Best Garden Competition 2011

Calling all budding gardeners. Now that ‘spring has sprung’, it’s time for gardeners to start perfecting their gardens for the Best Garden Competition 2011.

Sponsored by the Waikato District Council and local community boards, the annual Best Garden Competition is back.

Keep your eyes open for entry forms, which are being delivered this week to residents in the Ngaruawahia and Huntly ward areas.

There are plenty of categories to enter and prizes to be won. The council encourages as many residents as possible to take part.

This year’s categories include: Best street appearance; Best vegetable garden; Best novice garden (1st and 2nd year gardens); Best established garden; Best rose display; and Best children’s garden (school or home).

Entries for Ngaruawahia’s Best Garden Competition close on Friday 28 October, with judging taking place on 4 November.

Entries for Huntly’s Best Garden Competition close on Friday 28 October, with judging taking place between 9 – 11 November.

Entry forms can be downloaded from the council’s website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz or obtained from your local council office or library.