2022 Garden Competition Kicks Off!

Posted on May 22, 2022 Updated on May 22, 2022

We are now accepting applications for the Newport in Bloom 2022 Garden Competition. All entries must be submitted by July 24, 2022.  Gardens create such a warm & inviting feeling.  Join us in inspiring other Newport citizens to grow colorful gardens all over Newport. Newport in Bloom will present first, second, third & honorable mention awards in 3 categories for 3 residential districts and for 3 city-wide business categories.

GARDEN CATEGORIES

• RESIDENTIAL – Newport is divided into three districts. Finalists will be  chosen from each district for containers, small in-ground gardens and large in-ground gardens.

• LARGE BUSINESS – One city-wide competition for larger businesses.
  
• SMALL BUSINESS – One city-wide competition that includes small businesses and B&B’s with more than four rooms.
  
• B&B’s – One city-wide competition for B&B’s with four or less rooms.

GUIDELINES 

• All plantings will be judged on color, horticultural care, streetscape, design and creativity.
  
• All plantings must be visible from the street.

• All entries must be postmarked by July 24, 2022.  

AWARDS

Winners will be honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

APPLICATION

You can submit your application multiple ways:

• Download and print the Newport in Bloom application and mail it to:

• E-mail your application to Kmcmahan2@cox.net or newportinbloom.ri@gmail.com.

• Complete the online application form.