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MIFGS

MIFGS 2026 – Show gardens

The 2026 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show was a celebration of horticultural achievement, showcasing an exciting diversity of designs, plant selections, construction ideas and creativity.

MIFGS 2026 - Small gardens
MIFGS

MIFGS 2026 – Small gardens

The Achievable Gardens design competition, a major drawcard at MIFGS, gives horticulture students a chance to showcase their talents.

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Garden travel

Garden journeys: your free e-book!

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Planning your next trip? For gardeners travelling around Australia or overseas, it’s exciting to include garden visits as part of a grand tour. Check out our free e-book for botanical destinations to inspire your next adventure…

MIFGS 2026 - Big ideas
MIFGS

MIFGS 2026 – Big ideas

For visitors and designers alike, MIFGS is an invitation to dream.

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Gardening advice

Replenishing the soil

Feed your soil and it will produce nourishing food for you. It’s the best thing you can do for your edible garden, and the very best bit? It doesn’t have to be backbreaking work.

leafy plants in greenhouse
Indoor plants

Aroid advice

Aroids are plants in the Araceae family, including monstera, philodendron and anthurium. They’re renowned for their striking foliage and unique flower structure, and they’ve become something of an obsession for one grower.

passionfruit on vine
Grow

Perfect passionfruit

Dreaming of homegrown passionfruit? While these productive vines can be a little temperamental, the right care makes all the difference. With a little time and know-how, a thriving crop can be yours.

Top plants for long-lasting flowers
Grow

Top plants for long-lasting flowers

Long-flowering plants are gardeners’ gold, adding months of colour and plentiful nectar for pollinators. We profile 25 top long-bloomers in our September issue - it's on sale now.

Step through a Darwin wonderland
Tropical

Step through a Darwin wonderland

A Darwin couple have spent years collecting potted plants and rescuing discarded roadside gems, creating a lush tropical wonderland.