Budding Lanarkshire garden designers can showcase green fingers in annual competition

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Schools and nurseries across Lanarkshire are being invited to make the most of their green fingers by entering a garden design competition.Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched the 2023 edition of the Pocket Garden Design Competition in partnership with Garden for Life Forum.Following the great success of the competition and fantastic online showcase and vote in 2022, this year the charity are inviting secondary, primary and nursery pupils to design a colourful and sustainable garden.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The designers of the best entries will be invited to build and grow their garden at school before filming or photographing it to be displayed as part of an online interactive garden in June.Last year, the charity received 340 entries to the competition with the work of 45 finalists being displayed in a digital showcase.Entrants this year should reflect the interlinked themes of A Garden of Celebration, One Planet Picnic and Wildlife Gardening.All types and styles of celebration are welcome from colourful fiesta to proud memorial.

The celebration theme could be inspired by a national event such as the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III or more personal connections to inspiring people or local events.Pocket Garden Design Competition is run by Keep Scotland