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Belfast in Bloom

Belfast in Bloom is part of Translink's Ulster in Bloom scheme, which runs throughout Northern Ireland and encourages residents and businesses to use flowers creatively to brighten up their surroundings.

Anyone can take part in the scheme, whether you're working as an individual or as part of a group - all you need is a garden, a window sill or a front door!

There's lots of useful information about green gardening, including tips and advice for brightening up your outdoor areas, on the Direct Gov website

Traders and retailers can also take part in Belfast in Bloom by sponsoring hanging baskets and flower towers - this helps improve the city's appearance and attracts business for retailers.

We also run an annual competition, where we award prizes for the best Belfast in Bloom entries in a range of categories, including best street, best allotment site and best front garden.

Entries for the 2010 competition are now closed.

For more information about Belfast in Bloom, call us on 028 9031 4762.