QLD’s largest gardening festival returns to feed everyone’s green thumbs
QUEENSLAND’S premier gardening event, the Queensland Garden Show, returns to the Nambour Showgrounds from July 11 to 13, 2025, offering a vibrant mix of horticultural displays, expert-led demonstrations, and culinary delights.
This much-anticipated three-day festival invites gardening enthusiasts of all levels to explore a vibrant world of plants, expert advice, and garden inspiration.
A standout feature this year is the Giant Kitchen Garden, a colourful, interactive space showcasing innovative edible gardening ideas.
Designed to inspire both novice and seasoned gardeners, it highlights sustainable practices and creative planting solutions.
Complementing this is the Cook’s Garden Stage, where visitors can enjoy live cooking demonstrations that blend gardening with gastronomy.
These sessions focus on utilising homegrown produce, offering practical tips for integrating fresh, seasonal ingredients into everyday cooking.
In addition to these attractions, the show features over 100 free talks and demonstrations across five live stages, covering topics from sustainable gardening to floral design. Notable presenters include Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis and Jerry Coleby-Williams, sharing their expertise and passion for horticulture.
Spanning over seven hectares, the show features more than 360 exhibitors, including 55 nurseries, showcasing a dazzling variety of plants.
Visitors can browse through around 50,000 plants available for sale each day—from colourful flowers to resilient native species and exotic plants.
This is a fantastic opportunity for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces or start new projects.
In addition to plants and education, the show hosts garden displays, marketplace stalls, and gardening accessories.
There are also activities and entertainment suited for families and visitors of all ages, making it a true community event celebrating the joys of gardening and outdoor living.
Ticket prices are $26.50 for adults and $23.50 for pensioners, while children aged 15 and under enter free. For those wanting full access, a three-day pass is available for $65. Parking costs $10 per vehicle.
Tickets can be purchased online via the official Queensland Garden Show website.
Whether you are a seasoned horticulturist or just beginning your gardening journey, the Queensland Garden Show promises inspiration, knowledge, and plenty of green-thumbed fun.
Mark your calendar and get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and bounty of Queensland’s gardens this July.
