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Our judging panel is made up of plant enthusiasts, professional gardeners, and horticulture experts from across the region — not a marketing gimmick, real people who love this stuff. If that's you, we'd love your help.

Who We're Looking For

Garden center staff, landscape designers, master gardeners, horticulture students, and serious hobbyists with a good eye for a well-loved space.

What's Involved

Reviewing a set of entries in your category, scoring them against our published criteria, and submitting feedback — roughly 2–3 hours during the judging window.

Time Commitment

All judging happens remotely, on your own schedule, within a set window before winners are announced.

Recognition

Judges are credited by name (and business, if applicable) on the Site and in our winner announcement.