Celebrating its 20th year on Channel 9, The Garden Gurus, Australia’s longest running gardening program on commercial television, returns for a milestone series this Saturday at 4.30pm AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The program is hosted by horticulturist and landscaper Trevor Cochrane, horticulturist and gardening identity Neville Passmore, horticulturist and blogger Bonnie-Marie Hibbs, and Greenology Landscapes founder and landscaper Nigel Ruck (ex-Backyard Blitz), who also welcome landscape architect Linda Ross and horticulturist James Barclay. Together, the Gurus will inspire green thumbs of all ages and gardening levels across Australia.
Cochrane, who created The Garden Gurus in 2002, is proud to celebrate this milestone alongside his expert team.
“When Nev and I started this show in 2002 we never dreamed it would be so successful. The chance to bring waterwise garden knowledge to the east coast has evolved into a program that has state-based experts sharing their expert knowledge, inspiring gardeners to get out and give it a go,”
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“I feel so privileged to be able to promote the great work the garden industry does in making gardening easier for beginners, more environmentally friendly, and of course being able to show people that we can do something about climate change, together, one backyard at a time.”
In the premiere episode, Trevor and Neville take a special trip down memory lane, looking back at the program’s highlights and presenters over the last two decades – beginning in Perth and spanning over 800 episodes. Later, they give viewers their expert advice on revitalising the garden after what has been a hot, harsh summer.
As the new series progresses from summer through autumn, The Garden Gurus’ incomparable years of experience and know-how will ensure that viewers are equipped each week with the knowledge and confidence to take on any gardening challenge.
The Garden Gurus enjoy seeing viewer garden success stories, and this season, thanks to Sproutwell Greenhouses, viewers have the chance to win a fabulous garden package worth $10,000. This includes a greenhouse or glasshouse valued at up to $8,000, plus $2,000 worth of garden tools, soils and plants to get started. To enter the draw, simply go to The Garden Gurus website and tell the Gurus in 20 words or less which story over the years of watching the program has inspired you.
This 15-part series of The Garden Gurus will be telecast across Australia on Channel 9. Previous series have been regularly broadcast internationally in 14 languages to 86 countries.The Garden Gurus is produced by Guru Productions for the 9Network.
