Gardens Competition 2026 

The Results for the 2026 Competition were as follows...

This annual event encompassed, in 2026, yet another fantastic colourful showcase of the Rustington Community's floral talents.

Following nominations by Parishioners and local businesses during May and June, the judging of this year’s Gardens Competition entries took place in the second week of July by Councillors Andy Cooper (Chairman of the Parish Council), Gary Lee (Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council), together with Mrs Joanne Crockford (Ferring Nurseries), and the results were declared as follows:-

Window Boxes, Balconies and Patio Tubs etc. (Residential)

              Winner                      6 Donnington Place, Woodlands Avenue

              Runner-Up                26 Ash Lane

Window Boxes, Balconies and Patio Tubs etc. (Commercial)

              Winner                      Sweetpeas & Honeybees Boutique Florist, North Lane

              Runner-Up                The Lamb Public House, The Street

Front Gardens of Any Size inc. Paved Gardens with Patio Tubs (Residential)

              Winner                      2 Windmill Drive

              Runner-Up                2 Tithe Green

Front Gardens of Any Size (Commercial)

              Winner                      Rustington House, Worthing Road

Community Gardens

              Winner                      The Laurels Day Centre, Sheep Fold Avenue

              Runner-Up                The Hidden Twitten (Rear of Herne Gardens/Orchard Gardens Garage Compound)

The 2026 Awards were presented by the Chairman of the Council, Councillor Andy Cooper, in September.

Congratulations to all of the Winners!