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GARDENA joins forces with grow-your-own expert to find Britain’s best plot

GARDENA  has partnered with grow-your-own expert Huw Richards to shine a light on the nation’s green spaces. 

 

Entries have officially opened for GARDENA Top of the Plots - the UK-wide gardening competition celebrating the best in ‘grow your own’ culture.

 

Supported by The National Allotment Society, the campaign highlights the passion and creativity of gardeners across the country.

 

Whether you’re nurturing a full allotment, a backyard veggie patch, or a thriving windowsill garden, Top Of The Plots offers a chance to win £1,000 worth of GARDENA products, RHS vouchers and DYFI Plants vouchers.

 

Submit photos and descriptions of your plot via email to topoftheplots@democracypr.com, selecting from a range of categories including:

  • Best Allotment
  • Best Garden Plot
  • Best New Plot

Plus mini prizes to be won for

  • Kids on the Plot,
  • Best Small Plot 
  • Biodiversity on the Plot
  • Best Community Plot

The overall champion will be crowned Plot of the Year, earning £1,000 worth of GARDENA product, plus vouchers for plants and sundries and a champion’s plaque.

 

Meanwhile, the first 100 entrants will receive exclusive Top Of The Plots merchandise.

 

Huw Richards, head judge and GARDENA ambassador, said: “Now’s the moment to celebrate everything we love about growing - the hard work, the joy, and the community spirit. 

 

“We’ve already seen so much passion, and I can’t wait to see even more incredible plots come through as entries open. If you’ve got a patch of green, big or small, this is your time to shine!

 

“It’s an absolute pleasure to partner with GARDENA and launch this competition.”

 

Mike Farrell, Chairman of the National Allotment Society, added: “Allotments and gardens have always been places of connection and resilience, and Top Of The Plots is a fantastic way to celebrate that. 

 

“We’re thrilled to open entries and can’t wait to discover the diverse and inspiring growing spaces across the country.”

 

For full details and how to enter, visit the GARDENA website: https://www.gardena.com/uk/c/discover/gardening/magazine/top-of-the-plots

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