As the summer finally began to turn to autumn, judges were running the rule over flowers, vegetables and bakes in Highgate and Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Ham & High: Mary Alexander & Steve Hooper Diploma for excellence in Horticulture Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonMary Alexander & Steve Hooper Diploma for excellence in Horticulture Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Highgate's show in the United Reformed Church saw a "remarkable trug of vegetables" by Gary Sycamore, according to the Royal Horticultural Society judge David.

Camden Council's deputy mayor Sabrina Francis awarded prizes to winners. Mr Sycamore and Jeannie Willis were among the prizes, and Laura Boothman won the Alice Allender award.

Meanwhile the Free Church Hall in Hampstead Garden Suburb was inundated with visitors.

With music provided by Grimsdyke Brass Band, Zara Shattock won an award for giant sunflower, meanwhile chairman Chris Trug won best in show for vegetables.

Ham & High: Grimsdyke Brass band performing at HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonGrimsdyke Brass band performing at HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

The summer's weather had meant there were few roses on display, as they had flowered and wilted earlier than usual.

Ham & High: Yvonne Oliver with her Potato man at HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonYvonne Oliver with her Potato man at HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Dept Mayor of Camden Sabrina Francis at Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonDept Mayor of Camden Sabrina Francis at Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonHighgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: 12 year old Zara Shattock with her 9 ft high Sunflower HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton12 year old Zara Shattock with her 9 ft high Sunflower HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Alan Dallman with his prize winning Orchid Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonAlan Dallman with his prize winning Orchid Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: 3 Year old Olive Di Muro enjoying Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton3 Year old Olive Di Muro enjoying Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Ian Cameron with his Pumpkin at Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonIan Cameron with his Pumpkin at Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Laura Boothman won the Alice Allender Award for the best exhibit in domestic classes at Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonLaura Boothman won the Alice Allender Award for the best exhibit in domestic classes at Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonHighgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show Miniature Gardens L-R Maisie Whiting 8yrs,Rosa Coury-Reid 10yrs,Walter James O'Hagan Houx 8yrs & Finn Jenner 8yrs. Picture: Nigel SuttonHGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show Miniature Gardens L-R Maisie Whiting 8yrs,Rosa Coury-Reid 10yrs,Walter James O'Hagan Houx 8yrs & Finn Jenner 8yrs. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Ruth Beedle with her trombolino squash at HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonRuth Beedle with her trombolino squash at HGS Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)

Ham & High: Gary Sycamore's trug of vegetables Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel SuttonGary Sycamore's trug of vegetables Highgate Horticultural Soc Autumn show. Picture: Nigel Sutton (Image: © Nigel Sutton)