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  • 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…

  • Clever ways to Start Seeds

    Check out this post on our Facebook page providing 14 clever ways to start seeds. Spring is in the air for sure; have you started any seeds yet?

  • Flower Power: A Guide to Caring for Easter Flowers Indoors

    Spring is coming, and with it comes the beautiful sight of blooming Easter flowers. Whether you received them as a gift or bought them for yourself, you’ll want to make sure they stay fresh and vibrant for as long as possible. In this post, we’ll take a look at the five most popular Easter flowers…

  • Go Slow on the spring Garden Clean-up

    Spring is a great time of year to start preparing your garden for the warmer weather, but it’s important to resist the urge to start cleaning up too soon. In this blog post by the Xerces Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats, the key elements to consider before…

  • Communities in Bloom — National Edition

    Strathcona County has officially entered the 2023 Communities in Bloom National Edition and International Challenge! The National Edition includes the categories of Population, Circle of Excellence, Class of Champions, Grand Champions, International Challenge, and Special Attractions. The International Challenge involves winners from Communities in Bloom, Britain in Bloom, America in Bloom, Tidy Towns of Ireland,…

  • Stay Up-to-Date with Strathcona in Bloom’s Newsletter

    If you’re a fan of gardening and nature, you’ll love Strathcona in Bloom. Our organization is part of Communities in Bloom and is dedicated to making Strathcona County a beautiful and sustainable place to live. We work hard to promote community involvement in gardening, environmental stewardship, and beautification projects. One of the best ways to…

  • Scotts Gro for Good Grants

    Scott’s Canada has launched an initiative called the “Gro for Good Grants” in support of community gardens and green spaces across Canada. The initiative will provide grants to support the development and maintenance of community gardens and green spaces, as well as educational programs that promote sustainable gardening practices. The initiative is part of Scott’s…