Category: In the Community

  • Bulletproof Plants for Zone 3: A 2026 Preview

    While we eagerly await to see what gems our Strathcona County greenhouses will offer us or 2026, there are some new “bulletproof” beauties that are rated for Zone 3 (the “Alberta Gold Standard”). They focus heavily on flowers but won’t require you to spend your whole weekend with a watering can. The 2026 “Hardy &…

  • 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.…

  • Craigavon

    2025 Front Yard Recognition There is nothing quite like a mid-summer stroll through the Craigavon subdivision to remind you of the incredible gardening talent we have right here in our community. This past summer, one particular front yard caught the eyes of citizens, earning it a well-deserved spot in the Front Yard Recognition program. From…

  • 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…

  • community, people

    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…