With the improving weather and signs of new growth comes anticipation and enthusiasm for our gardens and allotments.You are all invited to enter our annual competition, to be held during July, with prizes awarded at the Emsworth Show. There is only a nominal fee to enter and more details including judging criteria and entry forms are available on the EHS website and at the hut. Entry forms will also be available at the evening talks and the open garden mornings.The summer garden competition has two categories – small and large, and you can enter your front or rear garden. The hanging basket competition has separate categories for large baskets, small baskets and containers.1.Allotments – judging will take place the week beginning 2ndJuly. The closing date for entries is 29th June.2.Hanging baskets and containers – judging will be the week beginning 16thJuly. The closing date is 6thJuly.3.Summer gardens – judging will also take place the week beginning 16thJuly. The closing date is 6th July.I have just taken over the role of organising and running these competitions. Although I will no longer be entering, I would strongly encourage you to. Any friends, family or neighbours can also enter as it is not necessary to be a member of the Society.I look forward to receiving your entries for what I hope will be a well-supported event.Docontactmeviaehsmembership@outlook.comifyouhaveanyquestionsorrequireanentryform.Karen Beale
EHS Summer Garden, Hanging Basket and Allotment Competition 2018