Aylesbury Town Council has announced the winners of its annual Aylesbury in Bloom Garden Competition, which celebrates the green thumbs and creative talents of residents, businesses and charities.
Since the competition first began in 2005, it has attracted hundreds of participants from within the Parish of Aylesbury. This year’s competition saw a brilliant display of dedication and passion in gardening.
Entrants were awarded prizes by the Mayor of Aylesbury, Cllr Steven Lambert, and Michael Donnachie from Michael Anthony Estate Agents at an awards evening on Thursday 21 September at the Aylesbury Canal Society.
Local gardening experts gave their time throughout the summer to visit 28 gardens to determine if entrants would receive a Certificate, Bronze, Silver, Silver Gilt or Gold award.
Schools which entered the Garden Competition were presented with their awards in June. Click here to view the results for the Schools category.
The Town Council is grateful for the support of Michael Anthony Estate Agents for sponsoring the competition, the judges and everyone who took part. The competition will return in spring 2024.
Awards Presentation Evening
Awards were handed out by Mayor of Aylesbury, Cllr Steven Lambert, and Michael Donnachie from Michael Anthony Estate Agents. Award photos are by Clare Wright.
Gardens – Special Awards
Residents categories
Front Garden
Back Garden
Edible Garden
Container Garden
Wildlife/Nature Garden
Business/Organisations Category – Communal Garden
Business/Organisations Category – Communal Edible Garden
Garden competition results
| Category | Certificate | Bronze | Silver | Silver Gilt | Gold |
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| Front Garden | Nirmala Takodra Paul Stroud |
Kelly Smith and Emily Baughan Phil Welch Gillian Henley Dovile Putramene William and Teresa Dore Daniel Riley Paul Trayling |
Peter Binns | ||
| Back Garden | Dovile Putramente Peter Binns Nirmala Takodra Carla Harder |
Stuart Reid Phil Welch Paul Stroud Sarah Franklin Thomas Brown |
Mr and Mrs Ridgeway Ron and Heather Murray Paul Flower Emma and Craig Matthews Kelly Smith and Emily Baughan Jo Tunnell Glen and Londa Quanico |
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| Edible Garden | Stuart Reid Ron and Heather Murray |
Kelly Smith and Emily Baughan | |||
| Container Garden | Paul Stroud Phil Welch |
Henk Swanepoel Mr and Mrs Ridgeway Emma and Craig Matthews Jo Tunnell Mr and Mrs Walker |
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| Wildlife/Nature Garden | Daniel Riley Paul Stroud |
Ron and Heather Murray | |||
| Communal Garden | Masonic Housing The King’s Head |
St Peters Church Horatio’s Garden Florence Nightingale Hospice Poplar Grove Practice |
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| Best Community Edible Garden | Poplar Grove Practice | The King’s Head | St Peters Church |
| Special Awards | Winners |
|---|---|
| Judges’ Commendation – Best Design | Jo Tunnell |
| Mayor’s Cup – Best Overall Communal Garden | Florence Nightingale Hospice |
| Best Wildlife Garden
Best Edibles |
Ron and Heather Murray
Kelly Smith and Emily Baughan |
| Best Newcomer (Resident) | Daniel Riley |
| Best Overall Garden (Resident) | Paul Flower |