RESIDENCE GARDEN COMPETITION BOOKLET

Transcription

1 PATRON His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa The King of Kingdom of Bahrain Since 1965 RESIDENCE GARDEN COMPETITION BOOKLET Rules of Entry and Hints to Exhibitors for Residents Gardens P.O. Box 26256, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: , web:

2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topics Page No. Introduction 2 Rules of Entry and Hints to Exhibitors 3 Residential Garden Class (70) Section a, b, c (small, Medium and Large) 5 Class (70) Section d (new designed garden) 6 Class (71) Annuals 7 Class (72) Bougainvillea 7 Class (73) Containers Garden 8 Class (74) Water plants garden 9 Class (75) Shrubs and Trees 9 Class (76) Kitchen Garden or Vegetable Patch Class (77) Experimental Garden 11 Class (78) Front Garden 12 Class (79) Rock Garden 13 Class (80) Exotic Garden 14 Class (81) Environmentally Friendly Gardens 14 Garden Residence Competition Form TIPS FOR JUDGING DAY 17 GLOSSARY: Terms used in this Booklet 18 1

4 INTRODUCTION Gardening seems to fulfill a human need to be in touch with nature. Creating and tending a garden is satisfying rhythm to life. We get as a result experience, joy and nourishment to our souls. Gardening is a delight in good times and also times of difficulty. We complied the material in this booklet for Bahrain Garden Club Annual Residence Gardens Competition. Hoping you get inspired in being involved to become more familiar with plants, trees and what they like and dislike and be happy in living in harmony with nature. Whether you are filling your balcony or just want color by your front door, there is a category to meet your preference? We wish you a bright gardening year. Compiled by: Zahra Abdul Malik Chairperson Tahera Jaberi Vice-Chairperson Bahrain Garden Club is affiliated to The Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) The Judge s decision is final in all matters of the competitions. To download your online copy please visit our website:- GOOD LUCK 2

5 RULES OF ENTRY AND HINTS TO EXHIBITORS Welcome to the Bahrain Garden Club, Residence Gardens Competition: The purpose of the annual garden competition is to promote excellence in gardening in the Kingdom of Bahrain (whether through the use of rare and unusual plants or in the overall design and effect of a garden) and good horticultural maintenance practices. The continued enthusiasm and support for this annual event is the result of a small, hardworking team of volunteers. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in the competition, especially the judges, competitors and photographers. Their dedication to the task is inspiring. Information regarding the competition may be found on the Bahrain Garden Club website, or by contacting the Garden Club on / NOTE ON COMPETITION GUIDELINES To ensure that the garden competition is judged both fairly and objectively, the Club has approved and will adhere to the following guidelines: 1 - The competition is open to club members and non-members. 2 - You can enter under one category of the following (Small, Medium, Large, New) 3 - You may enter as many classes as you wish unless you are entering the Grand Challenge. (His Majesty The King Cup) 4 - The entry fees for all garden classes are BD paid upon your registration. 5 - You may meet the judges on arrival but you must not be in the garden when it is judged. 6 - The decision of the judges is final. Interference or influence of judges is highly discouraged. Judging will take place over TWO days. Your garden may be visited by more than one set of judges over the two days. Photography may involve in the same day to the judging dates. 7 - After the completion of the judging a representative of the Bahrain Garden Club. Will contact you within two week regarding the results. 8 - First, second and third place prizes are awarded in each category, and winners will be invited to an award ceremony where they will be presented with cups and certificate. 3

6 JUDGING CRITERIA Judges are looking for gardens that are above average. Carefully consider the class that you enter because you may lose points for entering in an inappropriate class. If you are competing in the Grand Challenge, (King Cup) the judges will look at the complete yard, including front, back and sides, (Vegetable Garden, Annuals, Best Display of Trees and Shrubs and Container Garden, Experimental Garden) will be judged on their own merits). PRIZES First 3 winner will be awarded cups and certificates, their names will be engraved on the Cups. 4

