Harvest Design Competition & Display

Please note: There will not be a Fruit & Floral weekend event in 2010.

We invite you to participate in a harvest design competition that will take place during a extraordinary display with thousands of vegetables arranged in creative & artistic designs! 

On this special weekend, Longwood will feature arrangements including an artichoke archway, tomato towers, a 12' wide chandelier of golden corn, squash and lemons, and ten large-scale floral designs created by our continuing education students.

The community harvest design competition will be judged by Sandra Gerdes of Better Homes & Gardens magazine, Bill Thomas of Chanticleer, and floral artist Michael Hasco.

Entries must be at Longwood between 2:00 and 5:00 pm on Friday, September 4, or between 7:00 and 9:00 am on Saturday, September 5 to be considered for cash prizes. No pre-registration is required, however, please fill out the entry form and bring it with you when you drop off your entry.

More than 50% of the design must be fruits and vegetables. Designs should be artistic and creative, using only natural elements. Judging categories are: homegrown, locally (farmer's market) purchased, grocery store/supermarket purchased and vegetable critters. Children are welcome to participate in all categories!

For more information contact Karl Gercens at kgercens@longwoodgardens.org.