The Barby and Onley Gardening Club is running a new competition for 2024. The Hanging Basket and Wall Basket competition is open to all those – children and adults who live in Barby and Onley.

Judging will take place around mid July (date to be confirmed) and will be judged by RHS judges.

Below is a list of the criteria that the judges will use to assess the baskets. Awards will be issued for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

CRITERIA THE JUDGES WILL USE TO EVALUATE THE HANGING AND WALL BASKETS (from the RHS)

• Credit should be given to eye-catching displays. Plants should be closely grouped, attractively arranged, well balanced and hide the basket.
• Plants should be well developed with no signs of damage by weather, pests or diseases. Dead flower heads should have been removed.
• Planting of single colour and/or type of plant must not be considered a demerit.
• Care should be taken to ensure the size of the basket, if specified, is adhered to.
• As with flower arrangements, baskets and containers should be examined closely, and viewed from a distance at various angles.

Suggested points:

Initial impact of colours, and/or textures and/or scent  - 5
Presentation, balance and symmetry of display - 5
Quality, health, vigour and appropriateness of planting - 7
Potential for long term display - 3