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Camden New Journal - by SARA NEWMAN
Published: 1 November 2007

Muriel Grant

Muriel and Frederick share title

FLOWER power triumphed at the annual council-run gardening competition this year with a record number of entries.
One hundred and forty-five individuals, businesses, schools and community groups contended for 14 awards. Many gardeners chose to create wildlife habitats, by planting native flowers and using water butts to conserve water and encourage biodiversity. Along with the impact, design and community benefit, gardens were valued on their benefits to the environment.
Muriel Grant (pictured) and Frederick Smith (inset) of Oakshott Court were joint winners for their bountiful front gardens.
He said: “I’ve been gardening for 12 years and was persuaded to enter the competition by neighbours. It’s the first time I’ve entered so it was a real surprise to win.”
Torriano estate communal gardens was awarded the best council estate and Fitzjohn’s Primary School in Fitzjohn’s Avenue won the best growing garden award.
Mayor of Camden Dawn Somper, presented £1,000 in prizes to the winners at the Camden in Bloom awards ceremony.

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