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  • 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…

  • Subscribe to our Newsletter

    Strathcona in Bloom produces a newsletter — we try to do 3-4 per year volunteer time permitting. Subscribe to keep informed on the activities of Strathcona in Bloom. Subscribe here.

  • Front Yard Recognition Program

    Get Ready to Celebrate Beautiful Front Yards! It’s that wonderful time of year again! Strathcona in Bloom is excited to announce the forthcoming launch of our Front Yard Recognition Program helping us to celebrate the efforts of residents who beautify our community. We know many of you pour your heart and soul into making your front…

  • Grow Your Own Way This Year with Edible Gardens! 🌿🥕

    This year, let’s dig into something truly rewarding! Communities in Bloom is shining a spotlight on Edible Gardens, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for all of us to rethink our green spaces. Imagine stepping outside to pick fresh berries for breakfast, vibrant veggies for your salad, or fragrant herbs for dinner. Integrating edible plants into all…

  • Webinars on Edible Gardens

    The theme for Communities in Bloom in 2025 is Edible Gardening. We plan on having some special recognition for a few homes that incorporate vegetables etc. in their front yards. There is an upcoming learning opportunity offered by the Compost Council of Canada. You’re invited to join a series of FREE Food Gardening Matters webinars…

  • Indoor Planting Calendar

    Spring has been slow to arrive ….. but we all know it will come and, before too long, summer will follow. Do you start plants indoors from seed to transplant outside? If you are thinking of starting vegetable seedlings, here are some recommendations for gardeners in our area. Things you could have started in March…