Queensland Garden Expo a fun day for all!

April 12, 2011

Gardening enthusiasts and novices alike are starting the countdown to this year’s Queensland Garden Expo, one of Australia’s largest gardening events which attracts almost 30,000 visitors to the Nambour Showgrounds each year.

The three-day event from July 8-10 really has something for everyone – from novices looking to learn from the comprehensive speaker program to those wishing to select from the biggest collection of sub-tropical plants in Australia.

Event organiser, Marion Beazley, believes visitors love the expo for the great variety offered by over 360 exhibitors inspires them to try new things and to choose the right plants, tools, products and accessories to suit their needs.

“Whether you have acreage or a balcony, most of us love the idea of growing things and having plants around helps us create our own private sanctuary. The Expo enables people to explore their options, get advice from the professionals and to see everything that’s new and fantastic in the gardening world,” said Marion.

“The Expo is also an important date for the Nursery Industry with the release of many new plants and varieties, displays by garden and flora societies and over 55 nurseries coming together to exhibit at the event.”

The speaker program includes many high profile gardening experts such as 4BC’s Colin Campbell; ABC Radio Host, Annette McFarlane; Garden Guru, Phil Dudman and Brisbane Botanical Gardens Curator, Ross McKinnon and will see lectures, demonstrations and workshops across seven live stages during over the three days.

“But the Expo is not just about plants and gardens, it’s also a great family day out with a range of quality food stalls, entertainment for the kids like roving performers and a free children’s playground,” said Marion.

“Every year we see people return because they enjoyed browsing the displays and stands, being inspired and soaking up the great atmosphere at the event.”

This year the Giant Kitchen Garden will once again increase in size as sustainable and organic gardening continues to grow in popularity and the Landscape Gardens Challenge will see some of the best local landscapers transform a patch of dirt into a spectacular garden within days.

For more information on what’s on at this year’s Queensland Garden Expo, please visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au.

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