A garden-loving, green thumb in Clermont has taken home the major prize for this year's Dig It, Isaac Gardening competition.
A garden-loving, green thumb in Clermont has taken home the major prize for this year's Dig It, Isaac Gardening competition.
Elizabeth Slattery of Clermont won the Best Overall Garden prize, a $1000 Shop Isaac gift card, proudly sponsored by Middlemount Rural.
Following a successful debut last year, Isaac Regional Council again partnered with generous local businesses across the Isaac region to encourage residents to make the most of spring and get out in the garden.
Mayor Anne Baker, who was on the judging panel, said she was delighted to see a variety of entries from across our region get involved in this year's competition.
"Congratulations to Elizabeth Slattery for winning the best overall garden section, who walks away with $1000 to spend at local businesses through our Shop Isaac program," she said.
This is the second year running that a Clermont resident has taken home the major prize.
The Best Lawn category was a new addition to the bill this year following feedback from last year's event, which had two winners tie and claim the winning title.
"I'd like to say thank you to our communities for rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty to bring this year's competition to life," Mayor Baker said.
"I would like to acknowledge the amazing support from our local sponsors. We could not have done this without their incredible help."
The 2021 winners are:
- Best Overall Garden: Elizabeth Slattery, Clermont
$1000 Shop Isaac gift card prize, sponsored by Middlemount Rural.
- Best Native Garden: Chris Sypher, Clermont
$150 Shop Isaac gift card and garden supplies to the value of $350 prize, sponsored by Isaac Regional Council's Liveability and Sustainability team.
- Best Edible Garden: Billie Tonkin, Moranbah
$350 of gardening supplies prize, sponsored by Clermont Mitre 10.
- Best Potted Garden: Melissa Macklin, Dysart
$350 Shop Isaac gift card, sponsored by Nebo Rural Services.
- Best School, Kindy or Daycare Garden: Clermont State High School
$500 Shop Isaac gift card prize, sponsored by Clermont Agencies (CRT).
- Best Lawn – we have a tie! Damian Walsh, Clermont; and Bevan and Geraldine Curran, Moranbah
$350 Shop Isaac gift card prize, sponsored by Isaac Regional Council's Economy and Prosperity team.
