Canada: Farewell to Front Yards in Bloom in Edmonton
Postal workers were the original scouts, nominating 150 yards in 1999. That’s since grown to more than 6,000 honourees by both posties and the general public.
By Natasha Chiam
Edify
April 8, 2025
Excerpt:
In a city that hums with the energy of traffic, construction and the bustle of summer festivals, stumbling upon a blooming front yard can feel like uncovering a secret love letter to Edmonton itself. Gardens cultivated with dedication, watered with patience and tended with care can delight passersby. And just in case you might miss these moments, their caretakers put up a cheerful little sign to yield your attention, slow down, and savour a simple joy. You know the one — it’s Front Yards in Bloom.
But after 25 years, these signs will soon be no more. While pruning the budget last December, the City decided to quietly discontinued the program and updated the program’s website with the news in late March, just as its biggest fans had started seeding. Citing a need to focus on “core services” and limit tax increases, the decision is expected the save taxpayers a little over $40,000. (Council also cut the City Farm, a five-acre garden growing fresh produce for Edmonton Food Bank clients.)
Although the signs were funded (and branded) by the City of Edmonton, they wouldn’t exist without the work of dedicated volunteers who share in the joy of recognizing beautiful gardens across the city. From nominating yards to delivering the signs, the program has always been a passion project.
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Source: https://cityfarmer.info/canada-farewell-to-front-yards-in-bloom-in-edmonston/
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