ALOE GARDENERS! PUT SPRING IN YOUR STEP WITH DIG IT, ISAAC!

Residents in the Isaac region who love gardening from their head tomatoes will have the chance to share in $3700 in prizes.

Dig It Isaac is a fresh and ground-breaking competition to unite green thumbs across Isaac as well as supporting local business.

Isaac Regional Council in partnership with generous local businesses have planted the seeds to encourage residents to get back to basics by starting a new garden or completing a project that's been sitting on the to-do list.

Mayor Anne Baker said this is the competition for those who absolutely love their time in their yard and there is a Dig It Isaac! Category for all budgets and abilities.

“Let’s put spring in Isaac’s step and take advantage of our incredible weather time of year,” Mayor Baker said.

“Dig It Isaac! is all about getting back to nature, in your own backyard. Winners will share in $3700 worth of Shop Isaac gift cards with the major prize winner walking away with $1000 to spend at Isaac businesses.

“So how do you enter? Spend $20 or more at a local Isaac business to help create your very own backyard oasis within the region.

“Entries will be accepted for Best Overall Garden, Edible Garden, Drought-Resistant Garden, Grown from Seeds Garden, Potted Garden and School, Kindy or Day Care Garden.

“A huge shout out to our local sponsors for supporting this community initiative. We’re hoping to grow this competition every Spring.”

Sign up now to receive tips, tricks and early opportunities to register for upcoming workshops related to the contest. Entrants have until Friday, 30 October 2020 to share images of their garden to be in the running with winners to be announced on Friday, 6 November 2020.

Terms and conditions, a frequently asked questions factsheet and entry details are available at speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).