Garden Blog Challenge
Will You Take On the #GardenBloggersChallenge?
GardenComm, the association for garden communicators, has created a free #GardenBloggersChallenge for fellow members and anyone else who would like to participate. The goal is to raise the profile of garden writing in general and GardenComm members' work in particular. It will run for the month of May and you can participate as much or as little as you want. There are 31 daily blog topics (and some bonus topics too!) that you can create a blog post, Instagram Story, YouTube Story, etc. about. Then, at the bottom of your post, you should the hashtag #GardenBloggersChallenge and the challenge's logo art.
FAQ and NEXT Steps
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You can do just 1 post or several of them or take on all 31+ – it is up to you how many you want to do!
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It is okay to reuse/update old content and add the #GardenBloggersChallenge to it.
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We invite ALL garden bloggers (actually, we invite ANY bloggers to join in – food, travel, etc.) to the challenge, whether you are a member or not. Of course, we’d love for you to join us and enjoy all the member benefits and perks that comes with being a GardenComm member!
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Take it a step further by sharing your post on your social media with #GardenBloggersChallenge and letting others know about the challenge.
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Visit other’s #GardenBloggersChallenge posts and like/comment/share them as well!
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Why bother? You will be sharing education and inspiration with gardeners everywhere. By participating you are increasing your Google rankings/SEO and ultimately helping your blog’s monetization. Plus, you are building up your post inventory!
Blog Topics
May 1 Garden for Wildlife Month - how do you support wildlife in your garden?
May 2 My favorite garden "chore" is:
May 3 National Garden Meditation Day - what meditative spaces have you created (pr plant to create in your garden?
May 4 National Weather Observers Day - what is the weather like today in you rgarden?
May 5 My 3 favorite garden or flower photos
May 6 The first edible plant I ever grew was…
May 7 World Garden Naked Day - do you dare?
May 8 Love an Author Day - share/review a new or old favorite gardening book
May 9 National Salad Month - how are you marking #YearoftheSaladGreens?
May 10 National Cactus Day - do you grow any cactus inside or outside?
May 11 The tree that I would love to grow is…
May 12 Week after Mothers Day is Go Public Gardens: Spotlight a Public Garden you have visited
May 13 How climate change has altered your garden or your gardening habits?
May 14 The herbs I grow include…
May 15 Share a photo of a bouquet of flowers that you grew in your garden.
May 16 What are you direct-sowing from seed this season?
May 17 Hug a Bug - what beneficial insects do you welcome to your garden?
May 18 My favorite plant for sharing (or "pass-along plant") is:
May 19 World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day - what veggies are you planning to grow?
May 20 National Strawberry Month - do you grow strawberries? If so, any tips?
May 21 My favorite flower colors are…
May 22 When not in the garden, I am...
May 23 What garden chores do you love/hate?
May 24 Who influenced you to garden?
May 25 What are your favorite garden scents?
May 26 National Senior Health - how do you plan to continue garden as you age?
May 27 What weed is your worst enemy?
May 28 Which houseplants make the best housewarming gifts?
May 29 My favorite garden tool is:
May 30 National Water a Flower Day - share your watering tips.
May 31 Other garden blogs I love to read include…
Bonus Topics
First Full Week of May is International Compost Week
National Asparagus Month
National Salsa Month
National Barbecue Month
National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
Suggested language to put at the bottom of your post
This post is part of the #GardenBloggersChallenge sponsored by GardenComm for the month of May. You are invited to join in and can see more details at gardencomm.org