Woollahra Council Garden Winners
Published: 29 Sep 2009
The Woollahra Municipality is known for its stunning parks and gardens and in 1996, Woollahra Council initiated the first Woollahra Garden Competition to recognise community members and groups who were contributing to beautifying the local environment.
After a week of stunning garden displays and expert talks, the winners of the 2009 Woollahra Garden Awards were announced at a presentation ceremony hosted by Deputy Mayor Peter Cavanagh and former Mayor, Christopher Dawson.
Sponsored by the Wentworth Courier and Honeysuckle Gardens, the 14 Garden Award finalists were judged by botanist and author Peter Valder and ABC Gardening Australia magazine editor, Jennifer Stackhouse.
The Garden Awards ceremony, held on Sunday 20 September, was opened by Clr Peter Cavanagh who introduced MC, former Mayor Chris Dawson. Along with celebrity judges, winners were called to receive their trophies and prizes in front of a full house of interested community residents.
The winners were:
- Best Established Garden: Robert and Elaine Gregg, Tivoli Ave, Rose Bay
- Best Small Garden – Townhouse: Teresa Krawczuk, Carlisle St, Rose Bay
- Best Small Garden – Balcony/Terrace: Robert Hielscher, New Beach Rd, Darling Point
- Best Small Garden – Courtyard: Ron Redmond, Paddington St, Paddington
- Best Sustainable Garden – Vegetable/Edible: Vaucluse Public School
- Best Sustainable Garden – Native: Eva Clarke, Olphert Ave, Vaucluse
- Best Sustainable Garden – Water wise: John Pickles, Darling Point Rd, Darling Point
- Best Overall Garden: John Pickles, Darling Point Rd, Darling Point
The Garden Awards are a bi-annual event celebrating Garden Week and the stunning parks and gardens in the Woollahra Municipality.
View photographs of entries and the winning gardens of Woollahra Garden Competition 2009.
Contact: Celia Busteed
Phone: 9391 7095