Douglas Council is looking for entries for its annual horticultural contest, Douglas in Bloom.
The categories are: Hotels and guest houses without gardens; Hotels and guest houses with gardens; Private houses with gardens; Business premises; Pub/restaurant/café; Public/community garden; Best residential area; Best Douglas Council property (house or flat); Conservation, wildlife and biodiversity; Secret garden (gardening ‘gems’ out of public view); Allotments (most improved and most productive).
Regeneration committee chairman Councillor John Skinner said: ‘Every year the competition highlights the wealth of horticultural talent within the borough, and what the contest reveals never ceases to amaze and delight. Douglas in Bloom is not only a means to highlight and acknowledge the hard work gardeners put in year round but also to celebrate our green spaces which make such a welcome contribution to our quality of life and promote a positive image for Douglas.’
To apply online, visit douglas.gov.im and search ‘Douglas in Bloom’. Application forms are also available from Douglas Town Hall and the Henry Bloom Noble Library.
Source: IOM Today
