Lockdown gardens in Banburyshire village of King's Sutton create a colourful community in bloom

By Roseanne Edwards
Published 11th Aug 2020, 12:31 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2020, 12:33 BST
Debbie Walton's beautiful and relaxing garden that was the winner of King's Sutton in BloomDebbie Walton's beautiful and relaxing garden that was the winner of King's Sutton in Bloom
Debbie Walton's beautiful and relaxing garden that was the winner of King's Sutton in Bloom
The King's Sutton in Bloom competition has resulted in some colourful and creative floral displays through the village's residential streets.

The contest was organised by King's Sutton Parish Council and King's Sutton Horticultural Society who have announced the 2020 winners.

First prize and a cheque for £60 was awarded to Debbie Walton for her garden in Upper Astrop Road. The judges described her garden design work as 'very good for a trying site with clever use of pots'.

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Runners up were John and Linda Cousins in second place with an award of £40. The couple's garden in Mill Lane was described as 'very well planted'.

Good planting was the key to John and Linda Cousins' garden which was runner up in the competitionGood planting was the key to John and Linda Cousins' garden which was runner up in the competition
Good planting was the key to John and Linda Cousins' garden which was runner up in the competition

And third prize of £30 went to Kenneth and Henrietta Carter for their beautiful display in Banbury Lane. The judges loved their 'fabulous hollyhocks, cannas, lilies and interesting shrubs'.

Gardens at 68 Dairy Ground and 39 Hampton Drive were highly commended.

Parish Clerk Liz Hart said: "The judges really enjoyed being able to judge this annual event, although sadly the Horticultural Show itself had to be cancelled. They would like to congratulate those who won prizes and thank all the residents who have obviously spent time caring for their gardens this year."

All photos by Susanne Read-Maskell.

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