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Making our towns and cities Bloom
Gardening groups and volunteers throughout the country are being celebrated for their work throughout the year at Britain in Bloom award ceremonies.
More than 3,000 cities, towns, villages and urban communities take part each year in the regional campaigns, to be assessed on environmental responsibility, community participation and horticultural achievement.
As always, we have seen some incredible work: beautiful wildflower meadows, stunning town centres, botanical shop fronts and habitats for all manner of wildlife!
Some groups are lucky enough to be backed by local authorities or private sponsors, but elsewhere, it is sheer determination and good will that keeps places in bloom. In all cases, volunteers work tirelessly to improve their communities for the benefit of all.
The groups that shine at this level may be selected to take part in the 2018 Britain in Bloom UK Finals, organised by the RHS. This year's national finalist awards are taking place in October in Llandudno, celebrating 50 years of Wales in Bloom.
Wild About Gardens Week
Gardening groups are gearing up to celebrate Wild About Gardens Week this October (23-29th).
Why not hold an event and inspire others to invite wildlife into their gardens and community? Or, show how you've Bee-n Creative for Bees in the garden for your chance to win a stack of prizes!
Join in the Big Soup Share
Happy 10th birthday to our very own Campaign for School Gardening! Schools, allotments, work places and community groups are invited to take part in our first ever Big Soup Share to help us celebrate. Get cooking between between 2nd and 8th October and make the most of your autumn harvest.
Help save Wisley's trees
Our gardens at Wisley are under threat from Highways England's plans to widen the A3.
More than 300 trees could be destroyed, along with more than 10,000 square metres of woodland. But together we can prevent this destruction.
Tree planting grants
If you're in the capital, there's still time to take advantage of the Mayor of London's Greener City Fund.
The 'Community Green Spaces' grant is open until October 20th.
Call for stories!
Have you seen community
gardening change lives? Or maybe you've found an innovative way to deal with funding cuts. If you have a story to tell, we'd love to hear it!
Growing resilience
Hear how one charity's therapeutic gardening and cooking programme uses the power of plants and a tranquil setting to support refugees and asylum seekers.
