The prizes to the winners of the All Goa Home Garden competition organised by the Botanical Society of Goa in January, 2006, will be given on Sunday, February 19, at 10.30 A.M. in the WWF conference hall, Science Centre Complex, next to Sharada Mandir, Miramar bypass road, Panjim.

The prize winner are as follows: 1)Fully Amateur category: the first prize goes to Nicholas Sequeira, Saligao, the second prize to John Hicks, Camurlim-Bardez, and the third prize Mrs. Lira Rodrigues, Davorlim and special prizes to Ms Aurita De Souza, Merces and Ms Fiel Braganza, Betim;

Professionally designed category: the first prize goes to Ms Geeta Kamat, Chicalim, second to Dr Carmo Gracias, Margao, and third prize to Ashok Dande, Nagali-Taleigao.

A press note from Botanical Society of Goa secretary Christina de Souza, who also hails from Saligao, says: "The garden of Ashok Dande is open to public viewing by prior appointment. Call 0832-2464839 or 9822589738 for appointment to avoid disappointment of finding the gate locked."