Front Yards in Bloom

Celebrating lovely front gardens in Edmonton

Nominate a friend’s or neighbour’s front yard this year!

The Edmonton Horticultural Society encourages beautiful neighbourhoods. We believe that with just a little tending, every front yard can contribute to our city’s landscape.

Front Yards in Bloom is an annual program to

• Promote beautiful front yards that improve the image of the community
• Recognize homeowners’ efforts at curb appeal
• Select top yards as models for others
• Encourage community involvement
• Enhance Edmonton’s participation in the National Communities in Bloom competition

See the 2010 EHS FYIB Photo Gallery!

A growing partnership

Since 1999, the EHS has worked in partnership with others to offer this program. Our partners are:

• Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW),
• City of Edmonton

Other supporters include:

• Edmonton Naturalization Group
• Just Food Edmonton
• Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

Nominations

Anyone can nominate a local yard. We encourage friends, relatives, neighbours or passers-by to nominate attractive yards in any neighbourhood. Every nomination receives a sign and a certificate.

To nominate a yard:

Email: select Front Yards in Contact us form
Phone: 311
Web: Edmonton Front Yards in Bloom

Nomination deadline: June 30^th, 2011.

Judging

Volunteers visit each yard after the nomination deadline. Volunteers deliver a yard sign and certificate. They also select top yards for special recognition.

Consider being a judge. Invite a friend to get involved, too. Judging yards is a great way to see beautiful gardens. It is easy and fun!

If you are interested in being a volunteer judge

Email: select Front Yards in Contact us form

Recognition

Awards will be presented for all Front Yards in Bloom finalists, Edible Front Yard, Natural Front Yard, as well as tidiness, school gardens, trees, and community gardens.

Annual Celebration and Awards evening, Thursday, August 11^th at City Hall at 7pm.

Watch for announcements of finalists and awards in newspapers mid-summer.

For details, call 311, email select Front Yards in Contact us form or go to Edmonton Front Yards in Bloom