Wow! It's been a hot few weeks here at Sunflower Competition HQ.
Our sunflowers are all about to flower - we haven't grown any monsters ourselves, but we've had plenty of great entries!
If you're thinking of entering remember that you have until 1st September to submit your entries, and it doesn't matter if you've used our seeds or your own - everyone's welcome.
If you're worried that you might not have the tallest sunflower there are runners up, and nicest flower awards too so there's there's still everything to play for!
Saturday, 18 August 2018
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Grow Grow Grow!
It's been a busy few weeks for the Sunflower Competition - we've given away loads of seeds and it's been great meeting so many of you at the plant sale, hope your sunflowers are going strong!
We won't be taking part in the competition ourselves, but we planted a few different varieties this year to see how they compared.
Of course we've planted a few of the competition seeds Helianthus Kong, as well as one of our other favourites Mongolian Giant, and for the first time this year we're trying Titan, and Sunzilla which can grow up to 3 meters tall (10 feet) with a head that's a massive 45cm across (18 inches)!
Our oldest plants are around three weeks old now, so far they've made it through the wind and rain but we've lost a few to slugs!
We've put down plenty of grit and sand to try and keep them at bay - if anyone's having slug problems we posted some of the more popular methods for dealing with those savage beasts here on the blog last year.
If you've got any tips you want to share, drop us an email or comment below!
We won't be taking part in the competition ourselves, but we planted a few different varieties this year to see how they compared.
Of course we've planted a few of the competition seeds Helianthus Kong, as well as one of our other favourites Mongolian Giant, and for the first time this year we're trying Titan, and Sunzilla which can grow up to 3 meters tall (10 feet) with a head that's a massive 45cm across (18 inches)!
Our oldest plants are around three weeks old now, so far they've made it through the wind and rain but we've lost a few to slugs!
We've put down plenty of grit and sand to try and keep them at bay - if anyone's having slug problems we posted some of the more popular methods for dealing with those savage beasts here on the blog last year.
If you've got any tips you want to share, drop us an email or comment below!
Monday, 7 May 2018
What's it all about?
SKY'S THE LIMIT!
Balcombe Sunflower Competition is a fun, friendly challenge that encourages village residents to go head to head in a bid to see who can grow the tallest flower.
Balcombe Sunflower Competition is a fun, friendly challenge that encourages village residents to go head to head in a bid to see who can grow the tallest flower.
Why not get your neighbours involved and encourage some friendly rivalry?
Open to children and adults, families and individuals, the competition is completely free to enter. If you live in the village we'll even give you some free seeds to get you started (if they don't run out!)
- Competition runs until 1st September
- 1st prize will go to the tallest sunflower
- Runner-up and nicest flower awards also up for grabs
GET INVOLVED
If you're up for the challenge and fancy taking part then let us know - you'll find our contact details on the flyers and posters on display around the village, or you can email us at balcombesunflowercompetition@gmail.com.
Winners will be announced at the Balcombe Gardeners' Association Annual Show on 8th September. We'll be in touch nearer the time to see how everyone's getting on and make arrangements to confirm the tallest entries.
Feel free to email us if you've got any questions.
Keep us up to date with how your sunflowers are doing - share your photos with us and make your neighbours green with envy!
SEEDS THE DAY!
Sunday, 10 September 2017
This year's competition is officially over!
We had a great afternoon, the show was amazing as usual and thank you to everyone who popped over to our little stand and said hi, was great to meet you all.
We had some very impressive entries;
First Prize went to a family team, who grew a sunflower measuring a staggering 340cm!
In Second, another giant at 294cm.
And Third Prize was won by a very respectable 292cm.
We awarded a 'Nicest Flower' prize, and also gave out a couple of 'Great Growing' Awards, for two entries we thought had done really well this year.
At 284cm, one of those just missed out on the top three, but did win the Gardeners' Association Richard Garman Cup, for the tallest sunflower grown by a child.
Well done everyone, and thanks for taking part!
Hope to see you all again next year.
Balcombe Sunflower Competition.
Monday, 4 September 2017
The Final Countdown!
We're in the final week of the competition and our sunflowers have come out to celebrate!
We hope you've all enjoyed taking part, it's been great seeing everyone's sunflowers and competition has been fierce!
If you haven't already, please send us a photo and let us know how tall your entry is.
We'll be announcing the winners at the Balcombe Gardener's Association Autumn show on 9th Sept - if you haven't been before this is well worth a look, details on the village website.
Sunday, 13 August 2017
Not long to go!
It's only a few weeks until the winner is announced, and competition is fierce - just check out these amazing entries!
Thanks to everyone for allowing us to share you photos.
If you'd like your entry added here, just drop us an email, and if you have sunflowers that you'd like to enter, it's not too late - just get in touch.
Thanks to everyone for allowing us to share you photos.
If you'd like your entry added here, just drop us an email, and if you have sunflowers that you'd like to enter, it's not too late - just get in touch.
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