Much action and a very upbeat atmosphere marked the Summer Gala Trade Day, proudly sponsored by NGIV Major Corporate partner, Garden City Plastics, at KCC Park, with tinsel and treats complementing the traditional colours of the season in preparation for the exciting Christmas and the festive season ahead.
After a very busy December Trade Day to wind up 2023, a much more subdued start to the New Year followed, with many members still away enjoying their Christmas and school holiday break. The contrast in the atmosphere between the two events highlighted all that is wonderful about Trade Day.
« Buyers lined up in anticipation at the main entry door, awaiting the official signal to begin trade, much to the amusement of our eager bell chimer, Greg Waller, representing the GCP
« Hectic start to the day – but then – coffee! Elliott and Gary from GCP relaxing with Kingsley Cook in the very comfortable chairs from the Nest Outdoor Furniture range.
« Our electric trolley ladies, Rachna and Margaret from NGIV, spreading good cheer and treats for everyone – with a special ‘thank you’ and farewell to Geoff Musgrave – always super helpful and obliging, including during this, his final market for KCC Park.
Kim and Tim from Top Ten Trees – seldom miss a chance to dress for the occasion –and with treats always on hand to share.
New member at Trade Day: Fernland. We welcomed Michael Parsons and Patrick Gorman to our December Trade Day. Fernland takes pride in being a one stop shop for nurseries and are confident after 45 years they have what it takes to provide nurseries with a growing advantage.
« Deb Griffiths and Chloe Van Berkel in the Christmas spirit with their colourful outfits.
New members Chester Nursery had Rileigh out at Trade Day showing off their range of Japanese citrus, and gourmet and native edibles.
Speciality Trees launching the unofficial “Tallest Trade Day Tree Competition”.
Our ‘Sponsors for the Month’ of January –Gold Industry partner, Diaco’s Garden Nursery and Bronze Industry Partner, Grow Better – were duly recognised on the day.
« Samuel Fragapane alongside his eye-catching ‘64 Ford F100, the All Green Nursery decals and paintwork making for quite the stunning scene – all to promote the Bloomin’ Wheels competition at MIFGS.
« This record will be hard, if not impossible, to beat – at Trade Day since 1978 – an incredible 46 years – we invited Justin Muhlebach from Flinders Nursery to take the honours of kicking off our New Year. He was most enthusiastic in his ‘bell ringing’ duties, to signal the start of trade time for 2024!
« To potentially the ‘next gen’ and five-yearold Noah, grandson of Neil Beasley – all decked out in his new hi-vis jacket, spotted recommending to Pa his best choices from the Bundameer stand.
