MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 2 CONTENTS SCOTTS WELCOME 3 MESSAGE FROM THE LORD MAYOR 4 VISITOR INFORMATION 6 SHOWMAPS & EXHIBITOR LISTING 10 SHOW FEATURES 16 SHOW GARDENS 22 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE 32 WELCOME GARDEN TALKS 38 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 50 The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, presented by Scotts, is honoured to be on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Wiowurrun Language group a part of the Eastern Kulin Nation. We acknowledge the First Australians as the traditional custodians, whose cultures are among the oldest living cultures in human hisotry and pay our respect to Elders of the past, present, and emerging.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 3 We are excited to welcome you to the 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show presented by Scotts. We all know the pleasures of a happy, healthy garden - the fresh scent of a clipped lawn, the rich colours of a flower bed and the hum of busy bees at work but we know the real fulfilment lies in our connection to nature, the unearthing of our creativity and the pride we feel in all we grow. We’re on a mission to celebrate our shared love of the garden and to find out just how deep this love runs, we ran a survey across Australia and the results speak for themselves; • 50% of Aussies have admitted to naming their plants • 25% regularly talk to their plants • 1 in 5 Aussies have organised a babysitter for their plants • 1 in 4 Aussies would rescue their plant from a fire Now that’s real love! LETS GROW TOGETHER SCOTTS We are proud to bring back our Scotts Growing Workshops where you can get your hands dirty, potting up an Indoor Plant that you can take home! You’ll learn everything about caring for these plant babies while we also let you in on the BIG secret that is sure to make you the best plant parent out there! We also invite you to experience theWelcome Garden in a new way by participating in one of our Scotts Mindful Moment sessions. Learn more about how you can use your backyard - or any outdoor space - to reduce stress and anxiety through a short Mindfulness &Meditation or Gentle Chi Movement session. Our love of everything green is underpinned by a 133-year legacy of excellence and as we help people find progress, play and peace in the garden we will continue to provide everything a gardener might need to roll up their sleeves and get growing. As we nourish our gardens, those gardens seem to nourish us back. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the show, Team Scotts
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 4 Each autumn, we watch in awe as the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts, transforms the heritage-listed Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building. This much-loved event attracts the best of the gardening and landscaping world to our city to showcase the latest trends and share evergreen tips to create truly inspiring spaces. The City of Melbourne is proud to be a longstanding partner of the show, and to support the free programming of this year’s Urban Forest display in the forecourt of the Royal Exhibition Building. Join us there for daily workshops, DJs and food trucks, as well as a stellar program of ticketed events. From balcony gardens and sculptures to wedding arrangements – this is the largest horticultural event in the southern hemisphere, loved by gardening enthusiasts young and old. We thank the organisers, botanical experts and designers for upholding Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s events capital. Sally Capp AO, Lord Mayor MESSAGE FROM THE LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 5 Love your plants from every angle with the Scotts® Indoor Plants range. Give your plants their best start with our Osmocote Premium Potting Mix, specially formulated to keep annoying fungus gnats away! Then, to keep your plants happy and healthy, feed them with Pour+Feed every fortnight before protecting them from the dry environment found in our homes with Mist+Feed. Scotts® is a trademark of OMS Investments Inc and is used under licence from OMS Investments Inc. osmocote.com.au lovethegarden_au Love them fromevery angle
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 6 VISITOR INFORMATION DATES & TIMES It is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets online in advance. Not sure what day you’re planning to attend? Online tickets will remain available throughout the Show days, (subject to availability) and can be purchased online prior to arriving at the gates. A ticket information booth and support staff will be available at the Victoria Street and Museum main entry gates to assist customers who may require additional support to purchase tickets online. Please note that this is a CASHLESS service and only card or electronic contactless payment (smart phone/watch) will be accepted for both ticket sales and the purchase of food & beverage at the Show WEDNESDAY 20th MARCH 9am – 5pm SUNDAY 24th MARCH 9am – 5pm THURSDAY 21st MARCH 9am – 5pm FRIDAY 22nd MARCH Gardens by Twilight 9am – 9pm SATURDAY 23rd MARCH 9am – 5pm CLICK TO BOOK TICKETS
