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The Communities in Bloom - Collectivités en fleurs Hope is Growing Garden Contest starts tomorrow! Share photos of your hope garden on Communities in Bloom's social media platforms with the hashtag #hopeisgrowing simply tag "@CiBCef "( on Instagram) or "@communitiesinbloom" (on Facebook) and help spread hope across Canada in 2021! Visit www.hopeisgrowing.ca for full contest details. . . . .... . #hopeisgrowing #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #cnlaacpp #gardencentrescanada #GCFoundationCA #yellow #gardens #morethanjustflowers #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns See more

There's still time to register! The Urbanism Lab takes a closer look at the creation and maintenance of green spaces and the considerations that inform where they are located, what their shape and dimensions are, and what use they should be geared toward. Find out more at the link below. #ccn_ncc http://ow.ly/u2jV50EziL9

Happy #EarthDay2021! May you have the opportunity today to spend some time in nature, appreciating all of the beauty it brings to this world. This year, let us take a moment of pause and be grateful for everything that the earth has given us, and make a note to give back! What do you appreciate most about our earth? We would love to hear your thoughts! . .... . . . . #RestoreOurEarth #EarthDay #earthdayeveryday #plasticpollution #climateliteracy #takeaction #Farmers4Earth #GreenforLife #Hopeisgrowing #cibcef See more

This week we honour our volunteers, and recognize the irreplaceable impact of their time, passion and energy - all year long. Thank you for your contribution! Whether it’s big or small, you provide a positive energy and a great intensity that fuels our spirts. Our hearts are full. Thank you for all that you do. #VolunteersBringChange #NVW2021

This year, in an effort to respond to the Covid 19 pandemic, Communities in Bloom has created a campaign to celebrate the return to some sort of normalcy in our lives. Across Canada and beyond, our goal is to see the land awash with gardens featuring yellow, the international colour of hope. 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, and together we can,... and we will, make this happen! Register your garden today. . . . . . #hopeisgrowing #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #cnlaacpp #gardencentrescanada #GCFoundationCA #yellow #gardens #morethanjustflowers #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns See more

2020 was a difficult year, and people are ready for positive, peaceful change, and opportunities to bring brightness and light into their lives. The Hope is Growing Campaign is a rallying point that is simple, inclusive, easy and fun with a positive outcome for whoever participates. Across Canada and beyond, our goal is to see the land awash with gardens featuring yellow, the international colour of hope. Register your garden today at http://www.hopeisgrowing.ca After all, t...he garden is where Hope is Growing! . . . . . #hopeisgrowing #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #cnlaacpp #gardencentrescanada #GCFoundationCA #yellow #gardens #morethanjustflowers #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns See more

Mark Cullen, Canada's Gardening Guru and Ben Cullen discuss the upcoming #hopeisgrowing campaign in this week's Star. Everyone can take part by planting a 'Hope Garden' this year in shades of yellow. Canadians took up gardening in record numbers during the pandemic, we hope to see a yellow-washed repeat in 2021! After all, the garden is where Hope is Growing! . .... . . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #cnlaacpp #gardencentrescanada See more

Good practice for when it's time for the real thing!

The evidence is clear. That's why we are committed to improving access to green spaces across Canada, with your help. Volunteer, Donate funds or materials - nominate your community! We’re just getting started, and every bit of help is welcome and appreciated. #greenmycity #gcfoundationca #getoutside #outdoors #naturekids

We are back at St. Matthew's House today planning for phase 2 of our project!

Today is #GivingTuesdayCA! Imagine a future where the air is clear and easy to breathe where city streets are shaded and cool on hot summer days... where being outside in the city means enjoying a healthier, natural environment Green Cities Foundation wants to create that future with you. Together we can #GreenMyCity, one green space at a time You can follow the link to donate directly & securely or give through FB. #GivingTuesday #ClimateAction #GiveGreen https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx

Check out our latest Enews, with a THANK YOU to all of our Phase 1 #GreenMyCity2020 St. Matthew's House Hamilton project contributors! Special thank you to RBC Insurance as our Project Partner. Enews: https://conta.cc/2GT7R1M

Phase 1 is complete! Check out some before and after shots of the playground and boulevard area that were renovated over the past two days at St. Matthew's House #GreenMyCity project!

I’m sure the kids at St. Matthew's House were so excited to see the big digger fixing up their park yesterday! Thanks to Alan White (construction gear, left) and Peter Guinane (construction gear, right) who have been instrumental in leading this project! Thank you to The Hamilton Spectator for covering our project

Lots of before an after photos to share tomorrow when Phase one of the #GreenMyCity project wraps up, but thankful for all the hard work of the landscape horticulture industry members today. So many companies donated time and materials to make this happen, and what a gorgeous day! This project would not be possible without the support of RBC Insurance, Hamilton Community Foundation, and the CNLA ACPP. Thank you to CHCH news for covering our story tonight! Thank you to our pr...oject partners St. Matthew's House, Barton Village BIA, the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, City of Hamilton and Beautiful Alleys. The professional landscape members and suppliers that are making this project happen - even a global pandemic won’t hold us back! Abingdon Heights, Cruikshank Property/Meadowbrook Landscaping, Turf Systems Inc., Oriole Landscaping Ltd., Wentworth Landscapes, Martek Supply, Oakridge Landscape Contractors, Connon Nurseries, Vanderwoude Sod, Greentario, Budget Bin and Miller Waste Systems. You are all helping to connect plants and people together for a greener and healthier environment!

Our crew of Landscape Professionals getting ready for today's BIG DIG! Stay tuned for some Phase 1 before and after shots. #GreenMyCity

It is with great sadness that the Green Cities Foundation shares the passing of Margaret Stinson, our Board Member and a wonderful ambassador for the Horticultural Sector, who always provided such positive and meaningful contributions along with her late Husband Ivan. We are blessed to have known Margaret, and we know that she will be looking upon us tomorrow as we break ground in Hamilton, a project she was very excited about. Our sympathies go out to her family. Margaret’s obituary, and information about donations can be found here: http://www.wallcustance.com/notices2.aspx?notice=22946