Brainerd in Bloom- Winners Announced!
This 2010 Brainerd in Bloom pilot project was a contest for residental sites within Brainerd city limits. The goals of Brainerd in Bloom are to encourage the beautification of Brainerd using plants, to encourage environmentally-friendly gardening practices, and to give recognition to the winning sites. Brainerd Main Street is a project partner.
A total of 12 applications in four categories were recieved and judging was July 27, 2010 from 1 to 4 p.m.
WINNERS:
Category: Residential/ Flower Gardens
1st Place: 502 Bluff Avenue - J. Burkey Residence
2nd Place: 22 Juniper Street - C. Russell Residence
3rd Place: 225 North 1st Street - G. Anderson Residence
Category: Residential/ Container Gardens
1st Place: 1713 Pine Street - R. Boese Residence
2nd Place: 624 8th Avenue NE - L. Williams Residence
Category: Non-Residential/ Flower Gardens
1st Place: First Congregational United Church of Christ at 415 Juniper Street
2nd Place: The Fine Line Salon & Spa at 303 North 4th Street
2nd Place: Memorial Flower Garden at Kiwanis Park
Category: Non-Residential/ Container Gardens
1st Place: Flower Planters at Gregory Park

Special thanks to the volunteer judges:
Jeff Dirks, Horticulture Instructor at Central Lakes College-Brainerd Campus
Denise Resser, Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor, Brainerd Lakes High School-South Campus
Dorothy Johnson, Crow Wing County Master Gardeners
AWARD CERMONY:
Please mark your calendars……the award ceremony will be on Thursday, September 2nd starting at 6:30 pm at the Northland Arboretum. Refreshments will be provided by Brainerd in Bloom. All contest participants will be invited to attend, along with the committee members. Key city officials will also be invited, as well as the general public.
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