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GardenFest in the West

A celebration of gardening, community and practical know-how in the heart of the bush.
GardenFest in the West turns Moorelands Bush Nursery into a lively hub of inspiration & learning. Enjoy expert talks, interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities. Wander through the market stalls, savour delicious food and soak up the warm country atmosphere. From budding beginners to passionate plant lovers, it is a day to connect, create and grow new ideas for your garden.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Guest Speaker

Paul Plant

Paul Plant is a qualified Horticulturist and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Horticulture. A familiar voice on Queensland garden radio, Paul brings decades of hands-on nursery and garden know-how to GardenFest.

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Demonstrator

Ebony

Telco Worm Farm Homestead

Ebony, from Telco Worm Farming Homestead, brings her passion for natural, sustainable gardening to GardenFest with a live worm farm demonstration. Worm tea, worm castings, and homemade garlic and onion powders will be on offer, with colouring pages for the little ones too.

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Demonstrator

Tania Hubbard

Maranoa Harvest -
Paddock to Plate

Tania Hubbard, from Maranoa Harvest Paddock to Plate, brings paddock-to-plate flavour to GardenFest with a live cooking demonstration. Tania will show how to turn seasonal greens, local pickles, and homemade cheese into a delicious herb and savoury flatbread.

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Workshop Host

Brenda

Iris & Maie

Brenda, from Iris & Maie, brings a fun and relaxed painting technique to GardenFest with her Bottle Top Bouquet workshop. Using bottle tops instead of a paintbrush, Brenda guides beginners through creating a beautiful vase of flowers to take home.

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Kids Workshop Host

Tahlia

A Thousand Yellow Daisies

Tahlia, from A Thousand Yellow Daisies, brings a creative activity for the little ones at GardenFest with a hands-on watercolour painting station. Kids can enjoy hands-on fun at her stall throughout the day.

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Workshop Host

Kelly

Roma Saddlery

Kelly will be bringing a hands-on leatherwork workshop to GardenFest, teaching participants how to craft their own leather phone pouch. A practical skill and a keepsake to take home.

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