Lockdown forced many of us to spend much more time at home, and a lot people turned their attention to their gardens.
So the Leader put out an appeal for readers to show off their green-fingered success.
Here are just some of the colourful, edible and beautiful displays from across the region, pictured in our gallery.
• If you’re proud of your efforts, you can share yours with us here.
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