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