Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition Winners Announced

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 Colluci

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.