Peter Cundall

Name:
Peter Cundall
Age:
96
Date of Birth:
Apr 1, 1927
Place of Birth:
Manchester, England
Occupation:
Soldier,Horticulturalist,Conservationist,Radio Presenter,Television Presenter
Residence:
Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Years active:
1969–2008
Known for:
Host Of Gardening Australia (1989–2008)
Awards:
Australian Humanist Of The Year (2006),Member Of The Order Of Australia (2007),Churchill Fellowship (1974)

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Peter Joseph Cundall (born 1 April 1927) is a horticulturalist, conservationist, author, broadcaster and television personality in Australia. He currently lives in Tasmania's Tamar Valley, and until the age of 81 continued to be a presenter of the ABC TV program Gardening Australia. His last show aired on 26 July 2008. He will continue his radio show from Tasmania, his appearances at the Gardening Australia Expos and continue work on his autobiography. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2007 "For service to the environment, particularly the protection of wilderness areas in Tasmania, and to horticulture as a presenter of gardening programs on television and radio."

Cundall has become a household name to Australian gardeners. The TV show and magazine Gardening Australia Cundall represents has a devoted audience of both younger and older gardeners and admirers. At Gardening Australia Live shows (gardening exhibitions in Australian capital cities) Peter Cundall's presentations attract many viewers. In a 2008 issue of Reader's Digest, he came 8th in a poll of the 100 most trusted Australians. He is an environmentalist and pacifist.



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