Britain in Bloom

Britain’s nationwide gardening competition is a powerful tool for building communities and tackling local issues together

Celebrated 60 years of Bloom in 2024

In 2024, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of Britain in Bloom. Over the years, Bloom has continued to bring people together, forged life-long relationships and enriched lives.

The theme for the milestone year was ‘friendship,’ and RHS invited groups to share stories of friendships that have blossomed because of Britain in Bloom, It’s Your Neighbourhood or other community gardening projects – it was a joyful year celebrating friendship and fun!

Why should your group join?

Registered groups receive:

An annual visit by an experienced Britain in Bloom judge, who provides tailored feedback, tips and advice to build on your group’s progress
Recognition of achievement for all the hard work that your teams have carried out
Membership to a nationwide network of passionate community gardeners
The opportunity to purchase affordable insurance cover, specifically created for community gardening groups
Advice from expert RHS horticultural advisors
Access to a range of seed giveaways

Positive impacts of taking part:

Increased visitor numbers and a stronger local economy
A stronger sense of pride of place, contributing to reductions in crime and anti-social behaviour
A cleaner and greener place to live and visit, with higher environmental awareness
New partnerships between local authorities, businesses and community groups
More funding opportunities to support specific activities
Higher volunteer numbers, enabling groups to have a bigger impact

Britain in Bloom

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It’s your neighbourhood

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Campaign for School Gardening

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Latest Updates

Heart of England in Bloom

3 days ago

This video features one of our judges enjoying a community event celebrating the work of volunteers, which it is really important to do!The Hay Mills in Bloom team work in partnership with many local groups and businesses to support their entry to It’s Your Neighbourhood each year. ...

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Heart of England in Bloom

4 days ago

If you could focus on just one thing in your school garden this autumn term, what would it be?🌷Planting bulbs🥗Growing food🐞Supporting wildlife🎨Outdoor learning activitiesTell us which and why in the comments! ...

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Heart of England in Bloom

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👪Do you have a community story to share? Submit your case study by email before 30 September 2026 for the chance to win £300 towards a self-watering planter of your choice. At Amberol, we’re always inspired by the incredible work carried out by community gardening groups, local councils, and volunteers across the UK.From colourful high street displays to welcoming railway entrances, Amberol planters help bring planting schemes to life while supporting sustainable, low-maintenance floral displays. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce the Amberol case study competition - a new annual competition designed to celebrate the projects, people and places making a real difference in their communities.👪Share your Amberol storyWhether you’re creating a wellbeing garden, supporting an In Bloom campaign, or brightening up your local railway station, we’d love to hear from you.We welcome entries from:✅Community gardening groups✅In Bloom groups✅Local councils ✅Town and parish councils ✅Schools, charities and volunteer groups ✅Organisations using Amberol planters to improve public spacesThe competition is designed to help us celebrate your success stories while building a stronger collection of real-world examples showing how Amberol products are used across the country.👪How to enter To enter, we’ll ask you to submit a short case study via email about your project, along with supporting photographs where possible to web@amberol.co.ukYour submission should answer the following questions:❓What are your community gardening plans in 2026?❓What Amberol planters are you using to showcase your floral displays?❓Why did you choose Amberol planters?❓For example, have you ordered from Amberol previously? Was the quality of the product important to you? Did the self-watering feature influence your decision?❓What is your feedback on the self-watering feature on the planters?❓Has it helped you save water, time and/or money?❓How often do you water the Amberol planters?❓Have you changed anything to help conserve water?❓What types of flowers, plants, shrubs or trees are you planting in the different planters?❓What do you think of the quality and durability of the Amberol planters?❓Tell us a bit about your community or In Bloom group. How long has it been running? How many members or volunteers are involved? Do you plan ahead and change the planters regularly?❓How did you hear about Amberol?❓Do you have any images or additional comments you’d like to share?The more detail you can provide, the stronger your case study will be. We’d particularly love to see photographs of your planters in place, seasonal displays, volunteers in action, before-and-after images and any examples of how your project has benefited the local community.👪Competition timelineCompetition opens: 14 July 2026Entry deadline: 30 September 2026Judging period: October 2026Winner announced: November 2026👪The prizeThe winning entry will receive: £300 towards a self-watering planter of their choiceThe winner will also be featured in an Amberol blog and associated press activity, helping to share their story more widely and celebrate the hard work behind their project.👪How will entries be judged?Amberol will select the winning submission based on the strength of the story, the quality of the information provided and the positive impact of the project.The judging criteria will include:✏Project impact – Demonstrates clear benefits to the community, environment or end users.✏Creativity and innovation – Shows an original or inspiring use of Amberol products.✏Supporting evidence – Includes strong photography, testimonials, results or measurable outcomes.✏Alignment with Amberol values – Reflects Amberol’s commitment to enhancing public spaces and supporting communities.We can’t wait to see how Amberol planters are helping communities bloom. Photo shows: Kirkley Pocket Parks' very own Bill and Ben! Submit your case study to: web@amberol.co.uk ...

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