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West Lincoln Issues Challenge to Gardeners of All Aptitudes
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2023
The Township is challenging West Lincoln gardeners of all ages and aptitudes to boast their botanical brilliance through its new Great Garden Challenge, presented in partnership with Communities in Bloom and Scotts Canada.
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to foster civic pride and inspire communities to enhance the quality of life and environment through people and plants. The Township’s application to participate in the Communities in Bloom 2023 Miracle-Gro Best Garden Selection Program was approved in March.
Submissions are now being accepted in six categories: Best Vegetable Garden, Best Hanging Basket/Container Garden, Best Pollinator Garden, Best Sunflower, Best Overall Garden, Best Use of the Colour of the Year (purple), and Best Overall Garden.
How to Participate
Submit your gardens and plants for consideration online or in person by completing a paper form and dropping it off at Township Administration along with corresponding photos. Paper forms are available at Township Administration, the West Lincoln Community Centre, and all West Lincoln Public Library Branches. There is no limit to how many entries you may submit. Please submit one form per entry.
Participants and their subject gardens and plants must reside in the Township of West Lincoln. Submissions will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. A panel of judges comprised of Council members and Township Staff will select one winner in each category. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 15. Winners will be awarded a garden sign, to help show off their success, a Miracle-Gro gift package, and a congratulatory letter.
Details are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Township’s Great Garden Challenge webpage.
For notifications and important updates, remember to follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln.
Quotes:
“We have some particularly talented gardeners here in West Lincoln. Every year, I enjoy admiring the cheerful colours and brilliant blooms. This new challenge is a great way to showcase our already impressive garden culture and hopefully encourage more people to get growing!”
Cheryl Ganann
Mayor
“I can’t wait to see the gorgeous gardens growing in our community this summer and to recognise those who put in the work to help beautify our Township. Thank you to Communities in Bloom and Scotts Canada for creating this wonderful program geared inspiring our community, enhancing our quality of life and building community pride.”
Bev Hendry
Chief Administrative Officer
Media Contact:
Beth Audet
Communications Specialist
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