READING in Bloom is back after a few years away, and is taking entries to the competition until Sunday, July 24.
The competition sees gardeners submit their floral arrangements and spaces for judging, which will take place in August, and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023.
Front and back gardens, allotments, balconies, and even commercial spaces will all be critiqued for their floral content, colours, seasonal interest, levels of maintenance, and design.
Marc Allridge, chairman of Reading in Bloom said “This year has been great for entries, and to see what garden projects people have been working on through lockdown.
“It’s great to see Reading blooming with colour in this lovely weather and the judges cannot wait to get out and judge all the entries this year.
“The committee plans are already blooming for next years golden anniversary 50 years of Reading in Bloom.”
This year’s categories are residential, community gardens, allotments, commercial landscaping, pub and restaurant, and wellbeing gardens such as those at Royal Berkshire Hospital and the Sue Ryder Hospice.
Organisers are looking in particular for office and workplace gardens, which can be spaces to promote well-being and mindfulness at work, or even garden spaces at your local pub.
Judging will take place during the first week of August.
Those shortlisted will be notified by the end of August and honoured at the awards event in September.
If you have admired a neighbour’s garden, or been amazed by a friend’s floral arrangement, you can nominate them for Reading in Bloom via: www.readinginbloom.co.uk
Submissions close at midnight on Sunday, July 24.
