Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2022

Take a stroll through some of the medal-winning gardens from the 2022 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

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The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show made a triumphant return to Carlton Gardens this year, following a two-year Covid-induced hiatus. And plant lovers turned out en masse to celebrate, with more than 100,000 people attending the five-day botanical extravaganza.

As always, the biggest crowd-pleasers were the meticulously designed display gardens by a who's who of garden designers from around the country, including a guest appearance by 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott.

MIFGS event director, Marcus Gale was particularly thrilled with this inclusion. “This year, it was extra special to engage 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott to present the first Celebrity Show Garden in collaboration Vivid Design thanks to the generous support of Visit Victoria,” he said.

After much anticipation, the world-renowned Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts Osmocote, will return to Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building, 30th March until 3rd April 2022

Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Melbourne to witness blooming gardens, colourful trails and beautiful flowering plants at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show; hosted at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building.

The MIFGS bursts with an explosion of colour as native plant species, seasonal flowering plants and exotics bloom. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is the largest garden show in Australia.

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, 2023 Dates & Tickets

Over five days, the coveted festival will unite plant lovers and flower fanatics from all ages with an enchanting collection of never-before-seen floral and landscape designs, educational talks from industry elites, hands-on workshops, and a catalogue of the latest and greatest gardening products.

Top floral and landscape designers from all over the country come to participate in this show. You’ll witness stunning displays, excellent flower arrangements and an extensive variety of native and exotic flowers on display.

Outside, plant enthusiasts will be captivated by world-class Show Gardens and the inaugural Ryman Healthcare Balcony Garden Competition. Free expert advice and inspiring displays will headline the Scotts Osmocote indoor plant zone with daily fruit and vegetable workshops at The Diggers Club Urban Farm. The NGIV Precinct will provide the ultimate backyard inspiration with stunning horticultural oases from emerging designers.

Inside, the Royal Exhibition Building will be transformed into a botanical paradise with award-winning floral displays, a dedicated wedding showcase, floral fashions by RMIT students, high tea and the Flowers Victoria Flower Market. Free daily seminars and live demonstrations will be hosted on the Main Stage and more than 200 of Australia’s best artists will headline the revamped Arts and Sculpture Precinct.

From 6pm on Friday 1st April, Carlton Gardens will transform into a twinkling paradise for Gardens by Twilight.

The Flower & Garden Show also features many stalls offering a variety of garden products, gardening tools and outdoor furniture. You’ll also find many rare and exotic plant species, retail products and innovative flower arrangements at the flower and garden show.

Whether you want some handy tips for maintaining your garden or just a day out to enjoy nature at its finest, this event is perfect for you. You will also find a range of floral design workshops and award-winning displays as well as an array of great food and entertainment offered to visitors throughout the day.

The venue can be easily accessed by public transport and is not far from the Melbourne CBD, so you can also drive to the venue and use their onsite parking. Get to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton via tram #86 or #96 and alight at the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets. Alternatively, you can catch the free City Circle tram to Victoria Parade or take the city loop train and alight at Parliament Station with a short 10-minute walk to the venue.

The smell of freshly cut grass and bursting blooms will scent the Melbourne air once again for the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show in 2023, returning over five glorious days.

Featuring the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world alongside an extensive array of garden retail products, the show is a celebration of lifestyle and our great outdoors.

With a major focus on emerging lifestyle trends, the Show is set to inspire crowds with breathtaking floral displays and spectacular Show Gardens. Visitors to the show will also experience masterclasses with floral designers, to meet key landscape designers, exhibitors and industry experts, as well as peruse the avenues of exhibitors selling everything from bulbs, plants, tools, trinkets and garden accessories.

The prestigious Show is well established in the psyche of Australians as a "must see" event.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES
THE ULTIMATE FAMILY DAY OUT KIDS 14 AND UNDER ENTER FREE!
Kids yoga, clay workshops, flower crown making, free face painting, Guide Dog puppies and life-size Jenga will take over

EMERGENT GARDENS
The Emergent Gardens was introduced to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show in 2019 and sets out to support the growth of our younger designers.

BALCONY GARDENS
To reflect the changing nature of the Australian backyard, this year's Show will welcome the inaugural Ryman Healthcare Balcony Garden Competition, inspiring urban dwellers.

HORTICULTURE CAREERS HUB
The new Horticulture Careers Hub will host a range of higher education providers and will inspire visitors and prospective students alike to join the thriving horticulture, landscape and design industries.

WEDDING FLORAL SHOWCASE
Brides and grooms-to-be will be enthralled by the designs at this year's Wedding Floral Showcase.

THE GALLERY PRECINCT
The Gallery Precinct is the ultimate shopping destination of the show where visitors can pick up some beautiful gifts.

THE WELCOME GARDEN
The Welcome Garden is a place for visitors to relax and recline, plan their day at the show.

SHOP WINDOW FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Shop windows created by florists, designers, stylists, floristry students and flower enthusiasts.

THE DIGGERS CLUB
Visit the edible garden arena, heirloom tasting station, and learn about vegetable and plant varieties not found in supermarkets!

MAIN STAGE
Glean insights into a range of horticultural topics, as well as live demonstrations and floral competitions

HIGH TEA
Enjoy the luxury of The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show's High Tea

LANDSCAPE ADVISORY CENTRE
Free advice from qualified & accredited professionals

RMIT FLORAL FASHION
Flora meets Fashion

GARDENS BY TWILIGHT
Experience the Show in a whole new light

RETAIL EXHIBITORS
Innovative Retail Product Showcase

STUDENT COMPETITIONS
Experience the skill, imagination and creativity

ENTERTAINMENT
Something for everyone

ART EXHIBITION
Meet the artists

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
Art for your garden

WORKSHOPS
Get hands-on with the Masters

GREAT HALL OF FLOWERS
Market Fresh Blooms

BOUTIQUE GARDENS
Sophisticated designs in a smaller setting

AVENUE OF ACHIEVABLE GARDENS
Inspiration for every home

LANDSCAPE DESIGN SHOW GARDENS
Stunning gardens by local & international designers

AWARD WINNING FLORAL DISPLAYS
Bold floral installations

TICKETING

$ 28.50 - Adult
$ 24.50 - Concession
$ 5.00 - Child (3-15)
Fees$1.95

29 MARCH TO 2 APRIL 2023
ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING & CARLTON GARDENS