The 2024 PIB Presentation Evening will be taking place at Compton Acres on the Wednesday 23rd October 2024, at 7.00pm for 7.30pm .
We encourage all entrants to the competition to book mark this date, and join us to celebrate your participation.
Compton Acres kindly sponsor Poole In Bloom and we are very grateful for their continued involvement.
We invite you to take part in our 2024 Poole In Bloom Competition.
You do not have to be an expert gardener to take part, just love your garden and gardening. Through the competition you will get to share your passion with the community and inspire others! There are no limitations, just your imagination and choice of design and planting
We invite you to take part in our 2024 Poole In Bloom Competition.
You do not have to be an expert gardener to take part, just love your garden and gardening. Through the competition you will get to share your passion with the community and inspire others! There are no limitations, just your imagination and choice of design and planting.
Entering the competition is free of charge so please consider entering using the form below by entering your email address and clicking 'next'. You can also download the application form or collect one from your local library. This can be scanned and emailed to enquiries@pooleinbloom.co.uk or posted to the specified address.
Plants that are well grown - be it flowers, foliage planting or a mixture of both. Artificial flowers are not acceptable. Spent flowers should be appropriately deadheaded.
Right plant, right place - for example tall plants at the back of a border and shorter ones at the front, sun lovers in the sun and shade lovers in the shade.
Excessive p
Plants that are well grown - be it flowers, foliage planting or a mixture of both. Artificial flowers are not acceptable. Spent flowers should be appropriately deadheaded.
Right plant, right place - for example tall plants at the back of a border and shorter ones at the front, sun lovers in the sun and shade lovers in the shade.
Excessive pests and diseases are considered faults.
Hedges should be neatly trimmed and paths should be clean. Lawns should be trimmed neatly with well-manicured edges. Lawns in drought conditions eg brown, will not be severely penalised should water restrictions be in place. Weeds should be kept to a minimum
Wildlife gardens - should have a level of unkempt appearance with plenty of cover for wildlife. There should be no evidence of pest or disease control, eg slug pellets. A wildlife pond is an advantage, constructed at ground level with easy access for wildlife. Nest boxes sited are an advantage. Planting of shrubs and trees which produce a food source is very important eg berries in autumn and winter. Mixed types of habitats will obtain the highest marks.
Sensory Gardens - should have good and easy access. Planting in containers above ground level is an advantage. Design and planting should provide strong colour, scent and texture to involve the 5 senses (sight, sound, scent, tough and taste).
New for 2024 is the Poole In Bloom Kids Sunflower Competition. Poole In Bloom will send you a pack of sunflower seeds to take part. Seed packs will also be provided at some local schools. If you work in a school and would like Poole in Bloom to visit with seed packs please contact us.
Please ensure you enter by the end of April.
If you w
New for 2024 is the Poole In Bloom Kids Sunflower Competition. Poole In Bloom will send you a pack of sunflower seeds to take part. Seed packs will also be provided at some local schools. If you work in a school and would like Poole in Bloom to visit with seed packs please contact us.
Please ensure you enter by the end of April.
If you wish to enter, or have children who wish to enter please send an email to enquiries@pooleinbloom.co.uk entitled 'Kids Sunflower Competition', including name(s) and age(s) of child(ren), address for sending seed packs to and contact details. If you are under 16 wishing to enter please ensure that your parent/guardian sends the email.
Judging will take place at the end of August and will be done initially via submission of a photograph including a ruler within it. The top sunflowers will be visited by Poole in Bloom Judges.
Good luck!
Please download and complete this form if not able to enter on the online form. This can either be posted back to the noted address or scanned and emailed to enquiries@pooleinbloom.co.uk
Poole In Bloom Entry Form (pdf)
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