10/07/2026 | NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS

The Queensland Garden Show is a must-visit event in 2026 for both seasoned green thumbs and budding gardeners. Held from 10–12 July in the charming Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour, this three-day celebration is Queensland's premier gardening showcase. Visitors can explore the state's largest collection of plants in one location and enjoy free talks, demonstrations, and workshops led by some of Australia's top gardening experts.

DATE, TIME and COSTS

GIANT KITCHEN GARDEN

FREE LECTURES AND DEMOS

JUST FOR
KIDS

Visit THE COOK'S GARDEN

VISIT THE LIVING BACKYARD

DOZENS OF NURSERIES

FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITION

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GREAT NEWS!

Our fantastic visitors helped save almost 3,400 single-use plastic bottles from reaching our landfills and oceans. 🎉

Over the three days, you visited our Drink Tap van to fill reusable bottles with clean, fresh tap water, consuming 1,683 litres of water!💧 

Unitywater were also on hand sharing the dos and don'ts of planting near pipes 🌿

Thanks to all who filled up!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating 41 amazing years of the Queensland Garden Show! 🌿🎉

With over 360 incredible exhibitors and Australia’s largest gardening speaker program featuring the very best in gardening royalty, it’s been a truly unforgettable experience.

A huge shoutout to our visitors, volunteers, speakers, sponsors and the local community for your incredible support. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We can’t wait to do it all again next year. See you in 2026! 🌸✨

#QueenslandGardenShow #Imaginemore #QGS2025 #VisitSunshineCoast #Gardening #Horticulture #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #QGS2025 #QueenslandGardenShow #GardeningCommunity #SeeYouNextYear #qldgardenshow
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers! This event would not be possible without you. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Discover how to nurture your wellbeing with the healing power of herbs at the Queensland Garden Show! 🌿

Join award-winning naturopath Dominique LivKamal at 2pm for her talk *Garden Herbs to Balance Your Emotions*. Dominique will share practical ways to use everyday garden herbs to support emotional balance and wellness, drawing on her decades of experience in herbal medicine and natural health. Learn how to identify, grow, and use these powerful plants in your daily life — perfect for anyone looking to harness nature’s remedies for a calmer, healthier you.

Don’t miss this inspiring session at the Cooks Garden Stage with one of Australia’s leading voices in herbal wellness!

#QGS2025 #DominiqueLivKamal #HerbalWellness #GardenHerbs #NaturalHealth #qldgardenshow
Got a verge? Turn it into a stunning garden! 🌿✨ 

Join horticulturist @clairebicklesgoodlife at the Kitchen Garden Stage at 11am today for 'On the Verge (the urge to verge)' and discover how to transform that strip of land between your footpath and the road into a beautiful, low-maintenance green space. 

Learn all about planning, planting, and caring for your own verge garden to boost biodiversity and add curb appeal - oh, and to be council-friendly! Perfect for anyone wanting to make their neighbourhood greener and more vibrant. 🌱🌱

#QueenslandGardenShow #VisitSunshineCoast #Gardening #Horticulture #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #QGS2025 #VergeGarden #ClaireBickle #KitchenGarden #GardenInspiration #GreenSpaces #qldgardenshow
Curious about what makes your chooks tick? 🐔 Join Megg Miller rat the Banksia Stage for an insightful talk all about *Understanding Chook Behaviour*! 

Learn how to understand your feathered friends better, improve their wellbeing, and create a happy, healthy backyard flock. Whether you’re a seasoned chook keeper or just starting out, Megg’s expert tips will help you connect with your chooks like never before. 

Don’t miss this fun and informative session at the Queensland Garden Show! 

🕒 Time: 10 am 📍 Location: Banksia Stage 

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Start your day at the Queensland Garden Show with Jerry Coleby-Williams and his talk on Medicinal Plants! 🌿

Learn how to grow and use powerful plants from your own garden, inspired by Jerry’s decades of experience as a horticulturist and ABC Gardening Australia presenter. 

Don’t miss this chance to discover nature’s pharmacy right at your fingertips!

🕒 Time: 9am 📍 Location: Poinciana Stage

Use #QGS2025 to share your pics!
Thinking of joining us for the last day of the Queensland Garden Show? You won’t want to miss this! 🌿✨

Alongside 350+ exhibitors and 55 nurseries with over 60,000 plants for sale each day, here’s what’s kicking off at 9am:

🌼 Medicinal Plants with Jerry Coleby-Williams
📍 Poinciana Stage

🌸 Top 10 Edible Creepers for Challenging Garden Spots with Sarah Heath
📍 Jacaranda Stage

🌿 7 Simple Steps – From Soil to Plate with Leonie Shanahan
📍 Banksia Stage

🌳 From Bush to Banquet with Dale Chapman
📍 Cook’s Garden Stage

🌳 Kickstart your day with Costa Georgiadis: Big Ideas for Small Spaces
📍 Kitchen Garden

🐝 How to Get the Best Out of Your Indoor Plants with Peter Heaton
📍 QCB Stage

Use #QGS2025 to share your photos and garden inspiration — we love seeing your moments from the show!

Not sure where to go? Check out the Show site map for all the details.

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🌿 Ready to grow your dream garden without breaking the bank? Join Kate Wall @katewallgardeningcoach at the Queensland Garden Show as she shares expert tips for 'Gardening on a Budget'! Learn how to create a beautiful, sustainable garden using smart, cost-effective techniques that make every dollar count. 

🌵 Plus, don’t miss Yana Schiffermuller’s @raredragonfruit fascinating session 'Dragon Fruit Delights: Unlocking the Magic of This Subtropical Fruit'. 

Discover how to grow and enjoy this exotic, vibrant fruit right in your own backyard, with insider tips on care, harvest and delicious uses. 

Two inspiring talks in the next hour - the Jacaranda Stage for Kate's talk or the Cook's Garden Stage to hear from Yana - whatever you chose, enjoy! 

#QGS2025 #GardeningOnABudget #DragonFruitDelights #KateWall #YanaSchiffermuller #SustainableGardening #SubtropicalGardening #GardenInspiration #qldgardenshow
Join  @costasworld  today - always a firm favourite with kids and adults alike! 

With boundless energy and whimsical charm, Costa curates a space filled with laughter, storytelling and hands-on activities, inspired by the wonders of nature. Come along and let Costa guide you on a journey of imagination and wonder, where the beauty of the natural world unfolds in delightful and unexpected ways. 

🕒 Time: 1.30pm 📍 Location: The Terraces

Use #QGS2025 to share your adventures with Costa - or if you're too late to get here today, he'll be back at the same time tomorrow!

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Finished with your min-morning coffee cup? ☕ Don't forget to take your empty cup to our Coffee Cup Refill Station during the Show to get your cup filled with a free plant to take home! 

A big thank you to our generous sponsors Rocky Point @rockypointau and Zoom Gardens @zoom.garden for the great seedlings and potting mix.

🕒 Time: Until 3pm📍 each today and tomorrow 
Location: The Oval Track 

Use #QGS2025 to share your photos and experiences on social media. We love to see your garden inspiration! 

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