Entries open for Garden Competition!

Entries are now open for the Lockyer Valley Garden Competition.

The Lockyer Valley Garden Competition is a popular community event that offers residents a chance to express their creativity through their gardens and green spaces.

Lockyer Valley Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan said with nine categories of entry, there was certainly something for everyone.

We strongly encourage entries from individual gardeners to community groups, families and businesses.

The region is in desperate need of rain, but we still have so many wonderful gardens in the area and this competition is a way to reward some of those people who make the extra effort to keep their gardens so well maintained, Mayor Milligan said.

Entries for the competition close at 5pm on Monday 20 August. Judging will take place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 August, subject to weather. All entrants will be invited to attend an afternoon tea, to be held on Tuesday 4 September 2018 at the Laidley Sports Complex, where the winners will be announced. All winners will have their gardens published in the Gatton Star on Wednesday 5 September, 2018.

To enter, simply complete an entry form which can be collected from one of the Council offices in Gatton or Laidley. Alternatively, download an entry form or register online at luvyalockyer.com.au.

Categories include:

1. Large Rural Garden (more than acre)

2. Small Rural Garden (less than acre)

3. Large Town Garden (more than acre)

4. Small Town Garden (less than acre)

5. Best Street Appeal

6. Business, Health Service, Community Group

7. School/Child Care Centre Garden

8. Best Waterwise/Drought Resistant Garden

9. Best Patio/Unit Garden

The First Time Entrant Award is chosen by the judges and awarded to the top three First Time Entrants' with the winner receiving a $100 gift voucher. The Grand Champion Garden will receive a $200 gift voucher, while Reserve Grand Champion Garden will take home a $150 gift voucher. Prizes will also be awarded to category winners.

For more information on the Lockyer Valley Garden Competition, visit the Luvyalockyer website or see the entry form for details.