Our Ready Steady Garden competition this year will be to create a tractor tyre planter in 45 mins. Plants are kindly being provided by Monkton Elm Garden Centre.

Ready Steady Garden - Saturday Youth Competition
Ready Steady Garden Competition on Friday
Ready Steady Garden - Saturday Youth Competition

Our competition takes place on both days of the Show. Friday sees pairs of adults taking on the challenge, whilst on Saturday, pairs of young people will be having a go. It’s a great way to enjoy a day at the show and get involved in the oldest Flower Show in the UK

Our 2025 show will be Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd August. If you would like to express your interest in joining the competition this year, fill out the form via the link below.

Contestants will need to present themselves at Ready Steady Garden section of the show at 1115 for an 1130 start. Judging and presentations should be completed by 1230. Competitors passes to enter the show will be provided and parking can be arranged on request.

If you would like to join our competition, please email your details to info@tauntonfs.co.uk

Please note: Teams of Young people under 18 must have an adult present during the competition. Teams of under 11 years will need an adult to help with some aspects but not the design.