We are proud to invite residents to participate in the annual Our Spring Garden Celebration.
The event isn’t just about awards - it's about connecting with others, sharing knowledge, and celebrating the positive impact gardens have on our urban environment and wellbeing. From kitchen gardens to green rooftops, we can’t wait to see how our community is cultivating creativity and sustainability.
Whether you're a budding gardener planting your first seed or a seasoned horticulturist with years of experience, Our Spring Garden Celebration is your time to shine. We welcome entries from individuals, families, schools, community groups, cultural organisations, commercial businesses, and small enterprises.
Participation is FREE, making it an accessible way for everyone to contribute to the greening of our community.
There's a category for everyone
With 11 unique categories, there’s truly something for every gardener and every kind of garden:
- Home Garden – Showcase your lush front or backyard sanctuary.
- Small Garden – Prove that great things come in compact spaces.
- Food Garden – Celebrate sustainability with your productive veggie patch.
- Children’s Garden – Let the kids get their hands dirty in a fun, creative space.
- Community Space – Share the collective pride of a neighbourhood or group project.
- School Garden – Display your students’ growing skills and eco-awareness.
- Nature Strip Garden – Transform kerbside spaces into something extraordinary.
- Habitat Hero – Support local biodiversity with pollinator and wildlife-friendly design.
- Coolest Garden – Help cool the urban environment with climate-smart planting.
- Most Loved Street – Highlight an entire street’s dedication to gardening excellence.
2026 Key dates
Entry Deadline: Friday 21 August
Our Spring Celebration event - Tuesday 17 November, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
All entrants and gardens must be located within the City of Charles Sturt