THERE’S a lovely quote that says “we might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us”.

And there has never been a truer saying as we all turned to our gardens to escape the lockdown.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette:

Picturesque - Betty Johnson

Here Echo readers have shown us how their green spaces have turned into their pride and joy as they showcase their mud, sweat and tears – turning their gardens into prized plots.

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Blooms - Barbara McCarthy

These pictures are just a few of the entries we have received for our gardening competition, in partnership with Scott’s of Southend, which is celebrating the brilliant backyards in our county.

Community answers

Echo garden competition

"Upload your pictures of your garden; it could be your front or back garden or a lively green space you have worked on inside."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

A fantastic prize of £300 vouchers for garden centre Scott’s of Southend is up for grabs – plus the kudos of winning!

Clacton and Frinton Gazette:

Colourful - Carol Greener

To enter, we just need you to send us your photos. Here is a snapshot, but we will publish more of our favourites in the Echo next Friday.

It could be your front garden, your back garden or a vibrant green space you have honed somewhere at home.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette:

Haven - David Turner

Scott’s of Southend, a nursery and garden centre based in Sutton Road, is packed with plants, trees, garden furniture and accessories that will make your outside space even better.

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Well-kept - Walter Smith

How to enter: send your photos along with your name, contact number and address to victoria.birch@newsquest.co.uk or use the tool below. 

Closing date is June 3.

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