The winners of the Paluma Garden Competition were announced at the last social event a month ago so this may not be news to some readers. However, a formal post with some pictures seems warranted to celebrate the horticultural and landscaping skills of our Paluma residents and commercial establishments.
The inspections occurred on October 11th and the judges (Kathleen and Ange) and prizes were supplied by Bunnings.
The winners and the judges’ notes are listed below.
1. Best Residential Garden in the Village
Robert and Sandra Smyth, Whalley Cr
What first caught our eye was the amazing landscaping which flowed beautifully with the sloping terrain. We loved the use of stone and natural woods which created interest and texture. We also loved the variety of colourful flowers and foliage used throughout the garden beds.
2. Best Commercial Garden in the Village
Gumburu
The gardens were beautifully designed and landscaped. You can see all the hard work that has been put into maintaining these gardens. We loved the rainbow snake feature amongst the front garden bed. We also liked how the gardens flowed with the natural rainforest that surrounds the area.
3. Best Acreage Garden
Glenn & Bobbi Parker, Mt Spec Rd
We liked that every part of their property had points of interest with the open space as well as the rainforest. The rainforest was beautiful with interesting paths to take you throughout the property, each one was a unique experience. We also liked the integration of sustainability with the bees and vegetable gardens. There was also a beautiful balance of established gardens and the natural environment.
4. Highly Recommended Village Garden
Michele Bird, Mt Spec Rd
There is always something interesting and beautiful to look at in this garden. Both the front and back garden are filled with a large variety of plants. As you walk through the little paths in this garden you will come across an eclectic collection of plants, pots and ornaments that bring the garden to life.
5. Most Unusual Garden Specimen, Feature, Development etc.( Village or Blocks)
Glenn & Bobbi Parker, Mt Spec Rd
There were many features of their garden that stood out to us as most unusual but by far, the greatest feature of this garden is the beautifully made cabin in the forest overlooking the creek. Other features of this garden that stood out to us was the carnivorous plants and the old felled tree stump with the fig growing on top.
Allison Evens Memorial Trophy
“We would say Glen and Bobbi’s, they have such a wonderful garden that you could spend hours in!”
Thanks Bunnings – I’ve already spent my winnings (Bunnings gift cards). I bought some more plants for the garden !!