ON Saturday, the Rosewood Showgrounds was filled with hundreds of native plant enthusiasts who had come to buy plants, enjoy bush tucker and learn all things to do with the environment.

The day was hosted by the Native Plants Queensland, Ipswich Branch.

Sale Co-ordinator Heather Knowles said that people were lined up from the front door to the carpark, for their chance to purchase native plants.

“Stalls, creative artworks, displays, plants and people, were showcased and learned something new to take back to their garden,” she said.

“All of the people who were growing and selling the plants are members of Native Plants Queensland and it was great to see their passion for the environment and what they grow being shared with others.

“Native plants became extremely popular this year and it is really exciting to see, families can add something back into their garden that is native to our land while attracting good insects and animals.”

Throughout the day, live demonstrations were shared from the Spinners and Dyers group who assisted children in making their very own nature inspired clothing.

Fun and informative pamphlets were handed out by Bat Rescue, the Botanical Artists Society of Queensland, the Bush Food Association, the Ipswich Koala Protection Society, Birds Queensland and the Ipswich City Council.

One of the new stalls proved particularly popular.

“The Wirrinyah Conservation Services which works with land owners to conserve our native species and environment also shared their knowledge in regard to managing the land,” she said.

“Overall, from what I could see, everyone who walked through the gate enjoyed themselves at the sale, and I am really happy with the support from community.”