There's more to explore in 2012 at the Stirling Autumn Garden Festival Sunday April 29, 10am - 4pm, FREE ENTRY THE HOME GARDEN Plants, plants and more plants. Stroll through the many plant stalls selling everything from potted colour to the succulent. Great variety at great prices. LANDSCAPED GARDENS With landscape gardeners on hand to provide expertadvice. Learn about anything that helps create a well designed, multi-use garden! There will hands-on displays of tools and garden machinery, including live log splitting machine and mulching in the 'How-to' section. ALFRESCO LIVING Peruse products the help you enjoy your home outdoor spaces. Garden sculpture, ovens, bbqs and the built form.   'TASTE THE HILLS' - AN ASSOCIATED EVENT OF TASTING AUSTRALIA Leading Adelaide Hills wineries will team with local restaurants, cafes and regional food producers in this celebration of food wine and the edible garden. Take a seat at the 'Long Table' with a plate, a glass of cool climate Adelaide Hils wine and enjoy the live music all day. THE ECO PRECINCT Explore and purchase herbs and vegetables, and learn about growing your own edible garden, organics and permaculture. KIDSZONE - PROUDLY SPONSORED BY ROMEOS FOODLAND STIRLING Free family fun including the iconic Scarecrow building competition and games with great prizes, face painting, arts workshops and presentations. PETSZONE Learn about living with pets, wildlife and pet friendly gardens. KINDERCHEFS - COOKING CLASSES FOR LITTLE CHEFS Cooking classes for kids aged 4-8 years all day in the KidsZone. Festival special only $6.00 per child To pre-book visit www.kinderchefs.com.au or call 0421 484 416   KNOWLEDGEZONE IN STEAMROLLER PARK Expert speakers all day, including the well regarded Sophie Thomson and Trevor Nottle, information stands, product demonstrations and workshops. Full Speakers Program SUTTLE BUS TOURS - PROUDLY SPONSORED BY BROCK HARCOURTS STIRLING Take a tour of the beautiful Glenalta garden at Stirling, opened in conjunction with Open Gardens Australia with plenty of shuttle buses to and from the Festival for $15.00 per person including garden entry fee. There will also be hosted bus tours to let you see 'Behind the Hedge', showcasing the history and intrigue of local Stirling gardnes with a finish at Glenalta to enjoy the Open Garden. This guided bus tour costs $20.00 per person including garden entry fee. The Volunteers of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide are also offering a special tour of Mt Lofty Botanic Garden, sharing the 'Autumn Secrets' held by this historic Botanic Garden. This guided bus tour is $10.00 per person. Buy tickets at the Festival and tours run all day.