PA In Bloom 2026 is here, and we want to see what you've grown.
You don't need a big garden to take part in this competition! A few flowers in a pot, a sunflower by your door, herbs on a balcony, plants in an old boot or a bucket turned into a planter can all be entered.
We want to celebrate colour, creativity, care, and pride in where you live.
Entries are open to PA Housing residents across London, the South East, and the Midlands.
The closing date is Friday 28 August 2026.
Categories and valid entries
| Category | What a valid entry looks like |
| Best Garden | A garden you have cared for, planted, or improved |
| Best Container or Small Space | Pots, planters, balconies, window boxes, or small growing spaces |
| Wonderfully Wild | Wildlife-friendly planting, wildflowers, pollinator plants, or natural spaces |
| Tallest Sunflower | Your tallest sunflower |
| Don't Trash It, Transform It (Don't Bin It, Bloom It) | Creative planting using reused items, such as old boots, shoes, buckets, tubs, tins, baskets or crates |
Don't Trash It, Transform It (Don't Bin It, Bloom It)
Got an old boot? A spare bucket? A crate, tub, tin or container? Turn it into something blooming brilliant!
This category is all about imagination. Use something safe that might otherwise be thrown away and turn it into a planter.
Plant it, grow it, photograph it and enter it.
Prizes
| Prize guide | Amount |
| Regional 1st place | £100 |
| Regional 2nd place | £50 |
| Overall category winner | £200 |
How to enter
Simply complete the online form and upload photos of your entry.
You will need to tell us:
· your name
· your address
· your contact details
· the category you're entering
· a short description of your entry
· photos of what you've grown or created
We may also ask if you're happy for us to share your photos or story in PA Housing communications.
Keep it safe
If your entry is in a shared area, please make sure your entry is safe and doesn’t block:
· communal walkways
· fire routes
· emergency exits
· bin stores
· drying areas
· doors or access routes
Need help entering?
If you need help taking or submitting photos, please speak to the Neighbourhood Team during a visit to your area. We will support where we can.
