JULY TRADE DAY REPORT

By Nan Cleven

After what felt like such a long wait, it was fantastic to bring our industry together to experience Trade Day at it’s new home; KCC Park. It was wonderful to see the pavilion transformed from an empty space to a busy, bustling market jam packed with stunning plantlife and allied offerings. Thanks to everyone for coming along to our first Trade Day at KCC Park; it was a great turnout. We received lots of positive feedback from stand holders and growers alike, regarding the new venue. The NGIV team and Trade Day Committee have met to look at ways to deliver an even better August Trade Day. «

Ben Mayle from Combined Nursery bringing the colour, and the smiles, to Trade Day at KCC Park.

Tony Pezzaniti from Mount View Nursery all setup and ready for the buyers, surrounded by stunning greenlife. « Facey’s Nursery front and centre at the new venue, with Raelene and Wendy Trimble assembling a stunning display and some fantastic branding.

«Craig and Alex from Feingold Flowergrowers surrounded by their Australian native farm-fresh orchids phaelenopsis, a big hit with the buyers. A Trade Day stalwart, Chris England from Merrywod Plants and one of his beautiful espalier creations. « It doesn’t matter how early it is, Malcolm

Calder of Industry Partner Transplant Systems, is always smiling. One of the first to arrive and set up at the new venue bringing their state-ofthe-art nursery automation with them.

The Warners crew, ever present at Trade Day, and with another beautiful display to delight the buyers.

A big thank you to our industry sponsors on the big day; Gallagher and Helix Australia.

Adrian Parsons of Helix Australia had the honours of ringing the bell to signify trading was open at the first Trade Day at the new venue

A big thanks to DNS Electric Vehicles for helping out with plant transporting; you made the day a whole lot easier for buyers and stand holders alike

«Andrew Raper from Rhodo Glen Nurseries busy totting up the orders.

It was a fantastic start to Trade Day life at KCC Park and we’re already looking forward to the next one. Come along and experience Trade Day yourself; it’s more than just a market. Contact the NGIV office for more information.