The Mon jardin écolo contest is back
Saint-Laurent, June 29, 2023 – The Mon jardin écolo contest is back for its second edition! Promoting urban farming and the protection of biodiversity, this contest comes on the heels of the popular seed distribution which now takes place during Garden Month in May.
Replacing the former Maisons fleuries contest, it allows more Saint-Laurent families to be eligible for registration in July, with a more dynamic and engaging formula.
Registration in July and voting in August
From July 10, at 9 a.m., to July 28, gardening enthusiasts in Saint-Laurent are invited to submit photos of their outdoor garden arrangements to Saint-Laurent by registering them by collection sector on the Saint-Laurent website.
Online voting for the winning entries will take place from August 7, at 9 a.m., to August 25. The participants can share their arrangements on social media to receive more votes.
For each of the borough’s four collection sectors, prizes will be awarded for the garden arrangements that receive the most votes in two categories, specifically “In-ground gardens” and “Balcony gardens”. The winners will be announced in September.
The contest rules are available via this link :
https://montreal.ca/en/
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“In 2021, Saint-Laurent adopted its 2021-2030 Climate Emergency Plan, which aims, among other things, to protect biodiversity and ensure adaptation to climate change. With its fun formula, the contest is an entertaining way to do your bit for the greening of the territory. What’s more, by offering participants the opportunity to invite their virtual community to vote for their garden arrangements on social media, we are turning them into urban agriculture ambassadors whose influence transcends our borders!”
Alan DeSousa, Mayor of Saint-Laurent
