Garden in Bloom Awards

Whatever the weather brings the borough's gardeners have proven over the last couple of years that they can rise to any challenge Mother Nature decides to throw at them.

The Garden in Bloom Award Scheme, run in connection with the national Britain in Bloom competition, was introduced in 1992 to acknowledge the important contribution private front gardens make to the appearance of a town or village. The Britain in Bloom scheme aims to encourage local communities to improve their towns and villages including through the use of colourful floral displays. The Garden in Bloom scheme runs throughout the Royal Borough and the gardens are assessed by Borough councillors, local groups, organisations or Parish Councils.

The criteria for nominations are as follows:

• Awards are for front gardens ONLY
• The garden or display can be any size, but must be visible to passers-by, that is from a road or footpath.
• The garden will be judged on impact, overall design including use of space and colour, originality and variety of plants, upkeep and presentation, and any special features including water conservation measures.

Nominations are taken during May and June by filling in an online nomination form - click here for an online nomination form. Gardens are judged during June and July and awards are distributed in July and August. There be first and second prizes for the best gardens in each of the 23 wards through the Royal Borough. Prizes for ward winners will be presented by local councillors. The awards are sponsored by Farnham Common Nurseries and Windowflowers.

Nominations can be sent to: Leisure Services Unit, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF or call 01628 796252

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