Augustów announces winners of bee-friendly garden competition

The winners of the 2026 ‘Augustów Gardens and Balconies Friendly to Bees’ competition have been announced. The contest saw a significant increase in participation, with 18 entries including home gardens, allotment gardens, terraces, and balconies.

In the terrace and balcony category, Anna Ławrynowicz took first place, followed by Renata Danilczyk in second and Sylwia Żekało in third. For the allotment garden category, Bożena Bartulis won first place, with Urszula and Maciej Karpowie taking second and Wacława and Anatol Grzybki taking third.

Dorota Ambrożewicz was named the winner of the most beautiful home garden category. Dariusz Ostapowicz, chairman of the competition commission and the Augustów City Council, noted that the increased participation reflects the community's desire to share their creative work and the psychological benefits of gardening.