News from the gardening community
This is it! Our highly anticipated 2016 photo contest has finished with 3,136 photos submitted by 169 different members. Today we reveal the Best of Show winners, as well as the winners of each individual category. Special thanks to our good friends at Gardener's Supply for sponsoring this year's contest with prizes for the winners.
First Place - Best in Show: By lelehmann:
Second Place - Best in Show: By KariRFrey:
Third Place - Best in Show: By evermorelawnless:
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated. You can view all the winners of each category, and see how all the other photos placed, by visiting the 2016 Photo Contest page. And now, for the rest of the newsletter:
Articles you may enjoy:
A Hardier, Fall-blooming Gardenia
How to Fertilize Trees for Winter Survival
Store and Prepare Winter Squash
Colorful Grasses for Winter Interest
Caring for Birds During the Winter
Grow Wisteria for Winning Color
By chris1948 December 3, 2016 | Multi-Hanging plant rack for a greenhouse Need more room to overwinter your hanging plants in your greenhouse(s) like I do? This easy to build rack will help. (402 words - Read the full article) |
By valleylynn November 27, 2016 | Sempervivum 101 Sempervivums are plants that originate on the European continent. Found at high altitudes known as alpine zones, they thrive in this harsh and rugged terrain. Sempervivums are becoming increasingly popular in the United States as gardeners fall in love with the textures and colors of these amazing little plants. (1,053 words - Read the full article) |
4 people gave for post #1324884 in "Banner for November 27, 2016 by dirtdorphins" by dirtdorphins
3 people gave for a photo of Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana) by dirtdorphins
3 people gave for post #1324824 in "Share Your Photos" by GoatDriver
2 people gave for post #1327552 in "Banner for December 2, 2016 by Whitebeard" by Whitebeard
2 people gave for a photo of Lily (Lilium amabile) by BUGGYCRAZY
2 people gave for post #1327461 in "Bird Photos, December 2016" by RobinSeeds
2 people gave for post #1327541 in "Share Your Photos" by GoatDriver
2 people gave for the idea "Sempervivum 101" by valleylynn
2 people gave for a photo of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lording It') by cliftoncat
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Professor Fawkner -Sweden | Mieko2 | Peonies forum | 31 |
Brooks Gardens Black Friday sale! | Mieko2 | Peonies forum | 30 |
Bird Photos, December 2016 | mellielong | Gardening for Butterflies, Birds and Bees forum | 29 |
Farming in Wisconsin | AnnaZ | Farming forum | 27 |
Early peony growth | Oldgardenrose | Peonies forum | 27 |
I harmed my daughters plant | PamelaLynn77 | Ask a Question forum | 26 |
What are YOU adding for 2017!!! | Nysbadmk8 | Daylilies forum | 23 |
2017 orders | Lestv | Irises forum | 22 |
Our Orchid blooms in December 2016 | Ursula | Orchids forum | 22 |
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