Linda Tomlinson Bio 2015 Completed

Linda Tomlinson Freelance horticultural writer Landscape design specialist Linda has been involved with the local Communities in Bloom program since 2001 and has been a judge since 2006. She has witnessed communities grow and improve because of their involvement with Communities in Bloom, and says that she would judge “even if it wasn’t so much fun.” Linda is a graduate of the Olds College Horticultural Program where she specialized in Landscape Design. She has worked in many different areas of Horticulture and now keeps in touch with the business as a freelance Horticultural writer. Linda writes weekly gardening columns for The Red Deer Advocate, Central Alberta Life and The Mountaineer. Linda has been an active volunteer within the Rocky Mountain House community; Girl Guide Leader, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Low Cost Housing and Habitat for Humanity. Linda’s garden covers a number of acres. It is a place where native plants mingle with exotic and/or heritage ones.