Gardener of the Year
This premier title is awarded to the gardener(s) judged to have the most impressive all-round garden.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants plus free seeds to the value of £100 per year for life, from Thompson & Morgan.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Small Garden
Only gardens of less than 75 sq m (800 sq ft) - for example, one measuring 12m by 6m (40ft by 20ft) - are eligible.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Front Garden
A well-designed and planted front garden is a joy to passers-by as well as the owner. It should be bright and cheerful. Only the garden at the front of the property is eligible.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Patio
Should be a paved or similar area decorated with plants in containers. Marks will be given for plant quality, overall layout and how it integrates with the rest of the garden.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Container
Gardeners can enter one, two or three containers, and these can be traditional- pots, tubs or window-boxes - or more unconventional, such as wheelbarrows.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Hanging Basket /Hanging Container
Gardeners can enter one or several baskets. The judges will be looking for well planted and well cared for baskets.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Veg Plot / Allotment
The judges will be taking into account the range and quality of crops, as well as the overall cleanliness, layout and organisation.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Greenhouse or Conservatory
Lean-to or freestanding. The judges will be looking at the quality and diversity of the plants and their overall display.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Pub / Hotel Garden
The judges will be looking for an attractive area in which customers can relax and one which enhances the property or neighbourhood.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Newcomer
Open to anyone who has not won any Gardener of the Year prizes in the past. Extra marks will also be given to inexperienced and new gardeners.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Best Community Project
This category recognises initiatives in the community that help to promote gardening to a wider audience.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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Unsung Hero
An individual who works in the community and helps to introduce new people to gardening, for instance the leader of a school project.
1st PRIZE £50 of seasonal plants, £50 seed voucher and trophy.
2nd £25 seed voucher.
3rd £25 seed voucher.

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