He hides in the bushes for a living. Well, not really, but North Van City gardener Gordon Ramsdale knows his plants. He was one of the judges.

North Shore Garden Society members Lawrence Wick (left) and senior judge Dirk Oostindie enjoyed all the evening's activities.

Katie McIntosh is the president of the Capilano Garden Club. Here she chatted with Rolly Dean, husband of former North Van City councillor Stella-Jo.

Tree Canada Foundation technical advisor Paul Skydt (left) was in attendance along with guest speaker, and Park and Tilford Centre garden director, Todd Major who spoke on the topic "What is meant by an environmental or sustainable garden".

Sharon Motley (left) played peek-a-boo in the bushes with chairman Vivian Kranenburg. Actually, the flower arrangements were truly beautiful.

Co-chairman, master of ceremonies, and former North Van City councillor Stella-Jo Dean (right) was pleased to see everyone including (from left) Helen Armstrong, Diana Bellhouse and Mal Motley.

Her name may be Violet, but actually her favourite flowers are roses. Violet Jackson looked absolutely stunning in her festive bonnet.

Caught kissing up to the judge. Society secretary Jacqui Campo (left) and treasurer Lois Armstrong (right) snuggled up to judge Martin Moore for fun.

Syd Jobling says he's just a veggie gardener, while Jan Bednarczyk was the tour coordinator slide show presenter and vice chairman.

Maureen Berris (from left) and Valerie Jeffrey chatted with award winner Delphine Masterton about her first place finish.

Tibby Campbell and Frank Grundig talked about the evening over coffee and tea, which was served after the awards.