Gardening Glory for Margaret Stoddart Village!
The 2023 Christchurch Beautifying Association Spring Garden Awards saw numerous wins for residents and staff from various Ryman villages across Christchurch. While Anthony Wilding and Ngaio Marsh claimed the 2nd and 3rd prize, this year Margaret Stoddart Village in Riccarton took out the top spot for resthome, retirement, and corporate villages, the Peter Lawrence Trophy.
The man to thank for that win is Margaret Stoddart Lead Gardener Stephen Cartwright who has been working in the village for the last three years, with this being the second year he has entered the competition.
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