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SJCG Sunflower Contest
Thank you to all our Sunflower Contestants for participating in the competition! It's exciting to try new things like growing a garden or planting a seed and waiting to see the beauty or learn a lesson from it. Gardening is all about patience and watching something grow into something beautiful. We appreciate your efforts and dedication to nurturing your sunflowers. Keep up the excellent work, and enjoy the process of gardening!
A special thank you to our prize money raisers, the Wyeth Tootle Mansion volunteer gardeners, and our mentors (aka) friends Mitch Jameson, Bev Hoyt, and Ivana Justice Calhoun. We appreciate your taking the time to judge the season's success. Everyone who grows knows that sunflowers bring joy and happiness!
4th Place
Eileen Pitts
Thank you Eileen & grandkids! This tiny sunflower that survived despite being chewed on by hungry deer at night reminds us that even small things can be mighty. Their determination and perseverance paid off, showing us that size doesn't always matter when it comes to success. Thanks, girls, for having the faith and participating.
Stats:
Width - 1 inch
Weight - 0.2 oz.
Cuteness Level - Off the charts
3rd
Place
Tiffany Osborn
Wow! Third place! Congratulations Tiffany! Those pale yellow petals must have been so beautiful. It's fantastic that you even brought a branch of your favorite sunflower variety. The learning and growth we've experienced from each other on this journey are exceptional. Keep growing and shining Tiffany!
Stats:
Width - 5 inches
Weight - 5.0 oz.
You are a great gardener!
2nd
Place
Laura Sutton
Congratulations to Laura, for getting second place with your beautiful sunflower! It must have been so much work to grow such a stunning plant. The seeds were giant, and the weight was impressive. A lot of effort and dedication went into nurturing that sunflower for three months. We truly respect and value your hard work, and we're excited to see what you'll achieve next!
Stats:
Width - 15 inches
Weight - 73.9 oz
Admire your style; keep shining!
Out of 25, the 2024 Sunflower Competition
Winners are (drum roll...):
The 2024 SJCG Sunflower Grand Prize Winner is:
The award for best place goes to this mother and daughter team! Your green thumb and dedication to growing sunflowers have genuinely paid off. With your sunflower head measuring at its largest width at 15.75 inches, weighing 77.4 ounces, and potentially producing hundreds of seeds, you are a true sunflower champion. Your sunflowers have truly amazed us with their unique qualities. Thank you for bringing sunshine to this competition with your hard work and love for gardening.
Thank you all!
Prizes will be distributed next week! Check your inbox for location
and times to pick up seed heads and prize.
Our Judges Doing the Work
Jeni & Eloise Swope
