Gardening enthusiasts, nature lovers, and families, mark your calendars for the annual Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show! This five-day event is set to take place from March 29 to April 2, 2023, at the prestigious Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, where visitors can indulge in breathtaking garden displays, attend educational talks, workshops and tastings, and engage in exciting family activities.
The 2023 program features an extraordinary lineup of Show Garden displays by some of the world’s best landscape designers, including Charlie Albone and Dublin’s Peter Donegan. The event also offers a range of backyard inspiration for urban dwellers, such as the 5m x 5m Boutique Gardens, student-led Achievable Gardens, and Hanging Basket Competition.
If you’re feeling creative, explore the all-new Brush & Bubbles workshops where you can unleash your inner Monet. For those with a passion for floristry and fashion, there is a dedicated wedding showcase and even floral fashions by RMIT students to check out. Don’t miss out on the botanical-inspired High Tea or the sprawling Flower Market within the Royal Exhibition Building.
Adding to the allure, Gardens by Twilight will transform the Carlton Gardens, featuring Melbourne’s finest musicians, gourmet bites, and wines to create a sparkling paradise. Visitors can also access educational talks from industry elites on the Main Stage and marvel at stunning works from Australian artists at the vibrant Arts & Sculpture Precinct.
Inside the reimagined Scotts Osmocote Indoor Plant Zone, find inspiration for enhancing indoor environments. Hands-on workshops and tastings are offered by The Diggers Club, providing visitors with home gardening tips and tricks, while families can enjoy fun activities at the NGIV Learning Zone, taking a closer look inside the biodiverse world of mini-beasts and bees.
Tickets to the event are available at melbflowershow.com.au
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of nature and take home garden inspiration.
Take a break from your busy schedule and make a date with nature at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Get inspired by the stunning garden displays, attend educational talks and workshops, and participate in fun family activities. Book your tickets now at melbflowershow.com.au and get ready for a bloomin’ good time!