Category: In the Community

  • Cultivating Hope: A Guide to Starting Seeds

    While it might still feel like the heart of winter outside here in Strathcona County, for a gardener, the season has already begun. We are roughly 90 days away from our “safe” planting date—traditionally the May long weekend—which means right now is the perfect time to start your indoor nursery. Starting from seed isn’t just a budget-friendly…

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    Join the Everything Garden Seed Exchange in Strathcona

    Don’t forget!! The Strathcona County Library’s Everything Garden Exchange is coming on Saturday, February 28th between 10AM-1:30PM in Meeting Room 2 at the Community Centre (401 Festival Lane). Strathcona in Bloom will have a table there to share information about our programs and to hopefully identify a few new volunteers for the coming season. You…

  • Newsletter — January 2026

    Happy January from Strathcona in Bloom! As we hibernate this winter- we have been reflecting on all the amazing work that went into another successful year. Strathcona in Bloom would like to extend our gratitude to the many volunteers who take time in their busy lives to dedicate to improving our community, from beautification efforts…

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    Come to the Everything Gardening Seed Exchange in Strathcona

    Get ready for the “Everything Gardening Seed Exchange” organized by the Strathcona Public Library. Saturday, February 28, 202610:00 AM – 1:30 PMStrathcona County Building (in the meeting rooms on the main floor) Exchange seeds, gardening tools and advice. Enjoy some time chatting with fellow gardeners and share your plans for the coming growing season. Strathcona…

  • 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…

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    Our Public Beds are doing great!!!

    Here we have three volunteers that were working on one of our Craigavon beds. It is looking really great!! Our program relies on volunteers to plant and then weed these beds all summer. Thanks to all these volunteers for their dedication!!! In the spirit of the focus on edible planting, this crew was harvesting kale…