Return to Article Index The Prescott Journal September 18, 2002 By Astrid Strader, Project Supervisor, Horticulturist, and Garden Designer PB Column (Prescott Journal Articles) 2002 Prescott pride is blossoming Heritage river trail development continues Sale of bulbs helps fundraising total grow Arboretum will require little care What's with the garbage? The magnificent ash will enhance river trail arboretum Entire ecosystem being returned to nature Trees make a great gift Tree donors Phase three Adopt-a-tree Seeds make great stocking stuffers Time to celebrate the glory of winter Investments in river trail are already visible 2003 New Year promises excitement for trail Beautification to continue at waterfront arboretum Town beautification project continues this season Greening work continues at Churchill Park Blossoms provides employment skills Project a journey of transformation Many contributions make festival work Wildflowers not so wild Greening projects need involvement We can learn from nature’s example Native tree and shrub planting starts this fall Town's first garden contest is a success Is ragweed or goldenrod the hay fever culprit? Parks targeted for tree planting Much-needed colour added to town dock Long riverfront grass supports natural habitats Beautifying areas has generated keen interest Team work produces results Heritage plants selected for municipal building Mystery bell resurrected at fire hall Bird houses new attraction at river trail Trees and shrubs make great gifts Volunteers created community initiative Other Articles Prescott project receives major federal funding Prescott Blossoms begins to bloom Prescott Blossoms in New Year - Youth program to benefit town continues to expand Feds renew funding for Prescott Blossoms Mayor views town's role in Prescott Blossoms as an important investment Blossoms grads honoured for their efforts Trees and Shrubs Prescott Blossoms Photo Gallery 2002 2003