Garden Competition Entering New Chapter With Toowoomba Hospital Foundation

For 75 years, the Chronicle Garden Competition has been at the heart of Toowoomba’s iconic floral celebrations, bringing the community together to showcase the creativity, dedication, and passion of local gardeners. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a new chapter in this beloved tradition — one that will ensure its legacy continues to bloom for generations to come.

The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation (THF) is proud to announce that it will be taking over the ownership of the beloved Garden Competition from The Chronicle.

Following six months of careful discussions, THF is excited to continue the legacy of this event while preserving its core traditions. The Chronicle will remain a major partner, with familiar faces continuing to play key roles in delivering this iconic competition.“Transferring ownership of our beloved Chronicle Garden Competition to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation really showcases the Chronicle’s commitment to giving back to our community. We are extremely proud to assist with raising much needed funds for the Hospital Foundation, in particular the Regional Cancer Centre,” said Erika Brayshaw, General Manager at The Chronicle.

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation CEO Alison Kennedy emphasised that THF’s involvement is about safeguarding the future of the competition, not changing what makes it special.  “Our role is to support and sustain this event, not change it. The Chronicle Garden Competition has always been about our community; the talented gardeners who make our city bloom. That remains the driving force behind this event, and always will.”

With ongoing support from the Chronicle, the event’s format and structure will remain unchanged. THF will bring new energy and additional resources to continue elevating the competition while ensuring it remains accessible, inclusive, and a celebration of our region’s gardening excellence.

The Chronicle Garden Competition will remain free to entrants. As in previous years, the gardeners may ask for donations upon entry to their beautiful gardens, but this is optional.

Submitted By:
Melinda Bond
Media & Communications Officer
melinda@toowoombahospitalfoundation.org.au
Toowoomba Hospital Campus, Pechey St