Downes Nursery

29/05/2026

Keep on sharing and commenting let's make plenty of noise and hope that Costa Georgiadis Official makes some noise too!

If you're not lucky enough to be in the 1st 30, don't worry, we are going to put some smaller packs together so you don't miss out.

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🌳 30 YEARS OF NATIONAL TREE DAY! 🌳
To celebrate this massive milestone, we are giving back to our local schools and community in a BIG way! 🥳👇

The FIRST 30 SCHOOLS tagged in the comments of this post will receive 30 FREE native tubes donated by Downes Wholesale Nursery to plant for National Tree Day 2026! 🏫🌱

💥 WANT AN EXTRA BONUS PLANT?
Tag in your comment too, and we will add an extra plant to your school's bundle!

(Honestly, how incredible would it be if we could convince Costa to come down to the nursery and help us hand them out?! Let's make some noise and see if we can get his attention! 🤫👀)

📅 PLANT PICK-UP INFO:
Please note that these donation tubes will be available for collection from our nursery at Theresa Park during the week of July 20th. We want to ensure your schools are ready to get them in the ground!

How to enter:
1️⃣ Drop a comment below tagging your school (or a school you love!).
2️⃣ Tag to score that bonus plant.
3️⃣ Share this post so your school community doesn't miss out!

Let’s get planting for the next generation! 🌍💚

19/05/2026

🌳 30 YEARS OF NATIONAL TREE DAY! 🌳
To celebrate this massive milestone, we are giving back to our local schools and community in a BIG way! 🥳👇

The FIRST 30 SCHOOLS tagged in the comments of this post will receive 30 FREE native tubes donated by Downes Wholesale Nursery to plant for National Tree Day 2026! 🏫🌱

💥 WANT AN EXTRA BONUS PLANT?
Tag in your comment too, and we will add an extra plant to your school's bundle!

(Honestly, how incredible would it be if we could convince Costa to come down to the nursery and help us hand them out?! Let's make some noise and see if we can get his attention! 🤫👀)

📅 PLANT PICK-UP INFO:
Please note that these donation tubes will be available for collection from our nursery at Theresa Park during the week of July 20th. We want to ensure your schools are ready to get them in the ground!

How to enter:
1️⃣ Drop a comment below tagging your school (or a school you love!).
2️⃣ Tag to score that bonus plant.
3️⃣ Share this post so your school community doesn't miss out!

Let’s get planting for the next generation! 🌍💚

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, grandmothers, and mother figures who nurture us just as much as they nurture their gardens.

At Downes, we know that great things take time, care, and a lot of love to flourish—qualities every mum has in spades. We hope your day is as bright as a garden in full bloom! 🌸

23/04/2026

ANZAC Day Long Weekend Trading Hours

Lest we forget. 🌹

Please note that Downes Wholesale Nursery will be closed on the following days for the ANZAC Day long weekend:

Saturday, 25th April (ANZAC Day)

Monday, 27th April (Public Holiday)

We will be back to our regular trading hours on Tuesday, 28th April.

We hope you have a safe and respectful long weekend.

04/04/2026

Happy Easter from the team at Downes! We hope your long weekend is filled with family, friends, and plenty of time in the garden.

The nursery will be taking a short break to recharge! 🐰

Good Friday: Closed

Easter Monday: Closed

Back to business: Tuesday, April 7th

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

Want to be the most popular house on the block? (At least with the bees and birds!) 🐝🦜

The Buckinghamia celsissima is basically a high-end restaurant for native wildlife. When those creamy white "curls" open up, they provide a massive nectar hit that brings gardens to life.

It’s the perfect native alternative to exotic flowering trees—offering better shade, better fragrance, and a lot more personality.

23/03/2026

Is it a Eucalypt? Is it a Willow? No, it’s the Acacia implexa! 🌳🧐

Known as the Hickory Wattle, this is the tree for people who think they don’t like Wattles. Unlike its short-lived cousins, the implexa is a long-distance runner. It’s tough, long-lived, and features gorgeous, sickle-shaped "leaves" (phyllodes) that give it a sophisticated, weeping silhouette.

19/03/2026

Downes Wholesale Nursery is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Estimating Assistant to join our busy sales and administration team. This role is pivotal in supporting our quoting process for large-scale landscape projects and wholesale orders. You will be responsible for interpreting plant schedules, calculating costs, and ensuring our clients receive accurate and timely pricing.

We offer flexible working hours to suit the right candidate, making this an ideal role for those balancing other commitments or looking for a stable, professional environment within the nursery industry.

Apply Here:

Downes Wholesale Nursery