The winners and their comments have shown them to be leaders in the Wild Gardens initiative organised by Ventnor Town Council and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Sunday 18th September saw the judging of the Wild Gardens competition, run by Ventnor Town Council and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Town councillors Stephen Cockett and Julie Hutchison went to visit 4 gardens entered into the competition. Stephen and Julie had no expectations of the morning that lay ahead, but by lunchtime had learned something new.
Ventnor Town Council thank Maggie Nelmes for suggesting the competition, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for publicising the competition. We aim to run the competition again next year, with the judging happening towards the end of May so that the gardens by then are in full swing. In 2023 the competition will grow; this was a beautiful seed sown this year to inspire further blossoming next year.
We give thanks to Lesley’s Nutshell and to Ventnor Botanic Gardens for generously donating prizes.
Follow the link to read the full report on these amazing gardens and their forward thinking owners.