What an incredible success this year’s Edenbridge Gardens in Bloom competition has been!
A huge thank you to all the residents, community groups, and schools who put their green thumbs to work, showcasing such amazing talent and dedication.
We’re also grateful to our judges, local organisations, and businesses who generously sponsored an array of fantastic prizes – from family days out and afternoon teas to cinema tickets and memberships. Your support and enthusiasm have helped us come together as a community, fostering pride and a sense of togetherness.
The awards were presented on 2 September during a celebratory evening, with special guest Neil Miller, Head Gardener at Hever Castle, handing out the honours. Neil leads a varied team of gardeners, ranging from trainees to experienced professionals, who work hard to maintain Hever Castle’s award-winning gardens.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next year. Thanks for making Edenbridge bloom!
Scroll down to see some photos from the presentation evening and the full list of winners.
And the 2024 winners are:
ALLOTMENT
Winner: Min Reynolds
Runner-up: Michael and Rosemary Hill
Thank you to prize sponsors: Haskins and Falconhurst Estate
FRONT/BACK GARDEN
Winner: Peter and Penny Brook
Runner-up: Terri Scanes
Runner-up: Manor Care Home
Thank you to prize sponsors: Penshurst Place, Pashleigh Manor Gardens and Hever Castle
YOUTH/SCHOOL GROUPS
Joint Winners: Marsh Green School; Hever School
Thank you to prize sponsors: Godstone Farm, Kent and East Sussex Railway, Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Fishers Farm Park and Buster Ancient Farm
YOUNG GARDENER
Winner: Edenbridge Beavers
Thank you to prize sponsors: Canterbury Cathedral, Scott Cinemas and Standen House
WINDOW BOXES/HANGING BASKETS
Winner: Sarah Mirianashvili
Runner-up: Neil Batchelor
Runner-up: Pat Raynor
Thank you to prize sponsors: Chartwell, Leonardslee Lake and Gardens, and Chiddingstone Castle
STRANGEST/UNIQUE SPACE TO CREATE A COLOURFUL DISPLAY
Winner: Sue Butcher
Runner-up: Judy Bucknall
Thank you to prize sponsors: Wakehurst and Nymans
