Delta in Bloom 2026 winners
A big thank you to everyone who entered our gardening competition and shared photos of their beautiful plants and gardens. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing your green spaces and the care and creativity that have gone into them.
We’re delighted to announce the winners and runners-up in each category below, all of whom won £50.
Best garden (indoor/outdoor)
1st place - Lisa Milan from Chelmsford
2nd place (joint) - Margaret Brazier from Southend and Alison Wagstaff from Maldon
3rd place - Jane Shuttlewood from Chelmsford
Best balcony or hanging basket
1st place - Colleen Smith from Southend
2nd place - Sinead Macey from Southend
Best young gardener
Jessie Black from Southend
Best supported living garden or communal garden
Tasman Court, Chelmsford
