The South & South East in Bloom campaign is the region’s biggest horticultural event, bringing together hundreds of communities each year. It’s all about making lasting improvements to local environments for everyone who lives, works, or visits. Anyone can get involved, no matter the size of the community—enter your whole community into the category that matches your size by electoral roll or area. There are some exceptions, such as the Urban Communities category for smaller areas within a larger local authority, and entries for parks, cemeteries, churchyards, and smaller groups like community gardens through the It’s Your Neighbourhood Campaign. While many start with their local “in Bloom” before moving to the regional competition, direct entries are welcome. This unique campaign encourages collaboration across different areas, focusing on horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility, and community participation—tackling everything from litter and graffiti to conservation, sustainability, and raising horticultural standards, all while boosting community pride and spirit.