Dust off the gardening gloves and start preparing for the annual Camden Council Garden Competition.
Entries are now open for the competition, inviting residents, businesses and schools with more than $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli said the whole community including local green thumbs, gardeners and plant enthusiasts were invited to enter the competition.
"Council's Garden Competition seeks to applaud the passion and dedication of our residents and recognise the importance of greenery throughout the Camden area," Cr Fedeli said.
"We are all proud of the homes and gardens we own and now is the perfect time to show them off as spring nears.
"There are eight categories for residents, schools and businesses to enter and I encourage you all to get out in your garden and enjoy the sunshine while entering the competition."
Categories for this year's Garden Competition include:
- Senior Citizen Garden
- Small Residential
- Large Residential
- Veggie Garden / Plot
- Best Floral Display
- School / Class Plot
- Most Sustainable Garden
- Commercial Garden
Entries are open until Monday 10 October.
For more information and to enter the competition, go to camden.nsw.gov.au and search 'Garden Competition'.
