VBG In Bloom
2023 In Bloom Photo Contest Winners
Ventura County photographers of all ages and skill levels shared their BEST three images taken in the Chilean, California Ramble, Mediterranean, and South African Gardens. It was remarkable to have our locals share the magic within the Gardens, and we are excited to announce the Judge's and People's Choice winners for the 2023 In Bloom Photo Contest. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!
Judges Choice - Best Overall

1st Place: Denise Dewire
Garden: The Welcome Center Garden

2nd Place: Denise Dewire
Garden: The California Ramble Garden

3rd Place: Jacqueline Counter
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden
Judges Choice - Botanical Closeup

1st Place: Lina Li
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden

2nd Place: April Holmes
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden

3rd Place: Leslie Leavens
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden
Judges Choice - Botanical Macro

1st Place: Chuck Aghoian
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden

2nd Place: Alex Davis
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden

3rd Place: Chuck Aghoian
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden
Judges Choice - Critters

1st Place: Matthew Bear
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden

2nd Place: Tara Pinley
Garden: The South African Cape Garden

3rd Place: Michelle DiGuilio
Garden: The Chilean Garden
Judges Choice - Garden Scenes

1st Place: Elizabeth Revenis
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden

2nd Place: Gannon Hutchinson
Garden: The California Ramble Garden

3rd Place: Benjamin Mati
Garden: The South African Fynbos Garden
People Choice Winners

1st Place: Denise Dewire
Garden: The California Ramble Garden

2nd Place: Scott Geist
Garden: The Chilean Garden

3rd Place: Denise Dewire
Garden: The California Ramble Garden
2022 In Bloom Photo Contest Winners
Judges Choice - Botanical Detail

1st Place: Sylvia Gabrie
Garden: The Chilean Garden

2nd Place: Johanna Washington
Garden: The Cape of South Africa Garden

3rd Place: Jacqueline Counter
Garden: The California Ramble Garden
Judges Choice - Texture & Color

1st Place: Sarah Dillion
Garden: The Cape of South Africa Garden

2nd Place: Becky Clearwater
Garden: The Cape of South Africa Garden

3rd Place: Sean Doll
Garden: The Chilean Garden
Judges Choice - Views and Scenes

1st Place: Kelly Nakamaru
Garden: The California Ramble Garden

2nd Place: Nicky Diaz
Garden: The California Ramble Garden

3rd Place: Damian Merritt
Garden: Unkown/Other
Judges Choice - Seen in the Gardens

Sarah Dillion
Garden: The California Ramble Garden
People Choice Winners

1st Place: Adela Lisanti
Garden: The California Ramble Garden

2nd Place: Adela Lisanti
Garden: The Chilean Garden

3rd Place: Sarah Dillion
Garden: The California Ramble Garden
2021 In Bloom Photo Contest Winners
Judges Choice - Botanical Detail

1st Place: Judy Layman
Garden: South African Fynbos

2nd Place: Laura Dunbar
Garden: Chilean Garden

3rd Place: Jacqueline Counter
Garden: South African Fynbos
Judges Choice - Texture and Color

1st Place: Ashley Brown
Garden: Chilean Garden

2nd Place: Mayra Plascencia
Garden: South African Fynbos

3rd Place: Erlich Rosenberger
Garden: Chilean Garden
Judges Choice - Seen in Garden

1st Place: Nicole Horn
Garden: California Ramble

2nd Place: Benjamin Mati
Garden: South African Karoo
Judges Choice - Views and Scenes

BEST OF SEASON PHOTO WINNER
1st Place: Benjamin Mati
Garden: South African Fynbos

2nd Place: Judy Layman
Garden: South African Fynbos
People’s Choice Winners

1st Place: Matt Thompson
Garden: South African Fynbos

2nd Place: Susie Jensen
Garden: South African Fynbos

3rd Place: Christine Le
Garden: Chilean Garden
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