🌱 2023 Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo – Visit Recap from National Sejong Arboretum
Discover Korea’s growing companion plant industry through kits, hands-on activities, and award-winning green products!
1. A Seasonal Visit to the National Sejong Arboretum
I visited the National Sejong Arboretum on the very last day of the 2023 Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo.
The event banner was clearly visible from the parking lot, and I purchased my ticket (5,000 won) through the unmanned ticketing machine.
Though the path to the Four Seasons Greenhouse felt a bit empty due to the winter season, I recalled how vibrant it had been just a month earlier during the Companion Plant Festival. Tulip bulbs had already been planted—spring will be beautiful here.
2. Inside the 2023 Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo
This was the second year of the Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo, which first launched in 2022.
Dozens of booths were set up by companies involved in gardening, indoor plants, and plant-based design kits.
Some participating booths included:
- Gyeryong Healing Farm Co., Ltd.
- LG Electronics x Groro
- JoMuRaeGi (Korean Traditional Landscape Department)
- Ian Gardening
- Maum Deurin Forest
- Jeju Star Studio
- …and many more.
I wasn’t able to take photos of every booth due to crowding, but the variety of ideas on display was impressive.
3. Companion Plant Hands-on Experience Zone
There was a terrarium-making experience zone where visitors could create their own mini plant worlds.
The sessions were free but required on-site registration, which had already closed when I arrived.
Most participants were young children with parents, and as an adult visitor, I ended up observing from a distance—but it looked really fun!
4. Award-Winning Companion Plant Kits
An entire section of the expo was dedicated to award-winning companion plant kits, which were judged based on design, education value, and plant integration.
Some awards included:
- 🏆 Grand Prize
- 🌿 Plant Utilization Excellence
- 🎨 Design Excellence
- 📚 Educational Use Excellence
- 👥 Consumer Choice Award
These kits offered creative solutions for combining daily life with greenery—perfect for classrooms, homes, and even wellness centers.
5. My Purchase – Groro’s Potting Kit
I stopped by the Groro booth and bought two companion plant kits at their event discount:
a herb kit and a flower kit. I’ll be uploading unboxing videos on both YouTube and my blog—stay tuned!
📍 About the Expo
- Event Name: 2023 Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo
- Location: National Sejong Arboretum
- Date: Held in 2023 (2nd annual event)
- Hosted by: Sejong Smart Garden & Companion Plant Project
- Activities: Company booths, experience zones, plant kit awards, sales & promotions
- Who Should Visit? Plant lovers, indoor garden startups, educators, designers
"If you’re developing a product or brand related to companion plants, consider exhibiting here next year!"
✅ Final Thought
The Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo is not just a trade fair—it’s a celebration of how nature can fit into daily life.
From smart garden brands to DIY plant kits for kids, this event bridges sustainability, wellness, and creativity.
Looking forward to the 2024 Companion Plant Kit Industry Expo?
We’ve already covered it in Korean on our blog!
👉 Check out the 2024 exhibition update (Korean blog)
We’ll be sharing the full English post soon—stay tuned for more companion plant inspiration!
Visit Us at Greenfingers
Thanks for reading! All the plants you see in my posts are lovingly raised right here at Greenfingers. We specialize in healthy, vibrant tropical plants and want to share the joy of gardening with the world.
If you’re a plant lover traveling through South Korea, feel free to stop by and say hello!
- Farm Name: Greenfingers (그린핑거스)
- Location: 42-6, Munbak-gil, Nangseong-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea (Postal Code: 28182)
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