This weekend Australia’s biggest spring celebration is wrapping up in Canberra.

Floriade is the biggest gardening event, and this year the theme is Science and Nature, bringing to life the most recognised scientific fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and botany.

The event concludes on 12 October and the Great Big Bulb Dig is on Monday 13 October at the Commonwealth Park.

Image: Image by Sarah Guise

Produced By: Jenelle Provost

Featured In Story: Tim Howards – Main Gardener at Floriade Canberra

First aired on The Wire, Friday 10 October 2025