Brent Parks service presents Brent in Bloom 2022
Brent in Bloom is a competition that gives local people the chance to show off their gardening skills. It aims to make the Borough more attractive for residents and visitors, whilst at the same time raising awareness of the environment.
The Competition
Brent in Bloom planting competition has seven categories and when judged, marks are awarded for:
- colour
- design
- quality of plants
- cleanliness
- sustainability
Entry to the competition is free and winners will receive up to £100 worth of vouchers!
Who can enter
The majority of people who enter are amateur gardeners but anyone can enter!
Whether you have a window box or hanging baskets, a pretty front garden, or run a business or pub, there’s the opportunity for you to take part.
Other than the Junior Gardener category all applicants must be over 18.
Categories, judging criteria and prizes
| Categories | Judging criteria | Award prize |
|---|---|---|
| Front Garden - Planting | Awarded to the most colourful and imaginative design in a front garden, visible from the street | First place - £100 voucher Second place - £50 voucher |
| Container - Planting | Baskets/tubs/window boxes seen from the street - residential properties only. No plants should be rooted into the ground. | First place - £50 voucher Second place - £25 voucher |
| Business/Public Premises | Individual shop or business, church grounds, fire stations, hospitals, day centres, hotels and other licensed premises. The display must be visible from the street. | First place - £50 voucher Second place - £25 voucher |
| Communal Gardens | Where a group of residents have come together. Sheltered housing, residential homes, blocks of flats, housing associations, etc. | First place - £50 voucher Second place - £20 voucher |
| Gardening for Wildlife | Application form will explain criteria. | First place - £50 voucher |
| Junior Gardener | Applicants must be under 18 | First place - £50 voucher Second place - £20 voucher |
| Most Sustainable Idea | Use of recycled materials | First place - £50 voucher Second place - £25 voucher |
How to enter
Entry to the competition is free and winners will receive up to £100 worth of vouchers!