Story Title: Celebrity Gardener: Kristian Hopes of Grinspoon
Episode: One
Date: 26th September 2009
Presenter: Neville Passmore

Kristian Hopes and his wife Amy invite Neville into their home for some gardening advice.

Tips and Facts

• Grinspoon is an Australian post-grunge band from Lismore, fronted by Phil Jamieson with Pat Davern on guitar, Joe Hansen on bass, and Kristian Hopes on drums.

• Grinspoon was pushed into the national spotlight after winning Triple J’s ‘Unearthed’ competition in 1995, with their track "Sickfest".

• Originally from Lismore NSW, Kristian is now based in Brisbane.

• When not on tour, Kristian prefers to spend his time in the garden.

• Kristian and Amy are practicing sustainable gardening. They actively compost, use rain water, and produce home grown veggies.

• Grinspoon’s new album is “SIX TO MIDNIGHT” – out now.

www.grinspoon.com.au