Sunset kicks off it’slandscape competition this month. Please share your garden by entering our 2nd biennial Dream Garden Awards program, which is open to both professional designers and home gardeners (the two categories will be judged separately). The program recognizes the best of residential garden design in the 14 Western states and British Columbia, Canada. Winners may be published in a future issue of Sunset.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS
Enter in one of four categories:
• REGIONAL STYLE. The garden captures the spirit of a particular area with materials and plants appropriate for the climate and terrain.
• INCREDIBLE MAKEOVER. Takes advantage of existing features or plants while removing undesirable elements. “Before” photos required.
• OUTDOOR LIVING. The space invites gatherings, entertaining, and recreation, with fireplaces, play areas, kitchens, or other features.
• SMALL SPACE. Smart design and planting ideas in an area of 2,000 square feet or less.
DEADLINE FOR PROFESSIONALS
Apply for entry package by March 12, 2008
Completed entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2008
TO ENTER
Go to www.sunset.com/gardencontest and click the “Landscape Architects and Designers” link or call 650/324-5632. There is a $25 entry fee.

HOME GARDENERS
Enter your home garden for a chance to win the Grand Prize: $1000 cash plus $1500 in plants from Monrovia Nursery. Second Place: $500 cash plus $750 in plants. Third Place: $250 cash prize and $250 in plants.

DEADLINE FOR HOME GARDENERS
Entries must be postmarked by April 16, 2008. and received by April 23, 2008

TO ENTER
Download an entry form at sunset.com/gardencontest and click the “Home Gardeners” link or call 650/324-5632 for an entry form. The garden must be designed by the homeowner without the assistance of a gardening professional but not necessarily installed by the homeowner.