Aylesbury Vale care properties went head-to-head in annual gardening competitors

Nursing homes across Aylesbury Vale participated in the Fremantle In Bloom 2021 gardening competition.

The Gardening Awards pit nursing homes run by the charity The Fremantle Trust to compete for the glory of gardening.

Contributions came from residents as well as staff, more than 30 contributions and project books were submitted.

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The foundation awarded awards in six different categories and honored budding gardeners with two honorary prizes for “Outstanding Achievements”.

The jury should not only review the final result, but also the extent to which the initiative promoted independence, creativity, inclusion and social engagement.

The categories included the best edible garden, the best balconies, and the sensory gardens. The Stan Flowers Memorial Cup for Excellence was awarded to Chesham Supported Living and Chesham Leys.

The winners and runners-up received certificates and trophies for the attentive care of plants, gardens and presentations that everyone can enjoy in their living environment.

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Sara Livadeas, CEO of the Fremantle Trust, commented, “Gardening is a great way to improve mental and physical health by staying active, reducing stress and helping people relax. Fremantle in Bloom was wonderful for our residents to enjoy all of these therapeutic benefits of gardening. It even promoted an infectious competitive series which was a joy to see. “