TV star will judge care home gardens
AlanTitchmarsh to pick out the winner
Popular TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh is judging a gardening contest for Perthshire care home residents.
Balhousie in Bloom is being run across Perth-based Balhousie Care Group’s 26 care facilities.
The competition aims to get care home residents and their local communities out into the garden.
The winning care home will receive a £500 prize from Balhousie Care Group for its residents’ comfort fund.
Four category winners were announced on Friday last week, with Balhousie Coupar Angus scooping the award for staff and resident participation.
Alan will judge the final winner from pictures and videos.
The former Gardeners’ World presenter said: “Over the past year, our gardens and outdoor spaces have brought more joy to people than ever, offering a sanctuary, a place to relax and be closer to nature, and a place for activity and exercise. In care homes, they have become even more special.
“It is wonderful to see residents and staff across Balhousie Care Group celebrating their gardens through Balhousie in Bloom.
“I’m delighted to be a judge for this competition and can’t wait to see the finalists’ great work.”
Judging for Balhousie in Bloom took place in June and the overall winner is expected to be revealed later this month.
Category winners received a selection of gardening goodies generously supplied by ASDA in Perth.
• Photographer Richard Wilkins recently paid a visit to Balhousie Coupar Angus to capture some of the residents’ and staff ’s entries.