Dobbies Cirencester is inviting amateur gardeners and enthusiasts, of all ages and backgrounds from across the region, to enter its annual Not Your Average Gardener Awards which launched this week.

In its fourth year and with four new categories, an experienced panel of horticultural and wildlife experts will be looking for a variety of gardeners of all abilities from across Cirencester to put themselves, or a friend or family member, forward to be in with the chance of scooping Dobbies' annual gardening prize.

Dobbies' senior houseplant buyer and recently appointed Royal Horticultural Society chair of assessors, Claire Bishop, will join Dobbies' horticultural director and seasoned judge, Marcus Eyles, to crown the new Creative Indoor Gardener and Little Eco Gardener categories.

Claire Bishop said: "It's a real honour to be part of the Not Your Average Gardener Awards for its fourth year and I can't wait to see the talent from our houseplant enthusiasts in Cirencester. The awards have been designed with full inclusivity in mind, so we're looking for people of all ages and skill levels to get in touch and tell us about their vibrant green space that they have a real passion for."

RePollinate, a Scottish-based charity that conserves and enhances the UK's threatened pollinators through education, scientific research and the creation of pollinator-friendly habitats, will judge the Wildlife Friendly Garden category.

Leigh Biagi, project coordinator at RePollinate, said: "We are so delighted to be asked to judge the Wildlife Friendly Gardener category of the awards. At RePollinate, we are passionate about supporting nature in our green spaces, no matter how big or small that space may be, and we know that many gardeners share this passion. It will be exciting to see the entries and discover what people are doing to support sustainability and welcome nature into their gardens."

Michael Griffiths, social media gardening expert, will judge the Plant to Plate Gardener category, and said: "I'm delighted to be part of this year's Not Your Average Gardener Awards, and can't wait to see all the fantastic entries from gardeners in Cirencester. It's a great opportunity to celebrate the creativity and commitment of amateur gardeners, who invest their time and skill into making wonderful outside spaces with a grow-your-own focus."

The shared prize pot of £4,000 will help four successful gardeners take their award-winning gardens to the next level. Entries close on Friday 30 June and winners will be announced in early August.

More information can be found online at Dobbies or instore at Cirencester.