We are pleased to announce that the 2026 CiB theme will be Therapeutic Gardening. More than ever, we recognize the restorative power of green spaces—gardens that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Whether through community gardens, sensory landscapes, or the simple joy of tending plants, therapeutic gardening fosters connection, resilience, and well-being.

 

Stonewall businesses are invited to participate in this new initiative by planting flowers and beautifying their storefronts.  The committee judges will award one business the Best Blooming Business award every week through July and August.  Partnering with the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce we hope to involve the whole business community!

Photos of the Best Blooming Business will also be posted to our Facebook page.

The mission of Communities in Bloom is to inspire a sustainable approach to improving the quality of life and civic pride in Manitoba’s communities.

 

Communities of all sizes foster pride through sustainable best practices in community involvement, environmental awareness, beautification, heritage preservation, education, and networking.

 

The heart of Communities in Bloom is people... people of all ages and backgrounds! Community workers and volunteers from schools, service clubs, businesses, local government and private citizens all working together in a combined effort to succeed and be recognized. What an incredible opportunity to showcase your community to its own citizens, visitors and the rest of Manitoba and beyond.

 

In Manitoba it has been the experience of many communities that the Communities in Bloom program can be the catalyst to get all sectors of the community involved and foster community pride.

Please visit www.mbcommunitiesinbloom.ca  or www.communitiesinbloom.ca for more information

 

Any person interested in being involved with Communities in Bloom can contact: