City recognizing best yards

The city of Blaine will be giving out a weekly award to recognize the city’s best yards and gardens.

The Yard of the Week committee will be nominating the best yards and gardens to receive a Yard of the Week award each week from mid-May through the end of August.

The city has been giving out the awards since 2007, when the city began recognizing the best yards “to encourage citizens’ efforts to create a more beautiful Blaine.”

The award consists of a personalized Yard of the Week certificate, in addition to a sandwich board identifying the yard or garden as an award winner. Winning yards and gardens will also be recognized in The Northern Light and on the city of Blaine’s website.

“The committee also encourages nominations for yards and gardens from the community,” said an April 18 press release. “Don’t be shy about nominating your own yard.”

To be eligible, a yard or garden must be located within Blaine city limits including Semiahmoo. It must belong to a residence or business, and must be visible from the street.

To learn more about the Yard of the Week award program, and to view past award winners, go to cityofblaine.com. Those interested in making nominations or joining the committee should contact Debbie Harger directly at 360/543-9982 or dharger@cityofblaine.com.