Held in one of the most naturally beautiful parts of the world, this year the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival looks towards the future to ‘Save the Planet One Bee at a Time’.
Running from August 17 – 20, the four-day garden festival will take inspiration from the South West pristine landscape to spread the message to look after the planet, and enjoy our gardens as ‘living sanctuaries’.
Nannup Flower and Garden Festival Chairperson Mark White is proud to lead his team of passionate volunteers and community groups who are looking towards the future to leave planet earth in a healthy condition so that future generation can enjoy the outdoors and gardens as much as they do.
Showcasing how gardens can be living sanctuaries, the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival will host demonstrations on how to generate bio-fuel from plant waste and provide expert advice on how gardens can look beautiful and be productive at the same time.
Nurseryman and TV presenter Steve Wood will show us why healthy soil means healthy food, and how to grow the most delicious nutrient rich produce in our own backyard.
Why not wander through a local garden with Sabrina Hahn or quiz Deryn Thorpe at our daily Q&A?
Hear Johnny Prefumo talk about the importance of frogs as a barometer to a healthy environment, learn how to grow a drought tolerant native garden and stroll through sculptures, flower, art and classic vintage car displays and open gardens.
Everyone’s darling, Anna Gare will head up a host of celebrity chefs and garden experts to share their ‘garden to gourmet’ tips and tricks.
Recognised as one of the most popular chefs on Australian television, including being a host on Great Australian Bake Off, Junior Masterchef, The Best in Australia and Quickies in my Kitchen, Anna will be cooking up tasty family recipes that everyone can enjoy.
Festival favourite Josh Whiteland will show us just how delicious food can be using traditional bush ingredients.
Guy Jeffreys, head chef at Millbrook Winery will explain why he is so passionate about South West produce, and the importance to know where our food comes from. Up and coming chef
Alysha Sladden will give insight as to why she’s got the reputation for being one of the new generation, providing her style of fine dining.
Bursting with colour and creative ideas, visitors to the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival can wander around more than 100 garden and craft stalls at the weekend markets, see the latest in landscape trends, buy the newest plant releases and be inspired by stunning open garden displays.
With plenty to do for the whole family from a dedicated children’s area, garden talks, Q&A’s, demonstrations and floral displays in the Great Hall of Flowers, don’t miss the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival Thursday, 17 August to Sunday, 20 August 2017.
Go to nannupgardens.org.au or follow Nannup Garden Festival on Facebook for key event information.
