The Dorset Gardens Trust, a conservation charity working to protect the county’s many historic parks and gardens for future generations, has launched a new ‘Gardener of the Year Award’.

It will be open to all professional gardeners in Dorset. With a prize of £750 for the winner, the award aims to raise awareness of the value of gardeners whose hard work and dedication provides pleasure for so many people in creating and maintaining the gardens of Dorset.

The award is being launched in honour of William Gueterbock (1930-2022) in recognition of his enormous contribution to the Dorset Gardens Trust over many years as founder member and president.

If you are a gardener or know one who deserves an award, visit dorsetgardenstrust.co.uk/award for full details and how to apply.

Applications for 2023 are open until 31 July and the winner will be announced in December.