WINNER SILVER MEDAL

SHOW GARDEN COMPETITION

Plant List

Allocasuarina crassa

Cape Pillar Sheoak

Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’

Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos sp. (foliage)

Kangaroo Paw

Banskia serrata

Saw Banksia

Banksia spinulosa ‘Cherry Candles’

Banksia ‘Cherry Candles’

Banksia spinulosa ‘Honey Pots’

Banksia ‘Honey Pots’

Banksia spinulosa ‘New Dawn’

Banksia ‘New Dawn’

Brachyscome ‘Mauve Mystery’

Cut-leaf Daisy

Brachyscome ‘White Delight’

Cut-leaf Daisy

Bracteantha ‘Mojave White’

Paper Daisy

Bracteantha ‘Pilbara Little Jack’

Paper Daisy

Chamelaucium verticordia ‘Paddys Pink’

Wax Flower

Conostylis candicans ‘Silver Sunrise’

Cottonheads

Correa alba

White Correa

Correa ‘Catie Bec’

Native Fuchsia

Correa reflexa hybrid ‘ChocLeaf’

Chocleaf Correa

Cryptandra amara

Pretty Pearlflower

Dampiera diversifolia

Dampiera

Eucalyptus pulchella

White Peppermint Gum

Grevillea lanigera ‘Mellow Yellow’

Grevillea ‘Mellow Yellow’

Kunzea ambigua ‘Prostrate’

Tick Bush

Lasiopetalum baueri

Slender Velvet Bush

Leptospermum ‘Aphrodite’

Tea Tree

Leptospermum ‘Cardwell’

Tea Tree

Leptospermum ‘Daydream’

Tea Tree

Leptospermum ‘Foreshore’

Tea Tree

Leptospermum ‘Mesmer Eyes’

Tea Tree

Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’

Tea Tree

Leptospermum ‘Silver Tough’

Tea Tree

Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’

Mat Rush

Lomandra sp. (Blue-green, fragrant)

Mat Rush

Lomandra longifolia

Spiny-head mat rush

Olearia tomentosa ‘Mauve Magic’

Toothed Daisy Bush

Ozothamnus diosmifolius ‘Radiance’

Rice Flower

Ozothamnus diosmifolia ‘Red Gingham’

Rice Flower

Poa ‘Eskdale’

Tussock Grass

Poa labillardierei

Common Tussock Grass

Prostanthera cuneata ‘Cool Mint’

Alpine Mint Bush

Rhagodia spinescens ‘Aussie Flat Bush’

Aussie Flat Bush

Scaevola ‘Bondi White’

White Fan Flower

Scleranthus biflorus

Cushion Bush

Tasmannia lanceolata

Mountain Pepper

Themeda triandra ‘True Blue’

Kangaroo Grass

Veronica perfoliata

Diggers Speedwell

Xerochrysum papillosum

Cliff Everlasting

‘AUSTRALIAN IDYLL’

Our garden is inspired by the Tasmanian high country, where boardwalks wind through long, golden grasslands, forests of scraggly ash-grey trees, and dense clumps of spongey vegetation. This is one of those rare places that feels both wild and untouched while remaining easily accessible to everyone, and we wanted to recreate it in the form of a luxe eco-retreat.

Inspiration: 

There has never been a stronger pull to the rural, natural, native landscapes of Australia. Since the pandemic, people are moving away from cities and getting closer to nature. For those who can’t do this, their garden is a chance to emulate this feeling. A rural Idyll is a social construct of an idealised image or stereotype of life in rural villages, places that enjoy a slower pace and are uninhibited by the goings on of the outside world. We felt that there is a new, emerging social construct of an Australian Idyll, the pull toward the bush, a gravity that is growing stronger every year.

 

Garden Details:

 This garden is designed to have a low impact on the environment and a high impact on the people who use it.  In creating this garden we are drawing on the inspiration that this country, under the custodianship of First Nations people, provides in abundance. The garden is the result of collaboration between a team of people who value biophilic design, craftmanship and sustainability.

