Our competition to find the 'Quirkiest or Most Extraordinary Planter' has officially ended. And it is my sincerest pleasure to ....(drum roll, please)....open the email envelope and allow our judge, Peter Holt from Holties House announce the winner.

For several reasons my choice for a winner is Lisa;

1. Anyone who lists in their profile interests "composting" has to qualify as "quirky" just on that score alone. Remember, Peter's not a gardener....Ed.
2. I also liked her tenacity, two entries where most were not bothering to submit an entry at all.
3. Variety, from bedpans to boots and beyond, with a strong recycling theme throughout her entries.
4. And finally for outright quirkiness I think Lisa's entries fill the bill best.

I would very much like to add my congratulations to Stuart for organizing the contest, to Skin MD for their generous prize, to all the folk who entered and of course to Lisa for her winning entries.

Back to me - I want to add to Peter's appreciation and thank him for being our judge. The pressure we mounted him under was terrific and he came through unfazed. Thanks again.

Also, to Pete Grimaldi from Skin MD for his generous donation - I would like to thank you personally. Much appreciated.

Our next competition

Always looking forward, I'm keen to run other competitions on my blog and encourage some more gardening participation. If you have any ideas for what might make an exciting competition then I would love to hear your thoughts.

Would you rather take pictures or write posts? Do you prefer exposing others or do you like getting a little love sent your way instead? It would be great to hear.

Also, if there are other sponsors who would like to donate their wares and get a little exposure in the meantime then feel free to email me.