Kitchener in Bloom program launches this Friday
Springtime is upon us, and neighbourhoods across Kitchener are beginning to bloom. The Kitchener in Bloom neighbourhood garden recognition program shows appreciation for residents' efforts to make our city a more beautiful, sustainable and greener place to live.
To kick off this year’s Kitchener in Bloom, the City of Kitchener is offering free seed packs at all community centres starting this Friday, May 1, 2026 (one seed pack per family), while supplies last. Simply stop by your community centre to pick up your seed pack and start planting a flower bed, pollinator garden, balcony planter, vegetable patch, or community garden.
The Kitchener in Bloom program fosters community pride and connection while recognizing the beauty of our city. From May to September, neighbours recognize neighbours for creating vibrant outdoor spaces and helping to grow community pride in their neighbourhood. Stop by your community centre or local public library and ask for a Kitchener in Bloom recognition package. From there, drop it off to a neighbour you think deserves appreciation for their hard work in the garden this year.
Summer Garden parties
This summer, join us for a free neighbourhood garden party, a chance to explore beautiful gardens, enjoy lemonade and cookies, and take part in family-friendly activities. Come learn more about the benefits of gardening and the Kitchener in Bloom program. Everyone is welcome.
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Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Doon Pioneer Park Community Garden
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Saturday, August 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Queens Green Community Garden
To learn more about Kitchener in Bloom, visit LoveMyHood.ca/Bloom.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.