Registration - 2025 Evergreen Gardening Contest Entry Rules
Registration is open now and will close at midnight of 31st July,2025. Judging will be during the weekends in August; dates and times to be determined.
How to Register: Email your name, address, and garden location to: [email protected] or register via this link: https://tinyurl.com/CECAGarden or scan the below QR Code:
Registration is open now and will close at midnight of 31st July,2025. Judging will be during the weekends in August; dates and times to be determined.
How to Register: Email your name, address, and garden location to: [email protected] or register via this link: https://tinyurl.com/CECAGarden or scan the below QR Code:
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Eligibility:
- Open to Amateur home gardeners who design, build (at least 50%), and maintain their gardens.
- Residency: Residents of Evergreen
Judging:
Dates: First and Second weekends of August 2025
Criteria: Design and overall effect, plant material variety and condition, use of lawns and hardscaping, and unique features.
Scoring: Each criterion is scored 1-20, with a maximum total of 80 points.
Rules:
1. Amateur Gardeners Only: No professional landscaping within the last two years (except certain hardscaping services).
2. Local Contest: Open to Evergreen residents only.
3. Judging Conduct: Interference with judges may result in disqualification.
4. Prohibited Plants: Gardens with noxious weeds will face penalties or disqualification.
5. Photography: Entry grants permission for promotional photography.
6. Judges' Decisions: Final and binding.
Entry Fee:
Evergreen Residence: Free
Awards:
- Prizes: For top 3 finishers and 2 honorable mentions.
- Recognition: Winners will receive a certificate and photo of their garden.
Judging Criteria Score 1-20:
1. Design and Overall Effect:
- First impression, visual impact, rhythm and flow, use of space, originality.
2. Plant Material Variety and Condition:
- Combinations, arrangement, four-season interest, colour, texture, health, vigour, hardiness, maintenance, uncommon plants.
3. Use of Lawns and Hardscaping:
- Grooming, staking, mulch condition, pruning, free of debris/weeds/clutter.
4. Focal Points and Unique Features:
- Fountains, ponds, visual appeal, relationship with surroundings, placement.
- Open to Amateur home gardeners who design, build (at least 50%), and maintain their gardens.
- Residency: Residents of Evergreen
Judging:
Dates: First and Second weekends of August 2025
Criteria: Design and overall effect, plant material variety and condition, use of lawns and hardscaping, and unique features.
Scoring: Each criterion is scored 1-20, with a maximum total of 80 points.
Rules:
1. Amateur Gardeners Only: No professional landscaping within the last two years (except certain hardscaping services).
2. Local Contest: Open to Evergreen residents only.
3. Judging Conduct: Interference with judges may result in disqualification.
4. Prohibited Plants: Gardens with noxious weeds will face penalties or disqualification.
5. Photography: Entry grants permission for promotional photography.
6. Judges' Decisions: Final and binding.
Entry Fee:
Evergreen Residence: Free
Awards:
- Prizes: For top 3 finishers and 2 honorable mentions.
- Recognition: Winners will receive a certificate and photo of their garden.
Judging Criteria Score 1-20:
1. Design and Overall Effect:
- First impression, visual impact, rhythm and flow, use of space, originality.
2. Plant Material Variety and Condition:
- Combinations, arrangement, four-season interest, colour, texture, health, vigour, hardiness, maintenance, uncommon plants.
3. Use of Lawns and Hardscaping:
- Grooming, staking, mulch condition, pruning, free of debris/weeds/clutter.
4. Focal Points and Unique Features:
- Fountains, ponds, visual appeal, relationship with surroundings, placement.