Estates in Bloom 2010
Look out for Estates in Bloom competition
Green fingered tenants and leaseholders living in
Lambeth are being encouraged to get growing. The tenth annual
Estates in Bloom competition will take place this summer.
Last year more than 100 people entered the competition making it
the most popular year ever. Their efforts transformed Lambeth with
colourful blooms and green arrangements brightening up estate
gardens and open spaces.
With a wide range of categories, gardeners are able to display
an array of skills from domestic paved or grassed gardens to
community gardens. There’s even a category for young gardeners.
Entries close on 23 July 2010, so there’s plenty of time
to nurture something special on your estate.
Last year’s overall winner was Mrs May Horscroft for her display
on the Edmondsbury Estate, Brixton Hill. She was awarded a £500
gardening voucher. She still can’t believe she won, having only
been a gardener for the eight years she’s lived on the estate: “My
father 
was a great gardener but I’ve only had my own garden
since I’ve been here. It’s just so peaceful being outside working
in it and it keeps me busy”.
Even though she’s already started on this year’s entry, Mrs
Horscroft is happy to share some tips with her competitors: “Just
keep trying, if it doesn’t come up the first time put another seed
in”.
Who will be this year’s winner?