Press Release

1 June 2021

Entries open for Virtual Fareham in Bloom

Entries for Fareham Borough Council’s Virtual Fareham in Bloom competition are now open!

The competition is a chance for green fingered residents to show off their outdoor spaces or features.

Traditionally Fareham in Bloom entries have been judged by a touring panel of judges, but last year the Council decided to run the event virtually due to the pandemic. This received a fantastic response from residents and the Council decided to run this year’s event virtually too as some restrictions remain in place.

It is free to enter and open to anyone who lives or has a business in the Borough. Entrants simply need to email a photograph of their garden and a brief description to fib@fareham.gov.uk by Friday 2 July.

There are six categories to choose from:

Best Garden– A garden of any size, front or back
Commercial – Shop fronts, pubs, businesses and schools
Something Small - Hanging baskets, window boxes or unusual garden features
Community Floral Display - Your street, community centre or sheltered housing grounds
Young Green Fingers – Something the kids have planted or grown
The Edible Garden – Growing your own produce at home or on your allotment

There will be two winners per category, both of whom will win a prize.

Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council, Councillor Ian Bastable, said: “I can’t wait to see the entries! Last year we were so impressed by the effort residents had put into their gardens and I’m sure this year will be no different. So, if you’ve got an outdoor space to be proud of, big or small, why not enter our competition and you could win a prize.”

For more information about the virtual Fareham in Bloom competition visit:

www.fareham.gov.uk/inbloom

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