Fine Gardening Native Plant Container Challenge
This contest ended on 8-31-2026 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Fine Gardening Native Plant Container Challenge
This contest will start on 12-31-2025 12:00 AM Eastern Time
Fine Gardening Native Plant Container Challenge
This year we’re inviting readers to put their design skills—and native plant knowledge—to the test. Create a stunning container planting that supports pollinators, adds ecological value, and proves that native plants can thrive beautifully in pots. Submit your entry for a chance to be featured in Fine Gardening and inspire gardeners everywhere to plant with purpose. Prizes, including a Fine Gardening All Access Membership, will be awarded for the best containers.
Submission Guidelines:
Entries must feature an original container garden design. Each design is required to include at least one North American native plant (native cultivars acceptable). Submissions should clearly identify the native plant used and demonstrate how it contributes to the overall design. Containers may be any size or style, but designs should be suitable for growing in containers for an entire season. Photos and a brief plant list are required with each entry.
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