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On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

What does it take to win the Master Gardener Award and who has won it in the past? Are there certain criteria that must be fulfilled to win and if someone votes on who the winner is, who is that someone? Just curious. Marv

6/14/2011 8:42:53 PM

Marion, Wisconsin

You must register an entry in 5(or 6)out of six categories. Field Pumpkin, Long Gourd, Pumpkin, Squash, Tomato, and Watermellon. You are then awarded points based upon the total number of qualifiers for Master Gardener. Lets say 65 people qualify for MG. If you grew the heaviest tomato, you would be awarded 65 points, even if there were only 52 people who registered a tomato. It is like that for each category. It is to your advantage to register in every category even though you are only required to register in 5 out of 6. Who ever winds up with the most points wins. In the event of a tie, World Records or closest to a World record for an entry, are taken into consideration.

6/14/2011 11:16:30 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Marv, thinkin that Master Gardener Awards are a pre-set, set of critirea on 5(?) different catagories. Not a voting type of thing. Try asking this question on GPC board, and hopefully a link to the full criteria will be posted. Good question, as lots of folks are branching out in to multiple giants...!!! Peace, Wayne

6/14/2011 11:17:08 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

LOL, thanks Matt, 48 seconds late, and a lot less details than the MAN Matt!!! Peace, Wayne

6/14/2011 11:19:22 PM

Tinykinville

like for instance joe from wi whoops matt and kevin with bigger lg and mater, they win on melon then smack down begins with whoopen in squash and field kin then deadly blow of pumpkin lol
so rather then last if finish second last lol

6/16/2011 4:05:59 AM