Spring is finally here and the annual garden judging by the Caribou Garden Club will begin soon for the 2009 season. Anyone having gardens that they would like to have considered in the judging are encouraged to contact Caribou Co-Presidents Mary Ellen Field at 498-6779 or Cindy Blanchette at 498-2175.
Gardens are judged in the categories of early spring, mid summer and late fall for both residential and businesses.
Aroostook Republican photo/Barb Scott
Sherry Knight and granddaughter Sydney Thompson in their award 2008 winning garden. The gardening duo took top awards in the business division in the Caribou Garden Club’s judging for both summer and late fall gardens.
Contributed photo
The Ed Gehring family stands proudly amidst their 2008 award winning garden. The family garden was judged to be the winning residential site by the Caribou Garden Club in both the early summer and fall decisions. From left are: Sage, Alex Vicki and Ed Gehring. The Garden Club is presently encouraging local gardens to have their efforts judged this year.