Around Town and Looking Good, Cranbrook in Bloom's Final Project

The last of Cranbrook in Bloom's projects, Centennial Three Garden will soon be complete.  As always, these improvements to our city's  appearance could not be undertaken without much work by the city public works department.  The committee which makes up Cranbrook in Bloom has completed many projects over a period of approximately ten years and it is with some regret the committee has decided to make this their final project.  Design, fundraising, digging multiple holes, and much grunt work has been their work over this time span.

The beautification projects began when the Cranbrook Garden Club, fifteen years ago, initiated an Open Garden Day. In the first year, the proceeds were divided between several projects but eventually and for several years all proceeds were donated to setting up the hanging basket program. The Cranbrook Garden Club's initiatives eventually helped to fund projects undertaken by the Communities in Bloom Committee which formed after the hanging basket program had been initiated and then after several years of entering this formal judged competition it was decided to revert to a simple Cranbrook in Bloom committee.  Proceeds from the Cranbrook Garden Club's Open Garden Day have consistently helped to fund the many projects (including the Centennial Three Garden), undertaken by both the Cranbrook and Communities in Bloom Committees. Along with the Garden Club, the medical profession, the City, the Downtown Business Association, service clubs and many granting organisations, these improvements have been made possible.  The City now has an Urban Forestry Plan, many more plantings to look after, more horticultural staff and a renewed pride.

It is anticipated Cranbrook in Bloom will be making a formal presentation about their work to City Council early next year.

Close to this date fifteen years ago.....click to enlarge