BBC Gardeners’ World Live has announced that Health for Life®’s annual wheelbarrow competition, which invites schools across the West Midlands to create a unique wheelbarrow display, will return to the show this month. 

Bringing an inspirational display of planted-up wheelbarrows to the much-loved show, 46 schools from across the region are set to take part in the Health for Life® competition to create a wheelbarrow inspired by this year’s theme of Food and Climate Mitigation. 

Aiming to encourage local children to consider how environmental changes are impacting food production across the globe, the creations will be judged by a panel of green-fingered experts and displayed at BBC Gardeners’ World Live from 12 to 15 June. Visitors can also nominate their favourite creation for the Public Choice Award, which will be revealed after the Show. 

The annual initiative is delivered by Health for Life® - a programme that encourages healthy eating, cooking, and growing alongside physical activity - and is funded by Mondelēz International, with delivery support from The Conservation Volunteers and Services For Education in Birmingham. 

Lucy Tremlett, Event Director at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, said: “Every year, it’s fantastic to see the engagement and enthusiasm in the annual wheelbarrow competition from local schools, who work so hard to produce creative, considered wheelbarrow displays. 

“We’re looking forward to seeing the creations the schools have produced, and we’re confident that our panel of experts will be blown away by the designs at the show in June.” 

Renowned for famous faces, stunning gardens, foodie inspiration, shopping and so much more, BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer are expected to welcome more than 90,000 visitors across both shows. With two shows included in one ticket, it’s a great value day out for all. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets to BBC Gardeners' World Live, visit: bbcgardenersworldlive