VBG In Bloom
2022 In-Bloom Photo Contest Winners
Ventura County photographers of all ages and skill levels shared their BEST two images highlighting the plants, flowers, and scenes throughout 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 winners for the annual 2022 Annual In Bloom Photo Contest.
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!
Seen in the Gardens

Sarah Dillion
Garden: The California Ramble Garden
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
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
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
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 Winners
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
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
Seen in Garden

1st Place: Nicole Horn
Garden: California Ramble

2nd Place: Benjamin Mati
Garden: South African Karoo
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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