Participation in the competition is only $20 per entry (one entry per person). Participants need to be registered for the full Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show program. Winners will be announced at the Down to Earth AFTER PARTY at 2:00pm.

We know you’ll be thirsty after the competition, so your $20 entry fee includes a complimentary drink ticket at the Down to Earth AFTER PARTY. In addition to potential bragging rights, participants will leave with an awesome bag of swag!

This competition is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors.

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Pre-registration is required on or before July 20, 2023 at $20 per entry (one entry per person. Your entry includes a beverage ticket to the Down to Earth AFTER PARTY taking place from 12:00–4:00pm.
2. Qualifications: This competition is open to ALL who want the chance to be crowned MNLA’s Container Garden Designer of the Year. Registration to the MNLA Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show is a prerequisite to register for the container competition.
3. Assembly: Container gardens will be assembled on-site in one of the following time slots based on number of participants: 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am. Participants will have approximately 30 minutes to complete their design. New plant material will be provided for each time slot.
4. The completed work must:
   • Be set up within the container supplied.
   • Must use the plants supplied by Prides Corner Farms.
   • Must use the soil provided by Weston Nurseries and Coast of Maine.
   • Can only include 1 plant or prop from private arsenal.
5. Judging will be held on July 27 (12:00–1:30pm) by event attendees for the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced at 2:00pm on-site at the Down to Earth AFTER PARTY (FREE to all registered attendees).
6. Photographs of all entries will be taken. By entering the competition, entrants give full permission for all photos by MNLA and its agents to be used in newsletters, social media, website, display, promotional and educational purposes.
7. The decision of the judges is final.