Provincial Prizes:

First Prize:          $300.00

Second Prize:    $200.00

Third Prize:         $100.00

Eligibility
 

Your property is a habitat with continuous evolving biodiversity. Purposely planting native plants supports local ecosystems by providing essential food, shelter, and habitat for native wildlife like pollinators and birds, while also creating more resilient and low maintenance gardens that require less water and fewer pesticides. Planting a diverse range of native and non-native species creates a more robust ecosystem that supports a greater variety of life. A natural wild character space presenting a rugged beauty, with a layered height, 50% native plants and 3 seasons of continuous bloom supporting the pollinator’s flying seasons.

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Entry deadline – June 30, 2026

Judging will commence after July 19, 2026

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Criteria for judging & Scoring:

• Supporting pollinators - planting the 3x3x3 rule (planting 3 plants of 3 different native species, blooming in 3 season).  200 points

• Approximately 50% of property gardens consist of PEI Native Plant Species  200 points
• Layered heights – utilizing trees, shrubs, ferns and herbaceous plants  200 points
• Alternative feed, fertilizer and weed control (example: utilizing organic matter such as wood pellets/eggshells/ ashes/ seashells, seaweed etc, purposeful planting methods and plant choices, water collection, peat free avoiding chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides) 150 points

• Removal of buildings, dead trees, weeds, litter, etc.   100 points

• Responsible wildlife support practices – nesting boxes, bird/bat houses, leaving seasonal debris, water sources  200 points

• Garden contains a “S” rarity rated native plants. (S1-Critically Imperiled/Extremely Rare, S2 – Imperiled/Rare, S3- Vulnerable/Rare to Uncommon 50 points
• Can or has identified invasive species on property and has reported/taken steps to manage invasive species. 50 points
• Utilized locally sourced seeds or plants in garden/property 50 points
• Provision of suitable lighting of gateways, lanes and yards  50 points
Bonus:
• Partnered with local watershed/conservation groups for guidance/resources  50 points
• Observation count of wildlife on property 50 points

 Total Possible Points:  1200 points