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JAN/FEB 2011 VEGGIE ESSAY/ARTICLE CONTEST

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JAN/FEB 2011 VEGGIE ESSAY/ARTICLE CONTEST




PRIZES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
1st- $50.00 Gift Cert to the SFG Store

2nd- $40.00 Gift Cert to the SFG Store

3rd- $30.00 Gift Cert to the SFG Store


An in-depth essay/article on a given veggie picked by the contest writer. The essay/article to include basic research with references and to include varieties and their pros and cons, disease and insect control specific to that veggie. The veggies could be picked from the following list or one selected by the writer. Asparagus, Bean, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Salad Greens, Out of the Ordinary for a SFG, Melons, Okra, Onion, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Squash, Chard, Tomatoes and/or anything else that tickles the fancy of the writer. If more than one writer picks the same veggie that should not be a problem and could enhance the contest.

Entries will be voted on by the forum members.

Voting will begin February 25th and continue until Feb 28th. The winners will be announced on March 1st.

All entries are subject to be used in the SFG newsletter, recognition will be given to the author but no monetary payment will be made for use. If you enter an essay/article it is subject to be used by the foundation.

OKAY EVERYONE!!!!! Good luck to everyone!!!

GO!!!!


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Post on 12/31/2010, 7:09 am  Blackrose

Oh boy! I didn't do so well with essays in school. LOL!

Is there a word limit?

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Post on 12/31/2010, 11:36 am  middlemamma

nope:) no limit.

I bet you will find when writing about a topic you love the words will flow much easier! Smile

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Post on 1/5/2011, 3:29 pm  GardenZen

I have not wrote a paper in many, many moons.

Reckon I will wait about 3 more weeks and pull an all-nighter like in the good ol days Razz

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Post on 1/9/2011, 7:44 am  quill33

I have a question re: this essay. Is it based on assumption that it is grown in Mel's Mix? Because that can/will affect the way the information is relayed in writing - because fertilizers, soil amendments, etc. are not going to be as necessary if the base assumption is a proper blend of Mel's Mix that was created with a minimum of 5 composts and the peat moss/coconut coir, along with coarse vermiculite.

Would love a bit of clarification on this because I'm very interested in entering, but want to make sure I understand.

Also, is there a particular format for this essay one would like followed? Or just however the writer deems most appropriate to relay the information is acceptable for this contest?

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Post on 1/9/2011, 12:32 pm  middlemamma

We are not assuming that the vegetable will be grown in Mel's mix...you might explore that scenario as well as if it were not grown in Mel's Mix what you would do to get a proper harvest.

You are given complete freedom with this essay, not 1 format is required.

Jennie

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Post on 1/9/2011, 7:14 pm  quill33

Thank you for the additional clarification.

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Post on 1/9/2011, 8:40 pm  quiltbea (Online)

Where do we send the essays?
Or will there be a thread for them?

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Post on 1/9/2011, 8:57 pm  middlemamma

You can post them right here in this thread Smile

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Post on 1/11/2011, 7:24 am  ander217

I think I'm being intimidated by the word "essay". I may have to replace it with "article" in my mind.

When I was in college I had a teacher who gave essay tests. I was mortified when the first test was handed back because the teacher had stamped a huge, red bull on some of my answers. blush

So, it's time to get started on an article for the contest - yeah, that sounds much better. study

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Post on 1/11/2011, 7:26 am  ander217

ander217 wrote:I think I'm being intimidated by the word "essay". I may have to replace it with "article" in my mind.

When I was in college I had a teacher who gave essay tests. I was mortified when the first test was handed back because the teacher had stamped a huge, red bull on some of my answers. blush

So, it's time to get started on an article for the contest - yeah, that sounds much better to my ears. study

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Post on 1/12/2011, 10:40 am  middlemamma

CONTEST WILL BE EXTENDED UNTIL FEB 20. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTED BY 2/20/11. Smile

Jennie

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Post on 1/12/2011, 11:01 am  quiltbea (Online)

Are pictures included in the essay acceptable?

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