Horticulture

Returning competition for children to build their very own “Bug Hotel”. We want young gardeners and bug enthusiasts to create a bugs dream habitat using any items that can be saved from going in the bin such as old plastic tubs, old drinks bottles or a container up to 25l. There will be four main considerations that the judges will be assessing. These are: Creativity, Use of Container, Use of Colour and Overall Design. Size must not exceed 60cm x 60cm or up to a 25l container

Open to any person 12 years old and under
With use of free hedgerow and garden foliage.
To be viewed from the front
No larger than 60cm wide x 60cm deep x 1 metre tall

Open to any person 16 years and under
With use of free hedgerow and garden foliage.
To be viewed from the front
No larger than 60cm wide x 60cm deep x 1 metre tall

Open to any person over 16 years
With use of free hedgerow and garden foliage.
To be viewed from the front
No larger than 60cm wide x 60cm deep x 1 metre tall

Open to any person 12 years old and under
With use of free hedgerow and garden foliage.
To be viewed from the front - no larger than
45cm wide x 45cm deep x 1 metre tall

Open to any person 16 years and under
With use of free hedgerow and garden foliage.
To be viewed from the front - no larger than
45cm wide x 45cm deep x 1 metre tall

Open to any person over 16 years
With use of free hedgerow and garden foliage.
To be viewed from the front - no larger than
45cm wide x 45cm deep x 1 metre tall

Open to any person 16 years and over
to celebrate 60 years of the South of England Agricultural Society 100 x 100 cm square wooden base provided.
Height is optional - please provide your own base covering, design is to be viewed from the front.

Open to any person 16 years and under.
to celebrate 60 years of the South of England Agricultural Society 100 x 100 cm square wooden base provided.
Height is optional - please provide your own base covering, design is to be viewed from the front.

This year’s theme encourages the use of restorative materials, planting mediums, colour, shape and form.
We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the theme with your designs and planting schemes, using materials that are readily available either new or recycled.

1A- 16 years old and younger
This year’s classes encourage the use of various materials. We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the themes with your designs and plating schemes.

17 years old and older
This year’s classes encourage the use of various materials. We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the themes with your designs and plating schemes.

16 years old and younger
This year’s classes encourage the use of various materials. We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the themes with your designs and plating schemes.

17 years old and older
This year’s classes encourage the use of various materials. We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the themes with your designs and plating schemes.

16 years old and younger
This year’s classes encourage the use of various materials. We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the themes with your designs and plating schemes.

17 years old and older
This year’s classes encourage the use of various materials. We are looking for imaginative interpretations of the themes with your designs and plating schemes.

A new addition to the South of England Show’s Horticulture marquee: Pressed Flowers in a frame