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 7 We please ask you to make yourself familiar with the entrances to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. If you have already purchased your ticket online, you are welcome to either print or show your ticket on your phone to be scanned at the gate. VICTORIA STREET ENTRANCE Pre-purchased ticket entry and Ticket Information MUSEUM PLAZA ENTRANCE Pre-purchased ticket entry and Ticket Information SOUTHERN DRIVE ENTRANCE OFF NICHOLSON STREET Industry/Media accreditation & ticket collection is only available at this entrance. SHOW ENTRY CUT OFF TIMES No entry into the Show after 4:15pm Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday No entry into the Show after 8:30pm Friday 2024 SHOWMAP PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES & PARKING GETTING TO THE SHOW
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 8 PREPURCHASED WORKSHOPS Floral workshops, Flowers by Julia Rose, Plant Collector Melbourne and Brush and Bubbles – are located within the Royal Exhibition Building on the Mezzanine level. Head up by the stairs or the accessible lifts as located on the map, 10 minutes prior to your workshop time. PLANT MINDING SERVICE Feel free to drop off your purchases and continue to explore the Show. Please visit the Information Booth beside the Fountain within the Carlton Gardens to make the most of our plant minding service. CHALLENGER SEAFOOD & SIPS Make it the ultimate day out and secure your table at the new Challenger ‘Seafood and Sips’ sessions! Escape to an exclusive area amongst the Carlton Gardens to enjoy a two-course seafood menu paired with free flowing drinks! This new offering is the perfect way to finish off your day amongst the blooms. Whether you’re seeking a romantic date or a memorable outing with friends, the Challenger Seafood & Sips package promises to elevate your experience at the #melbflowershow WORKSHOPS ON OFFER PURCHASE A WORKSHOP
9 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 MAIN STAGE Nestled within the Great Hall of Flowers, the Main Stage is programmed with free seminars from an extensive line-up of floral artists, gardening experts and celebrity landscapers. Glean insights into a range of horticultural topics, as well as live demonstrations and floral competitions from industry leaders. You can view the Main Stage schedule here. GARDENS BY TWILIGHT On Friday 22nd of March, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show presented by Scotts will remain open until 9pm for Gardens by Twilight. Visitors can wander the extensive grounds and witness some of the best landscape and floral designs the country has to offer under a whole new ambience, lit up by the team from Gardens at Night PURCHASE A FRIDAY TICKET NOW MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 14 Join Beyond Blue daily for FREE interactive sessions Wednesday to Friday Mindfulness presented by Wayapa Wuurrk. Every half hour f rom 10am – 12pm Create a seed bal l and learn about biodiversity with Ceres. Sessions at 12pm, 12.45pm and 1 .30pm All Day Activities Dig for veggies in our pop-up veggie garden. Add a buterfly to our wel lbeing wal l and learn ways to stay wel l . Play some giant games, chi l l out in our picnic area, or do some arts and crafts. Friday Evening Paint a pot or canvas and enjoy a non-alcohol ic cocktai l with Beyond Blue. Drop in any time between 6pm and 8pm. Site number B58
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 16 SHOW FEATURES BIG BACKYARD INSPIRATION Uniquely set amongst a city backdrop, visitors will be dazzled by a reinvigorated program including internationally acclaimed landscape designers headlining the crowd-favourite Show Garden competition. Hailing from Sweden, newcomers Annika Zetterman and Kajsa Bjorne will bring their global flair alongside Ireland’s Peter Donegan and Japan’s Koji Ninomiya returning for a shot at Gold. Closer to home, the first Indigenous Show Garden, in collaboration with the Wurundjeri Council, will offer an immersive visitor experience that reflects the rich connection between the land and its custodians. Once again, daily Tai Chi, meditation and mindfulness sessions will be hosted in the Scotts Welcome Garden, designed by Australian landscape designer Jason Hodges, offering showgoers the chance to rest and reset amongst nature. CHECK OUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND EACH SHOW SHOW
GET HANDS ON WITH THE MASTERS This year, showgoers will be treated to an array of new floral workshops and hands-on experiences including Brush and Bubbles ‘paint and sip’ sessions encouraging flower fanatics to unleash their inner Monet while enjoying a glass of bubbles! Internationally acclaimed floral artist Julia Rose will offer attendees the chance to turn tropical foliage into wearable accessories as a new series of floral workshops continues the floral fun with practical design classes ranging from foraged flower centerpieces toa beginners’ journey into Japanese Floral Art. For those more botanically inclined, the Plant Collector Melbourne will host the new Preserved Moss Art Workshop and crowd favourite Kokedama workshops! EXPLORE THE WORKSHOPS ON OFFER MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 17
