MELBOURNE SET TO BLOOM AS MIFGS RETURNS IN 2023
01 Feb 2023
Plant lovers and flower fanatics rejoice! The coveted Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts Osmocote, is on again at the world heritage listed Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building from Wednesday 29th March until Sunday 2nd April 2023.
With all-new flower-filled experiences and an internationally renowned talent line up, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticultural festival will transform one of Melbourne’s most majestic gardens into a five-day botanical paradise. From world-class landscape designs and awe-inspiring floral displays to educational talks from industry elites and family-friendly workshops, it’s a must-see and do event for plant lovers of all ages. 
“We are thrilled to welcome Australia’s premier horticulture and floral event back to Melbourne in 2023. For almost three decades, the Show has been a staple in Victoria’s event calendar, attracting over 100,000 garden enthusiasts from across the globe, and it’s one of the only garden events in the world to boast a beautiful city backdrop. This year, as well as an internationally acclaimed line up of designers, florists, artists and brands. It’s the must-do event of the season with something for everyone!” said Event Director, Marcus Gale. 
Kerry Sephton, Marketing Director of Scotts Osmocote Asia Pacific, said, “We are excited to return as the official presenting partner of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in 2023. This year, we did some research and found that 50 percent of Aussies name their plants and 1 in 4 would save their plant from a fire, so, we’re on a mission to celebrate our shared love of plants! We are back with our famous Growing Workshop and can’t wait to connect with new plant ‘parents’ and reconnect with the more experienced gardeners who have come to know and love the range of Scotts Osmocote products.” 
Bigger and better than ever, the festival’s 2023 outdoor program will boast more than 40 enchanting garden displays across an array of competitions. Ten acclaimed landscape designers from around the gardening globe will come together to present a series of breathtaking Show Gardens, including Dublin’s Peter Donegan who will make his Show debut. Celebrating the changing nature of the Australian backyard, the 5 x 5 metre Boutique Gardens and student-led Achievable Gardens will provide the ultimate inspiration for cosy spaces, alongside the Ryman Healthcare Balcony Gardens and bespoke Border Gardens. The Show will also welcome back the Hanging Basket Competition, inviting everyday gardening enthusiasts to get involved, alongside the Arts & Sculpture Precinct and NGIV ‘Grow Your Career’ Hub where budding horticulturalists can discover green futures. 
Inside the Royal Exhibition Building, showgoers will be delighted by a kaleidoscope of colour, stunning perfumes, endless floral varieties, and award-winning floral displays in the Great Hall of Flowers. Thousands of artworks will coat the mezzanine level as all-new Brush & Bubbles classes offering guests the chance to create their own floral-inspired artworks while sipping a glass of bubbly. Future newlyweds will be delighted by a dedicated Wedding Showcase filled with beautiful tablescape inspiration, alongside Floral Fashions by RMIT students and High Tea sessions in the lounge. The reimagined Scotts Osmocote Indoor Plant Zone will also return with sprawling inspiration for plant devotees looking to enhance their indoor spaces. 
A true family affair, the NGIV Learning Zone will have little ones entertained for hours with an immersive pollinator garden exploring the biodiverse world of mini-beasts and bees. Families will also be able to discover the joys of home-grown food with a sprawling summer veggie patch, and try their hand at the Show’s first-ever Sustainable Scarecrow Competition by giving pre-used garden materials a new life. 
From 5pm to 9pm on Friday 31st March, visitors will experience the Show under a whole new light as Carlton Gardens transforms into a twinkling paradise for Gardens by Twilight.
Tickets are now on sale at melbflowershow.com.au
EVENT DETAILS
Location | Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
Wednesday 29th March - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 30th March - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 31st March (Gardens by Twilight) - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 1st April - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 2nd April - 9:00am - 5:00pm
