ENTRIES are now open to choose the best gardens in East Ayrshire.
The council's annual competition is open to anyone living in East Ayrshire with a garden, no matter how big or small, which is maintained by themselves and not a professional gardener, with various prizes and trophies up for grabs.
Judging will take place across Cumnock and Doon Valley, Irvine Valley, Ballochmyle and Kilmarnock South, and Kilmarnock Central and North.
A winner and runner up are selected in each of the following categories:
- Best council garden
- Best private garden
- Best planters or hanging baskets
- Best vegetable garden
- Best newcomer
- Environmentally friendly
- The Jennifer Elliot memorial award (best rose garden)
- Special achievement award
- East Ayrshire Overall winners
- Clean, green, vibrant street
- Clean, green, vibrant town or village
- The John McKenzie memorial award (best community garden)
Nominations are open until June 30, with judging taking place between July 1 and 31.
The winner of each category will be chosen by council officers from housing and greener communities.
The overall winners will be selected by tenant representatives.
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