RWA’s Garden Smart Magazine Receives National Honors by Regional Water Authority Aug 9, 2022 Member Submitted News The Regional Water Authority’s Garden Smart magazine has been awarded top honors for Best Garden Marketing Publication by Garden Publications International, an organization of professional communicators in the green and garden industry. Garden Smart features Sacramento-area gardening experts providing useful tips and inspiration for creating a beautiful, water-wise yard. The 16-page glossy publication, written by longtime garden writer Debbie Arrington, explores the five things to do right now to help your garden cope with another drought, tons of ideas for low-water plants, the ultimate water-wise yard, garden renovation mistakes to avoid, and much more. The magazine was developed in 2021 and made available free of charge via 23 nurseries and irrigation store partners throughout the Sacramento region. Another printing and re-distribution is planned for fall 2022. The national GardenComm awards recognize individuals and companies who achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications. The 2022 competition had more than 165 entries in 67 categories. Garden Smart received a Silver Medal, the best in its category, and will now compete for a Gold Medal. You can read the magazine here: https://bewatersmart.info/garden-smart/
