Children at East Morton Primary School, near Keighley, played an important role in their village’s first Yorkshire in Bloom assessment.

The judges were taken on a tour of the school’s gardening club, and viewed the garden, the greenhouse, a compost area, vegetable plot and an enclosed seating area.

The pupils demonstrated that they knew the names of plants and explained that vegetables such as sweet corn must be planted in blocks rather than rows to ensure pollination.

They also showed off the imaginative items they use as planters, including a wellington boot, a kettle and large baked bean cans.

Year five pupil Jake Smith said: “The garden is a good place to be calm, relax and even chill out.”

Lois Crowder, of year two, said she appreciated the club because she does not have a garden at home.

And Lucy Marsh, of year five, said: “The gardening club is a fun way to learn new things.”