grant. 360 native species were established, to create habitat and food for native wildlife. This area was acquired by Council in 2011 and is part of a regional wildlife corridor.

A further 300 plants have been established along Wynnum Road near the bikeway. The Civic Solutions team cleared weeds, spread mulch and then planted, to create a buffer from the road and improve the habitat along the wetland edge. A brushcutter and herbicide spray pack have also been purchased with the grant funding.