"MY CATSKILLS GARDEN" CONTEST WINNERS

Thank you!  ...to everyone who submitted an entry in our “My Catskills Garden” contest.  We were overwhelmed and thrilled by the number of submissions this year.  At this time we are pleased to announce the results.  Congratulations to all!

 GRAND PRIZE ($500 gift certificate)

Rich Kiamco & David Gibson

For their stunning combination flower/vegetable garden in Ferndale, NY.  Built around an original stone wall on the property, their garden (pictured above) incorporates unusual natural and man-made elements with a touch of the exotic.  

2nd PRIZE ($200 gift certificate) - Eva Drizhal, for her artistic use of plants and "hardscape" to conquer the challenges of deep shade on a very steep hillside in Callicoon, NY.

3rd PRIZE ($100 gift certificate) - Michael Shanahan, for his whimsical “English Cottage Terrace Garden” featuring over 25 types of flowering trees & shrubs in Swan Lake, NY.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

We received so many entries this year that we would be remiss if we didn’t mention a few more exceptional gardens (In no particular order):

Laura Berger (Smallwood, NY) - A chemical/pesticide free garden featuring an amazing diversity of textures among her plantings.

Jeremy Gorelick (Livingston Manor, NY) - A hardy mix of shrubs & perennials create “Eden” in his backyard.

Kim Stahl (Liberty, NY) - This prior year winner continues to expand her already beautiful garden in Loomis Village.

Rachel Lindsley (Liberty, NY) - The idea that this beautiful (and bountiful!) garden was started from seed back in April boggles the mind.

Penny Lane & Brian Frye (Claryville, NY) - Their combination flower/vegetable garden perfectly compliments their historic 1852 homestead.

Ramona Jan (Damascus, PA) - Another prior year winner, Ramona continues her creative use of reclaimed materials to accent her stunning “Hummingbird Park.”

Vivian Multari-Ginsberg (Hurleyville, NY) - Vivain has transformed a once barren front yard into a gorgeous habitat for birds, bees & butterflies using native plants.

Anne Marie Dennis (Roscoe, NY) - An enchanting three season garden built around a zig-zagging stone path.