Wandsworth in Bloom opens for entries

Wandsworth in Bloom is about bringing people together, celebrating neighbourhood pride and contributing to a more biodiverse, sustainable Wandsworth. Gardening is an act of care, creativity and community spirit — and we want everyone to be part of it.

As part of our celebrations as London Borough of Culture 2025, we are inviting residents, schools, businesses and community groups to showcase their green-fingered talents and help make Wandsworth burst with colour.

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Schools are encouraged to plant a seed and watch your sunflower soar with a dedicated category for nurseries and primary schools. Local businesses can watch their business flourish and grow by transforming shopfronts into welcoming green spaces. Neighbours and community groups can team up to transform their street, to show how gardens – big or small – can strengthen neighbourhood connections and support local wildlife.

Whether you're growing plants on a balcony or tending a community allotment, there’s a category for every kind of gardener. This year’s categories include:

• Best Allotment Plot
• Best Business in Bloom
• Best Balcony or Container Garden
• Best Community Food Growing Site
• Best Community Facility Garden
• Best Front Garden
• Best Street
• Tallest Sunflower (nurseries and primary schools only)
• Best in Show
• People’s Choice
• Most Vibrant London Borough of Culture Garden

Paul White, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “Wandsworth in Bloom is about more than flowers. It’s about local pride, creativity and connecting with their community. In this special year as London Borough of Culture, we want to celebrate the people who make our borough greener, more colourful and more welcoming through gardening.”

“You don’t need a big garden or a lot of experience, just passion and a bit of imagination. Gardening helps build a sense of community and pride in our streets, and we want everyone to get involved, whether it’s a business, a school, at street, or a resident with a balcony box of blooms.”

Wandsworth in Bloom supports the Council’s wider work on biodiversity, sustainability and community wellbeing, and we want to make 2025 the most vibrant year yet.

Ready to enter?

The competition is free to enter and open to everyone – whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned gardener. All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges including local gardening experts, with winners announced at a special celebration event.

The deadline for entries is Monday 30 June 2025, and judging will take place in July.

Find full category details and submit your entry