Atlas Concrete and Landscapes create beautiful landscapes of rare beauty and enduring quality. We provide adored spaces where loved ones come together to create lasting memories. Ethically working with our clients, and ensuring that each environment we create becomes a haven for love, happiness, and connection.

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show presented by Scotts Osmocote in 2024, returning to the exquisite heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens 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.

One Monkey Media specialises in high quality automotive photography and videography. Having worked extensively in the motorsport industry both nationally and internationally, we have a detailed understanding of how visual content can take your project to the next level.

We can create all your photography and videography media needs, with experience in commercial / sponsorship projects, event coverage and product releases.

Peninsula Growers Wholesale Nursery of The Mornington Peninsula has been operating for over 10 years with Company Partner and Operator Gary Barfoot having over 30 years experience in the Propagation industry.

Our goal is to provide a good living for current and future generations, and to promote a greener Melbourne and the state of Victoria through providing a constant supply of top quality plants and produce that are sustainable to our local environment, low maintenance, and drought tolerant.

Radial Timber is an Australian based company that grows, mills and distributes a range of unique and standard products from durable Victorian hardwood timber. Radial Timber specializes in timber decking, timber screen boards, external cladding and natural edge weatherboards. We are passionate about Quality Australian Hardwood.

SHAPESCAPER® is a brand name held by Landscape Engineering Pty Ltd. We are proud to use Australian made BlueScope® Steel to manufacture our products. Primarily focused in the manufacture of SHAPESCAPER® range of retaining walls, raised planter/bedding systems and a new standard in integrated steel landscape edging.

Westland Nurseries is Tasmania's largest grower of native and exotic advanced trees and shrubs, offering Garden Consultancy, planting & delivery, wholesale and retail nursery

Sky Energy are dedicated to providing homes and businesses across Australia the best in solar systems and solar power storage. Our team are available to talk you through your options in designing a system which suits your requirements. We can help you understand the different components which make up different systems and the process of installation and configuration.

Nursery located in Monbulk (about a 50 minutes drive to Melbourne's east). We are dedicated to growing a huge range (nearly 500 varieties!) of top quality plants at wholesale prices As a family run business established nearly 20 years ago, we strive to create lasting relationships with our customers, and guarantee that they can count on us for honest pricing and quality plants with zero hassles.

Native Plant Wholesalers is a large production nursery located in Mount Gambier, SA, wholesaling Australian native plants across the country to independent garden centres, chain stores and landscapers.

The business has been established for over 40 years developing a unique brand with an extensive range of the highest quality plants that the Australian flora has to offer [read more about us]

As stone suppliers, we love seeing the natural elegance stone paving brings to every setting. It looks great, it’s affordable, it's weather resistant, easy to maintain and will stand the tests of time. We offer a beautiful range of flooring materials, from elegant Limestones to Slate, Sandstone and Travertine. We source stone from our Victorian quarry together with imports from China, Turkey, India, Spain, Egypt, Oman, Italy and Greece, to bring you the biggest and best range.

Wormsmart, the off grid wastewater treatment specialists, introduce this revolutionary secondary treatment system that has been meticulously developed to meet Australian standards as well as maintaining the fundamental principles held by Wormsmart, that being environmentally friendly, sustainable, user friendly, low maintenance and chemical free.

The Wormsmart plus system, is a fully self-contained system built off site and installed with minimal excavation, time and disruption to your property. Perfect for off grid, solar, smaller and / or isolated properties that require a higher level of treatment but do not want to be burdened by service contracts and visits, high running costs or and ongoing expenses relating to getting mechanical plants or sand filters built.

Carawah Nursery is a wholesale only distributor of Australian native tubestock plants.

Designer Plunge Pools, a subsidiary of Designer Tanks, have manufactured hundreds of stainless steel pools over recent years. This experience has taught us that there is a lot to consider when moving from a “A lidless tank” to a fully functioning compliant and safe plunge pool. 

We are the manufacturer, and proud to deal direct with our customers saving you money and giving you peace of mind. We also ensure we partner with quality, reputable suppliers for our pool accessories and equipment to deliver a seamless solution. We are here to make your plunge pool experience a delight.

