gardening | . THE FIRST North Shore Gardens '86 Contest has attracted more than 30 applicants, and organizers say they're still looking for more entries before the contest deadline July 31. Sats a very relaxed and fun community-involved thing" suid Pat Strike, one of the members of the contest committee. She said gardeners do not have to enter all of their gardens if a certain area is not ready. “You can just enter your patio tubs if that’s all you want judg- ed,”* she said. When judges visited Strike’s varden, four weeks ago when her azalees were in full bloom, they judged her front) garden only, becuuse Strike decided her back garden was not presentable. She said judges visit contestants’ gardens when requested, and take slides of the garden. She said the judges will meet later, show the slides, and try to reach a consensus on the winners. Strike said the organizing com- mittee met this week and has By KIM PEMBERTON News Reporier decided the awards will be pres- ented September 23 or 25 at cither William Griffin Hall or Delbrook Community Centre. She said Elwood Heweill, presi- dent of the West Vancouver Sketch Club, and member Donna Morgan have been chosen to design the award plaque and certificates. Judges have been visiting dif- ferent homes since May, when the contest was first announced, ap- proximately twice a week. “We're very pleased considering this is the first year of the contest. The energy and enthusiasm has been terrific,’’ she said. Application forms are available at municipal offices, community centres, local libraries and local nurseries. Horseshoe Bay Plaza JUDGES in the North Shore Garden °86 Contest inspect a local gardener’s waterfront property. The judges look for composition, layout, use of site and plant selec- tion to name a few of the criteria. Select trom I.terlocking Pavingstones, Clay Pavers, Exposed Aggregate Concrete, Custom Brickwork & Masonry, Retaining Wall Systems & Sundecks/Patios. gCU EU BLISS STE ATS ERT ES LN shade La A CRE aC a Se UC ini eo 984-3237 1445 Main Street, North Vancouver e Patios ° Driveways ¢ Pool Surrounds Do it yourself or have it installed by our qualified, fast, competent crews. Cali for FREE estimate & consultation. All work guaranteed. ODER AES TESA ae SEO LITA RR ie z VEE REI TATE ce OT ILE AE Free shop at home service 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Vancouver 8004 W. 4Ist Avenue Phone: 261-2278 North Vancouver 1099 Marine Drive Phone: 985-6148