Our Garden Competition is Open for Entries!

Proud of your garden? Whether big or small, balcony or backyard, the 2026 Garden Competition is open for entries!

Posted on: 31 March 2026

Categories: Garden Competitions

Categories: Competition Customers Events Garden Competition Gardening

Calling all garden enthusiasts! Whether you have a sprawling green retreat, a cosy container garden, or a vibrant vegetable patch, we want to celebrate and reward your hard work and creativity. Our Garden Competition is back, and it’s open to all customers who nurture their outdoor spaces, big or small.

Five Categories to Choose From:

  • Best Large Garden – A showcase of lush landscapes and beautiful blooms.
  • Best Small Garden (Including front gardens) – Proving that size does not matter when it comes to beauty!
  • Best Containers, Pots, and Baskets – A celebration of floral creativity in compact spaces.
  • Best Community or Communal Garden – Strengthening our neighbourhoods with shared green spaces.
  • Best Vegetable Patch – Rewarding those who turn their gardens into delicious, homegrown harvests.

Additionally, Homes in Somerset’s Nominated Garden Category will highlight a special garden chosen by our colleagues, receiving its well-deserved recognition!

How to Enter:

Entering could not be easier! If you are proud of your garden, simply contact our Community Enabler Team via:

📞 0800 585 360
📧 community.engagement@homesinsomerset.org
👩‍💻 You can also fill out the form at the bottom of this page

📅 Important Dates:

🗓️ Judging will take place on Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22, 2026
🏅 Winners will be announced at an Afternoon Tea in August

🎁 Amazing Prizes!

🏆 Winners of each category will receive a £50 Love2Shop voucher
🥈 Runners-up will receive a £25 Love2Shop voucher

This is your chance to shine and share your passion for gardening with the community. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting, we cannot wait to see the incredible spaces you have cultivated. So, get planting, get pruning, and enter today! 🌼🌿🏡

2026 Garden Competition Entry Form

Show off your garden! No matter the size or style, take part and celebrate your love for gardening. Join in and have fun!

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Address(Required)
What categories are you entering?(Required)
Choose the best option that best matches your garden. Please only select one.
What is your preferred day for our judges to visit your garden?
Pick a day that works for you for our judges to visit your garden. Our Community Enabler Team will contact you later to arrange a time.