Pittwater Council Website

Pittwater Council Vision - To be a vibrant sustainable community of connected villages inspired by bush, beach and water.

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Sustainable Garden Workshop

The workshop replaces the Pittwater Beautiful Garden Competition, which has been cancelled because of the severe drought and inherent water restrictions in Sydney this year.

The workshop participants can: 

  • Learn how to create and maintain a sustainable garden from industry gurus Peter Rutherford and Mia Dalby-Ball
  • View an expo of sustainable gardening products
  • Enjoy light refreshments
  • Visit three local outstanding sustainable gardens, with talks on site by their knowledgeable creators (own transport required)

Enquiries to Gay McCorby on 9970 1119. 

Pittwater Beautiful Garden Competition 2000 - 2003

This annual competition is open to all gardens in Pittwater and carries prizes in some categories.The competition aims to encourage the beautification of Pittwater through gardens which are both attractive and environmentally friendly.

Categories are:

  • Residential
  • Australian Native 
  • School
  • Balcony/Courtyard
  • Eco (Eco garden is one which reuses, recycles, composts, worm farms, mulches, grows herbs, vegetables, etc.)
  • Habitat (Habitat garden is one which establishes a place where native fauna can live)

Sponsored by the Pittwater Natural Heritage Association, Kimbriki Recycling & Waste Disposal Centre, the Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT and Australian Native Landscapes.

Pittwater Beautiful Garden Competition Winners