Garden Judge Resources
This page serves as a centralized resource for Garden Judges, providing access to essential tools and documentation. Resources include a link to Find a Judge, the AHS Garden Judges Handbook, and training materials such as applications for becoming or renewing as a Garden Judge Instructor.
Find a Judge
There are approximately 400 certified AHS Garden Judges. The link below provides a list of these judges, along with Garden Judge Liaisons, organized by region.
AHS Garden Judges Handbook (2026)
The AHS Garden Judging Handbook, Judging Daylilies In the Garden, is the complete guide for AHS Garden Judges. It contains the following:
- An overview of AHS Awards and Honors
- Garden Judges Responsibilities and Accreditation
- Characteristics of Daylilies
- Judging daylilies in the garden
- Overview of Garden Judges Workshops
The handbook is available in hard-copy from Amazon and in PDF from the AHS Portal Store.
AHS Garden Judges Training Materials and Documentation
Garden Judges Workshop Application (PDF)
Garden Judges Workshop 1 Materials
- Workshop 1 Chair & Instructor Guidelines & Forms
- Workshop 1 Slide Show PowerPoint (Download)
- Workshop 1 Garden Judge Workshop 1 Student Packet
Garden Judges Workshop 2 Materials
- Workshop 2 Chair & Instructors Guidelines & Forms
- Workshop 2 Student Packet
Garden Judges Workshop 3 Materials
- Workshop 3 Chair & Instructors Guidelines & Forms (coming soon)
- Workshop 3 Slide Show PowerPoint (Download)
- Workshop 3 Student Packet (coming soon)
Garden Judges Materials
- Garden Judges Application to Become a Garden Judge Instructor
- Garden Judges Application for Reappointment
- Garden Judges Five Year Garden Visits Log
- Garden Judges Application for Appointment as a Garden Judge