Front Yards in Bloom

EHS is looking for lovely local landscapes.

Front Yards in Bloom (FYinB) is an EHS program to congratulate and celebrate local gardens.

With just a little tending, every Edmonton address can make Edmonton beautiful.

Nominations

Anyone can nominate an attractive landscape as a Front Yard in Bloom.

Nomination deadline: July 4^th, 2009.

Sample nomination form FYinB nomination form

About Front Yards in Bloom

FYinB started in 1999 as a program to celebrate attractive gardens on private property.
Anyone can nominate a garden. Whether it is a front yard, side yard, or backyard, FYinB recognizes private gardens that are open to public view.

Volunteers with EHS visit all the addresses in July to deliver a Front Yards in Bloom sign and congratulations. Volunteers also determine the top yards across Edmonton.

FYinB does not accept self-nominations for an address. FYinB encourages neighbours to celebrate the work of other neighbours.

Edmonton in Bloom Awards

FYinB finalists will be recognized at the Edmonton in Bloom Awards along with beautiful community gardens, naturescapes, and comments from the national Communities in Bloom judges. Everyone is welcome, and photos of the top yards will be on display..

Edmonton in Bloom Awards
August 6^th
City Hall
7p.m.

Partners

Front Yards in Bloom is a partnership of EHS, Canada Post, and the City of Edmonton.
Letter carriers have nominated addresses since the beginning in 1999.

Edmonton Naturalization Group helps select a model Natural Yard.
Edmonton Food Security Network helps select a model Edible Yard.

In 2009, we are supporting community leagues to operate local programs in collaboration with our city-wide program.

FYinB Background

1999    first Front Yards in Bloom (EHS, Canada Post, City of Edmonton); 150 nominations
2000    Nominations also from Canada Post Heritage Club; 300 nominations
2001    Natural Yard category
2004    Special recognition by Communities in Bloom judges
2005    Nominations from general public
2006    Special recognition by Communities in Bloom judges
2009    Community partnerships.

Program Goals

Front Yards in Bloom will

• promote beautiful front yards to improve the image of the community;
• recognize the efforts of others;
• select top yards as a model for others;
• encourage community involvement; and
• improve Edmonton’s standing as a community in bloom.

For more information, email frontyards@edmontonhort.com

Front Yards in Bloom 2008 winners photos