Gallery of Monthly Entries
December Entries
Theme: Trellises in the Garden
First Place
After the Rain, Carol Sue Wooten
Second Place
Climb On, Geri Alvis
Third Place
Just Beginning to Climb, Aimee Payne
Crimson Feathers, Lynn Rogers
Rojo, Mariette Spidel
November Entries
Theme: Colorful Trees in the Garden
First Place
Up Close and Personal, Sarah Teague
Second Place
Technicolor Fall, Mary McCully
Third Place
Ready for Christmas, Judy Smith
I Want One of Those!, Jody Miskell
Yes, There’s a Trellis Under There, Sarah Teague
October Entries
Theme: Flowering Perennials
First Place
Morning Sparkle, Delcina Cunico
Second Place
Royal Red, Judy Smith
Third Place
Pretty in Pink, Leslie Bailey
Brugmansia, Elaine Mills
Golly Gaura, Aimee Payne
Gourd to Be, Mary McCully
Poppy Mallow, Stacy Lake
Refreshing Cherry Lime, Pam Butler
September Entries
Theme: Butterflies/Insects in the Garden
First Place
Double Delight, Roxanne Gallup
Second Place
All Dressed Up, Chris Bell
Third Place
So Thirsty, Kitty Sanders
Black Beauty, Kathryn Birkhead
I Beelieve in You, Aimee Payne
Monarch, Ruth Cohoon
Smooth Landing, Sarah Teague
Tough season for the Great Spangled Fritillary, Carol E Van Scyoc
Buckeye Beauty, Delcina Cunico
Leafcutter Bee, Pam Butler
Petals and Wings: A Natural Embrace, Jess Friedel
So Long, Chrys; I’m a new creation!, Susie McKinney
Well Hello There, Carol Ball
Who’s Coming Today, Linda Bennett-Smith
August Entries
Theme: Shade Gardens/Plants
First Place
Alliums Galore, Carol Sue Wooten
Second Place
These blues will make you happy, Carol Ball
Third Place
Pretty in Pink, Sarah Teague
Colorful Companions, Judy Smith
Torenia, Pam Butler
July Entries
Theme: Birds in My Yard/Birds in the Garden
First Place
Mississippi Kite, Carol Sue Wooten
Second Place
Cold Day’s Drink, Kitty Sanders
Third Place
Rare Visitor, Marguerite Abowitz
Bluebird Babies, Judy Smith
June Entries
Theme: Native Plants
First Place
Belle of the Ball, Lynn Rogers
Second Place
Orangeade, Kitty Sanders
Third Place
Yellow Beauty, Sarah Teague
Bee on Buttonbush, Carolyn Newbern
Black-eyed Susan and Queen Anne’s Lace, Delcina Cunico
Enjoying the Moment, Kathy Launder
Not Just for Monarchs, Judy Smith
Right on the Button, Geri Alvis
The Annual Visit, Mariette Spiedel
May Entries
Theme: Something in the garden that makes me happy!
First Place
Pitcher Perfect, Roxanne Gallup
Second Place
Just Bee-ing Fabulous, Kathy Launder
Third Place
Dog Days of Summer, Geri Alvis
Bok-Joy, Stacy Lake
Cardinal and Straw, Judy Smith
Dramatic Color!, Julie Murry
Garden Friends, Mariette Spiedel
Let’s Have Lunch, Ruthanne Hill
April Entries
Theme: Flowering Trees and Shrubs
First Place
April Tree Peony, Jody Miskell
Second Place
Prairie Fire and Rain Drops, Aimee Payne
Third Place
You Can Blossom Even When It’s Cold, Kathy Launder
Azaleas and Dogwood, Gayle Howard
Delicately dancing native azalea blossoms, Carol Ball
Native Black Chokeberry, Sarah Teague
Burst of Elegance, Dawn Didier
Glorious Rebirth, John Ball
Pretty in Pink, Mary McCully
Scarlet Signs of Spring, Delcina Cunico
Snowballs in April, Wilma Bonds
The Fragrance of Spring, Judy Smith
March Entries
Theme: Early Spring Bloomers
First Place
Dazzing Daffodil, Patsy Louk
Second Place
Shades of Pink and Purple, Pam Butler
Third Place
Blue, Bluer, Bluet, Delcina Cunico
And then there were three…., Carol Ball
It’s Kind of a Big Daffo-Deal, Sarah Teague
Blue Star Beauty, Mariette Spiedel
Lone Star, Gayle Howard
Peek-a-Boo! Oh, we see you!, Aimee Payne
