RHS Young School Gardeners of the Year 2018

Supported by Gabriel Ash

Zoe Rebecca Wilkinson
10 years old from Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire
KS2/P3-6 Finalist

About Zoe

Zoe grows a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers, giving extras to elderly neighbours, friends, and local groups. Each year she creates a colourful memorial flower garden which attracts lots of wildlife. Zoe shares her knowledge with her home education group.

Judges' comments

"I was incredibly impressed with how Zoe shares her skills and home-grown produce with the community including other home-schooled children, elderly neighbours and the local homeless shelter. She is a highly competent gardener who grows a huge range of different plants."

"Zoe's passion for the outdoors and her caring nature are clear. She is a very skilled young gardener who works hard to share her efforts with others."

Zoe's entry video