DONALD Tump made an appearance at a garden show in Winchester last weekend. 

However, the American politician was not there in person - just in presence, as an effigy made from veg won the 'animals made out of vegetable class' at the annual garden show. 

The event, which is run jointly by St Cross Garden Society and Stanmore Garden Club, was held on Saturday, September 9 at the parish hall in Back Street. 

Organisers said the competition was fierce across all the categories including flower arranging, house plants, cut garden plants, photography, vegetables, cookery, craft and children’s classes. 

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Hampshire Chronicle: Donald Trump - first in the Animals Made out of Vegetable class

Mark Dodd and Damien Brown, chefs from the Chesil Rectory, said they had a 'challenging time' judging the cookery classes - but they declared Emma Honey’s raspberry jam a 'titan'.

Some entries had to be disqualified for not reading the rules.

The event was enjoyed by many, and tea was served by Jassy Dobson and her team. 

Hampshire Chronicle: St Cross Garden Society show

Myrtle Cunningham, Sheila Price and Stuart Cunningham dazzled visitors with their entries and the Austin family scooped the family cup.

But Donald Trump stole the show and scored a first in the animals made out of vegetable class.

Oliver's Battery Primary School won classes with entries from their edible playground which is sponsored by Hampshire Garden Trust.