BLOOM: Wollondilly garden expo & plant fair
Wollondilly Shire Council proudly hosted BLOOM the first Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 30 October, from 10.00am – 4.00pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton.
The expo featured a main stage with live entertainment, informative gardening workshops and demonstrations throughout the day, including the announcement of the Spring Garden Competition winners for 2022!
BLOOM also welcomed an array of market stalls specialising in gardening, plants and outdoor products, as well as food trucks for guests to grab a bite to eat. The Children’s Corner with brimming with activities and face painting, creating the perfect day out for friends and families.
BLOOM's aim of brining together gardening and plant enthusiasts from the local Wollondilly Shire and surrounds truly came to fruition and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2023.
Council is now calling for feedback on the first BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair, if you are interested in providing feedback on the event, please see the Post Event Evaluation Form.
Event Details
| Date | Sunday, 30 October 2022 |
|---|---|
| Time | 10.00am till 4.00pm |
| Location | Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton |
2022 PROGRAM
Check out the BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair Program:
| Time | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00AM - 10.30AM |
Workshop Kid's Propagation presented by Wollondilly Shire Council |
Green Thumb Tent |
| 10.15AM - 10.45AM |
Talk The Benefits of Joining a Community Garden presented by Tahmoor Uniting Community Garden |
Bloom Stage |
| 11.00AM - 11.45AM |
Live Music Like Angels |
Bloom Stage |
| 11.00AM - 12.00PM |
Pinot & Picasso King Protea Painting Workshop presented by Pinot & Picasso Camden For more information and to book your Pinot & Picasso Workshop tickets, please head to the Pinot & Picasso's website. |
Green Thumb Tent |
| 12.00PM - 12.30PM |
Talk Wombat Manage Program presented by WIRES Wollondilly |
Bloom Stage |
| 12.30PM - 1.00PM |
Workshop Propagation for All presented by Wollondilly Shire Council |
Green Thumb Tent |
| 12.45PM - 1.15PM |
Talk Growing Edible Gardens presented by Tahmoor Garden Centre |
Bloom Stage |
| 1.30PM |
Awards Spring Garden Competition 2022 |
Bloom Stage |
| 1.30PM - 2.30PM |
Pinot & Picasso Waratah Painting Workshop presented by Pinto & Picasso Camden For more information and to book your Pinot & Picasso Workshop tickets, please head to the Pinot & Picasso's website. |
Green Thumb Tent |
| 2.00PM - 2.30PM |
Talk Hortiman - Matthew Carroll Special Guest Speaker |
Bloom Stage |
| 2.30PM - 3.15PM |
Live Music Jody Lee |
Bloom Stage |
| 3.00PM - 3.30PM |
Workshop Composting & Worm Farming presented by Wollondilly Shire Council |
Green Thumb Tent |
| 3.30PM - 4.00PM |
Talk Native Propagation presented by Wollondilly Shire Council |
Bloom Stage |
2022 STALLS
See all of the BLOOM Stallholders who joined us for 2022:
| Tahmoor Mowers | Jar of Life Nursery |
| Critter Bits Bargo | Wilton Landscape Supplies |
| Australian Geranium Society | Illawarra Bromeliad Society |
| WIRES Wollondilly Branch | Top Forty Orchard |
| Tahmoor Garden Centre | ANOS Macarthur Inc & Southern Highlands Orchid Inc |
| Thirlmere Wholesale Nursery | Wollondilly Shire Council - Environment & Community Nursery |
| Plantry Lane | Welby Garden Centre (& Camden Worms) |
| Hope's Boutique Gifts | Redleaf Wholesale Nursery |
| Picton Sand & Soil | Copper Tree Sculptures |
| Wollondilly Garden Club | Wollondilly Men's Shed |
| Tahmoor Uniting Community Garden | 2WP Effortless Pruning (2WP Pty Ltd) |
| Ausplants R Us | Australian Succulent Farm |
| The Orchid Place | Nani's Food Truck |
| Bite Me Donuts | The Macarthur Grind |
| Miss Frosty's Soft Serve | Damaskos Greek Souvlaki |
2022 SPONSORS
Thank you to our Sponsors who have come on board for the first year of BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair:
- Exclusive Estate Agents
- Tahmoor Mower and Chainsaw Centre
- Transport Heritage NSW
- Wests Group Macarthur
