IN BLOOM CONTESTANTS RISE TO THE DROUGHT CHALLENGE

By The Newsroom
Published 9th Mar 2006, 10:10 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:53 BST
Organisers of this year's South and South East in Bloom competition have received a record level of entrants wanting to take part in this year's event - despite the drought that is affecting the region.

The annual competition, sponsored by Southern Water encourages green fingered enthusiasts, from small villages to large cities, to create floral displays that can be enjoyed by the whole community.

One of the main criteria that entrants need to meet is to use water wisely, so rather than being beaten by the drought, keen gardeners are lining up to take on the challenge and be part of this year's prestigious contest.

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