Talks and Demonstrations Timetable

Free informative and instructional talks run throughout the weekend aimed at both the budding gardener and the expert green thumb. The speaker program offers experience, knowledge and inspiration from specialists in their field. 

Garden expert and personality Stephen Ryan is compere throughout the weekend, adding his informative and fun approach. 

Saturday

11.00am

Martin Farrugia of Australian Bred Begonias:
Begonias. The easy way to grow them.

11.30am

Merryle Johnson of Country Farm Perennials:
Garden colour with perennials.

12.00pm

David Glenn of Lambley Nursery:
Gardening in a difficult climate.

12.30pm

Stephen Ryan, proprietor of Dicksonia Rare Plants
and former ABC Gardening Australia host:
Rare plants, the good the bad and the ugly.

1.00pm

Jeremy Francis, of Cloudhill Nursery and Gardens:
The joys and Tribulations of Cloudhill gardens

2.00pm

Tim Drewitt of Drewitt Bulbs
Rare and unusual bulbs.

2.30pm

Clive Halls of Mt Beenak Orchids:
How to look after your Orchids once you get them home. Cultural advice and hands on.

Sunday

11.00am

Annette Kennedy of Bass Valley African Violets:
How to grow and care for African Violets.

11.30pm

Stephen Ryan, proprietor of Dicksonia Rare Plants
and former ABC Gardening Australia host:
Rare plants, the good the bad and the ugly.

12.00pm

Merryle Johnson of Country Farm Perennials:
Garden colour with perennials.

12.30am

David Glenn of Lambley Nursery:
Gardening in a difficult climate.

1.00pm

Martin Farrugia of Australian Bred Begonias:
Begonias. The easy way to grow them.

2.00pm

Clive Larkman of Di's Delightful Plants:
Cooking with herbs.

 

As seating is limited we advise you arrive early.