Thurrock In Bloom

The Thurrock in Bloom horticultural competition is an opportunity for Thurrock communities to showcase how clean, green, tidy and colourful the area can be. Thurrock has enjoyed success in the past by picking up honours at the annual Anglia in Bloom competition. To find out more and to enter the 2009 competition, please read the guidance notes below and download the linked leaflet and form.

Guide to categories

Thurrock in Bloom 2009
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Front garden

Open to all front gardens of any size, preferably visible from the road/pathway. The judges will take account of the quality and design of the planting. Marks will be awarded for floral display, quality of plants, impact and sustainability.

Allotment garden

Open to all allotment plots. Marks will be awarded for range of vegetables and quality of crops, environmental awareness, use of space/condition of paths and overall impact.

Doorstep

Award for the best florally decorated doorstep. Marks will be awarded for floral display, quality of plants, impact and sustainability.

Drought tolerant garden

Judges will be looking to find the best drought garden where thought has been given to the selection of drought tolerant plants and effective watering practice.

Floral public house

Award for the best florally decorated public house.

Hanging basket/container

Attractive displays that make good use of the space available; marks will be awarded for floral display, quality of plants and impact. Note: if you have a number of baskets/containers please identify clearly the individual basket/container that you are entering into the competition (a yellow ribbon will be sent to you on receipt of your application form, please attach this to your basket/container to be judged on or before Monday 13 July).

Wildlife garden

Judges will be looking for a garden that is attractive to wildlife and wildlife friendly. In addition to marks for floral display, quality of planting and impact, marks will be awarded for sustainability, environmental awareness and the provision of feeding stations and habitats.

Commercial/Retail premises, Factory/Industrial site

Open to all businesses within Thurrock. Judges will be looking for well maintained garden areas. Must be visible to all visitors to the premises.

Schools and young people (incorporating environmental gardens)

Recognising the importance of environmental issues today we have decided to amalgamate the Schools and Young People category with School Environmental Garden this year and judge this as one entry.

Marks will be awarded for the visual impact of the garden and the quality of the planting. Additional marks will be given for the design and originality of the project, environmental awareness and the planned maintenance, upkeep and future development of the garden.

In terms of environmental awareness the garden will be judged against sustainable development principles including waste (composting etc), reducing water use (water butts), using native species and reducing the use of pesticides.

Judges will also award marks for the degree of involvement of young people and the documentation of the campaign.

Community project

Maintained by a community for the community. Marks will be awarded for the floral display and quality of the plants, the impact and sustainability of the project and the degree of community involvement.

Senior Citizens Complex

Open to all residential and care homes in Thurrock. Marks will be awarded for the floral display and quality of the plants, the impact and sustainability of the project and the degree of community involvement.

Outstanding contribution by a citizen

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding impact in your community to enhance the look of the Borough? If so, please let us know by nominating them on the competition entry form.

Nominations will be considered by the Thurrock in Bloom committee and an award presented at our annual presentation ceremony in September.

Thurrock in Bloom Association

The Thurrock in Bloom Association is a voluntary group that works in partnership with Thurrock Council and aims to make Thurrock a better place to live. The Association aims to help other groups in Thurrock to improve their community. Contact:

Andrea on 01375 413616 or
Jackie on 01277 658156

Entry leaflet and form

Thurrock in Bloom 2009 leaflet and form (PDF 132.7kB)
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