In what seems like an obvious choice for Gardening Australia, the ABC have today announced Costa Georgiadis as the new host for 2012. From the press release:
ABC TV is thrilled to announce Costa Georgiadis as the new host of Gardening Australia.
Loved throughout the country for his infectious personality and respected for his passion to inspire gardening communities through sustainable organic approaches, Costa will bring a dynamic energy to one of ABC TV’s most iconic programs.
Hooked on gardening from an early age thanks to his grandfather’s veggie patch, Costa’s career began in landscape architecture before growing to national prominence in the SBS TV series Costa’s Garden Odyssey.
Jennifer Collins, Head of Factual, says: “Costa will bring an informed and entertaining spirit to the series. He’s got a reputation for having his finger on the pulse and I’m looking forward to seeing him communicate his exciting approach to gardening in his own inimitable style.”Costa says: “Gardening Australia is about gardening all of Australia – nurturing its plants and its people. I can’t wait to travel the country, share incredible gardening stories and create some new projects to get us all talking and blossoming.’’
So what has Costa got planned for the 2012 series? Find out when he joins the rest of the team on ABC1 from Saturday March 24 at 6.30pm.
I am so excited about this! I loved Costas Garden Odyssey.
I hope GA viewers like his passionate and enthusiastic style. I hope he does his garden makeovers on GA.
Peter Cundall was such a difficult host to replace, and I really feel for Steven ryan, but sadly this is the fate of anyone in any job who replaces someone exceptional. I know I haven’t been watching as often as II used to. GA was mandatory Saturday night viewing for me a couple of years ago.
Hooray!