Show off your green thumb and win cash awards and special recognition ribbons in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show featuring competitions for large-scale Landscape Gardens, mid-size Patio Gardens, and more compact Container Plants.
Landscapes
Think big and show what you can do. Landscapes challenge amateurs, clubs, schools, and professionals to create immersive garden exhibits that stop fairgoers in their tracks. Bring your best ideas, bold design, and plant expertise, and inspire visitors while you compete for top honors.
Patio Gardens NEW for 2026!
Prove that great design doesn’t need a big footprint. This brand-new competition invites exhibitors to transform a small patio space into something stylish, functional, and unforgettable. Show off your creativity, impress the judges, and inspire fairgoers with smart, space-saving ideas.
Container Plants
Small pots, serious personality. From standout specimens to whimsical fairy gardens, this competition is all about creativity, detail, and flair. Show off your plant skills, have fun with the theme, and prove that tiny gardens can steal the show.
The Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show offers three competitions, with divisions for professionals, amateurs, garden clubs, and students: