Croydon in Bloom 2009

Last year, Croydon again won its category in London in Bloom and achieved a silver award at the Britain in Bloom finals. This year we have once again been nominated to Britain in Bloom. Our success in this prestigious competition relies on everyone joining together to help make Croydon stand out from the rest.

Croydon is one of London's greenest boroughs and was one of the first to get involved in the 'Bloom' campaign in the 1960s. Croydon in Bloom is part of the Britain in Bloom movement, the largest horticultural campaign in Europe, and each year Croydon participates in the regional campaign, London in Bloom. Everyone who enters Croydon in Bloom has an opportunity to have their entry seen by the local and regional judges and to receive recognition for their efforts.

But the campaign is about more than just flowers and plants; the judges want to see evidence of good conservation practices, a high standard of general cleanliness across the borough and a strong sense of community involvement at every stage of the campaign. So a call goes out to all gardeners across Croydon to get involved and enter Croydon in Bloom. No matter how small or large your front garden or balcony, no matter where you live, help 'discover a greener borough' and contribute to making Croydon an even more attractive place in which to live, work and visit.

How to get involved

To enter the competition, nominate yourself, a neighbour or friend, a business or favourite pub, school or project. Complete the Croydon in bloom online form in 'Do it online' or download the application form below.

For further information see the Croydon in Bloom associated link.

Judging for Croydon in Bloom takes place 15-26 June with the winners being announced at the Croydon in Bloom awards held later in the year.

Closing date for entries was 5 June 2009.