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  • 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…