Talent in full bloom at flower show display

A DESIGN showing how gardening helps people with disabilities and another linking music and the countryside were among the winners of top awards at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Judges yesterday handed out dozens of medals – from a coveted gold through to bronze – including honours for a waterless “water” garden and one for a display representing a bowl of rhubarb crumble and custard.

The award for best show garden was given to the Daily Telegraph’s design by Andy Sturgeon, which combines plants from the Southern Cape, Mediterranean, California, Mexico and Chile.