The San Diego Horticultural Society invites a panel of judges for the garden displays who are experts in their fields of design and horticulture. This year the design panel includes: Craig Mohns, VP Benchmark Landscape, Inc. President Elect CLCA Chris Gustard, ASLA, Gillespie Moody Patterson President ASLA San Diego Chapter Debra Prinzing, Board of Directors, Pacific Horticulture Foundation Author of numerous books on gardening and landscaping.

Nomenclature is an important element in the ability to find and attain the right plant for the landscape and garden. As part of its mission of education, the San Diego Horticultural Society evaluates the botanical nomenclature on all of the display gardens. The nomenclature awards team includes: Sue Fouquette, Manager, City Nursery (retired) John Noble, Coastal Sage Gardening

San Diego Horticultural Society
Award Criteria for Garden Masters Exhibition 2007

The San Diego Horticultural Society will be providing the team for judging the gardens at the Garden Masters Exhibition 2005 event at the 20th Annual Spring Home/Garden Show.

I. Suitability of design to purpose/exhibit - 15 points

• Execution of theme
• Selection and arrangement of hardscape, plants, and elements

II. Design - 50 points

• Visual design appeal, beauty, and harmony
• Principles of design: balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, and contrast
• Elements of design: light, space, line form pattern, texture, and scale
• Originality, distinction, style

III. Plants - 30 points

• Plants of high quality
• Compatibility of plants
• Scale, balance, selection
• Cultural relationship (plants that would grow together)
• New or uncommon plants successfully used
• Correct labeling
• Botanical accuracy
• Appropriate execution

IV. Educational Value - 5 points

The San Diego Horticultural Society hopes that the exhibitors will find ways to educate the public in a greater appreciation of the skill and art of gardening and landscaping through their themes, use of plants, labeling, design and all elements described above.