Mid and East Antrim In Bloom 2026 Community Competitions now open
Monday 11 May 2026
The Mid and East Antrim In Bloom 2026 Community Competitions are open for applications.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is encouraging green-fingered residents to help improve biodiversity and make the Borough blossom. There are 12 community competitions in total with great prizes for winners and runners up in each category. The competitions are free to enter and are open to residents of the Borough.
Announcing the 2026 competition, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said: “We have won numerous horticultural awards in the Borough thanks in part to our Mid and East Antrim In Bloom competitions. They encourage everyone living in the Borough to consider their local environment and how flowers, plants, trees and gardens can enhance it for wildlife and people.
“If you don’t have your own garden or are not confident in your gardening skills, please consider nominating a friend or neighbour. These community competitions are a great opportunity for us to recognise residents.
“This year, MEA In Bloom is focusing on increasing biodiversity in our green spaces – no matter how small - from planting pollinator and wildlife friendly plants to mowing less and letting some areas grow wild. Our residents play a big part in helping to make our Borough a greener and more colourful place.”
As well as environmental benefits, gardening has huge health and wellbeing benefits.
The importance of connecting with nature for our mental and physical wellbeing has recently been rediscovered by many. Millions more people are now once again experiencing the uplifting power of plants and gardening.
Competition categories, details and application forms can be found on our Mid and East Antrim In Bloom section.