Rosemère in Bloom
Rosemère in Bloom is an annual photo contest that residents can enter free of charge. Prospective contestants in all categories must submit an entry form online, along with a picture. A prize ceremony is held this fall.
The categories are:
- Environmental Action (beneficial actions for nature to promote healthy habits to improve our living environment.)
- Backyard (any size)
- Front in Bloom — Residential
- Front in Bloom — Commercial
- Floral (plant photographed up close, taken vertically)
- Vegetable Garden
- Marilyn-Proulx Cosy Corner
- Pollinator in action on plant (taken vertically)
As of June 4, 2025, register for the Rosemère in Bloom contest by filling out the interactive form and send it, along with your photo, by August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., by e-mail to loisirs@ville.rosemere.qc.ca.
- Finalists: $35
- Sector winner: $85 (total value)
- Grand prize winner by category: $135 (total value)
- Floral (plant photographed up close, taken vertically)
- Pollinator in action on a plant (taken vertically)
gardening bazaar
- Plants for sale: Perennials, annuals, edible plants, tree saplings, houseplants and more
- Also available to buy: Flowerpots, sprinklers, gardening accessories and implements, yard decorations and gardening-related antiques
- Christmas decorations and used furniture
Donations of objects and accessories
SECRET GARDENS TOUR
On July 13, 2025 (from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), discover a host of hidden horticultural gems as homeowners open up their yards to the public.
Tickets available for purchase on site at Hamilton House ($10 apiece*).*All proceeds to go to Les Petits Plaisirs, a respite care organization.
Monarch festival
•Monarch and biodiversity awareness booths
•Unveiling of a monarch butterfly garden and sculpture
•Gift for all young gardeners in attendance*
•Roaming entertainersavailable vailable
Working together to save the monarch
Creating habitats to protect monarch butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Pick up your guide to learn how to create a backyard oasis where you can watch and support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult.
Mission Monarch
Want to do even more? Join the Mission Monarch community science program. Do your part to contribute to scientific research about monarch reproduction by helping with Mission Monarch’s data collection efforts. All backyard scientists are welcome to pitch in!
https://www.mission-monarch.org/en
