​Our competition is free to enter and open to all schools in the Borough of Guildford.  This year we asked our regular schools to choose a theme, and the most popular choice was ....

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We are encouraging Schools to add elements to their garden that creates an abundance of food for nature, and and all of the children too, using greener and eco-friendly resources.

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We will still be looking for a plastic free environment unless the plastic item is being recycled (i.e. milk bottles used as planters, plastic cloches, poly tunnels, etc). Additional points are given for peat-free gardens.
 

We hope our theme can inspire the colours in your school garden, and encourage children to have fun designing, planting, looking after gardens, and providing food for nature and themselves as well.

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School Judging Criteria

•    Children’s involvement in the design, planting, and looking after the garden
•    Well-planned layout relative to available space
•    Inclusion of plants that attract nature and wildlife, and fruit/vegetables that provide food them to enjoy too!
•    Environmentally friendly habitats, including upcycling/recycling materials
•    Overall impression of the garden in relation to our theme, and how well it demonstrates how butterflies and moths can thrive in school gardens. 
 

Competition Awards

•    Overall Winner - Trophy, plus £100 prize​

•    Best Vegetable Growers - Trophy, plus £50 prize
•    Best Wildlife Garden - Trophy, plus £50 prize

•    Best 1st Time Entry - Trophy, plus £50 prize
•    Most Improved Garden - Trophy, plus £50 prize

All Schools that enter our competition are provided with Award certificates, a children's gardening book, and gift vouchers for spending at local Garden Centres.

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2026 Key Dates

•   2nd February           Competition Launch

​•   22nd May                 Entry Deadline

•   1st - 19th June         Judging

•   1st July                     Award Ceremony at Edwins Garden Centre

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To Enter

If you wish to enter our 2026 Schools Competition, just complete our Entry Form using this link  2026 Schools Competition Entry Form

The School Team will then be in touch to confirm your entry and arrange a convenient time to meet your main contact for the competition. 

   

Good Luck!!

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