Winners are happy gardeners
Congratulations to the following winners of the raffle.
1st Prize – R Munro of Mt Crosby
2nd Prize – D Mackay of Ipswich
3rd Prize – K Hennelly of Eastern Heights Ipswich
The raffle raised over $900 for the Ipswich Hospice Centre. Thank you to all the exhibitors that donated items for the prize table.
Congratulations Ipswich Hospice Care Centre
The raffle organised at the event raise money for the local Ipswich Hospice Care Centre.
The following letter sums up their thanks.
Dear Ipswich Plant Expo,
What a fantastic event ! You must be very proud of the way the Expo went.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to be the “Raffle Charity” for the event – we raised just over $900 which is a lovely result.
Thanks again guys, love your work.
Regards
Alison Lahey
Business Development Manager
Ipswich Hospice Care Inc.
37 Chermside Road
Eastern Heights Q 4305
www.ipswichhospice.org.au
Another event special….
Weslor Flowers Plant Nursery (Stand C42) is offering a special bonus at the Ipswich Plant Expo.
Spend over $30 and receive 1 x 3 inch plant for free (value normally $10).
WOW.. this is just the tip of the iceberg for people attending the event on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March.
WOW… Ipswich City Council has a great offer for event attendees.
The first 250 people through the gates on Saturday and Sunday, will each receive a free seedling from the Ipswich City Council.
Be early to get your freebie!
Exclusive New Releases at the Ipswich Plant Expo
Announcing the launch of ‘Garden Escapees become Environmental Weeds‘
Time: 9:30am – 10:00am
Venue: ‘How To’ Stage
Presenter: Bruce Tinworth (for Ipswich SGAP)
The aims and objectives of this publication are to:
Normal RRP price $15.
Exclusive launch price at the Ipswich Plant Expo is only $10 and includes a free poster.
Book launch: Garden Escapees become Environmental Weeds by Bruce Tinworth
Exclusive New Releases at the Ipswich Plant Expo
These 2013 releases are:
Aloe ‘Ivory Dawn’
Aloe ‘First Gold’
Get your hands on these plant FIRST at stand #C28
Wow
The Ipswich Plant Expo won the Ipswich City Council’s Community Event of the Year – Community Category Winner!
Let’s all work together to make the 2013 event even bigger and etch the event into every gardener’s calendar.
For more information about being involved as an exhibitor, go to our Stall Holders page.
To learn more about what to expect when visiting the event, go to our Event or Speakers pages.
The Ipswich Plant Expo is pleased to secure the following speakers for the event on 9-10th March 2013.
These well known garden personalities span print media, radio, television and online. We have collated most of the best known horticulturists to provide informative and relevant gardening advice and practical tips to ensure you create a successful garden in South East Queensland, focusing on the what works well in the local subtropical climate.
2013 guest speakers are:
Great news everyone!
Guest speakers for 2013 confirmed are Paul Plant, Brian Sams, Clare Levander, Arno King and Claire Bickle.
The dates are set for 9-10th March 2013 and with two full days planned, there is much to look forward to. In addition to guest speakers above, we are looking at introducing a second Back to Basics series of talks for all the beginners and kids who want to start but need a little help. We will be there to give you give you all some great skills!
Event Key Features
Keep this date open in your diary as it will be the best event in Queensland for gardeners in the first six months of 2013.
Summary of Event 2012
Congratulations to all exhibitors for putting on a good subtropical garden expo, over 2000 people attended. There was a great range of plants and related products.
Special thanks is extended to Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale for officially opening and launching the event. He also announced that the local council will support it in 2013. Good news everyone, it will be a two day event next year.
Thank you to sponsors Ipswich City Council and Searles, and to event supportors The Gift Tree, subTropical Gardening and River 94.9FM.
Additionally, we wish to thank our guest speakers Colin Campbell, Paul Plant, Claire Bickle, Noel Burdette and Arno King… and the efferescent MC for the day, Marcia Byriel.
If you went to the event and have some suggestions for the 2013 event, please send us an email to info@ plantexpo.com.au (remove spaces).