School pupils are invited to design a small sustainable garden inspired by fresh water for the 10th annual Pocket Garden Design competition.
The environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, is behind the contest which is open for entries until 20 February.
The charity asks children and school pupils from three to 18 to design a garden which includes food for people, is inviting to wildlife, and reuses something while focusing on the integral role that water plays, whether liquid, ice or water vapour. In a nod to the 10th year, entrants are asked to include the number 10 in their designs.
Eve Keepax, Education and Learning Officer at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said, “We’re pleased to announce our tenth Pocket Garden Design Competition with a celebratory 10th birthday and new fresh water theme. We’re excited to see how the theme inspires pupils’ imaginations.
“Schools tell us that their pupils love taking part in this competition and it’s a great way to bring learning for sustainability alive. It’s also a brilliant way to connect children with their food and nature while creating opportunities for pupils to collaborate and work with the wider school community.
“We can’t wait to see the 2026 entries and learn more about the connections between our precious fresh water and the schools who enter.”
The young designers of the best entries will be invited to build and grow their pocket garden at school before filming or photographing it to be displayed as part of an online interactive showcase garden in June where people will be able to vote for their favourite.
Designs must be submitted no later than Friday 20 February 2026 online at https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/pocket-garden/submit-your-design/
Further information and inspiration from past years can be found at: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/pocketgarden
