Pla nting hope from coast to coast ACROSS CANADA AND BEYOND, the goal is to see the land awash with gardens featuring yellow —the international colour of hope. Flowers, fruits, shrubs, vegetables — just plant the seeds! From parks to playgrounds, front yards, back yards, balconies, baskets, boulevards, barrels and planters, wherever there’s an empty space, there is room for a plant. Landscape Trades is a proud supporter of this new campaign from Communities in Blooms.
Garden. Share photos of your gardens on Communities in Bloom’s social media platforms with the hashtag #hopeisgrowing. Once you’ve entered your Hope Garden, you will become eligible for national and global recognition for your efforts. You will also receive a downloadable Hope Garden sign and information about hardy plants and growing tips for success.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
From sea to sea to sea, people took up gardening in record numbers in 2020. This year, the goal is to create a yellow sea of Hope Gardens growing wherever you can plant a seed. Join in and be a beacon leading the way to create HOPE across Canada and around the world!
Most people associate hope with a situation they wish would end and that they could move past. Desmond Tutu once said, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness. Hope whispers that things will get better.” 2020 was a difficult year, and people are ready for positive, peaceful change and opportunities to bring brightness and light into their lives.
WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE?
The spring and summer of 2021. Anyone and everyone, including municipalities, organizations, schools, churches, colleges and universities, clubs, businesses, and individuals can participate by planting a Hope
WHERE IS IT TAKING PLACE?
WHO IS IT BY?
Communities in Bloom and its partners, including the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Garden Centres Canada, Scotts Canada, the National Capital Commission, the Canadian Garden Council, Come Alive Outside, Mark and Ben Cullen, and Nutrients for Life are working together to summon everyone to create Hope Gardens for 2021. continued >
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