#GrowHappy competition encourages people to grow the largest sunflower

A new initiative has been launched to get the nation growing sunflowers.

#GrowHappy is a competition where people are encouraged to grow the tallest sunflower over the course of 100 days. It was launched by industry trade show Landscape, along with the London College of Garden Design.

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Launched at the weekend, #GrowHappy continues until 31 August. To take part, post images on social media with the hashtag #GrowHappy and tag in @landscapeevent on Twitter and @landscape.show on Instagram.

The winner of the competition will be announced a week after the end of the competition.

Join us in the #GrowHappy challenge to see who can grow the tallest sunflower! ????

Email info@landscapeshow.co.uk @LandscapeEvent for your free seeds & share your progress pics. Final measure-up on 31st Aug!

Thanks to our landscape team @XantheQuayle @OwenTomasByrom for the idea pic.twitter.com/D7dOzFLfCi

— Lister Steps: The Old Library (@ListerStepsHub) May 6, 2020

Thank you @LandscapeEvent for the sunflower seeds! ???? We can't wait to plant them! ???? We'll be sure to keep you updated on their progress for the #GrowHappy campaign! ????

'Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do.'@SeaViewTrust pic.twitter.com/axvPhixhUW

— Devonshire Primary (@devonshireblack) April 27, 2020

Sowing sunflower seeds in yesterday evening's sun #growhappy. Thanks @LandscapeEvent! Roll on 31 August! pic.twitter.com/2sGpMNqob5

— Clur (@BirdieBums) April 28, 2020

The Landscape trade event takes place on 22 and 23 September at Battersea Park.