Gardeners and bakers from across Epping Forest celebrated a bumper year this bank holiday weekend.
More than 250 people visited the Epping Horticultural Show on Saturday (August 29), held at St John’s Church.
Opened by town mayor Michael Wright and MP Eleanor Laing, hundreds of entries were made in a number of competitive categories, including best fruit and vegetables, preserves and flowers.
Despite challenges such as dry spells and recent heavy rainfall, judges were impressed with the quality of entries.
Society member and organiser Victoria Robertson was also one of the most successful growers, taking home several medals which were presented by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Howard Martin Stuchfield MBE.
Ms Robertson said: “The Epping horticultural committee worked so hard together to put on a great horticultural show.
“I was very pleased with the trophies and awards I received on the day.
“It has been yet again another successful growing year for me.
“To receive the Banksian Medal too, I am overjoyed!”
The full list of winners was as follows:
Treasurer’s Cup for Best in Show: Marcia Levan-Harris
Banksian Medal for Most Points in Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Classes: Victoria Robertson
NVS Medal for Most Points in Vegetable Classes: Marcia Levan-Harris
Leisure Shield for Most Points in Flower Classes: Victoria Robertson
Epping Rose Bowl for Most Points in Rose Classes: Marcia Levan-Harris
Crowther Cup for Most Points in Pot Plants: Victoria Robertson
Silver Bowl for Best Pot Plant: Denise Beard
Fothergill Cup for Best Vase of Mixed Flowers and Foliage: Victoria Robertson
Fred Bowles Memorial Trophy for Best Spray Chrysanthemum: Victoria Robertson
Anniversary Shield: Victoria Robertson
Gooday Cup for Best Collection of four kinds of vegetables: Amy Bramble
Preserves Trophy for Best Preserve: Letitia Berry
Letitia Berry Salver for Most Points in Baking & Preserves: Mr & Mrs Lowry
Cake Tier for Best Baking Entry: Mr & Mrs Lowry
First prize for Miniature Gardens: Caitlin Taylor
Second: Oscar Ruthven
First prize for Cress Head: Oscar Ruthven
Second: Lola Ruthven
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