We involve the whole community - businesses and residents, to make Guildford Blooming Wonderful! Guildford in Bloom works hard to promote gardening for wellbeing, encourage horticultural practices that protect our wildlife and just make the area a lovely place to live, work and play. Guildford In Bloom brings together community groups, businesses, schools and residents to promote imaginative way
s to make our area look their best and champion Guildford’s natural environment. All sectors of the community are welcome and encouraged to take part and enter their floral and garden displays into the competition. The Guildford in Bloom Competition is free to enter and open to anyone who loves gardening and wants to help protect habitats for wildlife, support nature conservation and create beautiful spaces that are eco-friendly.
• Pick one category
• Decide to theme or not to theme
• Email your details or post the entry form
• Prepare your garden for judging
Best Front Garden
Your garden must be visible to the public from the footpath. It will be judged on design, colour, quality of plants and all year round interest. Gardens will be divided into a small or large category. sponsored by Residential Property Search. Best Allotment/Kitchen Garden
Judged on the variety and quality of vegetables grown, evidence of good horticultural practice, use of space and sustainable management. All plots entered must have the plot number clearly on display. Best Garden for Wildlife
Open to all gardens including businesses where the design, choice of plants and management is especially welcoming to wildlife. Nature Champions
We are looking for a site that has made progress in conserving nature and wildlife - and has a future plan to continue this progress. This category is for wildlife areas larger than domestic gardens. Best Pub in Bloom
We are looking for the best Pub in Bloom. A well balanced design, good use of colour and quality planting will score high marks. Category sponsored by Pub Watch. Best Container Garden
Open to balconies and gardens that are based on pots and baskets. Must be visible to the public. Best Neighbourhood Project
This category recognises projects that green up the local area and include those organised by sheltered accommodation, village halls, residents associations, parish councils, voluntary groups and charities etc. Judges will be looking for good design, colour and plant quality as well as input from residents or the community. Best School in Bloom
Open to all schools in Guildford Borough. We are looking for an interpretation of the annual theme; habitats for wildlife; eco-friendly practices; growing both fruit and vegetables and enthusiastic and knowledgeable pupils! Any questions? Email [email protected]
More information about each annual competition (including last year's winners) can be found at www.guildfordinbloom.com
