Downtown at the Gardens celebrated the Spring season April 5 with a topiary-decorating contest by members of the media.

Proceeds from the top three winning topiaries will go to charity -- mine being the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park.

Because the winners will be determined by popular vote, I would like to ask for yours! All voting can be done via Facebook, so visit the Downtown at the Gardens Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DowntownGardens and "like" it if you haven't already.

Below are photos from our long, hot but fun day of creativity. Our park-inspired seahorse will remain on display through April 13 for the public to enjoy.