OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS
Queensland Garden Show offers the largest speaker program of any gardening event in the country. Visit us on any of the three days of the event and you will find free talks on a variety of topics running on 4 live stages.
GRAHAM ROSS
GRAHAM ROSS - Guest Speaker (Saturday & Sunday)
One of Australia's most acclaimed horticulturists, Graham Ross brings an extraordinary 67-year career spanning landscaping, education, media and global garden touring. A long-time presenter on Better Homes & Gardens and host of The Garden Clinic radio show, Graham has received countless industry honours, including an Order of Australia (AM) and the prestigious Gold Veitch Memorial Medal for his global contribution to horticulture.
TAMMY HUYNH
TAMMY HUYNH - Guest Speaker (Friday & Saturday)
Tammy Huynh (pronounced Hwin) is the founder of Leaf an Impression and a passionate horticulturist with over 12 years' experience across workshops, consulting, writing and media. A familiar face on Gardening Australia, Tammy is known for her practical, inspiring approach to indoor plants, captured in her book The Plant Book (Murdoch Books). She was named Horticulturist of the Year in 2021 by the Australian Institute of Horticulture.
JERRY COLEBY-WILLIAMS
JERRY COLEBY-WILLIAMS - Guest Speaker (All Days)
Internationally renowned horticulturist and Gardening Australia's longest-serving presenter, Jerry Coleby-Williams is a pioneer of sustainability and organic best practice. His Brisbane home, 'Bellis', is a globally recognised example of climate-responsive living, producing food, energy and biodiversity in abundance. With a career spanning botanic gardens, media and international speaking, Jerry continues to lead conversations around sustainable gardening.
SOPHIE THOMSON
SOPHIE THOMSON - Guest Speaker (Saturday & Sunday)
Sophie Thomson is a much-loved Gardening Australia presenter whose infectious enthusiasm has inspired Australians for decades. A passionate advocate for the health and community benefits of gardening, Sophie's work extends beyond media into supporting communities recovering from natural disasters. She was recently recognised with the 2024 South Australian Inspirational Women's Award.
As she says…"Gardens connect us to the earth which grounds us, feeds and supports us….and to the First Nations custodians who came before us…who knew that everything in this garden of nature is connected."
PHIL DUDMAN
PHIL DUDMAN - Guest Speaker (Friday & Saturday)
Phil Dudman is a horticulturist, garden designer and leading advocate for organic food growing. A former Horticultural Editor for ABC Gardening Australia and Organic Gardener, and host of ABC's Good Gardening radio program, Phil combines media expertise with hands-on know-how. Through workshops and his own highly productive garden, he shows that sustainable food growing at home is both achievable and rewarding.
ARNO KING
ARNO KING - MC & Guest Speaker (All Days)
Brisbane-based landscape architect and horticultural consultant Arno King is a familiar voice through his radio broadcasts, public talks and writing. With decades of experience in subtropical garden design, Arno is passionate about sharing practical knowledge and inspiring audiences to connect with plants and place.
ROBERT "THE MOUNTAIN MAN" WILSON
ROBERT WILSON - Guest Speaker (Friday & Saturday)
A third-generation horticulturist, Robert 'The Mountain Man' Wilson has over 25 years' experience across nursery production, landscape management and education. With a strong focus on conservation horticulture and Queensland's native flora, his work champions resilient landscapes that celebrate biodiversity and reconnect people with the natural world.
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