Gardeners from all over the city will be picking up a crop of awards at the annual City in Bloom prize giving ceremony this Tuesday (September 7) at the Hilton Metropole.
 
The theme of this year’s campaign was "go blooming wild" which celebrates the fact that 2010 is the UN year of international biodiversity.
 
Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, Cabinet Member for Environment, said:
"I am delighted that the campaign has enjoyed another successful year, attracting entries from gardeners all over the city and I am looking forward to meeting and congratulating the worthy winners.
 
“Despite the long spell of dry weather earlier this summer, city gardens, window boxes and hanging baskets are looking healthy and colourful and competition this year has been fierce.
 
“I would also like to thank our competition sponsors, who include some new faces this year. Their support is very much appreciated in helping to make our city bloom all year round."
 
Awards will be presented by the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Geoff Wells.