2025 Emerging Talent - Nic van Diemen Award
Presented by: Landscaping Victoria
Gold: Peter Christopher Gardens, Hawthorn Project
What began as a garden in crisis has become a story of persistence, precision, and emerging talent.
Taking over a site where almost every plant had failed, Peter Christopher Gardens identified and eradicated the underlying soil pathogens before rebuilding the garden from its foundations up.
Through soil regeneration, thoughtful redesign, and meticulous ongoing care, the space has been transformed into a thriving sanctuary rich in form, texture, and colour.
Judges praised the garden’s harmony, attention to detail, and the calm, tranquil atmosphere achieved through skill and creative vision.
A truly beautiful outcome and a standout example of rising talent in the industry.