7 Residential Garden Class (70) Section a, b, c (small, Medium and Large): Gardens will be judged on total horticultural effect, which can include trees, shrubs, lawns, annuals, perennials, containers, hard-escaping and recreational areas, including both the front and backyards, vegetables (except in small garden, vegetables is not included). Scoring Points Judges points Visual appeal and impact over all garden Color Texture Unique features Rhythm or flow Design and overall effect Placement and composition of plants (placement of plants and objects in relation to each other) Balance and layout (height and shape) Plant Material Variety prennials, annuals, trees and shrubs as well as seasonal interest Combinations Use and arrangement Colors (including those of rocks, mulch, non plant material) Texture of plants (hairy, waxy, feathery, spikes) Condition of Plant Material Health/Vigor Hardiness Maturity Container Cactus garden,varieties (succulent/ Cacti) growing condition (Compoist, free from disease) Hanging baskets Hard- escaping Maintenance and cleanliness Staking, Mulch, Pruning Grass, ground cover Irrigation: Drippers Sprinkles Traditional Lightening: Solar Light, ground light, decking, post and wall light. Total 0 5

8 Class (70) Section d (new designed garden): This category is for people whom have moved to established garden of trees and shrubs but completely re-designed or complete new garden. Competitors must inform age of garden at registration time. Scoring Points Judges points Visual appeal and impact over all garden Color Texture Unique features Rhythm or flow Design and overall effect Placement and composition of plants (placement of plants and objects in relation to each other) Balance and layout (height and shape) Plant Material Variety prennials, annuals, trees and shrubs as well as seasonal interest Combinations Use and arrangement Colors (including those of rocks,mulch,non plant material) Texture of plants (hairy, waxy, feathery, spikes) Condition of Plant Material Health/Vigor Hardiness Maturity Container Cactus garden,varieties (succulent/ Cacti) growing condition (Compoist, free from disease) Hanging baskets Hard- escaping Maintenance and cleanliness Staking, Mulch, Pruning Grass, ground cover Irrigation: Drippers Sprinkles Traditional Lightening: Solar Light, ground light, decking, post and wall light. Total 0 6

9 Class (71) Annuals: Entering this class must have a minimum of twelve different kinds of annuals Scoring Points Judges points Varieties: Normal or common varieties Uncommon Varieties Design: Bed Layout Planting Color scheme Experimental gardening Total 40 Class (72) Bougainvillea: Scoring- Individual Points Judges points Healthy growth Quantity of bloom Shape of specimen Total 30 7

10 Class (73) Containers Garden: Should have at least 30 ontainers,60% must be perennial plants. Scoring Points Judges points Design and Overall Effect includes: First impression Visual impact Proportion and balance Originality includes: Choice of container(s) Creativity Textural contrast Visual appeal Distribution of Container around the area includes: Location Integration into the garden Plant Material includes: Choice of plants Combinations Color and texture Seasonal variety Condition of Plant Material includes: Health / Vigor Maturity Harmony of colors Maintenance includes: Grooming Deadheading Free of debris and clutter Total 0 8

11 Class (74) water plants garden Water gardening is concerned with growing plants adapted to pools and ponds. Although water gardens can be almost any size or depth, they are typically small and relatively shallow, generally less than twenty inches (50 cm) in depth. This is because most aquatic plants are depth sensitive and require a specific water depth in order to thrive. Water garden plants are divided into three main categories: submerged, marginal, and floating. Submerged plants are those that live almost completely under the water, sometimes with leaves or flowers that grow to the surface such as with the water lily. Marginal plants are those that live with their roots under the water but the rest of the plant above the surface. eg: Iris, Lotus. Floating plants are those that are not anchored to the soil at all, but are free-floating on the surface. eg: Water lettuce, Water Hyacinth. Scoring Points Judges points Overall appearance of the plant / Health Design (ground pond or container Types of Aquatic plants Floating plant submerged Edge or Marginal plants Fauna (Native fish) Aquatic weed and algae free Total 50 Class (75) Shrubs and Trees: Scoring Points Judges points Good healthy appearance Structurally pruned 5 Properly staked 5 No damage 5 Identification of specimen Fruit tree Special specimen 5 Total 50 9