FLOWER POWER Inside the Royal Exhibition Building, the Great Hall of Flowers will delight showgoers with a kaleidoscope of colour and enchanting aromas. The all-new Blooms Unleashed exhibit will showcase award-worthy aerial floral displays as the effervescent Brush & Bubbles workshops return. Renowned Australian designer, John Emmanual, will bring a showstopping display of wedding inspiration with a world-class floral installation, alongside floral fashions by RMIT students will take wearable flora to new heights, with bunches of beautiful bouquets available to take home from the Flower Market. HORTICULTURE AFTER DARK From 5pm to 9pm on Friday 22nd March, visitors will experience the Show under a whole new light as Carlton Gardens transforms into a twinkling paradise for Gardens by Twilight. Accompanied by the dulcet tones of emerging Melbourne musicians, city goers can experience the Show under a whole new light. Sip on a glass of the limited release Bass & Flinders Bloom Gin or indulge in the all-new Twilight Tapas offering. PURCHASE TICKETS 18 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
GRAB A MONET TO-GOGH More than 500 works from some of Australia’s best artists will be showcased on the mezzanine level of the Royal Exhibition Building and throughout a selection of outdoor spaces as part of the revamped Arts and Sculpture Precincts. Meandering through each creative space, aesthetes will have the chance to enjoy live demonstrations by esteemed wood, limestone and clay sculptors, and even purchase original pieces to adorn their garden or home. ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS Green thumbs of all ages will be inspired at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts, as critters and creativity make for the ultimate family day out! Be sure to check out the Grow Together Garden, which will bring together beautiful edible garden displays, celebrating the multiculturalism of our amazing city. There will be lots of free garden based educational kids’ activities throughout the space, interactive demonstrations, a sustainable scarecrow display and much more, all encouraging kids to explore, learn and grow their passion for gardening, nature and plants. KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 19
20 REDUCING IMPACT We are pleased that Bio Gro, a family-owned Australian business, that actively contributes to the overall improvement of the environment is continuing its involvement with the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in 2024. With their commitment to improving environmental outcomes and social impacts through a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable innovation, they more than meet the criteria of a Sustainability Partner. Not only does Bio Gro provide mulch to many of the show gardens on display; they then divert the organic material from landfill by recovering it at the show’s conclusion. At last year’s Show, Bio Gro diverted an estimated 550m3 of organics from being sent to landfill by refining them into compost and mulch for reapplication to soils. Learn more about our sustainable practices below LEARNMORE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
21 URBAN FOREST This autumn, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show – presented by Scotts, is back at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens fromWednesday 20th March – 24th March! This year, in partnership with The City of Melbourne – we are pleased to announce the all-new, free Urban Forest Display! Free to all, The Urban Forest provides patrons with a taste of what the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show has to offer. Including beautiful floral arrangements, a DJ, Food & Drink, and workshops throughout the day. Located in the forecourt of the Royal Exhibition Building, the Urban Forest is the ultimate sneak peek into what the #melbflowershow has in store for 2024. OPENING HOURS Wednesday 20th March: 11am – 6pm Thursday 21st March: 11am – 7pm Friday 22nd March: 11am – 9pm Saturday 23rd March: 11am – 7pm Sunday 24th March: 11am – 5pm We can’t wait to welcome you to the gardens and the all-new Urban Forest! MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
22 SHOW GARDENS CHRISTIAN JENKINS This years Show Garden will once again continue my journey of creating Wellness Gardens, allowing the audience to experience an overwhelming sensory experience of joy, calm and tranquility. The design is a collaboration with Margret River Trees, framed with the striking boldness of towering Bottle Trees, one of Australia’s greatest trees. In addition, the Show Garden will showcase further trees over 500 years old, celebrating their architectural brilliance in this contemporary garden setting combined with a mix of Australian Native plants. A contemporary landscape garden celebrating Australian Native Plants, limestone garden beds, decked boardwalks and a large body of water sets the scene for this Wellness Garden. The large body of water that will create a range of reflections that remind us of the mysterious wonders of nature. The garden will have a entertaining area for the friends and family to gather and eat, outdoor room for one to rest and relax, whilst the garden will take one on a journey through the space leading one to a range of sitting areas. LEARNMORE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
