Peregian Springs News July 2022

COSTA SIGNS ON FOR THE QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO

GARDENING SUPER STAR COSTA GEORGIADIS HAS JOINED THE LINE-UP FOR THE QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO TO BE HELD FROM JULY 8 TO 10 AT NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS.

The annual event, hailed as one of the biggest festivals of its kind, is a celebration of all things gardening.

“I can’t wait to get back to the beautiful Sunshine Coast to attend one of my handsdown favourite events on the annual calendar,” Mr Georgiadis said.

“I’ll be chatting about a range of things this year, including what’s been happening in the gardening world since we last Expo’d together – and I can tell you, there have been a lot more people getting into their gardens in recent years!

“I’ll also have the kids entertained with Costa the Garden Gnome doing some nature walks and nature gallery art as well as my Rocking the Compost activity that is always a firm favourite with the little green thumbs who turn out in their droves.

“There is a reason this event attracts gardeners from across the country as it gives everyone from absolute novices to gardeners with years of experience direct access to some of the best gardening minds in the land.

“I can’t wait to be there with my fellow Gardening Australia presenters Sophie Thomson, Millie Ross, Jerry Coleby-Williams and more than 40 other amazing speakers.”

Queensland Garden Expo Event Manager Marion Beazley said the program of speakers had something for everyone and she was excited to welcome Expo newcomers

Millie Ross and Better Homes and Gardens presenter, Melissa King in 2022.

“Melissa and Millie are new to our speaker line-up this year and we can’t wait to have them join the Queensland Garden Expo family,” Ms Beazley said.

The Queensland Garden Expo program features more than 360 exhibitors, including 55 nurseries, as well as plenty of activities and a free kids’ playground.

“Whether you’re interested in callistemon or camellias, grevilleas or geraniums, fuchsias or ferns, or roses or rhododendrons you will find something you simply must have, as well as some rare and unusual species for sale as well,” Ms Beazley said.

Tickets are $20 for adults, while children 15 and under are free. See www.qldgardenexpo. com.au.