Spring is in the air and roses are blooming just in time for the Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show.
Held on the last weekend of October, the show has plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Show president Kathy Cairns said organisers were looking forward to seeing what everyone was entering.
“With Covid, it’s our ninth year,” she said. “The first year out of Covid is was a bit down, but last year it really improved.
“Hopefully this year is a bit better again.”
The show includes roses and flowers, cake baking competitions, a plant stall and photography among other things.
Ms Cairns said the roses were the most popular thing people were interested in checking out.
“They are a little bit weather dependent,” she said. “If we don’t get the rain, the roses don’t come out.
“Everyone seems to love the roses.”
The show has a large junior section with the committee handing out forms to all the local schools.
This year they have a new section for the local children.
“We have a colouring competition this year,” Ms Cairns said. “We’re going to put them up on display.
“That is our new big thing.”
There will be plenty of food options available including the local Country Women’s Association’s Devonshire afternoon tea.
There will be stands with the historical society, Darley Neighbourhood House and the Melton Botanic Gardens among them.
There’s also children’s activities.
The show is on October 26, between noon-4pm, and October 27, 10am-4pm.
Details: wwwbmflowershow.org
