VBG In Bloom
2024 In Bloom Photo Contest
The 2024 spring photo contest is expanding to capture all the seasons and activities in the Gardens. Entrants can submit up to three photos taken between 2023 and spring 2024. The entry period will be April 1 – 26, 2024.
The Peoples Choice winners will be selected by voting on Facebook. Our panel of professional photographers will choose the Judges' Choice winners.
We look forward to seeing many seasonal highlights from the Gardens through the lenses of our members and visitors.
In Bloom Photo Submission Form
Brassica Nigra (Yellow Mustard)
Centaurea Melitensis (Malta Star Thistle)
Salsola Australis (Russian Tumbleweed)
Centaurea Melitensis (Malta Star Thistle)
Nicotiana Glauca (Tree Tobacco)
Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle)
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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