This is the 7th year the City of Blaine has presented the Blaine is Beautiful Yard of the Week Awards.  The recognition of Blaine’s best gardens encourages community pride and inspiration for creating more beautiful yards and gardens in our neighborhoods.  The awards will be presented this year weekly from May 17^th until September 20^th.  The criteria for being nominated for the award are the yard or garden must be located within the city limits of Blaine including Semiahmoo, as well as be visible from the street.  The committee will also recognize the landscaping of commercial businesses several times during the season.  Nominations from the community are encouraged and don’t be shy about nominating your own yard or garden.  Yard of the Week winners are recognized with a Yard of the Week sign in their yard, an award certificate, as well as notification in the Northern Light.  To make a nomination or for more information about the Yard of the Week or Blaine is Beautiful Committee contact:  Debbie Harger, or call 360-543-9982.  To see the current Yard of the Week award winners click here.