The world-renowned Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is back, and bigger than ever!
After taking a year off in 2021, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show returned to the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens once again, and was greeted by an absolutely massive turnout from plant and garden enthusiasts. Presented by Scotts Osmocote, the five-day spectacular ran from 30 March to 3 April, as the southern hemisphere’s largest horticultural event, with just over 100,000 people attending. The show drew in crowds from all walks of life; ranging from millennials with houseplant addictions, to well-seasoned gardening experts. With all welcome at the show, our team ventured around the showgrounds for the day, and explored all that was on offer.
Every year we look forward to the show to see all the talented horticulturalists imagine the impossible and bring it to life. It’s hard to capture in words just how magical the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show feels each year, and 2022 was no exception, with one of the biggest programs to date. Featuring stalls from local nurseries and small businesses, there was plenty of opportunities to buy some beautiful new plants, browse some crazy garden sculptures, and even pick up a showbag.
Housed in the Royal Exhibition Building was a series of incredible installations from established florists, artists, and floristry students alike. Stretching from the surreal, ethereal arrangements built around mirrors and crystals, to the modern, polished bouquets and floral dresses, there truly was something for everyone. The building’s upper level was home to a huge gallery of dedicated artists’ work for sale, for those that wanted to take home some original nature-inspired art with them.
Spread throughout the grounds was over 30+ entrancing garden displays, 500+ works from some of Australia’s best artists, as well as the first-ever Celebrity Show Garden from Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott in collaboration with Vivid Design. With a range of exciting competitions to explore, there was everything from the Achieveable Gardens Competition through to the Secret Garden Melbourne Ideas Competition – with many new exciting categories to enjoy.
If you would like to read about all of the winners from the 2022 show, please head here.
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will return in 2023.
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