🌿 Celebrating Our Garden Competition Winners! 🌿
Following the success of the CHIA Growing Together Gardening Competition, Common Equity Housing SA was inspired to host our very own gardening competition this year — and what a blooming success it was!
We received a wonderful variety of entries that showcased the creativity, dedication, and pride our Members and Tenants have in their homes and gardens. From vibrant veggie patches to peaceful native retreats, each garden told a unique story of care and community.
Meet Our Esteemed Panel of Judges
We were fortunate to have a diverse and knowledgeable panel to help us select the winners:
- Craig Hodge – Hi Palms contractor with a background in agriculture
- Rachael Thrussell – Senior Project Officer, CHIA
- Rebecca Thomas – Technical Director, Common Equity Board
- Peter Rutter – Technical Director, Common Equity Board
- Stephanie Miller – CEO, Common Equity Housing SA
🏆 Congratulations to Our Winners!
| Category | Winner | Cooperative |
|---|---|---|
| Best Fresh Produce Garden | Belinda Foreman | YOCHI Housing Coop |
| Best Garden | Teri Hoskin | ISHA Housing Coop |
| Best Neat and Tidy Garden | Lauren Campbell | Paris Flat Housing Coop |
| Most Creative / Unique Garden | Claire Mackenzie | Phoenix Housing Coop |
| Most Improved Garden | Chevi Holman-Mullins | Copper Triangle Housing Association |
A huge thank you to our judges for lending their time and expertise, and to everyone who entered — your gardens are a testament to the vibrant, caring communities we’re proud to support.
Photos of the winning gardens and stories from our green-thumbed champions!
