A GROUP of growers in Caversham were keen to show off their gardening skills and to compete for prizes at their spring show.
Caversham Horticultural Association (CHA) gave visitors to Caversham Baptist Church a chance to enjoy spring blooms and plants, and to dream of warmer weather to come.
Winners were awarded certificates for their talents, with lots of categories for keen entrants.
Mrs G Rowlands swept the boards, taking away a handful of certificates, winning best daffodils, best flower exhibitor, best domestic award, and best in show.
Best tulips was won by C Bates, while Mrs C Johnson also did very well with her tulip exhibits.
The group’s president Leslie Cooper, said: “We hadn’t done a show for a few years, so it was a bit of an experiment.
“But it went well, and we had quite a few people coming through the doors.
“Gardening is great, it gets you out in the fresh air, connecting with nature.
“A favourite bloom of mine is the delphinium.
“My dad used to grow them, and I grew to love them too.”
Winners of this year’s spring show were:
Daffodils, best bloom: Mrs G Rowlands
Tulips, best bloom: C Bates
Flowers, best exhibit: Mrs G Rowlands
Domestic, best exhibit: Mrs G Rowlands
Floral art, best exhibit: Mrs A Stevens
Children’s best exhibit: Charlie
Best in show: Mrs G Rowlands
Best cupcakes was won by Mrs G Rowlands, and most appealing chocolate cake by Mrs L Carson.
Floral art awards were won by Mrs C Johnson, Mrs A Stevens.
The group’s next event is a talk at Caversham Baptist Church, on Wednesday, April 17, at 7.30pm, when Timothy Walker will share stories of his life with plants.
The event is free to members, and £3 for non-members, with refreshments available.
CHA will also be manning a stall at a Beanpole Day in Caversham Court Gardens, on Saturday, April 20.
For more information, visit: www.caversham-horticultural.org.uk
