Green Fingers Gardening Competition winners 🌼

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Between May and July 2021, we were on the hunt for the best gardens, tubs, baskets and green spaces. There's been stiff competition. But, after some difficult decisions, we've found our winners.

Thanks to Idverde, who sponsored this competition, we could offer prizes to our winners - first prize was a £100 gardening voucher, second prize a £50 gardening voucher, and third prize a £25 gardening voucher.

Our judges made their decisions by looking at visual impact, originality, the consideration that you've given to the wildlife and the surrounding environment, and also the time and effort you’ve put in.

We had over 50 entries to the competition and - don't worry - we'll be running it again next year.

Joint first place

Two winning gardeners received our first place prize, since we couldn't choose between their fantastic green-fingered talents. In joint first place, the winners of the Peaks & Plains Green Fingers Gardening Competition are - respectively - Shirley Birch and John Austin.

They, separately, keep their communal gardens in tip top condition, making sure neighbours can enjoy a stunning outdoor space too.

Second place

Debbie Walker claimed second place for her great gardening skills.

Third place

Denise Richardson won our final prize for her beautiful attention to her green spaces.

Other winners

We had stunning entries in all our categories. Here are some of the other gorgeous green spaces that we saw. Scroll to the bottom to see some of their blooming gardens and hanging baskets.

Best communal garden

Joint first (and winning our first place prize overall) - Shirley Birch and John Austin
Second place - Valerie Hudson
Third place - Lesley Maclaren
Highly commended - Rose Keen
Nominated by others certificate - Beryl and Ashley

We also gave 'community certificates' for organisations who are taking the reigns and making green spaces for our communities.

Space4Autism
Green in the Corner
Lacey Green Community Centre

Best front garden

First place - Susan Few
Second place - Peter Holt
Third place - Christine Davies

Best garden feature

First place - Emma Scott
Second place - Graham Collins
Third place - Shirley Birch
Highly commended - Matthew Woods

Best hanging basket/tub

First place - Tracy Newnham
Second place - Mildred Cook
Third place - Irene Preston

Best rear garden

First place - Denise Richardson
Second place - Julie Barnard
Third place - David Russell

My happy green place

First place - Diana Storey
Second place - Peter Holt
Third place - Julie Barnard

Want to get involved with the Trust?

We have loads of opportunities to get involved with our activities - whether you have a little or a lot of time to spare, we have something for you. If you want to make a difference on your patch, check out our get involved page.