The scores are in….
We can now reveal the 2026 Garden Competition results! Congratulations to everybody that took part this year.
Our judge, Colin Skelly was extremely impressed by the standard and attention to detail placed into every space assessed.
We would very much like to celebrate the achievements of all our competitiors and invite you to join us at our Annual Quiz and Awards evening later this year (details for be revealed soon).
St Justers, you always do us proud!
On Tuesday 28th July we welcomed Head Gardener from Trevince Gardens, Colin Skelly to judge our competitive entries.
Colin and our volunteer host teamwere extremely impressed by the variety on offer including vivid pot displays, peaceful patios and tidy residential areas.
Thank you to Sephie and Amelia from The Copper Kettle for providing a tasty lunch and refreshments.
This week, our volunteers will be welcoming our RHS assessors for the 2026 It’s Your Neighbourhood Scheme.
This tour will take them in and around areas in St Just, so if you see them, please make them feel welcome.
Best of luck to all the entrants too!
Our garden competition is back for 2026!
Are you proud of your courtyard, garden, allotment or business green space, then this is the competition for you.
The categories can be found below and are contained in the paper entry forms available from Clemo’s, St Just Library, St Just Post Office and St Just Sports Centre.
Please read our advisory notes for entry and bring your entry form back to Clemo’s Pet and Household shop by Friday 24th July.
Judging will take place on Tuesday 28th July with esteemed Head Gardener and Horticulturist Colin Skelly from Trevince Estate Garden, Gwennap.
Any questions or further details, please contact the SJIB team via Facebook or email: committee@stjustinbloom.org.uk. 
May has been an extremely busy time for us in the group.
Our first plant and bake sale took place Saturday 23rd May outside the Co-op in Market Square and with a kind donation from The Commercial Hotel Quiz nights we raised over £500.
Next up was the Planting Day 2026, which went extremely smoothly. Thank you to Kathryn and Nicola at Cornish Plants for supplying our plants again this year.
Finally, we hosted the Market Cafe at the WI hall on Saturday 30th, offering delicious treats plus more plants and raised over £100 towards our endeavours this season.
Wow, what a brilliant effort from all of our volunteers.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Saturday 11th July: Plant and Bake Sale
It’s time for our annual event, our awards and quiz night!
Join us in celebrating the winners of this year’s Garden and Photography competitions, plus a fun quiz hosted by two of our members; Hayley and Tamsyn.
Head to the St Just Parish Church Rooms on Friday 10th October 2025. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Entry is £2 per person, with a maximum of 6 people per team.
Add it to your events diary now!
A notice to all of our wonderful residents that have entered our annual Garden Competition, this year’s judging day will take place on Saturday 26th July.
Our judge this year will be Alex Goodyear, Head Gardener from Tremenheere Sculpture Garden, who visited us earlier in the year to give a fantastic talk.
Our volunteers can’t wait to welcome Alex back and share the horticultural displays our vibrant town has to offer.
Have you had the chance to admire our stunning tiered planters?
This photo was taken by one of our volunteers whilst working as part of our watering team this week.
We are thrilled to have worked again with Damien and his team at Trevena Cross Nursery, who have carefully cultivated yet another stunning floral display.
Enjoy one and all!
St Just In Bloom Competitions 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our photography competition is back!
Budding photographers, get creative! Whether it’s a shrub, a tree, a flower, a vegetable, moss or even a weed, capture the magic of the plant that makes you smile. Show us the colour, place, memory, or close-up detail that inspires you. You get the picture … now take the picture!
There are three age groups: young ‘uns (12 and under), teens (18 and under), and adults (18 plus).
Entries should be in a JPEG format (minimum 1600×1200 pixels) or in a print (minimum size A5).
JPEG entries should be sent to committee@stjustinbloom.org.uk and must be accompanied by your full name, telephone number, and age group.
Print entries should be delivered in an envelope, accompanied by your full name, telephone number, and age group, to Clemo’s Pets
CLOSING DATE: 12:00 noon, Saturday, 21st June, 2025.
Get snapping!
