Winners were announced in one of newly elected Mayor Wayne Thorley’s first official engagements at the Local Government Centre today.
Mayor Thorley thanked all avid gardeners who entered the competition for beautifying the Rural City and contributing to community pride.
“There is great passion in the community for the gardens people create,” he said.
“It makes Murray Bridge a more beautiful place to live and contributes to our Thriving Communities.
“Taking pride in what you do is something very special and I welcome that.”
Mayor Thorley and Serenity Nursery Owner Tim James presented awards and congratulations to the awards winners:
* Senior’s Garden – Wendy and Geoff Osborne
* Small Garden – Tom and Kay Haig
* Large Garden and Overall Winner – Lyn and Bryce Gillett
* Community Garden – Murraylands Retirement Village
* Encouragement Award – Debra Thoman
Nominations were received from a variety of gardens in the district including senior’s gardens, sustainable gardens, small, large, tropical, community gardens and school yards.
Landscapes were judged on a variety of criteria including design and layout, plant selection, plant health and maintenance and water saving measures used in the garden.
The Rural City of Murray Bridge Spring Garden Competition is an annual event and this year was proudly sponsored by Serenity Nursery.
For more information visit murraybridge.sa.gov.au/springgarden
Back: Bryce Gillett, Serenity Garden Owner and Sponsor Tim James, Mayor Wayne Thorley, Anna Scheepers, Alarick Swaine and Cr Tom Haig
Front: Geoff Osborne, Lyn Gillett, Wendy Osborne, Sandra Bourke and Kay Haig.