Unearth gardening treasures and meet the people who grow the plants at the unique Tesselaar Gardening and Plants Expo. You can enjoy a relaxing weekend shopping for plants and learning all about them.
At the Tesselaar Gardening and Plants Expo you can meet with and buy direct from over forty nurseries and plant growers. The Dandenong Ranges forms part of the heart of Victoria’s plant growing community and this extraordinary expo weekend brings the best of them together, with some insterstate guests.
There is a mind boggling range of plants on offer. You could take a walk on the wild side with something you have never heard of before, or find that long sought after plant, stock up on old favourites or get something for your vase. No matter what size garden you have, or how brown your thumb is there is a plant for you. See the Plant List for just some of our exciting range.
Learn the secret of their success! Gather knowledge from free gardening talks and demonstrations across the weekend. 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 to gardening.
The Tesselaar Gardening and Plants Expo is set in the historic Tesselaar Gardens (home of the iconic Tesselaar Tulip Festival), it is a place of inspiration. The garden will be filled with roses, lilies and perennials, including newly released varieties to explore and enjoy.
There is a range of food and refreshments on offer or you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens. Dogs on leads are welcome. Local Scouts offer a plant crèche that will store purchases and deliver them to your car for just a gold coin donation.
The delightful Dandenong Ranges Yarra Valley region provides a stunning backdrop for this unmissable event. This area is home to a number of magnificent gardens to visit over the weekend.
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