2022 Garden of the Week
The 2022 Garden of the Week Contest is now closed. Thank you to all the judges from the @notlhortsociety that volunteered to support the @cibcef Garden of the Week contest. A final congratulations to all the winners and the beautiful gardens that were nominated!
2022 is the Year of the Garden and in celebration, the popular Garden of the Week contest, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society and Communities in Bloom (CIB), invites you to once again nominate a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident who has an outstanding front yard garden. The contest will run for 9 weeks, with gardens to be reviewed from July 6 to August 31.
To submit a nomination:
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the 2022 Garden of the Week Contest Nomination Form under "Surveys & Forms" for the week in which you are nominating
- The garden must be a front yard garden within the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake that is visible from the road
The weekly deadline is Monday evening, with the nominations gathered on Wednesday for the Horticultural Society to review. Judging criteria are based on streetscape and curb appeal, personal expression and creativity, colour and texture, and maintenance and neatness.
The prizes awarded to the winners each week include a bottle of wine from Konzelmann Estate Winery, a gift card to Sunset Grill and Scotts Miracle Gro products. The winner’s gardens will be featured on the Town’s social media channels and in the "News Feed" at the bottom of the page.
This contest is affiliated with the National Communities in Bloom program that fosters civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement.
The Communities in Bloom Committee would like to recognize the NOTL Local for partnering with their Committee in sharing weekly photos in the NOTL Local newspaper.
Click here for more information about the NOTL Horticultural Society.
Click here for more information regarding the Town’s Communities in Bloom activities.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 1
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The Garden of the Week Winner for Week 1 is Marlene and Wayne Penner!
This is a lovely and unique garden showing lots of foliage colour and texture. The flower beds show good use of rocks and gargoyles to add further interest. The garden is extended onto the porch featuring ferns and other containers to provide a lovely sitting area.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 2
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The Garden of the Week - Week 2 Winners are Virginia and Jamie Mainprize!
This is a mature garden which has been carefully planned to create a lovely streetscape. Anchored by a columnar oak, a redbud, and a katsura tree, a variety of perennials with a blend of forms and textures, weave around the trees. There is plenty of colour, but unusually this garden is all perennial, without the help of annuals. There is evidence of spring and fall flowers, so this is a serene garden for all seasons.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 3
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The Garden of the Week Winner for Week 3 is Ingrid Cook!
Ingrid's garden is an expansive front garden. It may be shallow but showcases many shrubs, trees, perennials and beautiful pots and planters on the front porch. The garden displays a disciplined colour palette while showcasing textures, unity and harmony.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 4
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The Garden of the Week Winners for Week 4 are Judy and Rob Allison!
It is very pleasing to the eye giving a lovely soft impression. The garden uses different specimen plants with a good colour mix. Plants include blue spruce, red Japanese maple, yellow alyssum, and Blackbeard tongue Penstemon. Annuals on the front porch highlight a tranquil place to watch the garden grow.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 5
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The Garden of the Week Winner for Week 5 is John and Marlene Precious!
A lovely flowing bed with great colour composition - a repetition of burgundy, yellows and reds. Good use of focal plants (Weeping White Pine, Japanese Maple) to carry the eye through the garden.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 6
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The Garden of the Week Winner for Week 6 is Lesley and Colin Walsh!
This garden welcomes you with a variety of pretty perennials anchored by two standard hydrangeas. The owner's creativity is displayed by many garden ornaments with the focal point being a penny-farthing bike overflowing with many colourful annuals.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 7
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The Garden of the Week Winner for Week 7 is Kay and Al Zwegers!
The gardener of this corner lot has cleverly used the space for maximum use. On the corner and running down the side of the house is a mixed line of trees, both evergreen and deciduous (even a small evergreen planted by the owner from seed) which shield the front porch from the street traffic and the fearsome winds of Niagara. Leading up to the house is a mixed garden with a row of marvellous fragrant roses. Leading your eye into the centre of the lawn area is a striking sculpture of two geese. This garden is pleasing and well thought out.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 8
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The Garden of the Week Winner for Week 8 is Nancy Jackson!
Given the challenge of an odd-sized frontage, this gardener took the challenge up and has a perennial/annual planting throughout. Even with a large shade tree, there is an abundance and variety of textures. The sound of a delightful water feature takes you to the front door.
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Garden of the Week Winner - Week 9
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The Garden of the Week -Week 9 winners are Dena Broeders and Dave Hunter!
Their garden is a healthy mix of perennials annuals, grasses, and ground covering creating a colour palette of yellow, pinks and reds. The unique garden also features a Kouza Dogwood, Chinese Wisteria, and Hindi Cypress as focal points.
Who's Listening
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Communities in Bloom Committee member
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Phone 9054683061 ext 309 Email marah.minor@notl.com
Videos
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In celebration of 2022 being the Year of the Garden, join the Town, the Niagara Master Gardeners, Communities in Bloom Niagara-on-the-Lake Committee and the Niagara-on-the-Lake as we share information about the Town's vibrant and long-lasting hanging baskets that contribute to Niagara-on-the-Lake's beauty! These baskets can be spotted all across the community and are a sight to behold!
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Do you ever wonder what plants are specially curated to fill Niagara-on-the-Lake's hanging baskets and planters? Watch the video to learn more about how Niagara-on-the-Lake's beautiful baskets are made to last all season.
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Sun, moisture, and soil conditions are all important things to keep in mind while gardening in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Watch the video to learn about these considerations and how they can help make the most of your plants.
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Annuals or perennials – which would be the best for your garden? Watch the video to learn how to ensure continual blooms in your garden every season.
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Be aware of the unwanted garden critters known as jumping worms! Watch the video to learn more about how to protect your garden.
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Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium - the 3 essential nutrients to fertilize your plants.
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Keep your perennials clean and fresh with the Chelsea Chop - a seasonal two-time chopping habit.
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Help keep Niagara-on-the-Lake's ecosystem lively by growing native plants in your garden.