Category: Featured Yards

  • Front Yard Nominations — All done!!

    Nominations for our Front Yard Recognition Program have now ended and our volunteers are ensuring each nominated home in Sherwood Park and Ardrossan has received a sign for their front yard. In the coming week, our volunteers will choose the inspiring yards that they want to feature. Watch for pictures of these yards in the…

  • The 2025 Front Yard Recognition Program is coming to an end.

    Get those nominations in!!! Were you thinking of nominating your neighbour? The time to do that is now …… Starting July 21st, our volunteers will identify the yards across Sherwood Park and Ardrossan to be featured for 2025. SO, don’t delay ….. nominate your neighbour today.

  • Nominations Now Open for Front Yard Recognition!

    Do you know a neighbour in Sherwood Park or Ardrossan who takes pride in their beautiful front yard? Or perhaps your own garden is a vibrant display that deserves a little recognition? Strathcona in Bloom is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our Front Yard Recognition Program! This program celebrates the hard…

  • Expanding to Ardrossan

    Strathcona in Bloom is excited to announce that we are expanding our Front Yard Recognition Program to include Ardrossan for the upcoming 2025 season. This is the first year that homes in Ardrossan can be nominated.  Our program runs from June 18 to July 11, 2025. Our program is not a competition, but rather a…

  • A Draw for a Lovely Basket

    Our Front Yard Recognition program for 2025 will start accepting nominations on June 18th — just one week from now!! Our good friends at Estate Gardens have very graciously provided us this basket. This is a large 14″ basket that will do absolutely the best where it can get 6 hours or more of sun…

  • Strathcona in Bloom: Welcome to Norma’s Whimsical Garden

    In the heart of Strathcona County, there lies a garden that bursts with color, creativity, and an undeniable touch of magic. Norma, who has resided in her home since 2004, has transformed her yard into a vibrant and whimsical retreat, drawing inspiration from the charming, unpredictable beauty of English gardens. Norma’s journey into gardening began…