Those Bloomin' Boxes

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Submitted by Brenda Gordon
Bloomin' Boxes is a friendly competition that was initiated to help beautify the towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond while encouraging local shopping. Business owner's plant and care for a floral display to enhance the look of their store, which contributes to the overall appearance of the community. In this it's seventh year the program welcomed more new participants.
The Judges have chosen…
 NEW GARDEN
*    Lions Campground
        Beautifully laid out and lovingly maintained.
*    Runner Up - Black Diamond Gallery
        Good combination of hard landscaping and new plantings. Good business connection.
 NEW CONTAINER
*    Blue Rock Gallery
        The containers enhance the overall look of the building with the use of lots of colour and the extremely creative planting.
*    Runner Up – Stirr
        Extremely creative with herb plantings. Reflects the business very well and the scents draw the attention of the passerby.
CONTAINER
*    1st - Turner Valley Post Office
        Very colourful, healthy and creative
*    2nd - Western Financial
        Very creative
GARDEN
*    1st - The Stop
        A creative and well maintained garden
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
*    The Stop

Congratulations must go out to all those that participated as the gardens and containers were outstanding this year in spite of the many challenges presented by Mother Nature.
As the 2010 Bloomin' Boxes wraps up a huge thanks goes out to the Town of Turner Valley for sponsoring this event and to the many businesses that planted and cared for their displays. As well, thanks to all the residents and visitors that took the time to cast a vote for their favourite Bloomin' Box. From all the ballots cast, several prizes were awarded and very special thanks go out to the local businesses that sponsored prizes. A warm thanks also to the volunteers from the Valley Neighbors' Gardening Club for sharing their time and expertise. All of your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Carole Knight as her hard work and dedication make the whole program possible.
In closing, thanks to everyone that contributed to the huge success of the 2010  Bloomin' Boxes.