Lessons on Joy with Costa Georgiadis

Known for his infectious energy and passion for gardening, Costa Georgiadis will share practical wisdom on enriching your daily routines with simple, meaningful pleasures.

Drawing on his experiences as a gardener and environmental advocate, Costa explores how connecting with nature, and nurturing relationships, can transform the way we live.

In this uplifting talk, Costa will offer valuable tips, insights, and stories that will encourage you to slow down, appreciate the small moments, and cultivate a joyful, fulfilling life.

This talk will be chaired by Milkwood Co-founder Kirsten Bradley.

Costa Georgiadis

As co-creator of Costa’s Garden Odyssey for SBS, Costa Georgiadis caught the attention of a nation. A much-loved host of the ABC’s iconic Gardening Australia and Gardening Australia Junior, Costa shares his love of nature and joy of gardening for a new generation.

Costa’s book, Costa’s World: Gardening for the soul, the soil and the suburbs continues to inspire, and young readers can now enjoy his first children’s book with Costa’s Garden: Flowers.

Make Good Festival 2025

Make Good Festival celebrates curious minds and skill-sharing. Featuring an inspiring line-up of authors and doers, the event offers talks, workshops, and hands-on experiences that explore ways to live thoughtfully and responsibly.

Expect good thinking, good food, and to develop skills you didn’t know you had across two inspiring days. Shaped by a shared desire to create meaningful change, the Make Good Festival connects a community passionate about living better, for ourselves and for the planet.

Explore the 2025 festival program.

Make Good Festival is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

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Cost

$18 Adult
$12 Concession
$10 Members
Children up to 12 years free

Save up to 30% when you purchase tickets to multiple Make Good Festival events. Discount is calculated at check out.

Ticket includes entry to the Art Museum and Homestead.