The City of Greater Bendigo's annual Tulip Dig will take place at 9am on Thursday November 7, 2024 in the Conservatory Gardens.
City of Greater Bendigo Parks and Open Space Manager Chris Mitchell said the Tulip Dig is an extremely popular annual event with many gardeners keen to secure some bargain priced bulbs to display in their own gardens.
"Due to the popularity of this event there will again be a four-bag limit, with bags supplied by the City on entry at a cost of $5 per bag. It is a cashless event with payment by EFTPOS only," Mr Mitchell said.
"Only small hand trowels and digging tools are permitted to retrieve bulbs as City staff will pre-loosen the soil in the garden beds.
"Therefore, no shovels or hoes can be brought into the gardens for safety reasons on the day.
"We are expecting big crowds of people of all ages on the day and ask all participants to show respect to others when digging for bulbs as aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated."
A number of pre-bagged tulip bulbs will also be available for purchase from the City's Heathcote Customer Service Centre on the same day for $5 per bag. A limit of one bag per person will apply.
Tulip Dig event details:
- No BYO bags. Bags will be supplied by the City on entry at a cost of $5 each
- There will be a limit of four bags per person
- Payment to be made by EFTPOS only as this is a cashless event
- Only small hand trowels and digging tools allowed. No shovels or hoes permitted for safety reasons
- Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated
- Conservatory gates will open at 9am
