Thanks to all who submitted their wonderful photos to this year's contest! I really enjoyed browsing each category and trying to pick my 3 favorites, which as always was extremely difficult, especially when I'd have 25 or more favorites in each division!! So many were truly frame worthy and a couple reminded me of beautiful paintings! Good job everyone!

This is my first year voting since I just joined in February. I am in awe of the photography - such beautiful plants captured so well. I've only made it through a handful of categories so far. The voting process is fun and efficient ... and good therapy on cold dark evenings. Thank you to everyone who posted photos.

Voting for the National Gardening Association's photo contest is one of the most rewarding, satisfying, and difficult things I've had to do. Each photo seems to be more beautiful than the last, and as I went through all the categories, it seemed absolutely impossible to me that anyone could actually choose a first, second and third place winner. As far as I can figure out, it all comes down to numbers. How else could anyone choose from so many works of art?
I am SO EXCITED to see who wins!!! I, too, would like to thank everyone who entered; for without YOU, there would be no contest! So best of luck to all, and GOD BLESS US, EVERY ONE!