Garden Competition

Home Garden*

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc., Lakeside Garden Centre and Natures Earth FNQ.

A vibrant outdoor space using trees, shrubs and climbers where colour comes mainly from flowers and foliage. The whole garden on the residential block is judged.

New Home Garden*

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc., Old Kulara Nursery and Lakeside Garden Centre.

As per the home garden category but the garden is less than two years old.

Rural Home Garden*

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc., Lakeside Garden Centre and Ravenshoe Hardware.

A garden that provides shade and comfortable living space incorporating trees, shrubs, colour and the use of natural features. The garden should be on at least one acre.

Edible Garden

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc., Lakeside Garden Centre and Natures Earth FNQ.

A garden that produces a variety of edible produce and shows effective use of natural resources and materials.

Community Garden

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc. and Lakeside Garden Centre.

A garden that emphasises the community’s spirit and pride using a combination of trees, shrubs, colour and edible produce. Entrants can include schools, community groups and garden clubs.

Commercial Garden

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc. and Lakeside Garden Centre.

A garden that uses trees, shrubs and colour from flowers and foliage to create an aesthetic street frontage. Entrants can include shops, restaurants, caravan parks, B&Bs and motel/resort complexes.

Young Gardener

Sponsored by Tableland Garden Group Inc., Tajenka Orchid Gardens and Lakeside Garden Centre.

Unique garden spaces created by gardeners up to 17 years who demonstrate a genuine passion and enthusiasm for gardening.

* Eligible for consideration as Garden of the Year, which is sponsored by Tajenka Orchid Gardens.

Gardens are judged on:

• general layout and appearance
• health and variety of trees, plants and shrubs
• colour
• control of weeds, pests and diseases
• neatness of lawns and garden edges
• innovation

• All gardens must be within the Tablelands Regional Council area.
• By submitting a nomination you agree that we may use images and information about nominated people and businesses for promotional purposes, and accept that the judges’ decision as final.