The District of Barriere officially launched their Barriere Blooms project for 2022 on Wednesday, March 30.
“This year we are going to concentrate on container gardening,” advised contest organizer and District of Barriere Councilor Donna Kibble, “Many vegetables and herbs do well in container gardens and can be grown in many types of containers. You can hang your containers, or arrange them on your patio, window sill or balcony.”
“The district is hoping this year that COVID-19 cooperates so the contest judges can go to resident’s homes to do the judging,” added Kibble.
The district encourages residents and businesses to participate in the contest and plant gardens to show their resilience.
Entry forms can be printed from the district’s website at: www.barriere.ca. Completed forms can then be dropped off to the district office in person into the drop box at The Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Road, or emailed to inquiry@barriere.ca. A Barriere Blooms Facebook page will also be posting contest information, as well as answering gardening questions, providing gardening tips, and encouraging entrants to post pictures showing their progress. Judging will be taking place in August.
Kibble added a word of advice for those taking on container gardening for the first time.
“It is important that you don’t over-water your container plants, as this can be just as fatal to their health as under-watering. Plastic containers are the best and require the least amount of watering, but if you want to stick with clay or earthen pots then you should line the inside with plastic. This helps it retain water more, as the clay will soak up water.”
Here is the Barriere Blooms – 2022 Spring Planting Contest Entry Information:
• Best Business - Businesses are encouraged to plant fruit and vegetables and flowers outside their business.
1st - $100 donated by Councilor Fortin
2nd - $50 donated by Councilor Kibble
• Church’s and Non-profits - Local churches and non-profits are encouraged to plant gardens outside of their facilities. They can plant a mix of flowers and vegetables to enhance their buildings and grounds.
Prizes: 1st - $100 , 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
• Kids Garden – This year the District Of Barriere is partnering with Barriere Literacy for the Kids Garden Class. Barriere Literacy will provide the kids with seeds and plants, along with instructions on how to plant. Children are required to plant and care for their garden during the summer. Barriere Literacy will also provide winning entries with books as prizes, with monetary prizes donated by Mayor Stamer; 1st - $50 , 2nd - $30, 3rd - $20.
• Resident Container Gardening – Here is a chance for resident’s to plant vegetables, fruits, and herbs in any container you want. Try something new. The winning entries will receive a cash prize and bragging rights
1st – $200 • 2nd – $100
Best Container - $50 donated by Councilor Kibble
• Best Garden Plot in Fadear Park – There are five small garden plot in Fadear Park that the district will be encouraging local non-profit organizations to plant and care for. If your group is interested contact Donna Kibble at 250 672-5672, and your name will be put into a draw. The winning five groups will be notified in plenty of time to start planting.
1st - $100 donated by Councilor Kershaw
2nd - $50 donated by Councilor Kerslake
3rd - $25 donated by Councilor Kerslake
4th - $25 donated by Councilor Kerslake
5th prize - $25
Let’s get growing!
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