 Native Garden Awards
The Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury Horticultural Society established the Native Gardens Award for gardens that represent and display New Zealand native plants and habitats in Christchurch.
The award is designed to promote and encourage the use, benefits and presentation of native plants in an urban setting. Its aim is to recognise gardens that demonstrate a notable contribution to Christchurch’s natural heritage and biodiversity. These gardens will also contribute to the wider landscape and the city’s international reputation for diverse gardens.
There is no competition involved in the annual awards, which are organised by the Canterbury Horticultural Society with support from Christchurch City Council.
Judges simply come to check that gardens have a substantial native element and are being well cared for. This might mean that all of the plants in the garden are natives or that there is a dedicated area for native plants. And thejudging team won't surprise you - they give at least a week's notice before they visit.
Conditions of entry
- The award is open to all private, business and community gardens.
- Gardens must be within the Christchurch city boundaries.
- The garden shall substantially comprise New Zealand native plants, or contain a native area, theme or aspect.
- Nominations may be made by any of the following:
- Individuals
- Canterbury Horticultural Society
- Other horticultural groups and gardening clubs
- Garden owners
- Landscape architects, designers and contractors
- Garden maintenance companies
- Council staff
- Other recognised garden and horticultural persons or companies
- Schools
- Businesses
- Community groups
- All nominations must be made on the Native Gardens Award Entry Form
- Entries close on Friday 26 January 2007
Judging criteria
- Judges will be looking for either a combination of special features from categories A, B or C, or one or more outstanding special features, as listed on the Entry Form.
- A Native Gardens Award Selection Committee may visit the selected gardens and judge them against these categories or special features. Permission to enter the garden will be sought at least a week prior to judging.
- Where an award is given, the garden owner may not be considered for further nomination within three years, except where substantial changes have been made to the garden.
- A number of gardens will receive an award each year, with modest prizes being given.
- The judging panel’s decision is final.
How to enter
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