Offical Web Site Here

Most of the movies from this years 2011 Show are on Youtube.com Currently I have only the Professional Student Floral competition to do. My apologies for the delay.

Live Camera Here ( If able to do it)

Media Release
December, 2010
As the colours of autumn gradually move across Melbourne,
the Carlton Gardens will be awash with vibrant blooms as the
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) returns for its sixteenth year.
Held at the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton
Gardens from 30 March – 3 April, MIFGS 2011 is expected to
attract more than 100,000 local and international visitors coming to see flourishing blooms and landscaping marvels.
MIFGS is the largest and most successful horticultural event in
the Southern Hemisphere, attracting garden enthusiasts, trade
professionals and those who just love the outdoors.
With gorgeous floral displays inside and inspirational landscapes and designs outside, the superb 130-year-old Royal Exhibition Building
and surrounding Carlton Gardens are sure to put on a grand show
for tourists and locals alike.

The 500-plus exhibitors range from suppliers of outdoor living and
design consultation to floral and garden products and services.
MIFGS Event Manager, Kathleen Rushford, is thrilled with the
number of exhibitors planning to display their creative works
in 2011.
“Each year we see great displays of creativity and innovation
in design, with the 2011 MIFGS anticipated to again deliver an
amazing event that will inspire people to get into their gardens,”
said Kathleen.

Quick Facts are here

HIGHLIGHTS:
LINDEMAN’S
The LINDEMAN’S Open Garden will proudly make its first appearance at MIFGS 2011. The space will provide visitors the chance to enjoy the refreshingly lighter in alcohol Early Harvest and Sweet Seasons ranges of wines, experience garden cooking demonstrations from celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo and renowned gardener Meredith Kirton and enter the LINDEMAN’S Hanging Basket Competition.

Garnier World
Visit Garnier World and discover the brands unique philosophy of natural, healthy beauty and enjoy a complimentary facial, hairstyle or massage between seeing the sights of the show.

Garden Design Awards
The annual MIFGS Garden Design Awards recognise the best-of-the-best in outdoor landscaping. The highly coveted award program offers Gold, Silver and Bronze accolades to designers, in addition to a student and industry association award. The winners are announced on the first day of the show so you

Debco Avenue of Achievable Gardens
Horticulture students from Swinburne University, Chisholm, NMIT and Holmesglen will be creating small scale gardens at the Debco Avenue of Achievable Gardens. Each garden is an interpretation of a theme and DIY cards are available for visitors to recreate each garden in their own backyard.

RMIT Student Floral Fashion Design Competition
The RMIT Student Floral Fashion Design Competition is held each day in the Great Hall of Flowers. Leading design students from RMIT University (Victoria) will compete in transforming flora into fashion in a themed challenge that will amaze viewers. The designs are so brilliant you’ll be stunned to see how plants and flowers can be used to create wearable art.

Live Floral Student Design Competitions
The Live Floral Student Design Competitions, taking place on Wed 30th March, will bring exceptional talent together to go head-to-head in a short floral design challenge, creating floral masterpieces under the watchful gaze of onlookers. Stop by to see how these amazing creations come together.

Sculpture Garden
The show isn’t just about floral and landscaping displays. Find inspiration at the outdoor Sculpture Exhibition featuring works of art created in a wide range of media by emerging and established sculptors. Each piece is available for purchase. Take a piece of the show home with you and add a centrepiece to your garden! The exhibition is organised by the Association of Sculptors of Victoria.

Art Exhibition
Creative minds will be pleased to see the indoor art exhibition as a number of Victoria’s finest Art Societies will exhibit and sell artwork inspired by nature. View the detailed pieces, meet the artists and take a piece home.
Disney Fairies Children’s Garden
Budding green thumbs will be entertained at the Disney Fairies Children’s Garden with activities including face painting and art stations.
Official Charity
The official charity partner of the show, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, will awaken children’s imaginations with their 3D Enchanted Garden in the Royal Exhibition Building and the butterfly enclosure in the Children’s Garden.
Live Entertainment
Be entertained by the roaming entertainers whose talents will be sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.