Young gardeners from across East Devon have been recognised for their efforts in an annual competition.

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of SidmouthSidmouth Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of Sidmouth (Image: Archant)

School children from Sidmouth, Seaton, Otterton, Branscombe and Sidbury primary schools all took part in the Rotary Club of Sidmouth's gardening competition.

The judges faced a tough challenge to determine the winners for all of the categories after visiting the school's gardens.

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of SidmouthSidmouth Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of Sidmouth (Image: Archant)

Organisers Sandy Macfadyen and Nicole Knight said they were impressed by the children's efforts.

A club spokesman said: "Sidmouth, Seaton, Otterton, Branscombe and Sidbury primary schools all took part and prizes were awarded for such things as the largest beetroot, fattest carrot and the most environmentally sustainable garden.

Sidmouth Herald: Seaton Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of SidmouthSeaton Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of Sidmouth (Image: Archant)

"It was not possible to choose a winner in the latter category as all of the schools performed so well and a certificate was given to each school."

The Rotary Club thanked King's Garden Centre for its support and sponsorship towards the running of the event.

Sidmouth Herald: Otterton Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of SidmouthOtterton Primary School were among the winners at the Rotary Club of Sidmouth annual gardening competition. Picture: Rotary Club of Sidmouth (Image: Archant)