Apply for Clanmil in Bloom 2025
Clanmil in Bloom, our annual gardening competition, is back and it’s better than ever!
Gardeners of all ages are encouraged to apply to this year’s awards and with nine categories to choose from there really is something for everyone.
1st place - £100 voucher & trophy
2nd place - £50 voucher & certificate
3rd place - £25 voucher & certificate
The nine categories are:
- Best Pot
- Best Basket/Window Box
- Best Independent Living Scheme (judging will take place in person for this category)
- Best Individual Garden
- Best Young Grower (under 18)
- Best Grow Your Own (vegetables, fruits or herbs)
- Best Environmental/Sustainable Garden
- Best Community Garden (new category)
- Gardener of the Year (new category)
All submissions (apart from Independent Living Schemes) must be made by taking photos of your creations and sending them to Clanmil.
Clanmil In Bloom
Clanmil Housing Association
Freepost
Belfast, BT1 2BR
Click here for our photo advice
Apply by 25 April 2025
All entries, apart from Independent Living Schemes, must be submitted by taking photos and emailing them to customer.engagement@clanmil.org.uk or posting them to the freepost address by Friday 4 July.
Judging will take place in person week commencing 7 July for Independent Living schemes and week beginning 28 July for photo submissions.
Application forms are also available to download here or via your scheme co-ordinator/housing officer.
You can also apply online for Clanmil In Bloom by filling out our online form
All participants will be invited to attend a celebration event on 20 August - details to follow.