In Bloom winners get awards

The winners of two categories of Horsham in Bloom competition have been rewarded with garden centre vouchers from Hillier Horsham.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Oct 2014, 15:40 BST
Lorna and Michael Manwaring Special WW1 Prize presented by Terry Clarke of Hillier Garden Centre SUS-140930-094111001Lorna and Michael Manwaring Special WW1 Prize presented by Terry Clarke of Hillier Garden Centre SUS-140930-094111001
Lorna and Michael Manwaring Special WW1 Prize presented by Terry Clarke of Hillier Garden Centre SUS-140930-094111001

Hillier Horsham, on Brighton Road, has sponsored two categories of the Horsham in Bloom competition this year – Best Neighbourhood Garden and Best Hanging Basket or Container.

Over 20 gardens were judges in this section including Hillier Horsham’s manager, Terry Clarke. He said: “The theme was the centenary of WW1 and many residents put a huge amount of effort into it with family memorabilia, personal photographs, gas masks and even some uniform.

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“There was a real reflection of nostalgia and history which I found very captivating.”

The panel of judges were looking for; good horticultural practice (an absence of pests and diseases, a balance of perennial and sustainable planting with no litter), good planning and maintenance, bold displays of colour, a balance in harmony with local conditions and a reference to this year’s theme.

The winners of the Hillier Garden Centre sponsored categories were:

Best Neighbourhood Garden:

l Gold, £150 Hillier Garden Centre Voucher, Mary Humphrey

l Silver. £100 , David Parker

l Bronze, £50, Les Holman

l Best New Entry, £30, Penny Matthews

l Commendation, £25, Janice Clark

Most Eye-Catching Container

l Gold, £75, Mr & Mrs Smith

l Silver, £50, Mrs J Speller

l WW1 award, £25, Mr & Mrs Manwaring

Contributed by Hillier Horsham