With the city now in full bloom with a host of floral hanging baskets, window boxes and planters, residents and business are reminded that they can still enter this year’s Oxford in Bloom competition and help in the city’s regional Britain in Bloom entry.

Gardener’s young and old; businesses, schools and community groups are invited to enter.

Categories include best kept gardens, beautiful containers, balconies or commercial and community displays as well as Junior Oxford in Bloom and gardening for the disabled.

A new category for Barton in Bloom launches this year in partnership with the local residents and Oxford City Council.

Whether you share a garden, work with a community group, work for a local business or have a hanging basket or trough there is something for everyone.

Prizes are awarded to the top three in each category, and range from £25 to £100 and include a certificate and trophy to the winner.

Each category and entrant will be judged on colour, impact, tidiness and quality, choice and arrangement of planting.

Entries will be accepted from groups, businesses and residents within the city boundary.

You can enter online at www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordinbloom, or application forms are available from council offices, Templars Square shopping centre, customer services outlets.

 

The closing date for entries is Monday 15 July.