The Yonge in Bloom Committee is committed to the beautification of the Village of Mallorytown and Front of Yonge Township. The initiative has grown to a groundswell of support by individuals, and township employees.

Since the beginning of the 2022 – 2026 term of Council, the committee has taken a lead role in a number of projects and events, including:

  • Organizing and hosting the annual Hidden Garden tour
  • Organizing and hosting garden seminars throughout the year
  • Organizing and hosting the annual plant sale, where the majority of the plants are donated by the Committee members 
  • Participate in Earth Day Cleanup
  • Maintain various municipal gardens
  • Decorate Village planters each season
  • Plant flowers & bulbs with FOY Elementary School students

Membership

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Yonge in Bloom Committee, please submit your letter of interest to the Township Office, 1514 County Road 2, Mallorytown, or email your letter to admin@frontofyonge.com 

Terms of Reference

Earth Day

Earth Day is held Canada wide on April 22nd each year and is embraced by Yonge in Bloom.  We encourage the community in its annual ‘spring cleaning’ to scour all public areas in the Township for waste.  This is not a simple task, as there are two overpass exits from Highway 401 into our area.  It is remarkable how much landfill can be peeled off these locations!

Education

We have a histroy of school participation in the Village of Mallorytown.  Fostering the love and art of gardening with the young people of our community is important.  In the past, Front of Yonge Elementary School students have been encouraged to grow seeds in the classroom and enjoy floral artwork projects.  We encourage participation from our young families.
Children are very welcome to ‘work’ with us as we continue to add to our beautiful garden behind the Malloryown Coach House (circa 1885).  The Coach House was lovingly restored and converted into a museum in 2005 to allow locals and tourists to discover, learn and celebrate the history of Mallorytown.
Education is a focus of our group.  Not only do we work to teach children, but we present gardening seminars each spring to stimulate and share with the public.  Folks from inside and outside our community look forward to these seminars.  This raises needed money for flowers, and supplies for our plantings.

Plant Sale

Spring is a busy time in the Village of Mallorytown.  Not only do we host our popular seminars, but we set up an ambitious sale in the Recreation Park in May.  Locals share their own perennials with the public in a huge display.  Eager gardiners come from far and wide to buy healthy, very reasonably priced plants.  Members of the Yonge in Bloom are extremely willing to explain the identity, care and maintenance of all specides offered.  Again, monies go towards our beautification projects.  Novice gardeners appreciate our help very much. We love sharing!

Hidden Gardens Tour

Early summer hosts a Hidden Gardens Tour. Host gardens are selected, and opened to the public. Garden enthusiasts enjoy visiting the varied gardens of our region. Our gardens are as varied as our landscape. The Frontenac Arch boasts water, rock, forest and meadow. Our garden tours reflect that variety, making them a unique mirror of our region. Very impressive. Our hosts love sharing their plants, explaining their challenges, and displaying their passion for gardening.  Being a host garden is a tremendous amount of work, but the Yonge in Bloom team generously helps out when needed.

One of the highlights of the day is a delightful luncheon, displaying creative flower arrangements.

Village of Mallorytown Beautification

Yonge in Bloom teams with the Coach House volunteers to maintain Mallory Station, the Front of Yonge Library and Community Centre, Tony Kall Park, and the Mallory Coach House Complex. The beautification of our village hub supports and enhances musical, performances, a market, village fairs, and wedding photos! We are proud of this corner of Front of Yonge.

Members of our group take great pride in designing planters throughout the village. There are currently twelve planters strategically located for public enjoyment. It is impressive to see the creative planting themes delight us as the seasons change. Work shifts team together all summer and fall to plant, weed and water all the public beds and planters. This responsibility is taken very seriously.

Road of Remembrance Memorial

Yonge in Bloom loves and nurtures our Front of Yonge Road of Remembrance. It was begun in 1999.This stretch of memorials, planters, flags, and trees are a source of pride for our community.  We care for our fallen soldiers, and value their contribution to us.  Each year adds another memory. Remembrance Road ceremonies keep our memories fresh in Mallorytown.