Allianz Garden Show Ireland Garden Winners

The Allianz Garden Show Ireland 2016 got off to a flying start at Antrim Castle Gardens today (Friday 6th May) with stunning weather greeting all visitors.
While the visitors enjoyed the gardens the designers and gardeners had a nervous wait to find out who had won the coveted Best in Show in each category.
Congratulations to all our winners.

Cameo Gardens

Best in Show – Hydebank Wood College

Gold

• Hydebank Wood College
• Jilly Dougan Edible Gardens
• CAFRE, Greenmount Campus

Silver

• Muckandmore Allotment Association
• Randox Health

Best in NI Local Produce Gardens

Best in Show – Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Gold – Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Silver

• Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
• Belfast City Council

Growers’ Awards

Best in Show – Peninsula Primulas

Gold

• Peninsula Primulas
• Papervale Trees

Silver

• CAFRE, Greenmount College
• Riverlane Nurseries
• The Uncommon Garden Company

Bronze

• The Slemish Market Garden
• Old Colin Garden Centre

Team Garden Challenge

Best Overall – Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary

Best Interpretation of Theme – Conservation Volunteers in partnership with Derry City Council & Strabane District Council

Best Design – The Men’s Shed, Steeple Antrim

Most Creative – Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary

Judges’ Commendation – Randalstown Branch, Royal British Legion

Eppie Schierbeek Cup – Ballycraigy Primary School

Merit Award

• Clanrye Group, Positive Directions
• South West College, Omagh
• Men’s Shed, Downpatrick