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Mayor’s Garden Contest Submission Deadline is July 8

BOSTON - Thursday, June 11 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest, celebrating the creativity and dedication of Boston’s urban gardeners. The contest recognizes residents who help beautify neighborhoods through their flowers, trees, shrubs, and landscaping efforts, making Boston a more vibrant, green, and welcoming city.

Gardeners have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8th, to submit their entries. This year’s contest brings the return of the new Pollinator Gardens category, highlighting gardens that support biodiversity by incorporating native species and creating habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest this summer and recognize residents who have helped beautify the city through their passion for gardening,” said Diana Fernandez Bibeau, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. “For thirty years, this contest has showcased the creativity, care, and community spirit that grows in neighborhoods across Boston. Whether you have a container garden on your porch, a plot in a community garden, or a backyard oasis, every green space strengthens our community, supports the environment, and makes our city a more beautiful, welcoming place. As an avid gardener myself, I know that tending a garden is one of life's purest joys and a meaningful way to connect with neighbors. The hard work, sweat, and tears that go into cultivating these spaces make it a true labor of love, and I am deeply thankful for your contributions to our city’s landscape."

Gardeners, or those nominating their favorite local gardeners, may submit photos through the online application boston.gov/garden-contest  (preferred method). To request a paper application, participants may email their name and mailing address to gardencontest@boston.gov. Paper applications are available in English and ten additional languages can also be found at boston.gov/garden-contest. 

Finalists will receive a visit from contest judges during the week of July 27. Once the votes are tallied, first-place winners in each category will be honored by Mayor Wu with the coveted “Golden Trowel” award, while second and third-place winners will receive official certificates.

Gardeners who have won three or more times in the last ten years will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. While Hall-of-Famers are no longer eligible to compete, they are invited to return as contest judges. Additionally, we will be presenting plaques of appreciation in celebration of garden contest supporters who have contributed to the program’s success over the last 30 years. 

The Garden Contest is made possible with support from Jetblue and Mahoney’s Garden Centers. First-place winners are eligible for a drawing for a JetBlue Grand Prize consisting of two (2) round-trip travel certificates for travel to/from JetBlue cities (excluding transatlantic). Travel certificates cover the base fare of the flight; government taxes and fees are the responsibility of the winner. Terms, conditions, and blackout dates apply. In addition, Mahoney’s Garden Centers generously donates gift certificates to the top three winners in each category, as well as gift certificates for the 2026 Hall of Fame winners.

To stay up to date with the Mayor’s Garden Contest as well as news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.