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24 September, 2024
Somerset’s best gardens announced
The winners of the annual Somerset Garden Competition, organised by Somerset Regional Council, have been announced.
This year the competition had 16 entries over four major categories, Best Rural Garden, Best Urban Garden, Best Business/Community Group Garden and Best First Time Entrant.
The winners of the four major categories for 2024 are:
Best Business / Community Group Garden – Esk Caravan Park
Best Urban Garden – Heather Shelton
Best Rural Garden – Fay Craddock
Best First Time Entrant Garden – Carlie Oravsky
The gardens were judged by Somerset Councillors Sally Jess and Michael Bishop together with Carol Blacklock, who is a former runner-up in the Rural Garden category and an active member of the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt congratulated all garden competition entrants on preparing their gardens in what was a challenging season.
Gardens entered into the competition will be open for public viewing and enjoyment from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, 28 and Sunday, 29 September 2024.
For the full list of entrants and open gardens visit: www.somerset.qld.gov.au
