2011 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

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.

• View the plants that are on display on our site at this year's show

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.

• The Garden Gurus
• City West Water
• South East Water
• Yarra Valley Water
• Water Saver Garden Centres
• Davey Water Products
• H2O Designs
• Home of Garden Lovers (Yarra View Nursery)
• StoneSet
• Tankworks

• Want more information about this year's show?
  The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

• 2010 - savewater!® Plant Solutions…featuring The Garden Gurus
  Check out the all of the action from the 2010 show
• 2009 - Green Gardens in Dry Times
  Find out what was on the site in 2009.
• View the MIFGS photo gallery from 2008