Rushmoor Community in Bloom and Rushmoor Rotary Club, want to support the next generation of gardeners. We know many schools in the borough already include gardening in their schools’ activities, providing homes for wildlife, growing food and creating sensory environments.
Rushmoor Community in Bloom has created a ‘Best School Garden’ category with entries welcome from pre-school, Infant and Junior schools in the borough of Rushmoor. We want to see school gardens and spaces that give children an appreciation for nature and an understanding of the importance of creating habitats for wildlife.
We are keen to see as many school gardens as possible. It doesn’t need to be a work of art; we love seeing what the children have created and hearing how they have been involved in the project.
Judging
The judges will be looking for a garden with a variety of plants to attract insects and other creatures & plants that are healthy & well maintained. The range of habitats created will be assessed and we will be looking for year-round habitats that have minimal impact on natural resources. The judges want to talk to some of the children involved in the garden to understand how they have been involved in the creation and ongoing care of the garden.
Prizes
The top three entries will be awarded garden vouchers to the value of £120 (1st); £80 (2nd) & £40 (3rd). Prizes will be awarded at the Council Offices in September.
The competition opens for entries in April 2025.
Sponsorship
Rushmoor Community in Bloom would like to thank our Schools Sponsor, Rushmoor Rotary Club, for their support.
