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Green-Fingered Islanders Needed As Wight In Bloom Returns For 2022

2019 winners.

The Isle of Wight's horticultural talents will be celebrated this summer as Wight in Bloom returns for 2022.

It's the first time the event has been held since 2019 — and Islanders are being urged to sign up.

Categories in the popular Wight In Bloom competition range from small front gardens, pubs and businesses, to the gardens of large visitor attractions, with criteria that include innovation, sustainability and design of space.

Residents and businesses can nominate themselves or a neighbour for Wight In Bloom online or by picking up an entry form at garden centres across the Island.

Winners will be recognised at a celebration event at the beautiful Northwood House in Cowes, where gardening guru and Wight In Bloom Patron, Alan Titchmarsh MBE will be handing out awards.

Will Myles, MD at Visit Isle of Wight is encouraging residents and businesses to get involved:

"We are delighted Wight in Bloom makes a return this year. We encourage anyone to enter, and we have a category for everyone. From small gardens to large tourist attractions and everything in between. We are looking forward to seeing the Island bloom with colour this year.

"We are very pleased to welcome Alan Titchmarsh as Patron of Wight In Bloom, who will be awarding the prizes at the ceremony this July."

The deadline for entries is June 12, and judging takes place between June 15 – July 1.

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