Green-fingered Erewash residents have until Friday 1 July to enter this year’s Erewash in Bloom gardening competition.

Organised by Erewash Borough Council’s Pride in Erewash campaign, the annual competition features a range of categories to suit gardeners of all ages – including best front and rear gardens, best wildlife garden, top hanging baskets, best allotments and a fun tallest sunflower award for youngsters. There are also awards on offer for schools and businesses.

Entry forms are available from Ilkeston and Long Eaton town halls or it is quick and easy to enter online at www.erewash.gov.uk/erewashinbloom