30/10/2026
🌱🌷 This year, some of our Extra Care services in Oxfordshire, Reading, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Norwich took part in our 'Growing Well with Radis gardening competition, to celebrate their beautiful gardens, colourful planters and home-grown fruit and vegetables created by the people we support.🌻
We were delighted to welcome Mark Lane as our guest judge. Mark is an award-winning garden designer, author and TV gardening presenter, known for his appearances on BBC Morning Live and Gardeners’ World. He is also an ambassador for Thrive, championing the benefits of gardening and making gardens more accessible for everyone. 🌿
After reviewing all the fantastic entries, Mark has chosen the winners! 👇
🌼 Best Overall Garden
🏆 Petypher House Extra Care Service
🌸 Best Kerb Appeal
🏆 Petypher House Extra Care Service
🪴 Best Planter
🏆 Petypher House Extra Care Service
🥕 Best Veg Plot
🏆 Fern Meadows Extra Care Service
Mark shared some lovely feedback about all of the entries, highlighting the colour, creativity and care that had gone into the gardens and planters. He also reminded us that everyone who gets involved in gardening is a winner, whether it's the enjoyment of growing your own vegetables, spending time outdoors, or simply having something to nurture and watch grow. 🌷
A big well done to everyone at Laburnum Grove, Parsons Gardens, Willow Gardens, Petypher House, Fern Meadows and Fernleigh Extra Care Service who all took part. 💚