Application form | Gardens of the Year Competition 2025

Who can enter?

The competition is open to gardens of all shapes and sizes, from a balcony or tiny courtyard, to typical back gardens, allotments and even vast acres.

Who's eligible?

To be eligible, you mustn't earn your living solely by designing or maintaining gardens. If you have started your gardening career since 2023 or occasionally carry out garden landscaping or design work you are eligible for entry. The garden may be open to the public for charity, but not for profit. The garden must be maintained by you, the owner, with no more than one full-time or two part-time helpers.

Closing date

The closing date for entries is midday, Monday 9 June, 2025.

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* Please fill in your contact details.

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First name *

Surname *

Email *

Address *

County *

Postcode *

Phone number *

Social media links (if any)

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* Are you a BBC Gardeners' World Magazine subscriber?

Yes

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* Do you earn your living solely by designing or maintaining gardens? (If you started your gardening career in 2003 or more recently, then please select 'No').

Yes, solely by designing or maintaining gardens

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* Do you make money for yourself by opening your garden to the public?
(If you only make money for charity, e.g. the NGS then please select 'No')

No, or only for charity

Yes

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* Has your garden been featured in any magazines, or been entered into any other competitions, previously, or will it be in the future? If yes, please give details:

Yes

Please give details:

25% of survey complete.

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* Please fill in your contact details.

Question Title

* Are you a BBC Gardeners' World Magazine subscriber?

Question Title

* Do you earn your living solely by designing or maintaining gardens? (If you started your gardening career in 2003 or more recently, then please select 'No').

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* Do you make money for yourself by opening your garden to the public? (If you only make money for charity, e.g. the NGS then please select 'No')

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* Has your garden been featured in any magazines, or been entered into any other competitions, previously, or will it be in the future? If yes, please give details:

* Do you make money for yourself by opening your garden to the public?
(If you only make money for charity, e.g. the NGS then please select 'No')