October 14, 2025

Tropical Plant Expo Blooms In Cardwell

On Saturday 11 October, the Cardwell Coastguard hosted its annual Tropical Plant Expo, drawing plant lovers from near and far. The event featured an impressive range of plants for both display and sale, with many local sellers showcasing exceptional specimens.

Visitors enjoyed browsing the stalls, chatting with growers, and picking up new additions for their gardens. Alongside the plants were home-grown fruit and vegetables, a delightful selection of prize-winning homemade jams, and beautiful artworks by Mandy.

No Coastguard event would be complete without the classic BBQ, complemented by coffee and cake. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all who attended.

Chris and Ian welocoming people in
Sunkissed Nursery's Desert Roses
Chris and their dog Hunter
Torch ginger and beehive ginger
Frans Glass Creations
Coast Guard ladies in charge of drinks and raffles
Coast Guard BBQ boys & cooking crew
Art by Mandy
Fresh produce by Joe and Dan
Greg Oldano and his plants
Joe and Dan's Ingham Show prize-winning rosella jam