By Laurent REBOURS
Published on 5 Apr 21 at 17:46
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For this 2021 vintage obviously impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and containment, the competition Chartres (Eure-et-Loir) houses and flowered balconies becomes ” Chartres in bloom competition« .
Opportunity in passing to rethink the regulation by integrating the notion of sustainable development. Explanations.
Take into account the ecological dimension
The competition for flowered houses and blacons takes on a new dimension by being part of the Eco-City project, it also adapts to the recommendations of the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in charge of awarding the “Ville fleurie” label.
On the City of Chartres website, Maria Jebli-Chedeville evokes a click in this evolution:
In 2020, a garden particularly caught my attention. It was pleasant and in addition special attention was paid to ecology: mulching of flower beds, rainwater collector, nesting box for tits very useful against processionary caterpillars, insect hotel …
This is the general direction that the City wishes to take in this competition, not forgetting the nourishing gardens in the process. You must register before the end of May and the jury will pass during the month of June.
There is no age for gardening
Another axis, the mobilization of a maximum de Chartrains, especially since the city has experienced a certain urban exodus since the coronavirus pandemic. New arrivals in search of a quality of life.
Gardening is not just a retiree’s business! The City intends to attract all ages in this bloom, all those who want to bring something to the city, its embellishment, its living environment.
►Register for the competition is HERE◄
The Golden Flower in the crosshairs
In the background, the Eurelian city displays its ambitions with the wish to obtain, as in 2011, a Fleur d’or as a reward. The maximum reward granted by the National Council of towns and villages in bloom for localities which already have a total of four flowers.
This distinction is only valid for one year and can only be retried every six years thereafter.
Integrate sustainable development
In order to integrate the notion of sustainable development into participation, it is necessary to reflect on the three pillars that make it up: economic, social and environmental.
The City cites a few axes that can be undertaken:
■ Collecting rainwater that you will use to water your plants.
■ Adoption of composting, a natural amendment rich in organic matter.
■ Favor local plants and permaculture, which consists of combining complementary crops to maximize the yield of each plant.
■ Protect the land. Mulching is an effective way to reduce weeds and nourish your soil. Also be careful not to turn the earth too often, otherwise it will exhaust it.
■ Watch over biodiversity.
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