The municipality of Tomiño has maintained its four Flowers of Honor for the fourth consecutive year, one of the highest recognitions in the Vilas en Flor Galicia competition. This achievement, obtained at the ninth gala held in the municipal auditorium of Salceda de Caselas, validates the continuous work in improving green spaces and landscape conservation, linked to the local nursery tradition and citizen participation.
The mayor, Sandra González, expressed her satisfaction in revalidating the award, highlighting the daily effort of the government team, municipal staff, collaboration with landscaping professionals and nursery owners, and the commitment of the residents.
The jury particularly valued the project Cultivando Paisaxes (Cultivating Landscapes), which provides specialized advice for the planning and maintenance of municipal public spaces. The new gardens in the Seixo and Mina squares exemplify this line of work, with over twenty varieties of plants chosen to reduce water consumption and create more pleasant spaces for gathering and rest.
The mayor indicated the desire to integrate the nursery tradition into public spaces and make landscape care part of daily life. The campaign Rodéate de Vida (Surround Yourself with Life), involving the distribution of trees and plants, was also highlighted for its organization and impact, attracting the jury's interest. Furthermore, the new waste management model proposed by the City Council was positively assessed.
The gala brought together 40 participating municipalities in Vilas en Flor Galicia, an initiative promoted by the Juana de Vega Foundation, Asvinor, and Agaexar, with the support of the Consellería de Medio Ambiente (Regional Ministry of Environment) through the Instituto de Estudos do Territorio (Institute of Territorial Studies). The program recognizes the conservation of plant and landscape heritage, sustainability, and citizen participation.
