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IN PHOTOS: many new gardeners among thousands to enjoy Queensland Garden Expo

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Thousands converged on the Nambour Showgrounds for the 36th annual Queensland Garden Expo.

Event Manager Marion Beazley said those exhibiting at the expo, and presenting as part of Australia’s largest gardening speaker program, were pleased with the response.

“The Queensland Garden Expo is somewhat of a gardening reunion for our speakers and exhibitors as they all share a passion for gardening and love getting face-to-face with the public and the end-users of their products,” Ms Beazley said.

“The queues at the gates on Friday morning indicated the appetite for this event and with more people turning to gardening than ever before over the past 18 months, the demand for plants, information and all things gardening is at a peak.

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“From Friday afternoon, the rain stayed away and we enjoyed blue sky and sunshine on Saturday and Sunday. Tens of thousands of plants were sold and our 40-plus speakers who participated in our speaker program were thrilled at the turnout across the 10 live stages.”

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The expo welcomed back crowd favourites like ABC Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams, Claire Bickle and Phil Dudman, as well as new speakers including Dr Rohan David from Griffith University.

 

Guest speaker Claire Bickle at the 2021 Queensland Garden Expo.
There was plenty to learn and experience at the mega gardening event.
Everyone was showing their true colours at the expo.
Kids enjoyed sweet treats at the three-day event.
The expo featured some dazzling characters.
Thousands of people attended the popular Sunshine Coast event over three days.
Madeline James enjoyed what was on offer at the expo.
There were bright scenes at the Nambour event.
Sue Fingleton provided some tips for designing flower arrangements.
Floral Art winner Beryl Robertson.

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