Announcing the Winners of the 2009 Xeriscape Contest

Congratulations to the following winners: Grand Prize – Cantrell Residence designed by Diana Turner of Turner Designs LLC, Water Conservation Award – Greg Corman of Gardening Insights, Inc. for his own residence, Grand Prize Homeowner – Thomas Staudt residence , 1^st Place Homeowner- Francine Shacter Residence, 2^nd Place Homeowner -  Carol Weaver Residence

Special awards: Jason Isenberg of Urban Organics Landscaping is the winner of the J.D. DiMeglio, Artistry in Landscaping Award for his own residence. The DiMeglio Award celebrates the beauty of desert landscaping. J.D. DiMeglio (1960-2001) made a lasting contribution to the Tucson community by sharing his knowledge of plants, irrigation and design with a contagious smile and incredible enthusiasm. He inspired everyone he met to embrace the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, and to appreciate the natural artistry in the native landscape. His company, Horizons West Landscaping, specialized in mixing native and traditional plants, and he left Tucson with a living legacy through his many private gardens and public landscapes.

Chris Monrad, co-founder of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society Cactus Rescue Crew is the winner of this years Community Xeriscape Leader Award. This award recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community. The Community Xeriscape Leader Award recognizes an individual or organization that has been a driving force in promoting xeriscape principles and/or the use of native and arid-adapted plants.

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