Dedicated gardeners honored with blue ribbons, beautification awards

Some may say it takes a "green thumb" but most gardeners know it takes serious dedication, hard work and lots of water to keep a garden spectacular enough to win a blue ribbon. The Homewood Beautification Committee awarded blue ribbons to nine homeowners for their outstanding gardening work that enhanced the appearance of their homes. The winners, along with 35 beautification award winners and 152 businesses were honored at a program Oct. 25 at the Irwin Center.