THE latest group of green-fingered East Ayrshire Council garden competition winners have been selected.
And there are a number of local prizes being held out.
Every year, the search is on to find the best green areas, such as the best council garden, best private garden, best vegetable garden, and many more categories.
A special award ceremony, sponsored by Tivoli Group Ltd and Gemmells Garden Centre, was held recently at the council’s headquarters in Kilmarnock.
The award ceremony was officially opened by councillor Jim McMahon who presented the awards alongside councillor Douglas Reid, leader of the council.
The trophy for best private garden in East Ayrshire was presented to Mr Hogg from Cumnock, while the trophy for best council garden was presented to Mr Dorrian from Bellsbank.
Both gardeners were recognised for their spectacular colours, clever planting and creative garden design.
Here's a full list of local winners:
Best council garden, Cumnock and Doon Valley
- Winner: Mr Dorrian, Bellsbank
- Runner-up; Mrs Fox, Muirkirk
Best private garden, Cumnock and Doon Valley
- Winner: Mr Hogg, Cumnock
- Runner-up: Mr Blackwood, Muirkirk
John McKenzie memorial award for best community garden
- Winner: Netherthird Community Garden
- Runner-up: The Ayrshire Food Hub, Crossroads
Best vegetable garden
- Winner: Mr Stewart, Kilmarnock
- Runner-up: Mrs Rowan, Drongan
Best hanging baskets and planters
- Winner: Mr Lang, Kilmarnock
- Runner-up: Mrs Gibson, Patna
Environmentally friendly award
- Winner: Mrs Ross, New Cumnock
- Runner-up: Mr Gray, Kilmarnock
Best newcomer
- Winner: Mrs Nelson, Dunlop
- Runner-up: Mrs Purnell, Dalrymple
Cleaner greener most vibrant village
- Winner: New Cumnock
- Runner-up: Sorn
Cleaner greener most vibrant street
- Winner: Afton Court, New Cumnock
- Runner-up: West Netherton Street, Kilmarnock
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