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All the Dirt – Podcast

Seasol is proud to sponsor “All the Dirt” podcast with Steve Wood Deryn Thorpe

Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe combine decades of gardening, sustainability and environmental knowledge to create Australia’s most popular gardening podcast.

The podcast won the 2018 Horticultural Media Association of Australia award for the best audio presentation in Australia.

With 90 free podcasts, released fortnightly, the podcast is a relaxed chat with Deryn and Steve talking to horticultural, food and sustainability leaders about plants, the environment and food.

The podcast is available free on iTunes or from wherever you download your podcasts or from their website www.allthedirt.com.au.

Plants for Your Place

Daily at 11.00am or on demand (except Christmas Day when the gardens are closed)

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Cranbourne Gardens, cnr Ballarto Rd & Botanic Drive Cranbourne

Come and wander through the gardens on a guided walk. Learn expert tips to help your find Australian native plants that are suitable for your garden.

For more information please phone (03) 5990 2200 or visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne

Blue Lotus Water Garden

Spectacular Water Gardens.

Stroll through over 14 acres of beautiful gardens. See stunning lakes, spectacular fountains and plant exhibitions including the must-see Amazon water lily.

Fun for the kids, including the magical fairies and face painting.

Stop for a drink, ice-cream or meal in the cafe.

Open 10am to 5pm.

2628 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction,  3797.

For more information, please visit www.bluelotusfarm.com.au or phone (03) 5967 2061.

Joe’s Connected Garden

Stroll through permaculture garden and five adjoining gardens that have fun sharing their land, expertise and a varied selection of produce.

There are around 500 different types of productive plants grown, including berries, nuts, vegetables, herbs and edible weeds. The gardens are run using permaculture principles and organic methods.

Enjoy talks and demonstrations on edible crops and sustainability. Refreshments and plants for sale.

6 Argent St, Elizabeth Grove, South Australia.

For more information, please phone 0402 140 219.

Tomato Festival Sydney

Come celebrate the tomato’s pride of place in the kitchen garden.  Meet garden ambassador Costa Georgiadis from ABC Gardening Australia.

Events include tomato-inspired still-life classes, the longest tomato lunch, cooking demonstrations and garden stalls. Food stalls.

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney.

For more information, please phone (02) 9231 8111 or visit www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/tomato.

Beautiful Begonias – Melbourne Begonia Society

Beautiful begonias on display and for sale. Get advice on growing begonias from the experts.

Moorabbin Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, Victoria.

For more information please ring Janeen: 0404 817 449 or Marilyn: (03) 9758 6642

2020 State Dahlia Show

Come wander through the specular display of over 1,000 dahlias. Enjoy an expert presentation about growing dahlias and buy plants for sale. Refreshments and Devonshire tea are also available.

Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 47 Miller Cres, (Cnr Stephenson’s Road & Miller Crescent) Mt Waverley, Victoria

For more information, phone Dwight on 0419 221 200.

Koonya Garlic Festival – Tasmania

Come and see all things garlic, from cooking to masterclasses by culinary and gardening experts.

Food stalls, music, children’s activities and gourmet product available to purchase.

Koonya Hall and Grounds, 564 Nubeena Rd Koonya, Tasmania, 7187.

For more information, please visit www.koonyagarlicfestival.org

Plant Collectors Sale & Garden Expo – Victoria

Come on guided garden walks and see works by botanical artists and wood turnings, all presented by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society annual event.

Also stroll among the wide range of plants, tools and books for sale. Refreshments and light lunches including a sausage sizzle will be available.

100 Hilton Rd, Sassafras, Victoria

For more information, please visit http://www.fchs.org.au

Herb & Chilli Festival

The Herb and Chilli Festival, 2020 is the 9th one and it’s ramping up to be the best one yet!  There will be plenty of your favourite stall holders returning and a number of exciting new additions, expect an abundance of sumptuous food, lively music and sensational entertainment to suit every age.

Hot Sauce Alley is bound to be hit again this year, with many new sauces, relishes and rubs being released at the festival, while the popular Stinger Wing Challenge will no doubt see plenty of victims willing to set their mouths on fire (metaphorically speaking, of course!) for fame and glory.  The real glory goes to our annual ‘Captain Chilli’ for the man, woman or other who can really take the heat!!!!

There’ll be plenty of mouth-watering treats in the Food Court, or for something different try the World’s Hottest Dim Sims or fresh fruit Ice-cream. If improving your DIY meal repertoire is what you’re after, check out the Cooking Stage where chefs and cooks will share their expertise, tips, tricks and favourite recipes.

The festival is still in the early planning stages, so watch this space for more information in the new year.

For more information, please phone (03) 9735 2962 or visit herbchillifestival.com.au

Melbourne International Flowers & Garden Show

Immerse your senses

With a major focus on emerging lifestyle trends, the Show is set to inspire crowds with breathtaking floral displays and spectacular Show Gardens. Visitors to the show will also experience masterclasses with floral designers, to meet key landscape designers, exhibitors and industry experts, as well as peruse the avenues of exhibitors selling everything from bulbs, plants, tools, trinkets and garden accessories.

Come say hello to the team at Seasol

Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Wednesday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 9.00pm (twlight in the garden), Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm

For more information, please visit melbflowershow.com.au