Winning Gardens: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Inspo alert! Don't miss the award-winning show gardens at Australia's biggest and best annual garden design fair
This week, Australia’s most beautiful horticultural designs were crowned at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the fifth-largest garden show in the world. The awards recognise some of the country’s best garden and plant experts and are replete with great ideas for everyday homeowners. Here we share the winners with you. Enjoy.
A homage to outdoor living that features two recycled shipping containers and an upstairs terrace, Albone’s display was also recognised with a Gold Show Garden Award and the Horticultural Media Association Award for best use of plant life.
“This year, we are thrilled to present the biggest program in the Show’s 26-year history with a spectacular showcase of breathtaking landscape and floral designs from some of the most renowned horticultural experts. The calibre of creations across all categories is second to none and we extend our greatest congratulations and thanks to all involved,” said event director, Marcus Gale.
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“This year’s designs centre around themes of sustainability, positivity, community, and love, and the use of new technologies and eco-friendly materials. There are so many industry-leading ideas and stories for visitors to uncover, and we can’t wait to celebrate the best of Australia’s horticultural industry on the national stage this week.”
‘Aurum’ by MINT Pool + Landscape Design.
Tied in first place for the Gold Show Garden Award was ‘Aurum’ by Darin Bradbury and Scott Wynd of MINT Pool + Landscape Design. Their creation was also bestowed with the Mark Bence Construction Award and Innovative Design Award.
Tied in first place for the Gold Show Garden Award was ‘Aurum’ by Darin Bradbury and Scott Wynd of MINT Pool + Landscape Design. Their creation was also bestowed with the Mark Bence Construction Award and Innovative Design Award.
‘Bam Stone Garden’ by Peter Donegan Garden Design.
‘The Bam Stone Garden,’ designed by renowned landscape architect Peter Donegan from Ireland, was also awarded a Gold Show Garden Award.
‘The Bam Stone Garden,’ designed by renowned landscape architect Peter Donegan from Ireland, was also awarded a Gold Show Garden Award.
‘Consciousness’ by Platylobium Landscape Design.
The recipient of the Silver Gilt Show Garden Award was ‘Consciousness’ designed by Nadia Cole of Platylobium Landscape Design.
The recipient of the Silver Gilt Show Garden Award was ‘Consciousness’ designed by Nadia Cole of Platylobium Landscape Design.
‘Lunaria Pods’ by Inge Jabara Landscapes.
This year, the judges awarded a four-way tie for the Silver Show Garden Award. The four gardens include this one, named ‘Lunaria Pods,’ and designed by Inge Jabara Landscapes.
This year, the judges awarded a four-way tie for the Silver Show Garden Award. The four gardens include this one, named ‘Lunaria Pods,’ and designed by Inge Jabara Landscapes.
‘Villa Di Lusso’ by Invidia Landscapes.
This garden, named ‘Villa Di Lusso’ and designed by Renee Reiter of Invidia Landscapes, was also honoured with a Silver Show Garden Award.
This garden, named ‘Villa Di Lusso’ and designed by Renee Reiter of Invidia Landscapes, was also honoured with a Silver Show Garden Award.
‘Composition’ by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design.
‘Composition’ by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design was another Silver Show Garden Award winner.
‘Composition’ by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design was another Silver Show Garden Award winner.
‘Mindset’ by InStyle Gardens.
And ‘Mindset’, a landscape designed by Joel Barnett of InStyle Gardens, also took home a Silver Show Garden Award.
And ‘Mindset’, a landscape designed by Joel Barnett of InStyle Gardens, also took home a Silver Show Garden Award.
‘Alone, Together’ by Budling Design.
‘Alone, Together’, designed by Matt York of Budling Design was presented with the Bronze Show Garden Award.
‘Alone, Together’, designed by Matt York of Budling Design was presented with the Bronze Show Garden Award.
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is now on at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens until April 2 2023.
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The prestigious City of Melbourne Award of Excellence for Best in Show was awarded to Charlie Albone of Inspired Exteriors for ‘The Container Garden’.