Costa Georgiadis places a $34 million price tag on his beard in candid interview

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Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis recently shared personal insights on everything from his iconic beard to his love for moths, as well as his respect for nature’s quiet beauty.

When asked by The Guardian about the strangest thing he’d uncovered in someone’s garden, Costa recounted discovering a washing machine buried underground, filled with empty VB tins.

“I’m sure someone said, ‘Oh, come on, we’re not taking it to the tip. Let’s just bury it,’” he joked.

Georgiadis also revealed that he hasn’t been without his beard since November 1991, joking that people often ask how much it would take to get him to shave it.

“I’ve got a price on it: $1m for every year that I’ve had it. With $34m, I can support some serious projects,” he quipped.

On his favourite garden to visit, Costa expressed his admiration for Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth, calling it a “biodiversity hotspot” and an essential annual trip.

“Every time I go there, I just get blown away,” he said, highlighting the unique adaptation of plants in the region’s harsh soils.

Costa also took time to talk about his respect for moths, noting how they often go under appreciated compared to butterflies.

“Moths are just as incredible as butterflies,” he said, pointing out their “amazing patterns” and intricate engineering.

Reflecting on his love for nature and family, Costa shared that his most prized possession is a pair of secateurs that belonged to his grandfather.

“Every time I hold them, I feel like he’s holding my hand,” he said of the 70-year-old tool.

Finally, when asked about advice that stuck with him, Costa recalled his father’s words: “If it’s worth doing, do it properly.”

Source: The Guardian.

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