August last month for Master Gardeners Yard & Garden Contest

The last yard and garden competition for this year will be held in August.

The Yard and Garden Contests, sponsored by the NMSU Valencia County Extension Master Gardeners and the Valencia County-News Bulletin, offers a $100 prize from the Master Gardeners, plus a small feature on the winning property in the News-Bulletin.

Nominations and entries of a yard or garden are due by 12 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Be sure to include the following:

• The name and telephone number of the yard/garden owner;

• The address of where the yard/garden is located (all nominated yards/gardens must be in Valencia County);

• A brief statement of why the yard/garden deserves the award;

• Nominations or entries must be submitted via e-mail to valenciaemg@nmsu.edu;

• Two photos of the nominated yard/garden may be submitted via e-mail.

The Valencia County Master Gardeners is a community service program of the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. Master Gardeners share sound horticultural knowledge and teach science based gardening practices in the community.

If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, call the Valencia County Extension office at 505-565-3002.