Student from Leamington transforms overgrown allotment plot into a beautiful idyllic garden - and now his hard work could win him a national award

A previously overgrown allotment plot that has been transformed by a PhD student from Leamington has now been shortlisted for the prestigious national award.

Andy Gladman has worked hard over the past two years to totally transform his allotment into a beautiful idyllic garden, as well as being a full time student.

The allotment had a special mention from Monty Don the Gardeners World Presenter when he was on the One Show on the BBC in May this year - and now the garden has been shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Gardeners’ World magazine’s People’s Choice Award.

Describing Andy's garden, the magazine said: "This ornamental allotment in Leamington Spa demands we rethink what an allotment can be, as PhD student Andy experiments with winning combinations of drought-tolerant plants.

"Created from scratch on a previously overgrown plot, it’s both a weekend haven from urban life for Andy and his partner and

a place where Andy can grow all the plants he loves – many from seed – on a budget and with recycling at the forefront."