NADIA COLE This garden is designed to have a low impact on the environment and a high impact on the people who use it. In creating this garden we are drawing on the inspiration that this country, under the custodianship of First Nations people, provides in abundance. The garden is the result of collaboration between a team of people who value biophilic design, craftmanship and sustainability ‘Drawing inspiration from the untamed beauty of the Tasmanian high country, where boardwalks meander through fields of golden grass, ash-grey trees stand sentinel, and dense clusters of lush vegetation thrive, “Australian Idyll” invites visitors on a journey further south. 23 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 Here, amidst a landscape that feels both ruggedly wild and effortlessly accessible, this design embodies the essence of a luxurious eco-retreat. Drawing inspiration from the untamed beauty of the Tasmanian high country, where boardwalks meander through fields of golden grass, ash-grey trees stand sentinel, and dense clusters of lush vegetation thrive, “Australian Idyll” invites visitors on a journey further south. Here, amidst a landscape that feels both ruggedly wild and effortlessly accessible, this design embodies the essence of a luxurious eco-retreat.’ LEARNMORE
24 PHILLIP WITHERS WITH FIONA BROCKHOFF SaltBush is an experience…of the coexistence of humans with the land, with flora, with fauna, with water, and with each other. An experience of a journey into a garden to discover what our environment means to us. An experience that inspires ongoing observation and learning and encourages humans big and small to not only appreciate, but to actively care for nature. The setting for this experience is the Victorian coastline. The journey begins in the salt coastal dunes, traverses a rocky hinterland and wetland where water is naturally filtered by aquatic plants and culminates in an inland bush setting. Here a gathering place promotes immersion, observation, connection and reflection. The garden has been constructed from recycled and local materials and consists entirely of Victorian indigenous plants which will provide habitat for local wildlife. Water treatment has been designed to balance a healthy ecological system with aesthetic objectives. LEARNMORE Together, these elements create a strong connection with the Victorian coastal natural environment. They infuse an authentic connection to place in the garden visitor; principles that can be applied to any garden small or large, urban or rural. Consideration has been given throughout the design journey as to how waste can be minimised at the conclusion of the show. SaltBush will be repurposed in Geelong and the Bellarine. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
25 EMMALINE BOWMAN AND LIAM RILEY “Through the Looking Glass” extends an invitation to explore the concealed ecosystems beneath our feet. The intricately woven layers below the surface serve as the life force sustaining flourishing ecosystems. Our objective is to dissolve boundaries through the ‘looking glass windows,’ revealing the pivotal role of living organisms, soil, and water in nurturing microsystems. While most life below remains hidden, we highlight visible activities such as soil-living insects, mycorrhizal networks, and water-purifying bacteria. Our installation, inspired by a rural Australian theme, blurs the line between visible and unseen, emphasizing the importance of subterranean activities for a healthy environment. LEARNMORE The silent choreographer of this masterpiece is the health of the soil and water, showcased in the pond and encouraged by locally sourced materials like boulders, pebbles, logs, and aquatic plants. This design aims to exemplify a minimal impact style space, serving as both an aesthetic attraction and an essential wildlife habitat. “Through the Looking Glass” extends an invitation to explore the concealed ecosystems beneath our feet. The intricately woven layers below the surface serve as the life force sustaining flourishing ecosystems. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
26 PETER DONEGAN IRELAND A Moment in Time – Presented by Daisy’s Garden Supplies, is the story of an Air Force veteran who returns to a place he hoped to be able to recall home. The garden is secluded and remains as if he had never left. The design aims to show what is when there is no head stone to one who has not fallen and, though a body is not lost, there remains a mind that can never be the same as it was prior. The garden features a fragmented path winding to an aged, grassed roof wood cabin and a Piper PA-28 Cherokee aircraft, the project that once was a wished for return to flight of a then younger man, not complete in its repair or trajectory stalled by tree growth over time, stimulated only by the turbulence of what comes with the witness of conflict. LEARNMORE Set in South-Eastern Australia in the early 1980’s, the garden intends to highlight the difficulties some veterans may face when returning to their former lives or when trying to create a new path post service in the Air Force garden small or large, urban or rural. Consideration has been given throughout the design journey as to how waste can be minimised at the conclusion of the show. SaltBush will be repurposed in Geelong and the Bellarine. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
