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Awards2007 Vulcan Communities in BloomCommunities in Bloom committee members were out and about at the end of July, meeting and talking with gardeners in town and with some rural residents in the county of Vulcan. We enjoyed looking over the fences in backyards and sometimes peaking thru fences to see what wonderful ideas are hidden in Vulcan. There are so many of you doing a fantastic job! It was really difficult limiting ourselves to a top 10 or 12. So we gave out 35 Awards! We try and recognize different yards and gardens each year focusing on unique gardening ideas, beginning gardeners and most improved areas. Residential, groups and businesses were being looked at. Many of you were improving your yards as we speak and so we look forward to seeing the results in future years.
With the very hot and dry conditions we took into account that some flowers and lawns would be past their prime. This is something to think about with global warming and water shortages. We all love to see the lush green lawns and foliage that plants provide but it still can be attained with ‘Xeriscaping’. An interesting article can be read in the
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The Vulcan Communities in Bloom committee and the Town of Vulcan have been asked to participate, which we both gladly accepted. What does this mean? As part of the conference there will be a “Southern Alberta Showcase” and we will have the opportunity to have a display table, as well as be a part of the slide presentation of participating communities. There will be Out of Town tours and day trips for the delegates. With the summer heat quickly passing by it would be a great time to start planning and implementing some Fall work in your yards. One ardent gardener suggested that perennials and bulbs be planted this year. Doing a little now will save you from that overwhelming feeling of having to much and too little time next spring!
Let’s all get to work now and be at our best for next year’s showing! The awards were chosen by two local untrained and unbiased Communities in Bloom members who enjoy gardening and recognize that so many in the community are really giving wonderful attention to their yards this year and every year. Keep up the great work everyone!
2007 Communities in Bloom AwardsCharlie & Adeline Andrews ~ Over 80 – Gardeners haven
Peter & Hilda Thiessen ~ Over 80 – Unusual pots & containers with beautiful display of flowers Dale & Glenda Fisher ~ Remarkable effort – growing, assembling & maintaining numerous annual flowering containers Stan & Hilda Munton ~ Practical & Attractive – good use of space for vegs & flowers in front yard Don & Laurie Gottenberg ~ Attractive Garden Corner – vegetable garden with flowers in front yard
Marian Fisher ~ Continuous efforts & maintenance of Town floral displays
Mr & Mrs Lewis ~ Outstanding floral – wall display Wilma Boutland ~ Fantasy Feature – intriguing mixture of trees, flowers, & ornamental display
Cathy Middleton ~ Whimsical Wonderland – creative & ingenious use of garden space Stu & Colene Rosling ~ Appealing & well maintained yard and garden in a hot summer
Fred & Sue Schneider ~ Backyard & Garden – with a park like atmosphere
Frances Haga ~ Spring Garden Delight – summer geraniums & nice water feature
Ken & Jean Forsen ~ Creative Design Feature – archway & vine for drain spout support
Birch Bay Beauties ~ Outstanding & well maintained out door spaces by group (crescent)
JB & Lavonda Justinick ~ Great Work – yard construction in progress
Leah Gillespie ~ Barberry Beauties – well maintained shrubs with vibrant color
Wayne & Marg Richmond ~ Color Coordination – great use of floral & plant color
Debra Hughes ~ Greatly Improved – hard work & diligence have improved front yard
Dale & Connie Anger ~ Landscape Development – interesting tree, shrubs, plant & good mulching
Wanda Domolewski ~ Recycle Rewards – contoured flowerbed & patio built using recycled materials
Paul & Charlotte Wald ~ Restful Prairie Retreat – creative & resourceful ideas in ornamentation
Curly & Alice Andrews ~ Creative “Seasonal Salutes”
Bob & April Haga ~ Outstanding Rural Yard – home grown annuals in amazing variety & numbers
Vulcan Town Greens ~ Showy flower containers
Peter Dawson Villas ~ Recognition of window boxes, flower beds & raised garden
Wheat Country Homes ~ Outstanding planter – good work SODA group
Peter Dawson Lodge ~ Wonderful new project – 7 Oakes memory lane
Bill Yee ~ Recognition of Commercial – flower container
Royal Canadian Legion ~ Blooming Display – great display of petunias & neat lawn
Magnuson Realty Ltd ~ Marvellous Marigolds – Showy display of flowers
Wheat Land Motel ~ Appealing Outdoor space – well maintained flowers pots & area
In recognition and appreciation of your yard and garden efforts. We thank you all!Return Awards page to top
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