Our Kitchen Garden Ambassadors

Ambassadors for the Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation share an enthusiastic commitment to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide and philanthropy in general. We thank them for their continued support of the establishment of a Kitchen Garden in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

Michael Keelan

One of South Australia’s most popular radio and television presenters, Michael Keelan is a well known name in gardening circles and an energetic supporter of a wide range of charities.
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Ian Parmenter

Founder and Director of the acclaimed Tasting Australia biennial food and wine festival Ian Parmenter is one of Australia’s best loved food writers and broadcasters and a passionate advocate for establishing “edible gardens” in all Australian primary schools.
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Daniel Lutz - Youth Ambassador

The Foundation’s youth ambassador Daniel Lutz, a year 11 student a the Urrbrae Agricultural High School, has been a passionate gardener most of his life, growing award winning orchids and overseeing a productive vegetable garden.
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Simon Bryant

As co-host of the ABC’s hugely popular The Cook & The Chef, Simon Bryant is a national food identity but it is his commitment to local producers and ethical food production that makes him an exemplary Kitchen Garden Ambassador.
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