Blending horticulture and homegrown flavour
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.
true community event celebrating the joys of gardening and outdoor living.
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 colorful flowers to resilient native species and marketplace stalls, and gardening accessories.
There are also activities and entertainment suited for families and visitors of all ages, making it a
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.
More than 360 exhibitors including 55 nurseries
60,000 plants for sale daily / Landscape garden displays
Free advice from leading gardening experts
Giant kitchen garden / Free talks & demos all day, every day
Huge poultry display & competition / Floral design competition
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Food courts, entertainment & free kids playground
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OVERFLOWING gutters aren’t just annoying — they can quietly cause thousands in property damage.
across Australian homes, especially after heavy rainfall or during autumn when leaves pile up fast.
helping solve this.
When water can’t flow freely, it spills over, soaking into fascias, ceilings, and even foundations. It’s a common issue
What’s worse, most homeowners don’t realise the damage until it’s too late — warping, water stains, roof issues, or even cracks in the slab can all stem from poor drainage.
One local innovation is gaining attention for
It’s called Flowmate — a drop-in insert that sits over your downpipe and helps prevent clogs by allowing water to keep flowing, even when gutters fill with debris.
Unlike bulky gutter guard systems, Flowmate takes seconds to install and doesn’t require a tradesperson.
Since launching earlier this year, Flowmate has already sold over 10,000 units, with strong uptake from gutter cleaners, roofers, and savvy homeowners who want an affordable way to reduce overflow risk.
Flowmate co-founder Marc Plowman said: “We created Flowmate to keep things simple. It’s a tool
anyone can use to better protect their property from preventable damage.”
If you’re curious, you can see Flowmate in action at the QLD Garden Show on July 11, 12 and 13. For more info or to order online, visit Flowmate. com.au
Green shoots keep growing
Continuing on with a blossoming partnership
WHILE winter wraps South East Queensland in a cool embrace, the only gloves Queensland Country Bank staff are reaching for are the gardening type, because for the third consecutive year, they’re proudly stepping up as Presenting Partner of the Queensland Garden Show 2025, held in Nambour from July 11 to 13.
“Proof that from little things, big things really do grow, the Queensland Garden Show this year celebrates 41 years of sharing the love of gardening with locals and visitors alike,” CEO of Queensland Country Bank, Aaron Newman said.
“We’re thrilled to again partner with Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland as its exclusive Banking Partner and Presenting Partner, because just like a thriving garden, a major event like this
needs ongoing care and attention,” he said. “As a member-owned bank with a clear purpose - to help all Queenslanders live better
business, and our people are genuinely passionate about it. Whether it’s growing a few herbs on the windowsill or tending a blooming backyard, gardening is part of who
we are. Personally, I love spending time in the garden. It’s the best way to wind down after a big week.” Queensland Country Bank continues to grow too, now with 29 branches across Queensland, including its newest in Maroochydore, which opened just this April.
Meet the Heat!
On Saturday July 12, from 11am to 1:30pm, cricket fans can meet Brisbane Heat stars Mikayla Wrigley (WBBL), Jack Wildermuth (BBL), and Callum Vidler (BBL) at the Queensland Country Bank marquee!
Drop by the Queensland Country Bank stand at the Show — say hi to the team, meet the much-loved mascot Heater, catch some great talks, and go in the draw to win fantastic prizes. For more, visit Queensland Country Bank or better yet, pop into your local branch and experience the difference in person.
Marc installing Flowmate.
whimsical workwear to the QLD Garden Show
LICKITY Split, a family-run Australian brand known for its playful, practical workwear, will be setting up shop at this year’s Queensland Garden Show. Launched in 2025 by horticultural industry veteran Shayne and his daughter Alyce, Lickity Split blends decades of gardening expertise with a fresh creative spark. Shayne, whose early dreams of landscape artistry led him from Burnley Horticultural College to the helm of Fiskars Australia, brings a lifetime of green-thumb know-how. After stepping
away from corporate life, he channelled his passion into a new venture—and Lickity Split was born. Alyce, formerly an English and Philosophy teacher, adds her design flair to the business. Her passion for sewing and sustainable fashion has helped shape the brand’s distinctive aesthetic. Together, this father-daughter duo has created a label that celebrates style, function, and fun in equal measure. Lickity Split’s signature is its cheerful, functional workwear, designed to move with you—whether
you’re knee-deep in garden beds or twirling through your afternoon. The brand’s values are rooted in comfort, creativity, and a generous dash of whimsy. From hardy fabrics and roomy pockets to charming prints, every piece is made with heart. Their tagline says it all: “For mornings in the dirt and afternoons in the blooms.”
