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Blooming beauty at Leongatha Rail Trail Market

Aug 16 2025 Updated 5 hours ago

Andrew Paloczi

1 min read

Leongatha Primary School students Paige Maskell, Darcy and Blake Cholmondeley and Kenzie Maskell enjoy a hint of Spring as the Leongatha Daffodil & Floral Show approaches.

Daffodils from Blyth Brothers in Ellinbank are ready to bloom and will be on sale at the Leongatha Rail Trail Community Market on Sunday August 17.

While Sunday’s weather is expected to be wintry, there’s an opportunity to brighten up your home with fresh daffodils, the Leongatha Horticultural Society running a stall at the town’s Rail Trail Community Market ahead of the Thursday 28 August opening of the Leongatha Daffodil & Floral Show.

The market runs from 8.30am until 1pm with daffodils available until sold out.

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