London in Bloom
London in Bloom is an environmental campaign which aims to
inspire communities to invigorate their green spaces and make their
area a brighter and greener place. London in Bloom is one of 18
regional campaigns across the country, comprising Britain in Bloom
organised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
There are 13 categories in the award, based on population size.
These range from large city to a neighbourhood of less than 300
inhabitants. There are also discretionary awards; these include
Front Garden Award and Community Garden Award.
In the London in Bloom 2008 Awards Tower Hamlets won:
- Silver Gilt in the City Award
- A Merit Award for the Crisis Skylight Garden Group in the
Neighbourhood Award
Discretionary Awards
- 3rd place for Columbia
Road Flower Garden in the Denys Hodder Business Premises Award