I had some apprehension on being invited to be one of the judges for the Newbury In Bloom competition, as I am not much of a gardener, and as such what was expected from me? There were two other judges, Danny Blyth, one of last year's winners and Steve Attrill, the Town Council Grounds Maintenance Officer, who were something of experts, so this would no doubt balance out my inadequacies.
There were a number of classes of entry we would be judging. These ranged from the tallest sunflower (and we had to measure this!), the best allotment, best garden, best community garden, best wildlife garden and the best garden tended by children. We were to mark four aspects out of 10: appeal, maintenance, design and "green" aspects. As wer ent around looking at all the entries, we wer all impressed with the high standards; all were very colourful, neat and tidy and some highly original. I would have been delighted if any of these was my own garden.
During the two days, I was particularly delighted that so many children had been involved witht the planting and maintenance of their particular plots. In the sheltered housing, many of the residents, had made significant contributions ni cultivating their own hanging baskets and flower troughs and borders. Despite the heavy and prolonged periods of rain, the allotments we visited were mostly well cared for and productive.
I cannot give any clues who the winners are, but the presentations will take place on Friday 14 September in the Town Hall.
There were a number of classes of entry we would be judging. These ranged from the tallest sunflower (and we had to measure this!), the best allotment, best garden, best community garden, best wildlife garden and the best garden tended by children. We were to mark four aspects out of 10: appeal, maintenance, design and "green" aspects. As wer ent around looking at all the entries, we wer all impressed with the high standards; all were very colourful, neat and tidy and some highly original. I would have been delighted if any of these was my own garden.
During the two days, I was particularly delighted that so many children had been involved witht the planting and maintenance of their particular plots. In the sheltered housing, many of the residents, had made significant contributions ni cultivating their own hanging baskets and flower troughs and borders. Despite the heavy and prolonged periods of rain, the allotments we visited were mostly well cared for and productive.
I cannot give any clues who the winners are, but the presentations will take place on Friday 14 September in the Town Hall.
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