Almshouses in London have been invited by the London Garden Society, supported by The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, to enter their almshouse gardens into The London Almshouses Garden Competitions.

Open to almshouses within the London Boroughs, The City of London and The City of Westminster or within locations or areas contiguous or adjacent to Greater London, the different classes in each competition are detailed below:

COMMUNITY CLASSES (i.e. maintained by the Management of the Almshouse Charity)

  • Class 1                       Small Community Gardens (Area 2500 Square Metres or less)
  • Class 2                       Large Community Gardens (Area over 2500 Square Metres)
  • Class 3                       Patio and Courtyard Displays

INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTS CLASSES

  • Class 1                       Gardens
  • Class 2                       Window Boxes
  • Class 3                       Balcony Displays
  • Class 4                       Container & Hanging Basket Displays

NOTE: These are independent competitions managed and run by The London Garden Society. The Almshouse Association offered to let our London member charities know about it via our website, but we have no connection to the competition; rules, entry forms and judging are all under the jurisdiction of The London Garden Society. Rules and booking forms can be found in the links below. Please address any queries to: Mr David Broome, Membership Secretary, The London Gardens Society, 79 Church Lane, East Finchley, London N2 0TH,        E-mail: membership.secretary@thelondongardenssociety.org.uk.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1 MAY 2024.

posted 12 February 2024