Plant Identification and Judging Competition

Each year during the Florida Master Gardener conference, teams of Master Gardeners from different counties compete against each other in the 4-H plant identification and judging competition. The teams must successfully identify a number of different plant samples, as well judge specific plant specimens on their appearance and vigor.

The winning county receives a plaque and their county name is added to the Dean's Award plaque, which is posted in McCarty Hall.

All teams that participate will benefit from the added plant knowledge and then can help  train youth to participate in the 4-H plant and judging competitions that take place at the 4-H Congress and at other times throughout the state.

Preparation materials are being developed and will posted here. Check back soon.

In the meantime, here are materials that are used at the plant identification and judging competition:

• Flowers and Foliage Plants List (PDF 99kb)
• Fruits and Nuts List (PDF 90kb)
• Ornamentals List (PDF 92kb)
• Vegetables List (PDF 87kb)
• Judging contest form (PDF 14kb)