Category: Front Yard Recognition

  • Nominations are Open

    From June 15th to mid-August, 2026. See a yard or business that draws your attention and makes you smile? Nominate that neighbour for the Front Yard or Outdoor Spaces Recognition program, with Strathcona in Bloom. Three ways to nominate: Online Call 780-464-8287 Email strathconainbloom@gmail.com

  • Brentwood Beauty: A Neighbourhood Showstopper

    Tucked into the established Brentwood neighbourhood of Sherwood Park, one front yard turned heads all summer — and now it has the hardware to prove it. This stunning property was selected as a featured yard in the 2025 Strathcona in Bloom Front Yard Recognition Program, earning both a Best Garden Selection designation and a Front…

  • A Garden Worth Stopping for: Aspen Trails

    This Aspen Trails home caught people’s eyes the moment they turned onto the street — and it’s easy to see why. A sweeping curved garden bed, edged in interlocking stone pavers and filled with rich dark mulch, creates a dramatic canvas that makes every plant pop. A Thoughtfully Curated Plant Palette The planting is beautifully…

  • A Study in Texture and Layering in Ardrossan

    What makes a front yard truly stand out? In the case of this stunning Ardrossan home, the answer lies in the verticality and color contrast. This garden isn’t just a flat bed of flowers; it is a multi-dimensional landscape that guides the eye from the ground up to the porch. The Power of Contrast One of the…

  • Glen Allan Spotlight

    As we continue our journey through the 2025 Strathcona in Bloom recognized yards, we find ourselves in the Glen Allan subdivision. While every recognized yard shares a common thread of pride, this particular home stands out for its masterful use of island beds and structural contrast. What makes this garden isn’t just the blooms —…

  • Therapeutic Gardening — 2026 Theme

    Each year, Communities in Bloom selects a national theme for gardeners to consider. Many years, that theme has been a particular colour. This year the theme is Therapeutic Gardening. What is that?? From the Communities in Bloom website: We recognize the restorative power of green spaces — gardens that nurture the mind, body, and spirit.…