Upfront Garden Contest to Recognize City's Best

March 15, 2006 (No. 18) - The Garden Club of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board are sponsoring the Up Front Gardening Competition. This popular contest, in its second year, recognizes Vancouver's wonderful front gardens, small and generous, that can be viewed from the sidewalk.

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.

Three gift certificate prizes, ranging in value from $500 to $200, will be awarded to the top three Up Front Gardens and are generously sponsored by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants  of Richmond.

Important Dates to Remember

March 17	Entry forms can be submitted through the web site or by fax
April 30	Submissions Close
June 18	Grand Prize Winners Announced at Media Event

Criteria for Nominating a Garden

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; and
6. The garden enhances the look of the neighbourhood.

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For further information, 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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