27 RILEY COOPER Gratus represents gratitude, a place to thank the people who came before us and who matter today. As a society we can take things for granted, and this garden is about celebrating the quiet achievers in our lives. The teachers, the carers, the workers – anyone who may be overlooked or forgotten in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Gratus beckons us to stop, pause, and take a moment to appreciate everything we have in the now. LEARNMORE It’s a gathering space to take the time to care for one another and reflect on the community we share. The spa is inspired by the roman baths, designed as a lowered space to sit and converse. Likewise, the central dining area is an open table accessible on all sides to symbolise the coming together as a group from all corners of the garden. The winding garden paths acknowledge that we don’t all walk the same path, but we can all still end up in the same central point together. The garden itself is a fusion of order and chaos, there are strong angular lines as well as dynamic plant choices. The materiality of the garden is grounded with strong natural cypress timber and soft limestone paving. So often we try to tame and control our gardens, but this is an embrace of the beauty of organised chaos. We can sit back and reflect on the natural beauty without having to make sense of everything around us. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
28 ANNIKA ZETTERMAN AND KAJSA BJÖRNE SWEDEN Hailing from Sweden, “New Nordic Notes” finds inspiration in pioneering spirits of the past, celebrating the creative legacies while embracing a sense of cultural identity and diversity. Rooted in the essence of local and traditional materials, both hard and soft landscaping elements, the garden pays homage to centuries of proven success in functionality and aesthetic appeal. By delving into the historical narratives of the surroundings and design movements, the design weaves stories that resonate with the land and its people, passing on relevant messages for generations to come. The garden includes meticulously crafted spaces that invite visitors to rest and relax, where inspiration can be found. The front decking offers a serene retreat, where one can gaze into the sky or dip their feet into a nearby stream, while a birdbath stands as a testament to our care for wildlife. In the rear, a pergola-shaded daybed beckons with distinct design patterns, centred LEARNMORE around a circular water recess symbolising the Nordic lakes. Amidst birch trees, anemones, and ferns, visitors are encouraged to write their own stories, finding solace in their “Smultronställe” –a sanctuary free from stress and brimming with inspiration. The garden unfolds with nods to Nordic traditions, from the ornamental gate that welcomes guests to the weaving hearts that adorn vertical surfaces, each handcrafted with reverence for heritage. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
29 KOJI NINOMIYA JAPAN Introducing “Seisei-Tei II” by renowned Japanese garden designer Koji Nonomiya, a testament to the serene beauty of Japan’s natural countryside intertwined with the presence of human life. Embracing the essence of Japanese style while incorporating elements from English gardens, every plant and material in this masterpiece is carefully sourced from the local landscapes of Victoria. The garden’s purpose is to instil a profound sense of connection with nature, reminding visitors of our inherent place within the natural world, distinct from the constructs of human society. A harmonious blend of eastern and western influences, “Seisei-Tei II” features a tranquil cascading stream that gracefully descends from the top to the heart of the garden, enveloping visitors in a symphony of soothing sounds. As the final cascade gently settles, the water retreats, revealing a bed of white sand, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of nature’s embrace. LEARNMORE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
30 WURUNDJERI BIIK For the first time ever, a co-designed, Aboriginal heritage garden, Wurundjeri biik, meaning ‘Wurundjeri Country’ in Woi-wurrung language, will feature at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden show, presented by Scotts from Wednesday 20 March to Sunday 24 March 2024. The garden, co-designed by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Landscape Designer, Andrew Laidlaw, Suzannah Kennett Lister and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is an invitation to consider the ecological and cultural significance of Wurundjeri land stewardship and culture, and the importance of remaining areas of native vegetation. “This garden provides an opportunity to instigate and encourage discussion, reflection and appreciation of Indigenous custodianship, Indigenous and native flora and the evolving interconnection between land, water, plants, animals and people,” said Andrew Laidlaw The new garden features three islands of planting, which represent three major plant communities within Wurundjeri Country: riparian zones and waterways, hills