About Us
South & South East in Bloom is part of a larger initiative called Britain in Bloom, which hosts annual competitions in various counties including Kent, Surrey, East & West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, East & North Dorset, and East Wiltshire. Each year, a wide range of entries come from villages, towns, cities, and even urban communities and business districts. Judges visit these communities to assess their efforts, and awards are given to celebrate their achievements.
In addition, we organise the RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood campaign, which encourages community gardening in our region.
There is something for everyone with categories for individuals, and communities of all sizes, also this year we have new initiatives including “Station in Bloom” and a “Biodiversity Award” as well as the RHS Community Awards
Many people have misconceptions about what “Bloom” really means. While it might sound like it’s just about summer flowers, hanging baskets, and window boxes, that is not our sole focus, which has significantly changed over the years. Today, while gardening, horticulture, and creating beautiful spaces is still important, we also strongly emphasise caring for our environment and encouraging community members to actively look after their neighbourhoods.
