Got a garden you’re particularly proud of? Or maybe you’ve managed to keep that windowsill basil alive (a win in our books). Show us the joy of growing your own food through photos and videos of gardening, seasonal harvests, and all the little moments in between.

From planting your first seeds to picking the last autumn harvest, we want to see what you’ve been growing. Backyard vegetable gardens, a few herbs on your windowsill, baskets overflowing with freshly picked produce. Big garden or small, every homegrown story deserves its moment. And if your best gardening photos and videos are from earlier in the year? They count too.

Two winners selected by the Pexels Curation Team will have their work highlighted on the Pexels homepage, putting their homegrown stories in front of a global audience.

IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOU

* Planting seeds, tending to seedlings, and watching those first little leaves appear

* Home gardens, vegetable patches, greenhouses, and balcony gardens

* Freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and herbs (bonus points for muddy hands)

* Hands at work: watering, pruning, picking, and preparing the soil

* Seasonal changes, from lush summer gardens to the last autumn harvest

* Homegrown produce in baskets, on kitchen counters, or making its way into a homemade meal

* Botanical gardens, community gardens, and lush green spaces filled with plants and seasonal blooms

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

* Reach a global audience: Get your work in front of creatives, storytellers, and nature lovers around the world

* Share your perspective: Show us what growing your own food looks like to you, from the tiniest seedlings to that first homegrown tomato you’ve been waiting all summer for

* Get your work seen: Two winners will have their photos or videos featured on the Pexels homepage. A pretty sweet place for your gardening stories to grow

* Grow with the community: Join fellow Pexels creators in celebrating the little joys of growing your own food. First-time gardener or seasoned pro, there’s room for everyone

HOW TO ENTER

* Capture your gardening, growing, or harvesting moments in photos or videos

* Upload your photos and videos to Pexels using the “Join the Challenge” button on this page

* Share as many entries as you like (yes, your entire gardening season is welcome)

* Dig into your camera roll, too. Photos and videos from earlier in the year are welcome, from summer gardening days to autumn harvests

Deadline: November 15th, 11:59 PM UTC

Homepage Highlight

Show us the joy of growing your own food, from planting seeds and tending gardens to picking fresh produce and everything in between.

Got a garden you’re particularly proud of? Or maybe you’ve managed to keep that windowsill basil alive (a win in our books). Show us the joy of growing your own food through photos and videos of gardening, seasonal harvests, and all the little moments in between.

Green & Growing

A vibrant display of freshly harvested zucchini and carrots laid on grass, showcasing fresh produce.

Fresh Vegetables Lying on Grass

Explore a tranquil greenhouse filled with vibrant plants and natural light.

Serene Greenhouse with Lush Botanical Pathway

A woman in casual attire waters her garden plants with a watering can.

A Woman Watering Plants

A gardener's hands are planting seedlings in fresh soil, promoting sustainable farming.

Gardener Planting Seedlings in Fresh Soil

Lettuce, cherries, and peas displayed outdoors on a wooden table.

Fresh Vegetables and Fruits on Wooden Table

Explore a vibrant indoor tropical greenhouse filled with lush foliage and natural sunlight.

Green & Growing

Prize

Green & Growing

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