The Gosport in Bloom winners have been crowned for 2025.

The awards, run by Gosport Borough Council, celebrate the efforts of local residents and business to make Gosport a vibrant place to live and work.

Entries were submitted earlier in the year and the judging format mirrored the South and South East In Bloom competition, offering bronze, silver, silver gilt and gold awards.

The prized patches were judged by Cllr Julie Westerby, Community and Environment Board Chairman, and a member of the council’s Streetscene team, and the winners announced at a special awards ceremony.

Cllr Westerby said: “We had so many truly stunning entries across the 12 categories this year, making judging a really difficult job. All those who won awards were extremely worthy.”

The Gosport in Bloom 2025 winners – find pictures on our In Bloom webpage

Best Front Garden – Michael and Gillian Humphries

Best Designed Front Garden – Ray and Sharon Knipe

Best Container – Melrose Gardens

Best Wildlife Garden – Shore Leave Haslar

Best Street – Elizabeth Court

Best Retirement/Sheltered Housing – Melrose Gardens

Best Business – Lightfoot Landscapes

Best Public Attraction – Friends of Crescent Garden

Best Allotment – Jim More

Best Bee & Butterfly Garden – Shore Leave Haslar

Most Unusual Garden Plant – Shore Leave Haslar

Mayor’s Community & Neighbourhood Award – Shore Leave Haslar

The award ceremony ended with the Mayor’s Charity Raffle which raised £290 for the Mayor Cllr Kirsten Bradley’s charities – Marvels and Meltdowns, Lee Hub Independent Community Library and Andy’s Man Club.

Cllr Bradley said: “Thank you to all of the residents, businesses and council staff who made the competition so special this year, and for raising money for three excellent local good causes.

“A reminder for next year that people can enter as many categories as they like, giving even more chance to win an award.”