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The 2014 Photo Contest topic was “Willowwood’s Cherries”.

There are many varieties of cherries at Willowwood (see list under garden information). One of which is one of Willowwood’s most unusual cherries: Prunus serrulata ‘Asagi’. Each spring visitors marvel at its curious apple-green flowers.

Winning Finalist photos are shown on the Photo page of this website. Visitors at the Mother’s Day Event and the Willowwood Foundation annual Lilac Party Fundraiser voted for their favorite photo and the winners are: Navjot Singh, a remarkable photographer, won 1st Place and tied for second! David Mojica also tied for 2nd Place. 4th Place was won by Jessica Brent Huelsbergen and Fifth Place was won by Jim Punderson! Many thanks to all who voted and all those who entered this contest. When you look at the photos you will understand how hard it was for the voters to choose.

Our next photo contest topic is Fall/Winter Flora & Fauna at Willowwood! Check out more info on our events page listed top right! Deadline for photo submission is April 15, 2015.

Black River Journal, June, 2014

Kate & Joe’s special evening was “breathtaking,” as they and their families celebrated their rehearsal dinner at Willowwood Arboretum.

Read the article in Black River Journal by clicking here.

NJ Bride – Spring, 2014

Katie Reimer and Michael Nahoum chose the Willowwood Arboretum for their June 22, 2013 wedding, focusing on the beauty of the Arboretum.

Read the article from New Jersey Bride by clicking here.

The 2013 contest featured Willowwood’s Magnolias.

Generally in bloom March into April, the top twelve photos of Magnolias were displayed at WW on Mother’s Day and at the Lilac Party, May 19, 2013. After voting, the winning photos were featured in this website’s Photo Section. First Place prize winner is Elise Ange. Navjot Singh won 2nd Place, Peggy Wagemann, 3rd Place and David Mills, 4th Place.

In 2012 the Foundation sponsored our first competition – the topic was Daffodils.

First place winner was Ashton Temples for his photo of a single daffodil. Michael Hartnett’s photo came in 2nd place and Gene Moretti had two of his photos tied for 3rd Place. The top finalist photos are displayed on the photo page on this website.