The City of Karratha’s best gardens 2024 have been revealed with the winners of the Ready Set Grow competition announced.
The Ready Set Grow competition was introduced in 2020 to increase aware and community participation in crime prevention and community safety initiatives.
This year’s contest saw entries across several categories including; Mayor’s Best Overall Garden Best use of Small Space, and Waterwise Garden.
Dianne Lockett was announced as the winner of the Mayor’s Best Overall Garden and the overall winner of the Ready Set Grow competition.
The Judges described the winner as being a breathtaking tropical haven.
“This garden truly resembles the essence of paradise with its lush, established plants and expansive layout,” they said.
“The way the tropical plants wrap around the house creates a picture that makes you want to keep wandering along the paths.”
Among other winners was Angela Pettinger for Best Waterwise Garden, while Jordan Ralph took out Best Kid Friendly Garden and Leanne North won Best Veggie Garden.
City of Karratha Mayor Daniel Scott said this year was full of fantastic entries.
“Its great to see so many beautiful and unique gardens enter into the competition every year,” Cr Scott said.
“ I was incredibly impressed with this years winners especially our Overall Garden Winner Dianne Lockett.
“It’s a stunning testament to tropical beauty and an absolute gem. Thank you to all who entered.”
This year’s Ready Set Grow Garden Competition was supported by Rio Tinto, Woodside and their Northwest Shelf Partners and Water Corporation.
Ready Set Grow 2024 winners:
Best Veggie Garden
Winner: Leanne North, Sturt Pea Road, Wickham
Highly Recommended: Melia Harmer, Fremantle Crecent, Dampier
Best Use of Small Space
Winner: The Swarts, Bottlebrush Road, Wickham
Highly Recommended: Naomi Ritchie, Murrambari Crescent, Roebourne
Best Kid-friendly Garden
Winner: Jordan Ralph, Burke Crescent Dampier
Highly Commended: Lexy Roodnat, Williams Court, Pegs Creek
Best Rental Property
Winner: Dot Abbott, Warambie Crescent, Karratha
Highly Commended, Kite Look, Nickol
Best Before and After
Winner: Tony Churchill, Tue Place Millers Well
Highly Recommended: Freyja Lucas, Mujira Ramble, Baynton
Best Business/Not for Profit Garden
Winner: headspace Karratha, Hillview Road Karratha
Highly Recommended: Karratha Central Apartments, Warambie Road Karratha
Best Open Garden:
Winner: John and Kim Escott, Porter Court, Millars Well
Highly Recommended: Nadia Smith, Buchanan Circuit, Baynton
Best Waterwise Garden
Winner: Angela Pettinger, Prymn Court, Pegs Creek
Highly Recommended: Johnnie Mac, Jennifer Court, Pegs Creek
Mayors Best Overall Garden
Winner: Dianne Lockett, Anderson Road, Karratha LIA.