A decade of champions
I see that the build up for Gardener of the Decade starts on ´óÏó´«Ã½2 this week. Believe it or not, I've been involved with most of the competitions over the last 10 years either as a presenter or design judge (I know, I know - I don't look old enough!).
Although GOTY has changed format over the years, it has always been a tough competition looking to test the competitor's horticulture to the max. Gardener of the Decade invited all the past winners to take part. Five of them took up the challenge to go head to head in the wonderful setting of the Eden Project. Let's just say its tough - really, really tough! Well it is ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Gardener of the DECADE after all and it was never going to be easy.
I like to think that the format was spot on with the challenges being a great blend of knowledge, practicality and flair. It has all the drama of X factor, but hopefully those keen gardeners will also learn plenty from the comfort of their own sofa too, with a mince pie in hand (the best way when it's freezing outside). Of course I could tell you all who wins it, but then I would probably have to shoot you. You'll just have to watch. I just hope you get caught up in it. If you do, you won't be disappointed!
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