In Bloom winners crowned

Published: Tuesday, 2nd August 2022

Last week the winners of the Sevenoaks ‘In Bloom’ competition were crowned and once again, Sevenoaks District Council and Coolings Garden Centre had a tough time choosing the winners.

There were eight categories ranging from front gardens, back gardens, allotments, pollinators and more.

Lots of residents and businesses entered the competition and last week, the winners were presented with their awards at a ceremony in Coolings Garden Centre in Knockholt.

Sevenoaks District Council Chairman and In Bloom judge, Cllr Avril Hunter, says: “We had such a good time judging all the beautiful gardens across the District and we’d like to thank all entrants and Coolings. There were some fine examples of eco-friendly gardens and community projects.

“The standard this year was particularly high, making the judging especially challenging. With that in mind, I would like to congratulate not just the winners, but everyone else who took part too.”

Winners:

Best Front Garden - Carol Campbell from Crockenhill

Best Back Garden - Auralucia and Adrian Brook from Edenbridge

Best planted container - Patricia and Stephen Wells from Crockenhill

Best Allotment - Joint Winners - Brigitte Perry and Valerie Osbourne, both from Sevenoaks

Best Pollinator friendly garden – Penny and Peter Brook from Edenbridge

Best Jubilee Colours - Claire Baker from Swanley

Best Commercial Garden - The Old Eden Public House, Edenbridge

Best Community Project - Wendy Daly, Swanley Wildlife and Nature Group