The Contest

Sponsored by the Greater Newark Conservancy, the City Gardens Contest rewards Newark residents for their gardening achievements and gives them a chance to compete for prizes.

Judges and Judging

Volunteer judges are selected for their competence and accomplishments in fruit and vegetable gardening. Gardens will be judged for maintenance and horticultural practices, the variety, color, texture and suitability of the plantings, their design and total visual effect - with extra points awarded for imagination and ingenuity. Judges make written assessments of each entry, and these notes will, upon request, be available to contestants.

Awards and Recognition

All gardeners and judges will be invited to a gala Awards Ceremony in the fall. The winning gardens will be awarded prizes and displayed in a slide show at the ceremony.

Categories

Individuals, blocks, schools, churches, or community centers. They may enter in these categories:

  • Home Flower Garden: An individual's garden (any size) which consists of mainly flowers. Front and/or back of their home.
  • Barrel/Container Garden: An individual's flower garden grown in barrels, boxes and other containers.
  • Vegetable Garden: An individual's garden (any size) which consists of mainly vegetables.
  • Combination Flower/Vegetable Garden: An individual's garden (any size) which consists of a mixture of flowers and vegetables.
  • Community Vegetable Garden: a vegetable garden maintained by three or more neighbors from different households.
  • Community Combination Flower/Vegetable Garden: A garden consisting of both flowers and vegetables, maintained by three or more neighbors from different households.
  • Best Block In Town: The block which is best in appearance, home gardens and neighborhood participation.
  • Best Public Park: A community or public park maintained by a community group organization.
  • Best Church In Town: A church which has the best landscaped grounds.
  • Best School/Children's Garden: A flower or vegetable garden maintained by school aged children under supervision.

Participate - Be A Contestant Or A Judge!

Gardeners can be judges! The Greater Newark Conservancy salutes city gardeners for their accomplishments and ability to succeed under difficult growing conditions. We invite you to be a part of this year's City Gardens Contest!

 

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