This is an annual competition organised by HIGHAM PARISH COUNCIL and judged on our behalf by Mr Morton Grey, retired local government horticultural expert.   There are no entry forms for parishioners to complete as every front garden in the village is considered when the judges tour the Parish looking for gardens that give the passer-by the most visual pleasure.  In reaching a final decision the judges award points for colour, choice of plants and cultivation, and the overall design of the garden.

Debbie Hunt and Graham Edwards of Lake Drive, Higham are the 2010 overall winners and photographs of their splendid garden are shown below.  The full list of other prizewinners are set out below.  Prize awards were announced by Cllr. Stuart Wright while Morton Grey presented the prizes at a presentation prior to the 6th September 2010 Parish Council Meeting. Our sincere congratulations to all the winners.

FIRST PRIZE (Silver Rose Bowl Trophy, Garden Gift Token and framed certificate)
Debbie Hunt and Graham Edwards of Lake Drive, Higham.

SECOND PRIZE (Garden Gift Token and framed certificate)
Anne and Rob Miles, 13, Highwood Close.

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THIRD PRIZE (Garden Gift Token and framed certificate)
Dorothy and Fred Figg, 1, Oak Drive.

"HIGHLY COMMENDED" (Framed certificate)
Shelley Ford and Andrew Ramsell, 45, Bull Lane.

Gladys and Jeffrey Howes, 12, St. John’s Road.

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Marlies Browne, 24, Beech Grove.

"BEST HANGING BASKET AND CONTAINERS"
(Garden Gift Token and framed certificate)
Evelyn and John Leach, 32, Telegraph Hill.

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"MOST COLOURFUL PUBLIC HOUSE WITHIN HIGHAM" (Framed Certificate)
The Gardeners Arms Public House, Forge Lane.

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More photographs of Debbie Hunt and Graham Edwards' winning garden.