Empress Garden flower show starts Jan 23 to pay tribute to Padma Bhushan Gadgil

Organisers highlighted that Japanese-style ikebana flower arrangements and an impressive display of bonsai trees will be among the major attractions this year. The show is also expected to witness state-level participation, with renowned nursery professionals from Pune, Kolhapur, Sangli, Nashik, and other regions taking part.

A series of competitions including flower arrangement, fruit and vegetable contests, and attractive pot competitions have been organised for gardening enthusiasts, with no entry fee. Notably, over 800 students from various schools have registered for painting and handwriting competitions, encouraging creativity and environmental awareness among children.

The show is expected to witness state-level participation, with renowned nursery professionals from Pune, Kolhapur, Sangli, Nashik, and other regions taking part. (Source: Express Photo)

Managed by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India, established in 1830, the Empress Garden continues to serve as a living legacy of Pune’s green heritage. Organisers said the flower show is planned not merely for entertainment, but to instill love for nature and environmental responsibility among citizens. The public has been urged to attend in large numbers to enjoy the floral exhibition and pay tribute to Dr Gadgil.