The Gardeners' World Blog

It’s that time of year when tennis occupies the minds of most of my colleagues, as well as the nation as a whole. But with the Wimbledon fortnight now underway (after the obligatory rain delay), it’s also worth reflecting on all the sport we’ve covered in the run-up to this staple of the sporting summer.

Another event which definitely deserves that title is Royal Ascot. Last week we brought you five days of the finest flat racing from Berkshire. As always, the outfits worn by the crowd were almost as much a topic of conversation and analysis as the racing itself. Supermodel Jodie Kidd was on hand to give her expert opinion on the hats and frocks, and did so in a style which many of you enjoyed. As viewer Quinn Murray put it: “She's from a posh background but she was so down to earth,” before adding: “Julia Bradbury (the main fashion presenter) has been a breath of fresh air. Brilliant!”