A gardener from Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire has been recognised nationally for her green-fingered efforts during lockdown and has won a prestigious competition.
Jane Clark collected the prize for Best Eco-friendly Garden in the B&Q Gardener of the Year awards due to her commitment to providing a sanctuary for all kinds of wildlife in her home in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire and won £1,000 from B&Q after beating off thousands of entries.
While the country starts to lift lockdown restrictions, many of the nation come out of it with a newfound passion for gardening.
Around 80 percent of Brits have become more interested in tending to their window boxes, patios, balconies, and green spaces in the last year, and thanks to B&Q’s Gardener of the Year competition, many have been able to show off their newfound skills.
B&Q has been joined by comedian Jim Moir on a mission to showcase the ‘real’ gardens of the UK, with the winner of the competition taking home £10,000.
Clark’s eco-friendly garden was rewarded with prestigious B&Q national recognition
Clark, 61, said: “I grow everything – you name it, I’m growing it!
“I like to grow stuff that the bees and the insects can access. I just noticed when I moved here, there were not any butterflies, very little insect life, the pond had been filled in.
“I get everything, including deer. I have noticed since I have been developing the garden, more and more wildlife is coming…
