Garden Picture Contest 2011

One of the favorite things we (my readers and I) seem to enjoy are the regular photo contests we have. I donate some prizes and folks share their pictures. This year (2011) we're going with a spring theme right here. So here are the rules and suggestions.

  • You must have taken the picture and have the rights to upload it.

  • One photograph per entry (the form will take four but only one allowed per form)

  • Enter as many forms as you like (but only one pic per form) :-)

  • Winners chosen by 1) random draw so everyone can win 2) judges appeal factor - a great pic that speaks to the judge.

  • Prizes. Garden books, subscriptions to vegetable gardening course and advanced gardening course. At least 5 prizes will be given away and quite likely more.

  • Those pictures with lots of comments from other gardeners will be given special treatment by the judge (Doug) so do feel free to comment on pics you find lovely.

    Other readers pictures and comments

    Click on the links below to see other gardeners comments about this picture.

    Spring Garden Flower Pictures pg 1  Spring flower garden pictures pg 1 from gardeners sharing their own garden pics

    Spring Garden Flower Pictures pg 2  Spring flower garden pictures pg 2 from gardeners sharing their own garden pics

    Spring Garden Flower Pictures pg 3  Spring flower garden pictures pg 3 from gardeners sharing their own garden pics














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