12 Class (76) Kitchen Garden or Vegetable Patch: The vegetable garden could be a separate bed or a clearly designated area of the garden that contains at least thirty percent salads vegetables, 30% fruit, % herbs and % uncommon vegetables. Judges will be looking for a good selection of fruit and vegetables. Entrants are encouraged to display their developing produce clearly label beds to be judged. Scoring Points Judges points Design and Overall Effect Aesthetic appeal Integration Decorative features Use of Space Layout for maximum production. Adequate spacing between plants. Adequate work area. Plant Material 40 Variety of Vegetables Varieties of Herbs Bahraini Fruit trees New, uncommon or rare varieties. Condition of Plant Material Health /Vigor Maturity Maintenance staking Mulch/ condition Pruning Hard-escaping 5 Effective use of hard-escaping Total 0

13 Class (77) Experimental Garden: The garden should have experimental plant varieties, health/growth, rare varieties, and situation of specimen, planting scheme and identification. Scoring Points Judges points Experimental plants Varieties Situation of Specimen Planting scheme and idenfication Classification: Shrubs Trees Climbers Vegetables Cactus and succulents plants Total 50 11

14 Class (78) Front yard Garden: The garden should be welcoming g and have curb appeal while still displaying a flair for the challenges of horticulture. Entries will be judged on the balance of the house to the planting of flower beds, trees, shrubs, walkways, originality of design and decorative effect. Scoring Points Judges points First impression Curb appeal Visual impact Overall Effect Welcoming Balance/Rhythm/Flow Use of Space Proportion Layout and Balance Transition Special Features Placement/Location Plant Material Variety Combinations Use and Arrangement Color and Texture Condition of Plant Material Health/Vigor Hardiness Maturity Maintenance Grooming/Staking Mulch/Condition Pruning Hard-escaping Effective use of hard-escaping Total 0 12

15 Class (79) Rock Garden: The rock garden, also known as a rockery or an alpine garden, is a type of garden that features extensive use of rocks or stones along with plants native to rockery or alpine environments. Most rock gardens are designed to complement the natural landscape in some way. Often, this involves creating hills and dips in the landscape to show curse the garden. Choose stones with character, with interesting shapes and may be some lichens or moss. Scoring Points Judges points Design and Overall Effect First impression Visual impact Naturalistic feel Landscape: Rockery stone (Limestone, sandstone, granite, slate, tufa) Focal Point/Scale Visual appeal Placement/Location Plant Material Variety 40 Cactus Flowering perennials Flowering annuals Use and arrangement of Color and texture (creative plant choices) Condition of Plant Material Health/Vigor Hardiness Maturit Maintenance includes: Staking Mulch/Condition (Weeding, watering, feeding, fertilizing and clearing Away any debris) Total 0 13

16 Class (80) Exotic Garden: Exotic plants are species grown outside its natural habitat, or species survived, or acclimated and survived outside where they spread naturally. Introduced from another country or plants are out of their natural climate. Specimens may be planted in container or ground. Scoring Points Judges points Shrubs Tress (orimental, fruits) Climbers Annuals Cactus Total 50 Class (81) Environmentally Friendly Gardens: This competition is basically considered for commercial establishments. (Ministries, public gardens, compounds, coffee shops etc). Annually will choose one category of establishment. Scoring Points Judges points Overall Design and appearance Choice and quality of plants to give year-round interest Health of plants (free from pets and disease) Cleanliness and tidiness of garden Plants to attract garden wildlife Water conservation(including mulching and ground cover Evidence of environmentally friendly gardening techniques being practiced Weeds Free Total 0 Judges Names: Signature: Official: 14

17 PATRON His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa The King of Kingdom of Bahrain Garden Residence Competition Form Name: Phone: address: Competition Category: (please mark one according to your garden size) Small Garden Medium Garden Large Garden New Garden Front yard Garden Other Choices of Competition (please mark any of the Categories you want to enter) Rock Garden Experimental Garden Kitchen Garden Container Garden Exotic Garden Water plant Garden Grand Prize In separate booklet Did you Win 1st Place in any Year Yes No Is this the first time you have entered Garden Competition? Yes No I enclose my entry fees : BD Date Signature