and foothill plant communities and drier heath forests and grasslands. Visitors will be gently guided toward a central clearing and gathering place where basalt boulders provide informal seating. Elders, Members and representatives of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation said that this garden represents the plants of their Country, which includes the inner city of Naarm/Melbourne, extending north beyond the Great Dividing Range, east to Mount Baw Baw, south to Mordialloc Creek and west to the Werribee River. “We honour our Ancestors and Elders for their strength, resilience and sacrifice as they cared for Country, and we continue that legacy today. We welcome all those who gather at theWurundjeri biik and invite them to connect to our Country through spending time in this place,”they said MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
31 THE WELCOME GARDEN, PRESENTED BY The Welcome Garden is a place for visitors to relax, plan their day at the show and participate in the various talks from top designers and growers, as well as tours that will take place regularly throughout the five days of the show. The 2024 welcome garden is designed by Melbourne International Flower and Garden show favourite Jason Hodges with over 30 years of experience in landscape design and construction. This years welcome garden is Jason’s take on the modern Australian backyard with a focus on simplicity, a sanctuary that every visitor to this years show could imagine elements in the own garden. Relaxed and low maintenance its all about unwinding with a heavy emphasis on colour and texture, softened, patterned paths with a lush green lawn under foot connects us straight away with nature. Contrasting that are straight lines and multiple Scultures giving the garden structure, the planting is to creat privacy and movement. Jason wanted to create a garden that can be enjoyed alone , as a couple, a family or the whole gang. A real welcome space for one and all. A good garden complements your life. A great garden improves it. I hope you enjoy MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
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33 The voice of Victorian farmers and rural communities since 1979. Level 3 24 Collins St, Melbourne vff.org.au [email protected] ABOUT US The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been the voice of Victorian farmers and rural communities since 1979, helping to create a sustainable and socially responsible agricultural industry connecting with all Victorians. We’re an active and an influential lobby dedicated to the interests of farmers and making a difference to communities. With a strong record of successful political advocacy and leadership, we’ve helped deliver substantial benefits for farmers and regional Victorians for decades. We represent all farmers across the state, including dairy, livestock, grains, horticulture (including flower growers and beekeepers), chicken meat, eggs and pigs, who combined, make an enormous contribution to Victoria’s economy and employ thousands of people in every corner of Victoria. As a member focussed organisation, with every member we gain, our voice becomes stronger. Being a member of Victoria’s largest farm advocacy group, gives you the assurance that your needs and requirements as a farmer are being heard. Your commitment to the VFF ensures we can continue doing what we do best – fighting for the rights of Victorian farmers. Victorian Farmers Federation HOW DO WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FLOWER INDUSTRY? Victoria’s flower industry is a big part of what we do and who we advocate on behalf of. Incorporated into our horticulture membership, we strive deliver to a united voice for Victorian growers on horticultural issues to all levels of government. The Victorian horticulture sector at last count has over 3,700 horticultural businesses and a farm gate value of around $2.4 billion. It’s clear that we stand for famers, but what’s an example of how we help make a difference? When it comes to our local flower industry, we’ve been a leading voice in calling for the introduction of ‘country of origin’ information to be provided to consumers when buying flowers, so they can make an informed decision. JOIN TODAY AND LEARN MORE Get involved. We have a range of memberships available, no matter what you farm and even if you don’t! As a member focussed organisation, with every member we gain, our voice becomes stronger. When you’re a VFF member, not only to you join Victoria’s largest group of farmers helping to advocate on all of the pressing issues, you get access to a range of exclusive member benefits and discounts on behalf of our widerange of VFF partners. Visit our website at vff.org.au to read more today or call the team on 1300 822 833 to chat to one of our team and discuss how we can make the VFF work for you. THE VICTORIAN FARMERS FEDERATION IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 2024 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW AND OF ALL VICTORIAN FARMERS THEY,VE BEEN HELPING TO GIVE A VOICE TO FARMERSINCLUDING OUR FANTASTIC LOCAL FLOWER GROWERS AND BEE EEPERS SINCE 1300 882 833 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 34 