Awards:
American Country 4‑Hers 4‑H Club – Champion Junior Horticulture
Pals N’ Partners 4‑H Club – Reserve Champion Junior Horticulture
Emily Eilers, Wayne - Champion Senior Horticulture
Wayne County 4‑H Council – Reserve Champion Senior Horticulture
Premiums: Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00
The Special Garden Project changes annually. More information may be found at 4h.unl.edu/special-garden-project. The 2026 Special Garden Project is focused on the Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold.
Classes:
+G-775-001 Special Garden Project Educational Exhibit (SF109) -Educational exhibit based on what was learned from the project. Present information on a poster 14 inches x 22 inches either vertical or horizontal arrangement or in a clear plastic report cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, and county must be on the back of the poster or report cover.
+G-775-002 Special Garden Project Fresh Cut Flowers, Herbs, or Harvested Vegetables (SF109) - The current year’s Special Garden Project fresh cut flowers, harvested vegetables, or fruit should be entered in this class. Refer to classes 001-045 for quantity to exhibit if special garden project is a fresh cut flower. Score Sheet SF106. Refer to classes 201-252 for quantity to exhibit if special garden project is a vegetable. Score Sheet SF108. Refer to classes 280-286 for the quantity if special garden project is a fruit. Score Sheet SF108. Flowers and herbs must be cut, not potted.