Glorious gardens across Cornwall were descended upon by the judges of Coastline Housing’s annual garden competition.

Gardens boasting water features, vegetables, hanging baskets and some impressive herb, plant and flower displays were discovered with delight by the judges of the annual competition run by the local housing association.

A number of customers living in towns and villages across Cornwall, including Camborne, Redruth, Mullion, Illogan, Constantine, Trewoon and Mabe, all proudly entered their gardens into the contest.

A range of imaginative displays had been created by the enthusiastic gardeners including a sensory garden, one that offered a hedgehog sanctuary, colourful rockeries and wildflower gardens for bees.

Chairman of Coastline Housing, Derek Law, and professional gardener, Jeannie Bates, had the tough job of judging all the many entries. "Once again it was a real pleasure to visit the competitors’ gardens and what stood out this year was the therapeutic benefits that gardens give to those making and tending them as well as those who can then enjoy them," said Jeannie.

Derek added: “I was very proud to see the great efforts customers had gone to with their gardens. It makes a fantastic impact on their local neighbourhood.”

The overall winner of the Neil Dutton Memorial Cup this year was Toni French and her son Scott Watkins of Redruth. Other first place winners were: most attractive garden for a supported housing property, Joyce Morris of Constantine; most attractive small garden, Tracy Young of Trewoon, and June Mason of Mawnan Smith, (joint first); most attractive garden for a flat, William Trinder of Redruth; most attractive new garden, Jed Fitzharris of Camborne; best alternative garden, Toni French and Scott Watkins; best garden by a gardener with disabilities, Terry and Betty Rowe of Illogan.