Coolings Garden Centres - Located in Kent and Sussex

Sustainable Environment
Sustainable Environment
We support alternatives to single use plastics
Consumption & Conservation
Consumption & Conservation
We harvest rainwater from our on-site reservoirs
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Reduced Carbon Footprint
With 80% of bedding plants grown onsite
Composting & Recycling
Composting & Recycling
We recycle over 90% of our on-site waste

Coolings In Bloom

Coolings In Bloom Coming Soon!

Our In Bloom 2025 competition is open for entries from 1st April 2025!

Whether you have been gardening for years or have just started, now’s the time to celebrate and showcase all your hard work!

In Bloom is a fun, free to enter competition, encouraging everyone from amateur gardeners to seasoned pros to showcase their gardening achievements. With categories ranging from individual pots to entire gardens, category winners are awarded prizes of Coolings Vouchers, and all entrants will receive a voucher to help you get started.

Supporting local councils and boroughs, the contest is aimed to showcase the green fingered skills of residents, businesses and communities. 

Our team of friendly, supportive judges encourage you to celebrate your gardening achievements (big or small!) and showcase your work. 

2025 Categories

Best Front Garden
Best Back Garden
Best Planted Pot, Trough or Hanging Basket
Best Allotment Plot
Best Pollinator Friendly Garden

Best School Garden
Best Community Garden 

Best Commercial Garden or Horticultural Display 

ENTRY FORMS

Entry forms will be available from 1st April 2025 and must be received by 30th June 2025.

Please fill out and complete one of the entry forms based on your borough or council in the area you live or business is located.

Judging will take place during July.