July 23, 2019 - Cassowary Coast Tropical Garden Challenge is on!

Entries are now open for Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Tropical Garden Challenge 2019.

Mayor John Kremastos is urging local ‘green thumbs’ to enter the competition and show off their pride in their botanical creations.

“The Cassowary Coast is home to many beautiful and interesting gardens throughout our diverse region, from our lush coastal areas and rainforests to the drier woodland areas,” Cr Kremastos said.

“This is a great opportunity for Cassowary Coast residents to show off their artistry and passion and inspire other local gardeners with their environmentally friendly gardening techniques and use of native and exotic plants,” Cr Kremastos said. 

Gardens will be judged across 10 categories, including residential, rural, pensioner, most colourful, front, edible garden (vegetable, herb, fruit), tourist accommodation, commercial and school gardens. 

Gardeners are asked to submit their entries by Friday, August 16. Judging will be held from August 26 to 29, followed by an awards afternoon tea at Warrina Gardens in Innisfail.

Entry forms are available from Council Customer Service offices in Innisfail and Tully, Libraries in Cardwell and Wongaling Beach or the website http://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/garden-competition

Join in the fun, share your inspirations and gardening stories and be eligible to win a category prize or the Champion Garden for 2019.

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