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City to unveil summer look

By: Staff Writer

Monday, May. 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM | Comments: 0

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City greenhouse manager Tracy Timmer waters the large planters that will be put out across the city. New hanging planters, designed to use water more efficiently, hang from the rafters at the city greenhouse.

Seasonal baskets and planters will be installed this week across Brandon, giving streets, boulevards and parks the start of their summer floral fashion.

Many of the plants are grown from seed in the city's greenhouse, nurtured over the winter to be ready in time for summer.

Motorists are asked to take note of this process and to watch out for parks crews as they work to place the containers on the boulevards and hang the baskets on the street poles.

Thoughout the summer, too, motorists should watch for city staff who are watering the baskets and planters.

Volunteers who would like to help out in adding flowers to city parks can also come out this week.

The city will be planting at the following times and places:

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
9:00 a.m. – Brandon’s Community Sportsplex
1:30 p.m. – Lions Memorial Park

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
9:00 a.m. – Brandon Municipal Cemetery
1:30 p.m. – Princess Park

Thursday, June 7, 2012
9:00 a.m. – Coronation Park & Stanley Park

Friday, June 8, 2012
9:00 a.m. – Keystone Centre

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