Lucknow :

As many as 107 running trophies and cups as prizes were presented to winners of the two-day-long fruits, vegetables and flower show, which concluded at Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

The show comprised a total of 1,004 participants along with more than 4,000 exhibits.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Ram Naik said the texture and aroma of flowers are a treat to the eyes, while vegetables are a foodie’s delight. Governor also appreciated vegetables grown as potted plants and said based on this experience and technique, it could be replicated on a wider scale.

The kitchen garden of Swati Singh, a resident of Vikramaditya Marg, won as many as 16 prizes. This year’s theme for the kitchen garden was ‘Sankalp’.

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