Phew! Today was certainly the busiest so far - the hottest day of the year and I was on the go from 9am to 6pm. With fellow judge John Winterbourne we visited 16 premises today, amongst them two nurseries, two schools, a community garden, the Racecourse and two allotments, not to mention private gardens! I admit I missed a few out whilst doing my two other engagements at the Town Hall in the morning, but it still seemed a long hot day.
Sue and Karen from the office came round with us (Sue in the morning, Karen in the afternoon), and took photos of every entry, which will be shown at the prizegiving in September.
We saw many lovely gardens - the dedication of some gardeners is amazing. One entrant confessed to spending FOUR hours a day watering!! This hosepipe ban is certainly keeping people fit.
Pictured is Danny Blyth of Southby's Allotments in his unique plot which is a tribute to Italy - all Italian veg, much grown from seed acquired when on holiday.
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