Islington's bloomin' marvellous

Islington is preparing to defend its 2009 Overall Best Entry award

in London in Bloom on 16 July, and hopes to improve on last year's

Silver-gilt award at Britain in Bloom in August.

 

The RHS "In

Bloom" awards take place annually at local, city-wide and national

levels throughout the summer months. Judging is currently underway for

the Islington in Bloom awards, and soon the borough's

parks,

streets and gardens will be scrutinised by RHS judges. As well as

horticultural achievement, the judges will also be considering what

Islington does to promote environmental responsibility and

improve community participation.

Residents, schools,

businesses, pubs and commuity gardeners can all play a role in

brightening up the borough, as well as the many parks and open spaces

that are cared for year-round by professional gardeners and groundsmen.

Last year, Islington brought home its best-ever London in Bloom

results, winning the City category and bringing home Gold and

Silver-gilt awards for a number of public spaces.

Islington

also represented London and the South East for the first time in 2009

at the national Britain in Bloom awards, winning a Silver-gilt and

nomination for the Community Award. "High levels of hard work and

passion from our residents, businesses and community groups paved the

way for this fantastic opportunity," said Councillor Ruth Polling,

Islington’s Lead Member for Parks and Open Spaces. "Thanks to you all!"