In Honour of lady Mary Fairfax, Catherine Park estate will host our first annual gardening competition. Sharpen your tools and pull up those boots it’s time to show off your new garden, and take your share is over $1000 worth of prices.
The competition will commence on the 1st of November all entrants must be registered by the 30th of November. The Winners will be announced on the 6th of December at the annual Christmas event.
All entrants will be judged on merit and not on size.
2019 Categories and Prizes
Most Beautiful Garden Main prize
$500 EFTPOS Gift card
$100 Bunnings gift card
Winner plaque for fence or garden
Criteria: Best colour display, Foliage shape, design and originality. Additional points will be given for celebrating local heritage
Best Courtyard or Balcony Garden
$250 EFTPOS Gift card
$100 to spend Harrington’s Bar and Grill
Winner plaque for fence or garden
Criteria: best use of a small space, use of bright colours and originality additional points will be given for celebrating local heritage
Most Water Efficient Garden
$250 EFTPOS Gift card
$100 to spend at Pecca Gregory Hills
Winner plaque for fence or garden
Criteria: use of plants that require minimal water, evidence of attracting beneficial insects and bird life, originality and a water saving technique such as the use of recycled water
Complete the submission form below along with photos, video or a combination of both along with a short description about the inspiration for your garden and any innovative or unique features as well as the plants you have used. The more photos the better!
At least one photo must include either the owner or the front façade of the home.
Include your name and your lot number.
See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Terms and Conditions:
- Eligible only to those who have obtained their Occupation Certificate on a home site within Catherine Park Estate
- Photos, video or a combination of both along with a short description about the inspiration for your garden and any innovative or unique features as well as the plants you have used.
- At least one photo must include either the homeowner or the front façade of the home for validation.
- Completed Submission Forms must be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight 30th November 2019. They must also include the name of the entrant and lot number.
- In consultation with a guest judge, Catherine Park Management will award one winner for each category based on the judging criteria.
- Winners will be announced at 6th of December. Announcement will be made to the Catherine Park database and all entrants will be informed.
- The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Limited to one entry per home site.
- The winner of each category agrees to Catherine Park Estate management sharing any media in submissions on websites, social media and any other promotional material.