Established by Ern Bennet in 1879, Humphris Nursery has come a long way. This large production nursery has been modernised, expanded and cared for by 6 generations of the Humphris family making it one of the oldest continuously registered wholesale nurseries in Australia.

Today, Humphris Nursery is located on 20 hectares in Mooroolbark, as well as 85 hectares of production growing sites throughout the regional Yarra Ranges region in Gruyere, Yellingbo and Woori Yallock, Victoria.  Humphris Nursery has expanded and developed to include not just high quality plants to the retail trade, but also to landscapers, councils, advanced growers and plant breeders. We also offer contract growing support.

Louise creates unique printed fabrics and wall coverings from her studio in Melbourne, Australia. Working directly from her original paintings and illustrations, Louise's collections are inspired by the Australian landscape.

Our wallpapers and fabrics have been used internationally in both residential and commercial projects, and feature a wide range of artwork created from different mediums including watercolour, gouache, pencil illustration and original photography.

OUR PARTNERS

Having introduced Australian's to the Joy of Outdoor Fireplaces with Mexican Chimineas over 20 years ago we now specialise in a select range of premium quality cast iron & Bronze Chimineas, designed to enhance the appearance, atmosphere & Usability of your outdoor entertaining area

Angus co-operates with a network of horticultural businesses and individuals to create a unique blend of information that includes tried and trusted topics as well as the new and experimental in Australian horticulture. Angus works with a range of specialist Australian native plant nurseries to link readers with where they can find both species and cultivars (varieties) of all sorts.

KLM Hire is a family owned and family operated business, specialising in hire of excavators, skid steers, attachments and generators.

KLM Hire operates out of our Bundoora depot in Melbourne’s northeast. We provide our hire services to clients all across metropolitan Melbourne and deliver Victoria wide. Between our team, there is over 50 years of experience not just in machine hire but also management, trades and operation. When you hire any machine or attachment from us, you can be assured of quality, performance and service that leaves a favourable and lasting impression.

Established in 2012, Meir is fully Australian owned and operated. Today our luxury tapware is available in over 12 countries, supplied through over 2000 retailers globally.

We've spent decades designing and manufacturing products sourced globally from the best materials and components. Our customers have experienced the exceptional durability of the Meir range, and that’s why we can offer a lifetime guarantee on all products.

Passivetech works exclusively with premium mechanical ventilation, air conditioning and electric heat pump hot water suppliers.

We are proud members of the Australian Passive House Association and are Certified Passive House Tradespersons  with extensive experience in Passive House (aka Passivhaus). You can count on our experienced and knowledgeable team for the best advice and customer care. We are passionate about helping homeowners make their homes healthy, comfortable and energy efficient. 

Plants Management Australia (PMA) is a horticultural licensing and marketing company which manages the protection and introduction of new plant varieties across the globe. We represent independent plant breeders, taking their plant from ‘concept to consumer’ in order to maximise the financial rewards of a new variety and ensure a lengthy and generous royalty stream for innovative breeders.

We are specialized growers and suppliers of Australian native grass seeds since 1988. The grasses we grow have been selected for their superior growing characteristics and their performance and vigour in a variety of situations and applications. All of our native grass seeds have known seed viability and purity because we are passionate about supplying only the highest quality Australian native grass seed.

Spaces in Places build high-performance, architecturally designed Spaces (commonly referred to as ‘tiny homes’) that follow passivhaus building principles. We believe in creating Space to help people find their Place. Just as every person is unique, so too is their idea of what it is to ‘escape’. We provide the tools to help them find it.

Australia’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, timber, uPVC and Alu-Clad, architectural windows systems. Committed to a carbon-neutral future.

Dinsan Nursery is located in Dingley Village, Australia where we have been supplying the wholesale industry with Advanced Trees and Plants since 1959. Our nursery site houses a large Cash & Carry Trade sales outlet with an extensive production growing area.

