FLAMBOYANT Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis yesterday described the Albury Botanic Gardens’ new children’s area as “having real soul”.
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The ABC television personality made the comment as he joined primary school pupils and preschoolers at the official opening of the long-awaited garden which he described as “a triumph in education and storytelling”.
“This garden is at the cutting edge of environmental education,” Mr Georgiadis said.
“It is a great example of passion and patience in putting together a community project.”
His enthusiasm was echoed by garden curator Paul Scannell, who described efforts to raise money for the garden as “phenomenal”.
“There are plans in the works for a tree-house and an amphitheatre to go into the garden.” Mr Scannell said.
“For now though, we just want to enjoy our new garden.”
The garden includes a troll hut, constructed in part from a 400-year-old gum tree trunk, a fairy castle hideaway and a giant dinosaur, as well as several interactive components to teach youngsters about sustainable farming and growing.