Garden society thanks volunteers after Blackberry Faire exhibit
The Denman Island Garden Society reports more than 200 entries in this year’s Show What You Grow contest and exhibit.
The Denman Firestarter · Published 2026-10-01
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The Denman Island Garden Society says this year’s Show What You Grow contest and exhibit at the Blackberry Faire drew more than 200 entries. [1]
The society’s account says the display tables overflowed and that 18 entries were submitted in the kids’ section, with every child’s entry receiving first prize. [1]
The Raven won the scarecrow section by popular vote, while Diana Bridge won the Jimmy Tait trophy for best bouquet and Rose Fell received Best in Show. [1]
The society thanked volunteers and contributors who helped plan, decorate, judge and clean up the exhibit. [1]
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The Islands Grapevine, September 17, 2026
The response to this year’s show was overwhelming: over 200 entries that overflowed the display tables
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