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We’re here! And look at this sumptuousness! That’s what I was thinking, standing in this avenue of silver birches and oak-leafed hydrangeas at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. After two years of cancellation, it was wonderful to finally be rubbing shoulders with fellow gardeners, and drinking in the designs and artistry of plant whisperers. More than 100,000 people attended across the five days of the show, and it felt great to be out and about again. As always, there were obvious trends in garden design and plant use, and some good ideas to steal. You’ll find a selection of what caught our eye on page 30. And for a different kind of whispering – chook whispering – check out the tales and tips from Costa and the gang on wrangling…