Applications are now open for 2025
Deadline: Monday 3 March 2025
Entries are welcome from all schools and youth groups (up to 16 years) from London, Surrey, and the surrounding area. To be eligible to enter, applicants must be registered with the RHS Campaign for School Gardening. Registration is quick, easy and free. If you're not registered yet,
you can do so here.
The theme for this year is
Wonderland, a place that is full of exciting, interesting, and wonderful things. We are looking for entries that are playful, creative and stimulate curiosity. Entries will not be formally judged but they are encouraged to be horticulturally correct. For example, if you design your barrel for pollinators, think carefully about the types of wildlife you want to support as this will help you to choose which plants to use. Please take care to only use inspiration from materials that are out of copyright when exploring the theme.
If you have any questions about the School Bug Barrels, please get in touch with the Deputy Show Manager at
[email protected]