Emsworth was in full bloom as thousands flocked to the town's annual show.
Green-fingered visitors had plenty to keep them busy throughout the day while more than 800 entries battled it out in the horticultural show on Monday, August 25.
Stalls, a fun dog show, music and dance entertainment also attracted the crowds to the bank holiday event on the Horndean Road recreation ground as well as a falconry demonstration.
Show secretary Suzanne Holroyd said: "It was a good day. We have a big showground here and talking to some of the stall-holders they were busy, so they are pleased.
"We were also pleased with the amount of entries because we have had some strange weather this month. But we would still like to have more entries next year."
This year people entered competitions in a variety of categories, including vegetable collections, fruit, dahlias, roses, chrysanthemums, garden flowers, fuchsias, pot plants and foliage.
There were also 130 entries for the photographic competition.
Bourne Community College student Peter Rogers (15) was among those celebrating winning ten different prizes and was presented with the Banksian award by gardening expert David Hurrion.
"I'm pleased," he said. "I'm very dedicated and did a lot of preparation.
"I want to go to Chichester College after my GCSEs next year to do a horticulture course."
Next year the Emsworth Horticultural Society will celebrate its 90th birthday. It formed in 1919, under the name of the Emsworth and Districts Allotments Association.
Ms Holroyd said: "The show was even held during the Second World War. It has built up throughout the years."
There was plenty to keep people young and old occupied throughout the day.
Firefighters from Hampshire Fire and Rescue brought a fire engine along for youngsters to explore while a bouncy castle was also on hand to keep the little ones entertained.
Stalls were also set up for the show, selling many different items such as fishing rods, toys, hats, cards and jewellery.
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