The skills of yesteryear that were passed on to us by family members seem to be a thing of the past. So how do we educate the next generation?

Tony Murrell will share some of his pearls of wisdom at the 2010 Festival Opening Event. He will discuss what motivates his passion for plants and how he motivates others who show glimmers of interest.

This event is about the changing times of gardening in New Zealand and what Tony thinks the future holds for New Zealanders and their families.

Sunday 17 October
4.30pm
Glenfalloch Woodland Garden
$25 (includes a complimentary drink and nibbles)
For bookings contact Sequel Events (03) 477 1092 or Email

ABOUT Tony Murrell
Tony Murrell has over 25 years gardening experience, both internationally and throughout New Zealand. "It's my real passion for all things gardening that fuels my enthusiasm for what started out as a hobby and has now become my life."

You'll remember Tony from TV3's Ground Force where he appeared as garden designer and presenter although these days he is nationally recognised for his designs on TV One's Mucking In. Tony is also the author of "Garden Designs to Enhance Your Life."

Tony regularly travels overseas where he's inspired by world trends and traditional garden design methods. He's a firm believer in sound, practical advice to help achieve the very best results.