A red and black bug with long antennae, perched on a green leaf, showcasing its vibrant colors and intricate details. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Viewer’s Choice - "I Came, I Saw, I Munched" by Jerry Frye of Blanchardville, Wisconsin

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Dig into the 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition online gallery!

April 14, 2025 Mike Devine Leave a Comment

Each year, the Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition exhibits the work of amateur photographers from Wisconsin to 13,000 expo goers.

Didn’t get a chance to see the gallery in person? No problem! Explore a collection of stunning first-place winners from this year’s competition below and in the online gallery. Featured above is the winner of the 2025 Viewers’ Choice award, “I Came, I Saw, I Munched” by Jerry Frye of Blanchardville, Wisconsin.

Interested in participating in the 2026 photo competition? Registration information and entry forms will be available soon.

Keep an eye out for remarkable images during the upcoming growing season. Maybe your snapshot could be included in the next crop of stunning winners!

A vibrant blue sky serves as the backdrop for a lush green plant positioned in the center of the image. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Abstract - "Water Nymph" by Chuck Gustke of DeForest, Wisconsin

Water Nymph | Photo by Chuck Gustke of DeForest, Wisconsin. First place, 2025 Abstract.

A bright yellow bird resting atop a leafy plant, highlighting its colorful plumage in a natural setting. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Birds & Bees - "Another Fine Mess" by Katherine Westover of Sherwood, Wisconsin

Another Fine Mess | Photo by Katherine Westover of Sherwood, Wisconsin. First place, 2025 Birds & Bees.

A solitary tree stands in a vast field under a clear blue sky, creating a serene and peaceful landscape. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Landscape - "Spring in the Shenandoah Valley" by Susanne Payne of DeForest, Wisconsin

Spring in the Shenandoah Valley | Photo by Susanne Payne of DeForest, Wisconsin First place, 2025 Landscape.

A close-up of a dandelion covered in glistening water droplets, showcasing its delicate structure and natural beauty. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Macro - "No Mow Morning" by Katherine Westover of Sherwood, Wisconsin

No Mow Morning | Photo by Katherine Westover of Sherwood, Wisconsin. First place, 2025 Macro.

A duck perched in a blooming field, surrounded by a variety of flowers. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Novice Eye- "Enjoy Peace" by Thomas Ren of Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Enjoy Peace | Photo by Thomas Ren of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. First place, 2025 Novice Eye.

A vibrant clematis flower named 'Purple Beauty' showcasing deep purple petals and a delicate, star-shaped structure. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Phone/Tablet - "Social Climber" by Katherine Westover of Sherwood, Wisconsin

Social Climber | Photo by Katherine Westover of Sherwood, Wisconsin. First place, 2025 Phone/Tablet.

A lush field adorned with blooming lupine flowers, featuring a spectrum of purple and blue colors against a sunny backdrop. 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition Plants & Flowers - "Lovely Lupines" by Cheryl Schiltz of Madison, Wisconsin

Lovely Lupines | Photo by Cheryl Schiltz of Madison, Wisconsin. First place, 2025 Plants & Flowers.

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