bloomingtasmania.com - Meet Our 2009-10 Team

It is with pleasure that Blooming Tasmania announces that the entire Blooming Tasmania committee was re-elected from the Annual General Meeting held at the Somercotes Historic Estate on Saturday 28th August 2009.

The energetic committee meets bi-monthly at various locations throughout the state.

This is a committee with lots of ideas on ways to progress and represent the members of the organisation, to progress Tasmania’s niche garden sector.

Blooming Tasmania product includes floral shows, festivals and garden open days, as well as a broad range of gardens, walks and tours, specialist growers and nurseries, and garden-based B&Bs. Blooming Tasmania (booklet or website) will guide you on a great journey including a wide range of unique garden experiences.

The committee is:-

Jennie Chapman Chairman

Woolmer's Estate

Amarlie Crowden Secretary and Membership Officer

Kaydale Lodge & Gardens

Maria Stacey Treasurer

Port Arthur Historic Site

Neil Jordan Deputy Chair, Public Officer, Publication and Web Manager

Cam Lilies

Daryl Cullen Entally Estate

Kay Crowden Kaydale Lodge & Gardens

Ben Davidson Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Simon Houghton Hawley House

Damian Saunders Woolmers Estate & National Rose Garden

Frank Hussey/Rita Warrener Tourism Tasmania

It is the intention of the committee to develop Garden Trails throughout the coming year as a way of encouraging a garden journey throughout the state. Blooming Tasmania members will also be represented at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in April 2009.

The committee will keep you updated with events and activities as they eventuate throughout the coming year so do keep coming back to our new website for information.

Should you wish to contact the organisation please phone our Chairman on (03) 6391 2230 or email the Secretary on info@bloomingtasmania.com for further information.