Would you like to join us?
Here's how it works. This is going to be a fun contest with prizes during and at the end of the challenge.
-Seeds must be purchased from Mary's Heirloom Seeds
-Seeds must be grown in 2026 since the contest ends in August 2026
-There will be a check-in posted once a month at Mary's Heirloom Seeds if you would like to comment and share your "growth" throughout the challenge. This check-in will be available for 5 days.
-Final check-in is August 30, 2026 but you can send in your entry as soon as you are ready.
-This challenge is open to residents of the US and Canada
-Take pictures! We love to see your gardens and this is a great way to share your progress
-Have fun!
HOW TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY: post an image that is relevant to the 2026 garden challenges (seed pack, seedling and/or harvest)
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I just harvested my first ever summer squash!😄 I excited to learn the different ways to cook em.
I am starting to see some of the radish root! It will be the first to harvest this 2026 season! Beans have sprouted and I put the trellis in for them. Just started the squash seeds ( we had a frost three nights ago so I will need to wait a bit for that!
First year, first flower
I was able to harvest some of my easter egg radishes before they bolted because of a sudden heat wave. Our temperatures have been all over the place. I’m waiting for my royalty purple podded beans and ronde de nice squash to come up.
I just put my seedlings in the ground but have already harvested some radish. We had many cold May nights so it is a late start.
My Ronde de Nice squash are producing well despite too much rain off and on, pests and a glitch in their ink cartridge (apparently LOL)
My Ronde de Nice squash are growing like crazy! I can’t wait to taste the first ones. 😋