18 16

19 TIPS FOR JUDGING DAY 1 - YOUR GARDEN MUST BE READY FOR JUDGING BY 7:30 A.M. 2 - Competitors cannot be in the garden during the judging. 3 - Water sprinklers should be turned off and the garden areas to be judged should remain accessible to the judges throughout these two days. SOME OF THE MORE IMPORTANT TASKS THAT YOU WILL HAVE COMPLETED BY JUDGING MORNING ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1 - The garden has been watered and looks fresh. 2 - Hoses, garden equipment and general clutter are out of sight. 3 - Dead flower heads have been removed from most annuals. If you are saving seeds for next year, keep only a few spent heads. 4 - Dried branches, twigs and yellow leaves have been removed. The garden is free of weeds and debris. 5 - The plants have been staked or supported using unobtrusive materials. 17

20 GLOSSARY: Terms used in this Booklet Cleanliness and Tidiness: Gardens should be free of debris, clutter, litter, and non-essential items. Paths and walkways should be swept and weed free. Garden equipment should be stowed away on judging day. Focal Points: Focal points are special interest items that highlight an area of the garden. A focal point can be a statue, an obelisk, a gazing ball, a showy specimen plant or even a group planting. A focal point may be enjoyed by more than one point-of-view. Hard-escaping: Hard-escaping is a term used to describe the permanent elements of the garden, including decks, walls, pavement, gravel, rock layers, walkways and paths. Integration: To integrate various elements into the design, including the architectural features of the house, the plant material, the natural landscape, adjacent landscape, etc. Layout: The physical arrangement of the elements in the garden. A good layout should emphasize balance, flow, accessibility, scale, etc. Maintenance: Pruning where and when appropriate See guidelines for specific plant requirements. Deadheading of flowers Removing spent flower heads to encourage further flower production while inhibiting seed development. Lawn Free of weeds, edges trimmed, adequately watered and fertilized. Garden beds Weed free with soil freshly turned or mulched, and watered early in the day, before the arrival of the judges. Staking Tall plants should be staked unobtrusively or provided adequate support using screens, pergolas, arbors, etc. Pest management Reduction of aphids, ants and other common pests as deemed appropriate for plant health. Mulch: Any material used to cover soil in beds, including wood chips, bark, gravel, and compost and lawn clippings. Mulch is useful in suppressing weed growth and reducing surface evaporation. Overall Effect: What you see when you first look into the garden. The first impression, intrigue, visual impact and wow factor should have a profound impact on judges and visitors alike. 18

21 Point of View: The view from a commonly used window inside the house or from a common point outdoors, such as a patio, a doorstep, a garden path, a swing, or a significant turn in a pathway. Proportion: Proportion refers to the size of the beds, plants and hard-escaping elements, in relation to each other and the surrounding elements. A garden in good proportion seems to fit together, with no elements out of scale. Special Features: Pergolas, gazebos, archways, arbors, birdbaths, sculptures and water features are considered to be special features. Unusual plants, shown in a surprising or unexpected context, can also be special features. Specialized Area of the Garden: A defined area that stands apart from the rest of the garden because of specialized plant requirements, or because of a specialized function. This category can include garden rooms or themed areas of the garden. Species: A subdivision of a genus considered as a basic biological classification and containing individuals that resemble one another and may interbreed. Use: Where plants are placed in the garden. The location should be where the plants will thrive. It can also provide a specific function, including screening, shading, contrast, specific season of bloom, etc. Judges are often impressed when viewing a plant used in an untraditional or unexpected manner. Variety: A specific variety of a specie may involve different foliage characteristics, growth habit and/or flower color than the parent plants. Annual Plant: plants are classified as annual, biennial or perennial. Annual is a plant that completes its life cycle in one year. This means its goes from seed to seed and then dies off, during the course of one growing season. The whole mission of an annual is to produce seed and propagate. Annual plants include zinnias, sunflowers, calendula, Petunia... etc. Perennial Plant: perennial plants are plants that have a lifecycle that is longer than 2 years. Therefore most plants fall under the perennial category. The main thing is they do not grow and die in 1 or 2 seasons, but continue to live on for multiple growing seasons. Biennial Plant: is a flowering plant that takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle. Examples of biennial plants are parsley, sweet William, carrot, foxglove etc. 19

22 NOTES:

23

24 Above photo by: Zahra Abdul Malik Front cover photo by: Reem Jaberi