Gardening Competition 2026

We’re delighted to announce that the Co-operative Housing Ireland Gardening Competition 2026 is now open for entries.

Whether you grow flowers, food, or make the most of a small space, this is your chance to showcase your gardening skills, creativity, and care.

Categories

Best Flower Garden

Celebrating colourful, well-maintained gardens with strong planting design, seasonal interest, and overall impact.

Best Hanging Basket / Container

For beautifully planted pots, window boxes, or hanging baskets that show creativity and attention to detail.

Best Food Garden

From raised beds to containers, this category recognises productive spaces growing vegetables, herbs, or fruit.

Best Use of Small Space

Ideal for balconies, patios, or indoor gardens where space is limited but imagination isn’t.

How to Enter

• Submit 5 clear photos of your garden or space
• Include up to 250 words or a 1-minute video telling the story of your garden

Imagine the judges are with you — tell them about your plants, your inspiration, and the work you’ve put in.

Email entries to: members@cooperativehousing.ie
Subject line: Gardening Competition

Please include:

• Your name
• Address
• Phone number
• Chosen category

Rules

• You must be a Co-operative Housing Ireland Member Tenant to enter
• Gardens in communal or shared green spaces cannot be entered
• Much of the work must be carried out by the Member Tenant(s) living in the home
• You may enter more than one category, but the same garden space cannot be entered in multiple categories
• By entering, you agree that Co-operative Housing Ireland may share your contact details with judges for judging purposes only
• If the entrant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide written consent for entry and for the use of submitted materials
• Submitted photos may be used by Co-operative Housing Ireland to promote the competition and its winners

Judging

Judging will take place in two rounds during June and July.

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