Creativity and horticulture came together in Monaco this week as the winners of the second edition of the Dessine-moi un jardin (“Draw Me a Garden”) flower bed competition were recognised during an awards ceremony celebrating some of the Principality’s most colourful public displays.
Launched jointly by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs and the Directorate of Urban Planning, the initiative encourages residents to take an active role in enhancing Monaco’s green spaces while promoting biodiversity and community involvement. The competition also forms part of the Principality’s wider “Renaturer la Ville” (Renaturing the City) programme, which aims to increase vegetation and create a more sustainable urban environment.
For this year’s edition, participants were challenged to design floral displays inspired by the theme of primary colours, using combinations of blue, yellow and red to create imaginative and visually striking arrangements. Unlike traditional gardening competitions, entrants were provided with prepared flower beds, plants and technical support from the Directorate of Urban Planning before taking responsibility for maintaining their creations throughout the spring.
The competition was open to all Monaco residents, regardless of gardening experience, allowing both beginners and seasoned horticultural enthusiasts to showcase their creativity. Over several months, the flower beds evolved into vibrant displays that brightened public spaces across the Principality for residents and visitors alike.
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, brought the project to a close by recognising the most successful floral compositions, rewarding participants for both their artistic vision and their commitment to caring for the displays over time.
Beyond the competition itself, organisers see Draw Me a Garden as a way of strengthening residents’ connection with their surroundings while reinforcing Monaco’s environmental ambitions. By inviting the public to contribute directly to the city’s landscaping, the initiative combines civic participation with sustainable urban planning, transforming ordinary flower beds into shared works of living art.
Following another successful edition, the competition continues to establish itself as a colourful fixture on Monaco’s cultural and environmental calendar, highlighting how small community projects can make a lasting contribution to the Principality’s urban landscape.
