The Town of Turner Valley is once again sponsoring the Community Bloomin' Boxes program. This program aims to enhance the appearance of downtown Turner Valley and Black Diamond by encouraging business owners to plant floral displays. The addition of these floral displays has had a positive effect on tourists as well as local business owners and residents.
From June through September summer floral arrangements are designed. As summer ends a number of the businesses convert their boxes to winterized displays adding a splash of beauty to ease us through what can sometimes be a long season. Each business owner is responsible for the planting and maintenance of their boxes and the administration of the project is done on a volunteer basis.
The arrangements are critiqued in two ways: the Judge's Choice, with winners selected by representatives from the Valley Neighbours' Gardening Club and the People's Choice Award where the public votes for their favourite display. Business owners can enter their display either as a garden or a container. Ballot boxes are placed in each participating business and from the ballots cast, names are drawn to receive prizes. The judges will also be awarding a prize to the Best New Bloomin' Box or garden which is open to businesses participating for their first time.
You are invited to check out the many beautiful displays that have been created for your enjoyment. Be sure to stop in and cast your vote in any of the participating businesses between July 1st and August 15th.
Anyone wanting information on how to participate or to be part of the Bloomin' Box committee is asked to call Carol at 403-933-4239.
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