Apply for Clanmil in Bloom 2026
Clanmil in Bloom, our annual gardening competition, is back and it’s better than ever!
Gardeners of all ages are encouraged to apply to this year’s awards and with nine categories to choose from there really is something for everyone.
Winner - £100 voucher & trophy
Runner Up - £50 voucher & certificate
Applications open 13th April 2026 and close on the 29th May 2026.
The eleven categories are:
- Best Pot
- Best Basket/Window Box
- Best Independent Living Scheme (judging will take place in person for this category)
- Best Individual Garden
- Best Young Grower (under 18)
- Best Grow Your Own (vegetables, fruits or herbs)
- Best Environmental/Sustainable Garden
- Best Community Garden
- Gardener of the Year
- Brilliant Small Spaces (New Category)
- Clanmil Staff in Bloom (New Category)
All submissions (apart from Independent Living Schemes) must be made by taking photos of your creations and sending them to Clanmil.
Clanmil In Bloom
Clanmil Housing Association
Freepost
Belfast, BT1 2BR
Click here for our photo advice
All photographs, apart from Independent Living Schemes, must be submitted by taking photos and either completing this form, emailing them to customer.engagement@clanmil.org.uk or posting them to the freepost address by 19th August.
All participants will be invited to attend a celebration event on 6th October - details to follow.