With Spring just around the corner, it’s time for the green thumbs of Wollondilly to put on their gloves and get ready for the 2020 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition.

The annual Garden Competition is a very popular event on Council’s calendar, bringing together like-minded community members with similar interests.

Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “With so many beautiful gardens in the Shire, the Spring Garden Competition is a great way for our local gardeners to showcase their hard work, as well as their love of nature.”

Entries will open on Monday 17 August and will close 4pm Friday 18 September. The 2020 Spring Garden Competition Entry Forms will be available on Council’s website from 17 August 2020.

This year there is a category to suit everyone, from beginners through to experts. The categories are:

Best Environmentally Sustainable Garden Best Senior’s Garden Best Community Garden Best Flower Garden Best Small Garden Best Courtyard Garden Best Large or Rural Acreage Garden Best Native Garden Best Edible Garden Best School Garden Best Business / Commercial Garden

The overall winner will be honoured with the Grand Champion Prize and Judges Awards will also be presented.

Judging will take place from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October, with schools judged from 24 September to 25 September. A presentation evening will be considered subject to the relevant NSW Government Health advice.

For more information and enquiries please contact Council’s Event Officer on 4677 1100 or [email protected]