We Used To Be Pink!, Judy Smith
Winter”s welcome end, John Ball
February Entries
Theme: Beauty in the Winter Garden
First Place
Pretty in Pnk, Martha Haguewood
Second Place
Buddha, John Ball
Third Place
Winter Wonderland, Alison Brashears
Dawn Beauty, Kitty Sanders
White Giant, Aimee Payne
January Entries
Theme: Potpourri
First Place
Two’s Company…, Roxanne Gallup
Second Place
Passionate, Geri Alvis
Third Place
Snow White, Martha Haguewood
An evening cascade of moonflowers, Carol Ball
Bee on Rose of Sharon Flower, Pat Brown
Can’t Wait til Spring, Nancy Sloan
Close Your Eyes & Make A Wish!, Delcina Cunico
Garden? What garden!, Ruth Cohoon
In the Limelight, Aimee Payne
Monarch on fennel, Stacey Lake
Purple Mist, Judy Smith
The Thrill of Trillium, Sarah Teague
This Ain’t No Swee’Pea, Olive Oyl, Carlie Willet
What’s your favorite color?, Susie McKinney
December Entries
Theme: Winter Garden (Winter Beauty)
First Place
Hang On, Geri Alvis
Second Place
Berries and Icy Snow, Patsy Louk
Third Place
Blooms in Winter, Kathy Launder
Berry Poppins, Kathryn Birkhead
Frigid Frogs Freezing, Tonya Collins
Frozen Edges, Leslie Bailey
Not a noise, Mariette Spidel
Poised Poinsettias, Aimee Payne
Snow Drops, Delcina Cunico
Winter Banquet, Bob Callier
November Entries
Theme: Fall Color
First Place
Misty Morning, Vicki Spencer
Second Place
Pepper Boots! Too Cute!, Aimee Payne
Third Place
Autumn Brilliance, Delcina Cunico
Third Place
Golden Leaves – No Worries, Kathy Launder
Chinese Tallow Lying Fallow, Sarah Teague
Fall Hues of Brown, Mariette Spidel
Bright as Fire, Susie McKinney
Glowing Maple, Wilma Bonds
Glowing Oakleaves, Judy Smith
Mother Nature Does It Better, Tanya Collins
Sweet Gum Fall Colors, Jody Miskell
October Entries
Theme: Native Plants (Including Grasses)
First Place
A Butterfly Magnet, Delcina Cunico
Second Place
Do You See Nine?, Kitty Sanders
Third Place
Beautyberry Close Up, Pam Butler
Third Place
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…, Judy Smith
Bursting Forth, Kathryn Birkhead
Mother Nature Does It Best, Tanya Collins
Gorgeous Gaura, Aime Payne
Joe Pye in the Sky with a Butterfly, Sarah Teague
Sweet Gum Fall Colors, Jody Miskell
September Entries
Theme: Vegetable Gardening (Garden Bounty)
First Place
Vegetables of Our Labor, Mariette Spidel
Second Place
Growing a Mess of Okra, Talya Boerner
Third Place
From Bounty to Bottle, Delcina Cunico
Charter Members: Future BLT’s of America, Ruthanne Hill
Okra, A Harvest Rainbow, Jim Sposato
August Entries
Theme: Flowering Perennials
First Place
Before the Storm, Delcina Cunico
Second Place
Delicate Beauty, Kathryn Birkhead
Third Place
Give Peas a Chance, Sarah Teague
A Touch of Asia, Aimee Payne
Lily Rest Stop, Mary McKeown
Beeutiful cones a plenty, Kathy Launder
Pretty Perennial, Mariette Spidel
Bravo for Yarrow, Ruthanne Hill
Pretty Pinks, Pam Butler
July Entries
Theme: Critters (Garden Creatures)
First Place
Wonder What’s in Here, Kitty Sanders
Second Place
Hidden Blue Surprise, Mary McCully
Second Place
Weeding “Helpers” at Headquarters House, Dana Grear
Buckeye Bonanza, Delcina Cunico
Dog Day Cicada, Patricia McKeown
Li’l Bitty Helper!, Aimee Payne
We’re ready to eat, Mama!, Susie McKinney
Buckeye on Coneflower, Stacy Lake
Friend of the BGO, Jody Miskell
Scary-looking visitor. Kathryn Birkhead
Squatters in my rental, Mary Oxford
Dinner for Two, Roxanne Gallup
Hide ‘N Seek, Sarah Teague
Scoping the buffet, Dana Wikholm
Traffic jam, Dana Wikholm