Edmonds in Bloom Winners

Thanks to Vern and Barbara Chase for the following information:

The awards for Edmonds in Bloom's gardens of distinction were given at the awards reception at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on Aug. 8.

Mayor Dave Earling, a guest speaker, spoke about the value of community and of the many volunteers in Edmonds.

President Larry Temple introduced Wayne Purser, who was master of ceremonies. Garden competition co-chairs Joyce Johnson and Barbara Chase announced the winners.

The evening began with a special award for Cadette Girl Scout Troop #41425 for caring for plantings in Perrinville for the past three years. Ceramic plaques made by a local artist were presented to Gardens of Distinction.

There were 72 single- and multifamily residences, veggie and fruit gardens and commercial businesses receiving either plaques or certificates of appreciation.

After the awards presentation, Bill and Maxine Mitchell presented a virtual tour of the Kids Plant for Moms Day, the seven garden tour places and all the garden competition participants.

Here are the award-winners:

Multifamily homes

• Michelle Martin                                                          
• Julie Mehr
• Mary Poer                                                                 
• Jeanne Thorsen (Emerald Hills)    

Fruit and veggies

• Steve and Vickie Balas

Single-family homes

• Ray and Dorothy Anderson
• Judith Bracik & Frank Davis
• Kim Collier
• John and Kathy Craig
• Dell Green
• Don Hall
• Carolyn Herzog
• Eileen Johnston
• Suzanne and Jerry Kaczka
• Bob and Hertha Ledford
• Linda Leonard
• Ted and Cathy Ludgate
• Colette Piercy
• Carol and Doug Sheldon
• Gretchen Stewart
• Sharon and Oliver Stout
• Erica Strauss
• David and Donna Varnau