Trip to 30th Queensland Garden Expo
GARDEN lovers on the Southern Downs will have the opportunity to attend the 30th Queensland Garden Expo at Nambour in July. The Warwick Horticultural Society has organised a Winter Garden Tour on Saturday, July 12, giving gardeners the chance to attend the premium event. A bus will leave Warwick at 7.30am and return at 7pm. See plants, plants and more plants with over 55 nurseries represented and over 360 exhibitors.
There is a full program of free lectures and demonstrations on eight live stages every day covering a vast array of gardening topics.
Head to the Gardeners and Gourmets stage for some great tips on growing your own produce and turning it into delicious gourmet meals.
The Giant Kitchen Garden features a totally organic food court with a fully planted sustainable garden constructed onsite. Get free help with gardening problems and plant identification from the onsite Plant Clinic and be inspired by the fantastic arrangements in the Floral Design Competition
The first event, in 1985, was a one day event with 30 exhibitors, 300 visitors, five workshops and a Plant Clinic. Guided by a dedicated group of volunteers the event quickly grew over the ensuing years to become the three day event it is today.
Tickets and information are now available at Mayfair Casket Agency in Palmerin St until sold out.
Tickets are $65 each including fare and entry. For more information phone Margot Cory on 4661 1414.
