2007 Kid's Contest Winner

"Trombetta"Squash
Jack Vallari - age 5

So many people write to tell us about their success with our seeds that we'd like to share the best photos on our website. Send or email your favorite photo of a Renee's Garden variety to enter our 2008 Photo Contest. The first prize is a $50 gift certificate for your 2009 seeds. There is a separate Kid's Photo Contest and prize for gardeners under age 16.

We will feature the winning photos and photographers on our website in October. Please limit your submissions to three photos. All entries will receive a complimentary packet of seeds, so don't delay! Deadline for entries is September 30.

Please include your name, address, phone and email address, a caption for your photo, the Renee's Garden variety featured, and any additional comments.

2007 Contest Winner
"Bright Wings" Asclepias
by Anne van Oppen

To enter by mail:
Send print photo to:
Renee's Garden Photo Contest
6116 Highway 9
Felton CA 95018

To enter by e-mail:
Send photo file and info to:
gardening@reneesgarden.com
In the subject line put:
Photo Contest

Recipe of the Month:

It's Lavender time!

Try these delicious
Lavender Shortbread cookies - perfect to serve with tea, milk or lemonade on a hot summer day.

Mila, our Ass't. Trial Gardener,
with the hollyhock trials

In the Trial Garden

It's a very busy time in the trial garden, with many plantings ready for consideration. This year we are evaluating new hollyhocks, dwarf foxglove, peppermint from seed, chocolate flowers, godetia, hanging basket cherry tomatoes, and a purple and green kolrabi mix.

Seed Suggestions Welcome!

We expand our seed line every year, and look for new varieties as well as old fashioned favorites to grow out and evaluate in our trial gardens in different climate zones. If there is a particular variety you would like us to carry, email us at gardening@reneesgarden.comand tell us why you recommend it.