Green-Fingered Success in Our 2026 Garden Competition

We’re delighted to celebrate the fantastic results of our 2026 Garden Competition, which once again showcased the creativity, dedication and hard work of our tenants […]

Posted on: 7 August 2026

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We’re delighted to celebrate the fantastic results of our 2026 Garden Competition, which once again showcased the creativity, dedication and hard work of our tenants across Somerset.

Our judges were treated to a wonderful variety of gardens, from colourful flower displays and wildlife-friendly spaces to thriving vegetable plots and beautifully maintained outdoor areas. Every garden reflected the care and pride that tenants put into creating spaces they can enjoy and be proud of.

A Word from Sharon

“It’s always a pleasure to visit our tenants’ gardens and see the hard work, creativity and care that goes into making them such wonderful spaces. From colourful flower displays to thriving vegetable patches, every garden told its own story and reflected the dedication of the people who look after them. A huge congratulations to all of this year’s entrants, and especially to our 2026 Garden Competition winners. Your garden was truly outstanding and should be something you’re very proud of. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make this year’s competition such a success.” – Sharon, Community Enabler

Peter and Claire standing with the winner of the Pots & Containers for a picture.
Group Picture at the garden awards
Group Picture at the garden awards
Peter and Claire standing with the winner of the Vegetable Patch for a picture.
Group Picture at the garden awards

Our Winners Are…

🥇 Best Small Garden First Place: Ian Curtis-Davies
🥈 Best Small Garden Runner-up: Debbee Biddiscombe

🥇 Best Large Garden First Place: Tenant from Cannington
🥈 Best Large Garden Runner-up: Kayleigh Miles

🥇 Pots and Containers First Place: Mr & Mrs O’Brien
🥈 Pots and Containers Runner-up: Mrs Watts

🥇 Community Garden First Place: Mr Kidd
🥈 Community Garden Runner-up: Paul & Helen Derrick

🥇 Best Vegetable Patch First Place: Mrs Watts
🥈 Best Vegetable Patch Runner-up: Mr Kidd

Special Recognition

We’d also like to thank everyone who entered this year’s competition. Choosing the winners was no easy task, and the standard was incredibly high. Every entrant should be proud of the effort they’ve put into creating and maintaining such beautiful outdoor spaces.

The competition culminated in a special afternoon tea and awards presentation, where winners were recognised for their achievements and had the opportunity to celebrate alongside fellow entrants and members of our team.

Congratulations again to all our winners and thank you to everyone who took part. We look forward to seeing even more spectacular gardens next year! 🌼🌿

Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for photos from this year’s competition and awards event.