The family requested that images of him not be distributed along with this notice.
Vale Peter Cundall. Amazing life, and leaving behind generations of Tasmanians / Australians who love gardening because of his love of gardens, gardening, and compost. – @ali_wheeler
Vale Peter Cundall. A true Aussie icon, who loved nature more than life. I was related to him, albeit distantly, and it always made me proud to see his positivity radiate both on and off screen. – @tassiedad
What a delight he was. Lit up the screen with kindness, useful information & infectious joy. RIP Peter Cundall. – @chels_e_morning
I have fond memories of many long nights yarning with Peter after moratorium marches Vale Peter Cundall a true legend. – @dmickweir
Vale Peter Cundall. Generations of people know the joy of feeling their fingers buried in soil, the smell of it and, of course, the satisfaction of growing their own food thanks to you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us xx. – @louise_schaper
A grand life, well lived, for the benefit of countless people who came to love and understand gardening through his affection for the soil & what it can produce. A great Tasmanian. We are all the better for the time he spent with us. – @oldlillipilli
RIP Peter Cundall you taught many of us how to garden, always loved your constant tagline at the end of Gardening Australia. “And that’s your blooming lot” Respect & sympathy to his family. – @feather1952
Media release – Cassy O’Connor MP, Greens Leader, 5 December 2021
Vale Peter Cundall
lutruwita/Tasmania has lost one of its kindest, most engaging and feisty sons, with the death today of Peter Cundall.
Peter was loved by generations of Tasmanians. He will be very much missed.
Peter Cundall’s unbridled delight in the natural world shone throughout his long contribution to public life on ABC radio and television.
He was also an unashamed conservationist who raised his voice to protect this island’s forests, and to stop the Gunns’ Tamar Valley pulp mill.
It was Peter Cundall who told us, ‘We must never, never, never give up’ the fight.
A defining feature of this great man was his courage.
In 2009, Peter Cundall was arrested outside Parliament House for again taking a stand against the mill.
Peter was a rebel, for all the right reasons. Through his broadcasting, Peter also taught us the importance of the simple things in life – good people and time with nature.
Vale Peter Cundall. The Greens are so thankful for your long and generous life.
Media release – Bob Brown Foundation, 6 November 2021
Peter Cundall fought for Tasmania’s forests.
Peter Cundall, ABC radio and TV gardening guru, was a valiant campaigner for Tasmania’s forests and wildlife, Bob Brown said in Launceston today.
“Peter was appalled by the destruction of native forests. He called it a crime and joined the biggest public rallies for forests and against pulp mills in Launceston, Hobart and regional Tasmania. He was outspoken against what he called Gunns’ ‘dirty, stinking’ pulp mill proposed by the company and Labor Premier Paul Lennon for the Tamar Valley. The general public was more on side with Peter’s views than with the governments of the day.”
“I first encountered Peter Cundall’s powerful advocacy for nature when he spoke out against the flooding of the franklin river. He joined a public meeting in the Lemonthyme Valley near Cradle Mountain in the 1980s and that forest is now also protected. He spoke out for the Great Western Tiers, the northeast forests of Tasmania and the waters of Bass Strait threatened with toxic outfall from proposed pulp mills. His advocacy for nature was matched by an active and heartfelt support for social justice and opposition to the cruelties of war such as he had experienced in his younger life.”
“Peter’s hugely popular on-air gardening advice programs had subliminal but powerful messages for protecting and honouring of Australia’s wild places and wildlife. His passing will bring tears to the eyes of countless thousands of Australians who avidly viewed his love of gardening and all things green on Gardening Australia,” Brown said.
“Millions of Australians will be putting a figurative arm around Tina and her family today as we share memories of this wonderful man’s life over the last 94 years.”
Media release – Peter Gutwein, Premier, 6 December 2021
Vale Peter Cundall
On behalf of the Tasmanian Government, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Cundall, who passed away yesterday.
Peter was a much-loved and recognisable figure in Tasmania having lived and worked in Launceston for many years, including on ABC radio and as the long-time host of Gardening Australia.
On a personal note, Peter and I had many conversations over the years on a range of topics and while we didn’t always agree, he always had my respect for his immense passion and courage to stand up for what he believed in.
His contribution to Tasmania and our way of life cannot be understated, and I know his passing will be mourned by many in the community.
Vale Peter Cundall.
