Hands up if you think your garden, allotment or little patch of green paradise is worthy of a winning prize!
Wilko recently contacted me to help spread the word about their Wilko Amateur Gardener of the Year competition. Lloyd Taylor, Head of Garden Category, is keen to help discover the talents of gardeners up and down the UK:
“We know that UK residents are garden lovers and we want to celebrate those skilled amateur gardeners who might not otherwise be recognised for their talents,” he said. I’m really passionate about helping more and more people discovering the benefits of gardening, so I’m really enthused to see the variety of categories in Wilko’s competition this year – with recognition for allotments, wildlife gardens, upcycled gardens, and even young gardeners set to be rewarded for their efforts.
Six lucky entrants from across the UK will be picked as category winners, shortlisted by an experienced garden judging panel, including Dominic Cole, President of The Gardens Trust and award-winning garden designer, Andrew Fisher Tomlin, before being selected by a public vote on the Wilko social media channels.
The categories to enter are:
– Best Allotment
– Best Garden Design
– Best Hanging Basket/ Container
– Best Junior Gardener
– Best Wildlife Garden
– Best Upcycled Garden
The competition will remain open until 30 September 2017, with winners from each category receiving a trophy and a £100 Wilko gift card. The overall winner, picked from the six finalists, will be named Wilko Amateur Gardener Of The Year 2017 and will also receive an additional £250 Wilko gift card to boot!
If you think you have what it takes to be a winner, all you need to do is email an image of your garden to wilkogardener@wearebrazenpr.com and include your name, valid email address, contact telephone number, as well as stipulating the category that you’re entering.
Full competition details and terms and conditions can be found at: www.wilko.com/show-by-departmet/garden/icat/wilkogarden
Finalists will be informed by 30 October 2017 if they have been shortlisted for the categories.
If you’re thinking of entering – just do it! And good luck 🙂