Front Yards in Bloom
Front Yards in Bloom is a program initiated in Edmonton
in 1999, whereby Canada Post letter carriers nominated the best
front yards on their delivery routes. In the first year 150 nominations
were received.
In the second year the program expanded. Letter carriers again
nominated the best front yards on their routes, while retired Canada
Post employees, members of the Canada Post Heritage Club, nominated
the best yards in areas without door to door delivery. A total
of over 300 nominations were received.
In 2001 a 'natural' category was added to the competition to recognize
yards with a 'natural' look. Such a yard may have an emphasis on
natural materials, reflecting a native plant community as woods
or grasslands, or a treatment that would tend to reduce the need
for water or chemicals.
Yards in the ornamental category use non-native plants to maximize colour, provide an abundance of blooms, and use a design that generally includes mown turf, cultivated beds and decorative man-made objects.
In 2005, in addition to Canada Post letter carriers, all Edmontonians were able to nominate the best front yard in the city.
The nominated yards are judged by Edmonton Horticulture Society volunteers, who place a sign on the front yard in recognition of having been nominated. Additionally, all nominees are invited to the Edmonton in Bloom Celebration.
Program Partners
Canada Post
Edmonton Horticultural Society
City of Edmonton
The Program Goals are to:
- recognize the effort and good work of others;
- raised awareness of front yards and how they contribute to the
beauty and image of the community;
- develop a friendly competitive spirit;
- encourage people to evaluate their own effort and to make improvements;
- make Edmonton a more beautiful city through community involvement; and
- promote awareness of Communities in Bloom.
2008 Edmonton in Bloom Awards Celebration
Front Yards in Bloom 2008 winners photos
Edmonton in Bloom Awards Celebration
Thursday, July 31st 7 p.m. Shaw Conference Centre, Hall C
Recognition awards will be given to successful Naturescape projects and community gardens. Awards will also be given to the top 'natural' front yards in Edmonton, and the the top 6 Front Yards in Bloom.
Edmonton in Bloom
Shaw Conference Centre, Hall C
Thursday, July 31st 4 - 9 p.m. Opening display & Awards Celebration
Friday, August 1st 1 - 9 p.m. National Communities in Bloom judging
Saturday, August 2nd 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Edmonton in Bloom will be a celebration of projects, groups, and organizations that make Edmonton a beautiful place to live and vibrant community. The show will include displays, tours, presentations, family activities and more. Topics will include planting and landscaping to environmental awareness and understanding our community heritage.
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