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 20th WELCOME TO COUNTRY INDIGENOUS GARDEN 9.30am CRAFTING TROPICAL INSPIRED ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR HOME WITH DEBRA PEMBLE A Tropical Escape 2.00pm DIGGERS 11.00am A FLORAL SYMPHONY SMITHERS OASIS by Richard Go Designs 12.15pm PETRINA BURRILL 10.15am BASS & FLINDERS 2.45pm MEGAN PARKER 3.45pm PETRINA BURRILL 1.00pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 35 THURSDAY 21st MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE MEGAN PARKER 3.45pm FLORAL STUDENT COMPETITION PRESENTATIONS GROWN NOT FLOWN 9.30am 12.00pm JOHN EMMANUEL 12.45pm NATIO BASS & FLINDERS GIN MASTERCLASS 11.00am 2.45pm PETRINA BURRILL YOUR GARDEN QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY LEADING HORTICULTURAL EXPERTS Garden Clinic’s 10.15am 1.30pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 36 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE JULIA ROSE BASS & FLINDERS 10.00am 1.45pm NEIL MARRIOTT – AUTHOR OF THE THREE GREVILLEA BOOKS LAWN SOLUTIONS 12.15pm 4.00pm SUSTAINABILITY - WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? Catherine Meads MONTAGUE 11.30am 2.45pm CRAFTING TROPICAL INSPIRED ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR HOME WITH DEBRA PEMBLE A Tropical Escape 1.00pm FRIDAY 22nd
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 37 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE SATURDAY 23rd JULIA ROSE 10.00am A FLORAL SYMPHONY SMITHERS OASIS by Richard Go Designs 12.45pm YOUR GARDEN QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY LEADING HORTICULTURAL EXPERTS Garden Clinic’s 11.30am BASS & FLINDERS 2.45pm MIRIAM’S MINTS Miriam Ford LAWN SOLUTIONS 1.30pm 3.45pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 38 BEYOND THE BOUQUET - A REGENERATIVE PRODUCT STORY Bloom Into You Flower Farm HOLMESGLEN Vivien Hollingsworth 10.15am 1.45pm PETRINA BURRILL 1.00pm HAYDEN Bloom Into You Flower Farm BASS & FLINDERS 12.15pm 2.45pm MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE SUNDAY 24th
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 40 SCOTTS WELCOME GARDEN TALKS The Welcome Garden is a place for visitors to relax and recline, plan their day at the show and participate in the various talks from top designers and growers, as well as tours that will take place regularly throughout the day. The 2023 design is brought to you by one of Australia’s leading garden personalities – Jason Hodges Jason will showcase his take on the modern Australian backyard with a focus on sanctuary and relaxation with just enough to keep the keen gardeners interested.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 41 SCOTTS WELCOME GARDEN TALKS WEDNESDAY 20th LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 9.30am 3.00pm CRAFTING CREATIVITY: UNVELING THE ARTISTIC PROCESS BEHIND EVERY MASTERPIECE Deborah Halpern 12.00pm LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks 11.00am MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 4.00pm MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 1.00pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 42 THURSDAY 21st SCOTTS WELCOME GARDEN TALKS MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 9.30am 1.00pm LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 12.00pm 4.00pm THE WOLLEMI PINE & SPECIAL GUEST Chloe Thomson for Garden Express LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks 11.15am 3.00pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 43 FRIDAY 22nd SCOTTS WELCOME GARDEN TALKS MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 9.30am 1.00pm LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD - THE KEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY Ryan Garratt of The Diggers Club 11.45am 3.00pm THE WOLLEMI PINE & SPECIAL GUEST Chloe Thomson for Garden Express SELECTING NATURAL STONE FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE Matt Nash of Prestige Surfaces & Dan Foreman 10.30am 2.00pm Q&A WITH MELISSA KING Melissa King of Scotts 12.30pm Q&A WITH MELISSA KING Melissa King, Scotts 4.00pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 44 SATURDAY 23rd SCOTTS WELCOME GARDEN TALKS MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts Q&A WITH MELISSA KING Melissa King, Scotts 9.30am 12.30pm HARMONY IN SMALL SPACES: REGENERATIVE GARDENS AND TINY HOUSE LIVING Nadia Cole of Platylobium Landscape Design & Amy Elliott of Spaces in Places LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks 11.30am 3.00pm PLANTING FOR BACKYARD DIVERSITY Ryan Garratt of The Diggers Club MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 10.30am 1.00pm 4.00pm
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2024 45 SUNDAY 24th SCOTTS WELCOME GARDEN TALKS MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH SCOTTS Karen Goldie of Scotts 9.30am 1.00pm Q&A WITH MELISSA KING Melissa King of Scotts CREATING AN AUSTRALIAN NATIVE WILDFLOWER MEADOW Nadia Cole of Platylobium Landscape Design & Angus Stewart of Gardening with Angus 12.30pm 3.00pm LIVING WITH PURPOSE PRESENTED BY LANDSCAPING VICTORIA & REPURPOSE IT Jamie Durie LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE GARDENS AT THE SHOW Designer Talks 11.00am 2.00pm
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