We are excited to host the 9th annual Junior Gardeners Competition with in-person judging and awards ceremony during the Stafford Party in the Park event!
From May 26 to June 13, 2025 any youth age 16 or under as of May 1, 2025 are eligible to register to compete as an exhibitor. All plants designated for this competition must be obtained at Sunset Nursery in Laurentian Valley (2177 Greenwood Road) at no charge.
JUNIOR GARDNERS COMPETION SCHEDULE
May 26 – June 13, 2025
Registration and Free Plant Pick Up at Sunset Nursery Garden Centre & Greenhouse (located at 2177 Greenwood Rd)
June 13 – July 19, 2025
Grow and nurture your chosen plant or flower
July 19, 2025
Junior Gardeners Competition - Awards Ceremony at Stafford Park located at 641 Third Ave South during Stafford Park’s “Party in the Park” event
Plant Drop Off – 10:00 – 10:30 am
Judging 10:30 – 11:00 am
Awards Ceremony 11:00 – 11:30 am
BBQ Lunch – Noon (Free for Competitors)
Junior Gardeners can stay after the awards ceremony and enjoy a few hours of play at the Stafford Party in the Park ! Special features include a bouncy castle, Laurentian Valley fire department slip and slide, LV Fire Truck on site, BBQ lunch, youth prize draw, splash pad, slushies and playgrounds.
Thank you to Sunset Nursery for providing our participants with their plant options for this year and for judging the competition!
Good luck to our participants - we can't wait to see your plants!
A special shout out to LAST YEARS 1st PLACE WINNERS!
Ages 1 to 4 – Gunner Bilton
Ages 5 to 7 - Hunter Tourtman
Ages 8 to 10 - Finn Dennique
Ages 11 to 16 - Orianna Hartwig
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