Vancouver's Up Front Garden Competition

April 1 - April 30, 2006

Sponsored by The Garden Club of Vancouver and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

April 1, 2006 - The Garden Club of Vancouver and the Board of Parks and Recreation are sponsoring an Up Front Gardening Competition. The focus of this event is to recognize wonderful front gardens, small and generous, that can be viewed from the sidewalk. The sponsors believe our communities are enhanced by interesting gardens that inspire others to contribute to the greening of the streetscape.

One garden in each of Vancouver's 22 neighbourhoods will be chosen for recognition.

City residents may put forward their own gardens or nominate other gardens for consideration. The Garden Club and Park Board will receive the nominations and a panel of judges will select winners from each of Vancouver's 22 neighbourhoods. A framed photograph of their winning garden will be awarded to the best Up Front gardener in each neighbourhood. Next, three gardens will be chosen from the 22 neighbourhood winners and receive citywide recognition.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three Up Front Gardens and are generously sponsored by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants of Richmond :

• 1st Prize - $500 Gift Certificate
• 2nd Prize - $300 Gift Certificate
• 3rd Prize - $200 Gift Certificate

Check out the wide array of plants available at Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants of Richmond (www.phoenixperennials.com )

Enter the competition by clicking the button above or download the Garden Nomination Form , print out and mail to us.

Important Dates to Remember

April 1	Competition Starts - Entry forms can be submitted through this web site or by fax
April 30	Submissions Close
June 18	Grand Prize Winners Announced at Media Event
TBA	Reception for Award Winners

What to Consider When Entering a Garden Into the Competition
Criteria for Nominating a Garden

The following are guidelines for determining whether a garden is worthy of nomination:

1. The garden must be visible from the street, front or side garden
2. The garden is interesting and appealing
3. The garden is well-tended
4. The garden has pleasing combinations of plant material
5. The garden is remarkable for its design or originality
6. The garden enhances the look of the neighbourhood.

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