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Front Yards in Bloom is a cherished tradition for gardeners, yard enthusiasts and community members. The program is a collaborative effort by the City of Edmonton and our partners to help cultivate Edmonton’s community spirit and enhance the city’s beauty.
Since 1999, Front Yards in Bloom has played an important role in bringing communities together and we encourage Edmontonians to get outside onto their balconies and into their communities to participate by submitting nominations and voting for finalists.
A Front Yard in Bloom is a yard that showcases the best of nature, along with some human ingenuity! Anyone can nominate their neighbours, family and friends' yards in 6 categories.
At the end of summer, the top 3 gardeners from each category will be awarded at the annual Edmonton in Bloom Awards ceremony.
Anyone 18 years or older can nominate a front yard.
While photos are only a requirement for Balconies in Bloom nominations, sharing a photo of the yard you’re nominating ensures the yard will be viewed and considered for a finalist position during judging.
Nominations open in May each year and close early in July.
Voting runs for a week in August.
The final phase of Front Yards in Bloom happens online during public voting week when people can cast their vote for their favourite finalists across all nomination categories. The season’s winners are announced the day after public voting closes.
You do not need a green thumb or yard to get involved with Front Yards in Bloom. Volunteer and be a part of celebrating the hard work of your fellow community members.
As a volunteer, you will:
To volunteer with Front Yards in Bloom in 2025, you can sign up using BetterImpact.
Sign delivery: Mid July 2025
Training: Provided at the end of June 2025
Missing something? Sign up to receive our seasonal newsletter to stay in the loop about all things in bloom.
Founded in 1999 by the Edmonton Horticultural Society, Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the City of Edmonton, the Front Yards in Bloom was modelled after a similar program in Kitchener, Ontario.
The program received 150 nominations in its first year and has since grown into the largest program of its kind in Canada. Funding has come entirely from sponsorship and donors.
Volunteer engagement is key to the program's success, with volunteers delivering thousands of signs to nominated yards annually each summer. Winning yards receive an award at the Edmonton in Bloom Awards each year, following a round of public voting.
As our city grows, Front Yards in Bloom evolves alongside it. Over the years, the program's nomination categories have expanded to create room for more recognition and celebration. This evolution reflects the creativity and innovation happening citywide to enhance environmental resilience and food security, as well as the growing diversity of housing types that Edmontonians will increasingly call home in the future.
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