Best in Bloom

Best in Bloom is a gardening challenge presented by the Township of West Lincoln in partnership with Communities in Bloom and Miracle-Gro.

Communities in Bloom (CiB) 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.

Theme: The 2026 CiB theme is Therapeutic Gardening with lavender identified as a calming plant and colour to be highlighted for the year. Therapeutic gardening fosters connection, resilience and well being.

Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 Best in Bloom winners! Each winner receives a garden sign to proudly display their winning garden or plants, along with a Miracle-Gro gift package and a letter of congratulations from the Township.

• Bev Campeau – Best Overall Garden
• Brenda Dawson – Best Hanging Plant/Container Garden
• Tony Oudshoorn – Best Lavender Plant
• Susan and Ken Gordon – Best Pollinator Garden
• Lucy Williams – Best Therapeutic Space
• Donna DeFilippis – Best Vegetable Garden