Enter your green thumb in PHS Gardening Contest

Entries welcome from gardeners across PA, NJ, and DE

2019 PHS Gardening Contest is back again, for all skills and garden types from window boxes and planters to school gardens, urban farms and everything in between.

Gardens are judged onsite beginning in July by a panel of knowledgeable plant lovers. Judges will be assessing gardens on a variety of factors, including demonstration of:

Aesthetic appeal, beauty, innovation, and effective design
Plant health, sustainable practices, and resourcefulness
Edible plants
Habitat for pollinators and other wildlife
Connections to family, neighbors, and/or community

Find out more and enter

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.