The 2011 ABC Gardening Australia Expo in Adelaide was a great day out for experienced and novice gardeners alike.
While the crowds milled around WOMADelaide and the racegoers were at the track, the greenthumbs made their way to the Adelaide showground’s where a myriad of gardening experts were on hand to solve problems with roses and citrus, advise on mulching and composting and what the pant when and where.
The expo as a delightful reflection on the city of churches; large enough to have a great variety and small enough to be friendly and relaxed. Yes it is much smaller than the other capital city shows, but here I could actually get up close and hear and meet the experts and there was all of the enthusiasm but none of the frenzy.
Some GA Expo Highlights
Rare Fruit Society of South Australia
Inside the exhibition hall, I met with the lovely people at the Rare Fruit Society of South Australia. If you are in SA, get thee to their website, join up and attend a meeting. The society is a font of wonderful information and a great way to learn more about the delicious and rare fruits you can grow.
Josh in the Potting Shed
Josh Byrne was his usual ebullient self as he demonstrated how to make a worm farm.
Josh gives a great demonstration on how to make your own worm farm.
Whirrly Windmills
Danielle and Michael, the dynamic duo behind Whirrly Windmills were selling delightful garden deocr inlcuding windmills, windsocks, flags and gorgeous garden art.
Michael and Danielle from WhirrlyWindmills
Graham's Chooks
Third-generation poultry farmer Graham Payne of Graham's Chooks was on hand to advise on what type of hen to keep and how to keep her happy and productive.
Graham with a lovely rooster who had many fans at the expo..
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