Catch Lickity Split at the QLD Garden Show and discover workwear that works hard—and looks good doing it. Thoughtfully made, joyfully worn, and always delivered lickity split.
Shayne with daughter Alyce, founders of Lickity Split. Inset: Some of their popular dungarees.
Circuit Alert Electrical and Solar, based in the Aura Business Park, is gearing up for a surge in demand following the launch of the Federal Government’s “Cheaper Home Batteries Program,” which began July 1, 2025. The initiative offers significant rebates on solar battery systems, making clean energy more accessible than ever.
Established in 2009,
affordable prices—helping homeowners and small businesses reduce, or even eliminate, their electricity bills.
Director Lisa Rudd said, “We’ve never been busier.
households to use stored solar power at night or during outages, increasing both savings and energy independence. With battery prices having dropped significantly, now is
YOU know that garden project you’ve had planned since forever… Are you tired of wasting every free weekend driving round the shops looking for the plants you need, only to come home hot, confused, empty handed, and low on fuel?
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Circuit Alert Solar will be showcasing solar and battery specials at Site 195 during the QLD Garden Show, where visitors can learn more about their products and services. For a free, no-obligation solar assessment or to check eligibility for the rebate, contact Circuit Alert on 07 5477 0610 or visit www.circuitalert.com.au
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Martin and Lisa from Circuit Alert. Inset: SolaX Triple Power solar battery.
Reclaim your weekend
IF you dream of having the best-looking lawn on the street but dread spending your weekends behind a mower, auto mowers could be the perfect answer.
“Husqvarna is one of the global leaders in outdoor
equipment, and as their slogan says, their auto mowers are built to help you ‘reclaim your weekend’,” said Jo Williamson of Nambour Outdoor Power.
These machines—also known as robotic mowers— are designed to maintain your lawn automatically, without the need for manual control.
“They work by navigating your yard using boundary wires or advanced technology, and they return to their charging base when they need power or complete their mowing cycle,” Jo explained.
“The Automower® NERA series by Husqvarna uses EPOS™ (Exact Positioning Operating System), a satellite-based system that eliminates the need for boundary wires entirely,” she added.
“This gives you the freedom to update virtual mowing zones as your
garden changes with the seasons.”
Rather than collecting grass clippings, these mowers mulch them finely and leave them on the lawn, acting as a natural fertilizer.
“That’s just one of the many perks of this new generation of mowers,” said Jo.
“Husqvarna has models for every kind of lawn—from small backyards to steep hillsides and complicated layouts. If your yard has narrow spaces, rough terrain, or tricky corners, there’s a mower that can handle it.”
In addition to Husqvarna, Nambour Outdoor Power also carries models from Kress and Segue Navimow, a selection of which will be on display at the upcoming QLD Garden Show.
“It’s our first time taking part in the Garden Show, and we’re really looking forward to it,” Jo said.
“We’re excited to show people how these mowers not only save time, but also enhance the overall look and health of their lawns.”
Nambour Outdoor Power is at 103 - 105 Howard Street, Nambour. They are open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to midday on Saturday. You can call them on 5441 3118 or see their stall at the Queensland Garden Show this weekend.
IN Queensland’s home gardening, horticulture and landscaping industry, Rocky Point and Bassett Barks are names many Australians already know and trust. Both proudly Australian made and operated, these businesses have spent decades supplying the soils, mulches, barks and potting mix that help gardens, people and businesses grow with confidence.
Now, in a partnership built on shared values and complementary strengths, these two industry leaders have united to drive greater impact across the industry. It’s a move that not only strengthens their combined capabilities but also benefits everyone from home gardeners to large-scale landscape commercial developments and professional growers.
When two industry leaders join forces great things grow
with an annual capacity of more than 250,000 cubic metres, underpins a wide range of high quality products including finely crafted nursery substrates to robust, decorative landscape mulches.
Together, Rocky Point and Bassett Barks bring more than 60 years of experience and operate two large-scale, state-ofthe-art processing facilities. Their combined expertise in pine bark processing,
This collaboration enables them to expand their range, increase supply capacity, and better meet the needs of both local and national customers. Whether it’s a backyard project, a community garden, or a commercial development, the partnership is geared toward consistent quality
and dependable supply.
But this story is about more than product, it’s about progress. As the demand for sustainable, high-performing garden inputs grows, Rocky Point and Bassett Barks are responding with innovation, care, and a continued commitment to the people who grow with them. Catch up with the team at the Queensland Garden Show, July 11-13 at the Nambour Showgrounds and learn more about what’s possible when industry leaders work together.”
Scott and Jo Wiliamson from Nambour Outdoor Power.