The delayed digital Cumbria in Bloom Awards Ceremony eventually took place on 5th November 2020. Rae Beckwith, RHS Judge sent a message in his absence, and Martin Ogle, Lowther Castle General Manager – Operations & Gardens spoke about the website project and photographic judging in 2020. The Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman announced …
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Askham Hall have just posted this lovely picture on Instagram of ‘The Last Flowers of the Season Before Winter Approaches’.
Thompson & Morgan have generously given packets of seeds to Cumbria in Bloom by way of encouragement to schools in the county to take part in the competitions in 2021. More information about how to claim your seeds will be available on this website in due course. History of Thompson & Morgan (from their website) …
As I begin to put together the following message, I find myself sitting in the coffee shop of Harlerley Hall Nursery overlooking a small lake. The Sun is shining, and Moorhens are foraging on the lake. Beyond the lake I can see Roe Deer grazing in the thick undergrowth, it’s all a very tranquil Autumn …
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Britain in Bloom is the largest horticultural campaign in the UK. First held in 1963 and initiated by the then British Tourist Board it followed a French model started in 1959.
