Hanging Basket Competition

And the Winners Are... Mandurah Community Gardens Hanging Basket Competition!

What a wonderful morning we had on Saturday at the Mandurah Community Gardens for our first-ever hanging basket competition! Despite the rainy weather, spirits were high as we gathered to admire the creativity and hard work of our talented entrants. The competition showcased the incredible dedication of our community, with a strong focus on the principles of reuse, recycle, and reduce that we hold dear.

A huge congratulations to our winners!

​In the 11-20 age group, the winner was Charlee!
​Charlee's basket was a true work of art, with a recycled tin "basket" and a beautifully crafted macrame hanger. The thought and effort put into this piece were truly inspiring.

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​In the 21 and over category, the top prize went to Ebony! Her entry was a testament to creativity and storytelling. The macrame hanger she created featured beads spelling out "community pizza garden," and she included charming figurines—one climbing a ladder to harvest cherry tomatoes and another tending to a small pond that filled to water plantings of oregano, thyme, nasturtium, and capsicum. It was a complete miniature world, and we were absolutely captivated!

Beyond the competition, the morning was filled with fun and community spirit. The seedling planting went ahead as planned, with many happy hands getting dirty, and we all enjoyed a lovely morning tea together. It was a fantastic day for all ages and a great reminder of the amazing community we have.

Thank you to everyone who participated and came out to support this special event. We can't wait to see what you create next year!
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Dawn
MCG Secretary

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