Discover vibrant rose displays, gardening workshops, live entertainment, and sustainable living tips.
Mark your calendars for November 9-10, 2024, when Wyndham City’s State Rose & Garden Show returns to the Victoria State Rose Garden, celebrating the garden at its full spring bloom.This free event promises something for everyone. Garden enthusiasts can explore breathtaking displays, browse a selection of unique garden items, and pick up new tips for their own gardening projects.
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The weekend will be filled with activities and performances, including an awe-inspiring aerial show by SWAY, roving performers, and live music.Visitors can stop by the Gardeners’ Dome to hear from experts like Vasili, Chloe Thomson, and Kat Lavers, who will present talks on sustainable gardening practices, growing edible plants, caring for fruit trees, worm farming, and more.
For hands-on learners, interactive workshops will be available in a special café and activity space, where adults and children alike can make garden-themed items like pickles, ornaments, and insect hotels. This year, the Green Hub will be a feature area focused on sustainable gardening and living. Here, visitors can learn about home gardening techniques, including growing food and beekeeping.
A variety of food trucks will offer tasty treats throughout the event, and the Point Cook Country Women’s Association will serve up their signature scones. Travellers Aid will also be on hand to support visitors with mobility needs.
Entry to the State Rose & Garden Show is free, with a suggested gold coin donation to support the Victoria State Rose Garden Supporters, who volunteer their time to maintain the garden. The show runs from 10 am to 4 pm on November 9-10, 2024, at the Victoria State Rose Garden in Werribee Park. It’s set to be a wonderful weekend for gardening enthusiasts, families, and everyone in between.
