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East York Blooming Contest 2010

The East York Blooming Contest is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of residents, businesses and community organizations who help to make their neighbourhoods beautiful through their gardening efforts. Nominations of gardens for the contest have now closed. With judging now complete, an awards presentation will take place at the East York Civic Centre during the evening of September 22.

There are four categories in which gardens can be nominated:
• Residential - Traditional
• Residential - Environmental/Alternative
• Commercial & Industrial
• Other Community Locations

Gardens are judged by examing several criteria:
• Design
• Use of Plant Material
• Condition & Maintenance
• Hard Landscaping
• Environmental Practices
• Community Contribution
• Distinction

Please note that the competition is limited to gardens in Wards 29 & 31. Maps showing the boundaries of the two wards can be found on the City of Toronto's website. Click here for Ward 29, and here for Ward 31.

For a list of the gardens that received awards in 2009, take a look at the 2009 Winning Gardens page.