Dianne Lockett’s ‘breathtaking tropical haven’ wins Karratha’s Ready Set Grow competition

Dianne Lockett has been announced as the winner of Karratha’s Ready Set Grow for 2024 with her spectacular garden described by judges as a “ breathtaking tropical haven”. This year’s contest saw entries across several categories including; Mayor’s Best Overall Garden Best use of Small Space, and Waterwise Garden. In addition to winning the overall competition, Ms Lockett also won the Mayor’s Best Overall Garden category with the competition judges adoring her creative selection of plants. “This garden truly resembles the essence of paradise with its lush, established plants and expansive layout,” they said. “The way the tropical plants wrap around the house creates a picture that makes you want to keep wandering along the paths.” Among other winners was Angela Pettinger for Best Waterwise Garden, while Jordan Ralph took out Best Kid Friendly Garden and Leanne North won Best Veggie Garden. City of Karratha mayor Daniel Scott said this year was full of fantastic entries. “Its great to see so many beautiful and unique gardens enter into the competition every year,” he said. “I was incredibly impressed with this years winners especially our Overall Garden Winner Dianne Lockett. It’s a stunning testament to tropical beauty and an absolute gem. Thank you to all who entered.” The Ready Set Grow competition was introduced in 2020 to increase aware and community participation in crime prevention and community safety initiatives with this year’s competition supported by Rio Tinto, Woodside and their Northwest Shelf Partners and Water Corporation. Full list of Ready Set Grow 2024 winners: Best Veggie Garden Winner: Leanne North, Sturt Pea Road, Wickham Highly Recommended: Melia Harmer, Fremantle Crecent, Dampier Best Use of Small Space Winner: The Swarts, Bottlebrush Road, Wickham Highly Recommended: Naomi Ritchie, Murrambari Crescent, Roebourne Best Kid-friendly Garden Winner: Jordan Ralph, Burke Crescent Dampier Highly Commended: Lexy Roodnat, Williams Court, Pegs Creek Best Rental Property Winner: Dot Abbott, Warambie Crescent, Karratha Highly Commended, Kite Look, Nickol Best Before and After Winner: Tony Churchill, Tue Place Millers Well Highly Recommended: Freyja Lucas, Mujira Ramble, Baynton Best Business/Not for Profit Garden Winner: headspace Karratha, Hillview Road Karratha Highly Recommended: Karratha Central Apartments, Warambie Road Karratha Best Open Garden: Winner: John and Kim Escott, Porter Court, Millars Well Highly Recommended: Nadia Smith, Buchanan Circuit, Baynton Best Waterwise Garden Winner: Angela Pettinger, Prymn Court, Pegs Creek Highly Recommended: Johnnie Mac, Jennifer Court, Pegs Creek Mayors Best Overall Garden Winner: Dianne Lockett, Anderson Road, Karratha LIA