CaliforniaGardeners.net is announcing a 1st annual statewide sunflower competition [largest flower, grown in-state] for the summer of 2006, avialable only to California residents. Entries are to be made to member's individual photo galleries and at least one photograph must contain a picture of a growing sunflower with a clearly visible measurement using either a ruler or tape measure and a second full shot picture of the actively growing plant.

Entries are due no later than midnight Friday, September 29th, 2006. We are working on prizes for this event for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, but minimum prizes are as follows:

1st place - trophy [or ribbon],  CaliforniaGardeners.net MVP gold member status and personal gardening blog for sharing all of your wonderful gardening skills!

2nd place - trophy [or ribbon]

3rd place - trophy [or ribbon]

Note: At the end of the contest members will need to supply a California address for in-state verification and mailing of the awards.