Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition Winners Announced
Posted on: 23.10.2020
The winners of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Spring Garden Competition were announced last night during a presentation at the Bargo Community Hall.
The 2020 Garden Competition had entries from residents businesses, community groups and schools, from all around the Shire.
The judges toured every garden in the competition.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’d like to congratulate all the talented gardeners who took part in this year’s competition.”
“It has been a difficult year, but seeing these beautiful gardens is a sure way to lift people’s spirits and celebrate Spring in Wollondilly.”
The winners are:
GRAND CHAMPION 2020
Sponsored by CPE Tree Services
Hannah Rebelo
BEST SCHOOL GARDEN
Sponsored by Wollondilly Garden Club
Highly Commended -The Oaks Public School
Winner - Cawdor Public School
BEST EDIBLE GARDEN
Sponsored by Thirlmere Nursery
Highly Commended -Terry & Denise Scanlon
Winner - Greg & Janette Touzel
BEST NATIVE GARDEN
Sponsored by Thirlmere Nursery
Highly Commended - Andrew Alexander
Winner - John Butler
BEST COURTYARD GARDEN
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank Picton
Highly Commended - Nancy Schmitt
Winner - Sharon Robertson
BEST SMALL GARDEN
Sponsored by Mark’s Landscape Supplies
Highly Commended - Debbie Coggin & Wayne Ryan
Winner - Robert & Carolyn Walton
BEST FLOWER GARDEN
Sponsored by Thirlmere Nursery
Highly Commended - Maria Kolacki
Winner - Hannah Rebelo
BEST COMMUNITY GARDEN
Sponsored by Wollondilly Shire Council
Highly Commended - George Edwin Bailey
Winner - Agris Hutrof House – Taara Gardens
BEST SENIORS GARDEN
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank Picton
Highly Commended - Susan Chalker
Winner - Gordon Clipsham
BEST ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank Picton
Highly Commended - Malle & David Eden
Winner - Hendrik & Atun Heijnis
BEST BUSINESS / COMMERCIAL GARDEN
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank Picton
Highly Commended - John Hellyer (Waratah Village)
Winner - Lizzie Buscaino (Piccolo Farm)
BEST LARGE / RURAL ACREAGE GARDEN
Sponsored by Picton Sand & Soil
Highly Commended - Sezer Solyali
Winner - Gerard & Sandra Colucci
JUDGES AWARDS
Sponsored by Tahmoor Garden Centre
1. Joy & John Dries
2. Nicole Barraclough
3. Judith McLachlan
4. Bill Robertson
5. Michael Petty
Follow the Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition link to find out more.