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The idea will become a reality at this year’s Moree Show, as children are encouraged to create a wheelbarrow garden for a special section in the Ag Produce.
Steward Katherine Munn saw some wheelbarrow gardens a while back at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and liked the idea.
“Basically I thought it would be a great opportunity for parents to teach their children about gardening and taking care of plants, and to get kids out of the house and into the garden,” she said.
The wheelbarrow gardens can feature any sort of plants or produce but must be planted and established before being entered in the show.
Miss Munn hoped there would be at least 10 or so gardens and encouraged as many entrants as possible to make sure the first year of holding the competition was a hoot.
“I think children will really enjoy this and the fact that they can keep looking after the garden after the show,” she said.
So now is the time to start creating, buying and planting the wheelbarrow gardens.
Pots are not allowed to be used in the garden, all plants must be in soil.
“An agronomist usually judges the produce so I’ll ask them to have a look and inspect the gardens to choose a winner,” Miss Munn said.
The lucky winner will receive a ribbon and $50.
The annual Moree show will be held on April 28 and 29.
“Parents and children are asked the bring their wheelbarrow gardens to the Hobson Pavilion, where the showbags usually are, on the Wednesday and Thursday before the show,” she said.
There will be many other opportunities for local children to be involved in this year’s show, including the photography, arts, baking, garden section and sculptures. Not to mention horse events, junior showgirl and the pet show. For more information on the big event head to www.moreeshowsociety.org. Don’t miss a beat, start creating now!