THE TITLE OF MASTER GARDENER: A RARE AND COVETED DISTINCTION
The title of Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner is one of the most prestigious distinctions in the field of landscape architecture and landscaping. It recognizes an outstanding career built on technical excellence, the sharing of knowledge, and a commitment to preserving our botanical heritage.
The designated Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner serves as an ambassador for the profession for the two years following the competition. Beyond their technical mastery, the finalist gardeners are judged on the human qualities they embody and the emotions they evoke in their audience.
This title recognizes professionals whose technical mastery, in-depth knowledge of plants, and sense of landscape harmony are rooted in a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and respect for biodiversity.
The Master Gardener also distinguishes themselves through their dedication as an educator, passionately sharing their expertise and knowledge. In this way, they actively contribute to promoting careers in the life sciences and to training future generations.
This distinction, both rare and highly symbolic, honors not only an exceptional career but also a humanistic vision of the garden as a space for culture, transmission, and inspiration.
Ludovic Orain,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
"I am extremely proud to receive this title. I don’t think I fully realize yet what it represents. I dedicate it to my team and my partners, who support me every day, as well as to the other participants who have created absolutely magnificent gardens."
Antoine De Lavalette,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
"This has been an incredible year coming to a close. My team and I will remember for the rest of our lives the journey that led us to victory today. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our garden, designed as a dive into a memory, into an emotion."
Franck Serra,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
"Putting their whole workforce through an incredible experience, tightening bonds within their company, undergoing a unique adventure together: those are the advantages for each end every competitor."
Laurent Gras,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
"It’s the end of a journey that finishes on a high note and the start of a new adventure. I’m very moved and very proud of my team. It’s been a huge pleasure."
Anne Cabrol,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
Sylvère Fournier,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
Luc Echilley,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
Philippe Poilane,
Carré des Jardiniers Award Winner 2025
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