BLA 2026

Category: Food Growing Excellence

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How this garden fits into the 'Food Growing Excellence' category

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Emerging

Grow a range of seasonal crops using organic methods Demonstrate good plant care including regular watering, adequate plant spacing and adequate drainage (if growing in pots and containers) Choose suitable crops for the location

Established

Grow food all year round using organic methods Grow a range of crop types including annual vegetables, perennial food crops (herbs and fruit) and companion flowering plants Demonstrate a range of crop production methods for example intercropping, companion planting and crop rotation Has a well-maintained and productive composting system in use Well labelled crops Harvest produce when it’s ready

Leader

Grow non-traditional crops that are culturally relevant to local people (for example, sweet potatoes, okra, oca, yacon, callaloo or scotch bonnet peppers) Demonstrate an innovative approach to food growing for example in the use of vertical space, green roofs or upcycled materials Actively using different techniques to maintain soil health for example applying mulches and no-dig gardening

Please use this space to tell us about why you are applying for this category, including how you meet any of the criteria above, or other food growing that you’re proud of. ( Word limit: 200 words)

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Emerging Established Leader

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