Keen gardeners have been asked to submit their entries before Friday's closing date for entries, ahead of the judging on July 16.

Petersfield in Bloom has come a long way since 1988, when it first tried to improve the look of the town.

Twenty-one years on, the competition has evolved considerably.

Then it had one class and one prize on offer: the Picketts and Pursers' Rose Bowl.

After the judging, all competitors will be invited to the prize-giving evening at the Rose Room in the Festival Hall on September 15, when gardening expert and president of Petersfield in Bloom, Pippa Greenwood, will present the trophies and certificates.

At the end of the evening the committee award, dubbed Petersfield's 'Turner Prize', will be given by Jenny Turner to recognise special effort. No entry is necessary.

Last year the award was won by Waitrose for their long-term support to the competition.

Competition forms for Petersfield In Bloom can be handed in at Petersfield Festival Hall and the Tourist Information Office at the library in The Square.