A horticulture team from a Suffolk land college struck gold at the Suffolk Show with their sustainable garden design.
Green fingered designers at Suffolk Rural - the Otley land-based studies arm of Suffolk New College - created a sustainable space using materials found in and around the college.
The horticulture department's Tom Green - who helped oversee the project - said it was a joint effort.
“We got other units involved including agriculture, arboriculture, animal studies, equine and facilities.
"They all chipped in with materials and helped fix bits together. Agricultural engineering students created a water feature and it has been a collaborative project. I was really pleased and happy to get gold.”
Horticulture student Marianne Barnard said it was "great" to win.
Students participated in events across the showground.
In the flower tent, floristry learners sold their wares and raised money for the Suffolk Beekeepers Association and Butterfly Conservation.
Carpentry students from Suffolk New College sold bird houses, bug hotels and patio tables, raising more than £200.00 for St Elizabeth Hospice.
Equine learners made fences for showjumping courses, science students created a crime scene mock up, beauty learners painted visitors nails for free and catering course students held cookery demonstrations to help promote the region in a link up with the Visitor Economy Network Initiative (VENI).
Henry Bull and Nathan Wallace won an inventive farming competition. They were tasked with coming up with a new product which currently doesn’t exist on the market and the pair’s device was a new take on a welding stand.
College mascot Fast and Furious George came second in the mascot race. George – who was inspired by the film Rocky in the build-up – said: “This wasn’t a knockout blow – but I’ll come back stronger next year.”
The college's event co-ordinator Charlotte Rossiter said: “I’ve not missed a show since I was three years old and it’s always a fantastic occasion for the college and the county.
“Thank you to everyone who came to see us and all the staff for helping create such a memorable two days.”
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