2011 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
“BETTER LIVING THROUGH GARDENING” – site B70
Wednesday 30 March – Sunday 3 April 2011
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a celebration of gardening, plants, landscapes, flowers, fruits and gardeners.
Gardening contributes to our quality of life in many ways, and after a long dry period followed by the recent rainfall, we are now looking at our gardens with a new appreciation amidst thriving, lush greenery.
Since 2005 the savewater!® Alliance has exhibited a showcase site at the event to help gardens and gardeners use water efficiently, garden sustainably, and explore alternative water sources.
On behalf of City West Water; South East Water; and Yarra Valley Water; the savewater!® Alliance and The Garden Gurus present “Better living through gardening.” This year’s display theme is about enjoying the benefits from plants and gardens in a sustainable and efficient way - enjoying the best of both worlds!
The ‘Garden Gurus’ live gardening demonstrations will occur each day of the show.
Daily live presentation schedule – MIFGS site B70 Brought to you by the Garden Gurus
Future proofing your garden – shade, water tanks, pumps, greywater and drip irrigation
Our gardens have changed; we have more shade, water tanks, solar panels, home grown vegetables and greywater systems. This presentation will focus on ways you can help future proof your garden for the next hot dry spell.
‘Delish’ – a water efficient vegie patch
Less water and more harvesting - that is the aim of any vegie garden. This presentation will provide visitors with simple ways to reduce evaporation and deliver water efficiently, all the while feeding the plants in your vegie garden.
Choosing the right plant
Selecting the right plant and putting it in the right position in your garden is a critical feature of a successful garden. The replacement plants need to look good and work well in your garden.
Letting nature do your gardening – chickens and compost bins
Your garden is a small natural ecosystem constantly processing materials. You can work with these natural systems and let them do most of your garden work for you, helping you build a rich and sustainable water efficient garden.
| Time | Topic/Title |
| 11am | Future-proofing your garden |
| 12noon | 'Delish' - a water-efficient vegie patch |
| 12:45-1pm | Water features (presented by H2O Designs) |
| 1:30pm | Choosing the right plant |
| 2:30pm | Letting nature do your gardening |
Sponsors & Site Partners
- Want more information about this year's show?The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Other savewater!® Gardening links
Exhibits from previous years
- 2010 - savewater!® Plant Solutions…featuring The Garden GurusCheck out the all of the action from the 2010 show
- 2009 - Green Gardens in Dry TimesFind out what was on the site in 2009.
- View the MIFGS photo gallery from 2008