Our 2026 Great Gardens competition is now open!
Whether you’re growing bright flower displays, maintaining a peaceful green corner, or filling planters with homegrown produce, this is your chance to be recognised for your efforts.
Over the years, we’ve seen a wide range of entries, from cleverly designed container gardens to shared green spaces transformed by community collaboration. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting into gardening or you’ve had your hands in the soil for years, we welcome entries from everyone.
This year’s categories:
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Best Garden
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Best Communal Garden
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Best Edible Garden
How to take part:
To enter, just fill out the simple form on our website with your details and we’ll be in touch to request some photos of your garden. Alternatively, you can email us a short description of your garden, let us know which category you’re entering, and include a few photos that show off your space. If you prefer to post your entry, you can send it to: Gardening Competition, Fairfax House, 69 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2NJ.
Deadline for entries: Sunday, 14 June 2026
What happens next?
Good luck, we look forward to receiving all of your entries and awarding our 2026 winning gardens!
