Does your front yard include fruit trees, berries or colorful vegetables like rainbow chard? Your garden could be eligible for entering the Edmonds in Bloom competition in the Veggies and Fruit Category.

With the upswing of interest in edibles in the garden, Edmonds in Bloom has added a competition category for front gardens that feature fruit and vegetables. This includes herbs like rosemary and thyme as well as vegetables with interesting leaves like rhubarb.  There are many creative ways to include plants that we can eat and cook with.

Interested gardeners can pick up the 2012 entry forms at the Frances Anderson Center, Bountiful Home, Edmonds Library, Garden Gear, the Log Cabin or can enter online at www.edmondsinbloom.com. There will also be entry forms at the Kids Plant for Moms’ Day event at the garden market on May 12. The dates for entering are from May 12 to July 3.

Gardeners in zip code 98020 and 98026 are eligible. The gardens must be visible from the street or alley. Single-family homes, apartments, townhouses and businesses are all welcome. Edmonds in Bloom also encourages youth groups to enter their group or individual effort.

Gardens will be judged between July 11-18. All entrants will be invited to an Awards Reception Aug. 8 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.