EIGHT pre-schools took part in the Wellington in Bloom Pre-Schools Garden Challenge,

Each was given a scrapbook, compost and seeds, flowers and vegetables. Some had quite large plots while others were more modest.

A spokesperson for the event said: “The results were amazing, due to the dry summer, and all reported that the children enjoyed the watering. We were very impressed with the standard of entries.”

Gold was awarded to Rockets, Rockwell Green, Nynehead and Blackdown.

Silver gilt to Waterloo Road, Court Fields Community Pre-school.

Silver to Stawley, Sampford Arundel and Bouncy Bear, Brendon Road.

Each pre-school produced a scrapbook showing their journey preparing, planting, growing and drawing pictures of vegetables and flowers. These were very impressive and will be on show in Wellington Library from Tuesday, September 18.