BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine reveals top three standout gardens in best-of-the-best competition

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Nadine Mitschunas from Oxfordshire, Pam Woodall from Dorset, and Jo & Andi Butler from Shropshire are named finalists.

This year’s competition has a unique twist: every contender is a previous finalist, bringing together standout gardens from the last decade of the awards. With over 2500 total reader votes, three gardens emerged as favourites: Nadine Mitschunas from Oxfordshire, Pam Woodall from Dorset, and Jo & Andi Butler from Shropshire.

Representing a broad range of gardening styles from across the country, each of the finalist gardens shows creativity, dedication and a passion for plants that has inspired BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine readers over the years.

The overall winner will be chosen by our panel of expert judges, to be announced in the October issue of BBC Gardeners’ World. The panel includes garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Arit Anderson; garden designer and author, Ann-Marie Powell; BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Content Director, Kevin Smith, and Head Gardener at Crocus, Ashley Edwards.

Commenting on this year’s final three, Kevin Smith, Content Director of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine said “Reaching the top three is a huge achievement, especially in this special anniversary year. These gardens truly represent the very best from the past decade and showcase the creativity, dedication and passion of our readers. Choosing a winner from such an exceptional group won’t be easy”

Full list of the final three:

Nadine Mitschunas- Oxfordshire

2021 Judge’s Choice winner