Up Front Garden Competition Launched

New Contest Sponsored by Garden Club of Vancouver/Park Board

April 2, 2004 (No. 18) - Members of the Garden Club of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board gathered today at the site of a charming city front garden to launch a new city-wide competition. The charming, picket-fenced garden of Brenda Petersen and Basil Stuart-Stubbs, which generously blurs the line between private property and public sidewalk, sets a perfect backdrop and example of what Up Front Garden contenders should portray.

The focus of this first time 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 city-wide recognition. A Park Board reception in the fall will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners!

Important Dates to Remember
April 2	Competition Starts - Entry forms can be submitted through www.vancouverparks.ca or by fax to 604-257-8427. Hard copies of entry forms available at 604-257-8400
May 20	Submissions Close
June 18	Grand Prize Winners (3) Announced at Media Event
Fall TBA	Park Board Reception for Award Winners

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 604-257-8438.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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