A village near Scarborough had the last laugh yesterday after it triumphed over mindless vandals who tried to wreck the prize-winning efforts of its gardeners. photo credit: Tim Green aka atoach The vandals had attacked flower displays in beds and planters throughout the village of Clayton in May – in a spate of assaults with…

Welwyn Garden City is certainly living up to its name at the moment, after the communal allotment in the town centre began bearing fruit – and veg! – this week. photo credit: anemoneprojectors Residents of the Hertfordshire town are being invited to freely help themselves to the vast range of fresh organic produce grown on…

City bosses in Sunderland are celebrating after it was named Best Large City by judges at the regional Northumbria in Bloom awards. photo credit: caitra_ The city’s colourful and well-maintained public gardens and planters were what swung it, according to judges, who were chosen from among the region’s top gardeners and horticulturalists. One judge, Elizabeth…