On the heels of being recognised as a community champion winner at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards in 2023, My Smart Garden has been chosen as a finalist in the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards in the healthy planet, healthy people award category.
The National Banksia Sustainability Awards are the longest-running sustainability awards in Australia.
This year will mark the 35th Banksia awards which celebrate excellence in 14 categories, highlighting the diversity of sustainability practices across the country.
My Smart Garden tackles many issues through the popular gateway of gardening by providing free workshops in 11 partner council areas including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
The goals are to create behavioural changes across five themes food, habitat, waste, shelter, and water.
The free program provides resources to help grow food, habitat and shelter, while staying healthy, cutting grocery bills and meeting neighbours.
It helps teach everyone from expert green thumbs to novice gardeners how to make the most of their garden, even if you’re renting or have limited space.
My Smart Garden has won previous awards including a Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria award in November.
Winners of the Banksia Awards will be announced on April 4,
