The 3rd Golden Globe Artichoke Awards

Our own unique take on the Golden Globes. While the toast of Hollywood may have wined, dined and partied last night, here in Somerset we're just getting on with business as usual. But we do like to take this opportunity to recognise the hard work and contributions made by our members each year.

So, here are the nominees and winners of the 2018 awards...

Best Full Plot:

Jan & Mark, plot 18

Best Half Plot:

Alison & Tony, plot 17B

Best Quarter Plot:

Julia & Chris, plot 7A(2)

Most Improved Plot:

Lena, plot 23

Best Maintained Plot:

Brian, plot 12B

Best DIY:

Pete, plot 22B

Most Promising Newcomer(s):

Marie & Mark, plot 22A
also nominated Andy & Sarah, plot 2A and Kate & Toby, plot 4A(1)

Best Children-Involved plot:

Nick & Michelle with Isla & Hamish, plot 12
also nominated Morag & Tris, plot 20

Best Plot-Share:

Howard & Gerry, plot 11B

Most cheerful plot-holder(s):

Rob & Clare, plot 3A
also nominated Andy & Sarah, plot 2A and Lena, plot 23

Most Helpful Plot-holder(s):

Andy & Sarah, plot 2A (for watering multiple plots!)

Best Supporting Plot-holder(s):

Jan, plot 19A (for jumble sale and donating concrete blocks)
also nominated Lena, plot 23 and Julie & Gerry, plot 11B for help with the rubbish amnesty and jumble sale

Best Initiative:

Jane, plot 9 – for Rubbish Amnesty
also nominated Jan, plot 19A for Communal Bonfire and Jane, plot 9 for Community plastic tray recycling

Best Shed:

Pete, plot 22B

Best Blog:

Jane, plot 9 – for DIY Vegetable Stock

Best Demonstration/Workshop:

Kim, plot 20 - for How to Make Compost

Best Photography:

Adrian, plot 9 - for Gallery photos

Lost Garden Award:

Rob & Clare for reclamation of plot 3B

Well done everybody!