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Hat Trick for Green-Fingered Star!

2025 garden winnerA huge congratulations to Ms Diane Wright of Woodburn Place, near Dalkeith, who’s done it again — winning the Baxter Keiller Award for the best Melville Housing Association garden for a record third time!

The judges praised Diane’s garden for its variety, colour and vibrancy, as well as the careful planning and hard work that went into creating such a wonderful outdoor space.

This win makes Diane a record-breaking three-time champion — and what better year to do it than Melville’s 30th anniversary!

“Congratulations to Diane for her latest well-deserved win,” said John McMorrow, Melville’s Chief Executive. “Her garden always brings a smile to everyone who sees it.”

However, we didn’t receive as many entries as usual this year — so we’re asking you: should we keep the garden competition going next year?

Let us know your thoughts.

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