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

Submit your photos for the Garden & Green Living Expo 2026 photography competition!

July 15, 2025 Mike DeVine Leave a Comment

PBS Wisconsin invites amateur photographers throughout the state to submit entries into its 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo photography competition!

Keep an eye out for remarkable scenes to photograph during the upcoming growing season. Then submit your favorites at wigardenexpo.com. Your snapshot could be included in the next crop of stunning winners!

We use entries to curate an exhibit for 13,000 attendees at the 36th annual Garden & Green Living Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, happening Feb. 13-15, 2026.

New in 2026 — capture images of yourself, friends and loved ones in the Garden Stories category! We look forward to seeing the meaningful moments and personal stories unfolding in your green spaces.

Get inspired by the 2025 Abstract category entries!

Explore this collection of Abstract category entries from the 2025 photography competition online gallery.

Featured above is the winner of the 2025 Abstract category award, “Water Nymph,” by Chuck Gustke of DeForest, Wisconsin.

“Verdant Ripples” by Laura Anderson of Madison, Wisconsin. Second place.

“Blue” by Melissa Lauer of Janesville, Wisconsin. Third place.

“Green Streamers” by Sarah Swanson of Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

“Reflections on Life and a River” by Beth Holden of Madison, Wisconsin.

“Who Are You Lookin’ At?” by Susanne Payne of DeForest, Wisconsin.

“Winter Willow” by Vincent Aiello of Madison, Wisconsin.

“Yellow” by Melissa Lauer of Janesville, Wisconsin.

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