Structural Panels Australia (SPA) is an Australian company located in Daylesford Victoria, manufacturing structural insulated panels (SIPs) for use in residential and commercial construction. Our range of insulated roof panels, insulated wall, floor and ceiling panels, facilitates the build of your next project with industry leading efficiency.

Chloe is a lifelong horticulturist and gardener. Her career began working in wholesale and retail nurseries, before moving into high-profile horticultural positions with Melbourne Zoo and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, specialising in the cultivation of hard to grow species. Outside of work she helps people in their gardens through design and consulting. Chloe loves creating engaging gardens and helping people select the ‘right plant for the right place.’ This philosophy spills over into her teaching Horticulture, where she spends her days getting students excited about plants and gardening.

Transport with a difference for all of your towing needs. Covering Melbourne metro, country and interstate, we well and truly have your transport needs under complete control.

With over 15 Years of towing industry experience and an ever-growing Fleet of over 20 Trucks, including 4, 6 and 10 Tonne Tilts, 14 Tonne Twin Steer Tilts, Super Tilt Floats, Tri-Axle Spread Floats and Quad Spread Floats; we well and truly have your needs covered. We have a specialized forklift trailer that sits on the ground for loading and has a ride height of 300mm for all your high mast reach trucks and forklifts; the sky is the limit with this beauty.

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery is a grower of quality advanced trees. Our trees are grown using the best horticultural practices. Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery specialises in the growing of an extensive range of both Australian native and exotic trees that are suitable for sale to councils, public authorities, landscapers, developers and home gardeners.

Gardens at Night is an Australian owned company specialising in the design and manufacture of quality, energy efficient outdoor lighting. Our comprehensive range of lights and accessories offer a complete solution for every outdoor space; setting standards in the industry for technology, functionality and durability.

Lilydale Instant Lawn is proudly Australian-owned and operated since 1985. We harvest almost 900,000 m2 of turf every year, making us one of the top instant lawn suppliers in Australia. We aim to ensure your experience with us is truly exceptional, from start to finish.

Wholesale production nursery with over fifty years industry experience. Located approximately ten minutes south of Cranbourne at Blind Bight. With a dedicated team of twenty staff producing up to one million plants annually, in 14cm, 20cm and 30-33cm pots. Up to four hundred varieties available. Specialising in landscape lines including Australian natives, Grasses and Cordylines. Meyer Nurseries are major suppliers to the Nursery industry including Retailers, Major Wholesale Plant Markets, Brokers, Developers, Landscapers and Government bodies.

We believe homes should make a positive impact – on the people that live in them and the environment. This informs our approach to each project – from our genuine service to the carefully considered details that you’ll appreciate every day. We apply passive design and construction principles to craft custom homes that use minimal energy and premium materials for a healthy and conscious lifestyle.

We operate organic receival facilities in South Australia and Victoria to support the diversion of organic waste products from landfill. Bio Gro process in excess of 300,000 tonnes of organic material to create a range of products for the horticulture, viticulture, agriculture and landscape market. This is done through strict quality control processes that are environmentally sustainable while meeting and exceeding Australian Standards for our manufactured products.

Yarra View Bushland stand apart not just because of our exceptional quality and service to the retail and commercial horticulture industry, but because of our strong history as Social Enterprise. As Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery, Yarra View Bushland employs over 85 adults with an intellectual disability. We assist people to realise their full potential in the supported employment environment, giving them skills, confidence and opportunity.

Wonga Garden Supplies has been trading since 1983 at our current site on Wonga road at Warranwood in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We provide a large range of garden and building products to suit your needs, from developers , builders , trades both big and small to your domestic home gardeners and DIY jobs. No quantity is to big or to small we can do it all.

Ben Russell Electrical Co (BREC) is an award winning electrical contracting company, specialising in architecturally designed commercial and residential spaces with a focus on sustainability. 

Thirteen Projects have established themselves as one of our go-to partners for highly crafted joinery and construction solutions. Founded by Directors Ivo Baldari and Mark Bailey – there is something special – about how they go about business, and it resonates with us and our customers.