Growing Gardens Alive in Iowa State Fair Floriculture Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Clif and Marge Godfrey of Urbandale placed first in the In the Garden contest judged Monday as part of the floriculture competition at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. The theme was "Grandmother's Garden."

Patricia Reeves of Des Moines took second place.

Entries were composed of at least five cut specimens displayed in a clear container. Garden mixtures included annuals, perennials, bulbs and shrubs.

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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