Sunset over Salt Lake: Gold Medal Achievable Garden by LCGD Student Ebony Cetinich
There’s a clarity to Sunset over Salt Lake that’s hard to ignore.
Not because it’s minimal, but because every decision feels resolved.
Awarded Gold Medal and Best Use of Plants in the Achievable Gardens at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, LCGD student Ebony Cetinich’s garden stands out for the way planting has been allowed to lead.
It’s a confident approach, particularly in a show context where there can be a tendency to overfill or overstate.
As Ebony shared:
“This garden has been a labour of love… shaped by long days, big risks, and a lot of trust in an idea that felt a little different.”
That trust shows.
Many of the plants were grown on from tube stock or carefully sourced, reflecting a level of commitment that goes beyond surface selection. There’s a sensitivity in how they’re combined, allowing species that are often overlooked to take on a more prominent role.
What this garden demonstrates is something we talk about often at LCGD.
When planting is resolved properly, it doesn’t sit behind the design. It becomes the design.
With thanks to Josephine Ball for capturing the gardens, details and moments across the Show.