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Donald Leopold will discuss "Native Plants for the Northeast: The Best
Plants for Difficult Locations. Copies will be available to
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Steven Carroll will address the topic, "Ecology for Gardeners: Keeping
our Gardens Green. Lonnie Heflin of
Chesapeake Organics will address this important aspect of gardening in his
presentation, "Bay Friendly Gardening: Healthy Soil Makes Healthy Plants. In fact,
a well-maintained lawn and landscape offers many benefits not immediately
visible to the eye, such as stabilizing soil, moderating climate conditions,
lowering energy costs, reducing noise and air pollution, as well as deterring
the spread of wildfires.

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He notes in his book by the same name that ,
"Even a relatively small garden is a miniature ecosystem.aabga.

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His new book, "Native Plants
for the Northeast" is being released this spring.
Green Spring Master Gardeners are developing criteria for an EcoSavvy
Gardening Certification for Fairfax County citizens. For more information about the Gala, call 216/476-7060. http://www.

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The recipient of numerous teaching awards, he researches
the biodiversity and restoration of ecosystems. The material is of a
non-commercial nature and available on BetaSP, DVCam or DVCPro upon your
request. Rain Bird
has been awarded more than 130 patents, including the first in 1935 for the
impact sprinkler. Its commitment extends beyond products to education,
training and services for the industry and the community.

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Asad Rouhi of the Northern Virginia Soil + Water Conservation District will
discuss one of the more critical challenges facing gardeners in the Chesapeake
Bay Watershed region, "Rainwater Runoff and Erosion Solutions .rainbird.

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" Leopold is Distinguished Teaching Professor
at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New
York in Syracuse. In the upcoming months,
local citizens can apply to be certified as EcoSavvy Gardeners by adopting
specific EcoSavvy Gardening techniques in their home landscape.Master Gardener and Host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard, Provides Homeowners
and Weekend Gardeners With Helpful Hints and Tips for Maintaining a Lush Lawn
and Garden While Using Less Water

GLENDORA, Calif. Each PSA focuses on different aspects of outdoor water
conservation, including the use of low-volume irrigation, when and how much to
water the lawn and garden, matching sprinkler types with the plants needs,
keeping water off of the streets and sidewalks, and more. Rain Bird and The Intelligent Use of Water(TM) is about
using water wisely. AABGA publishes a monthly newsletter and the
quarterly journal, The Public Garden, and many other publications, and
sponsors six regional meetings and one national conference each year.

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With gardening becoming the number one recreational activity in the
Washington metropolitan area, the topic of EcoSavvy Gardening is timely. For more information on the
Green Spring Master Gardeners program, contact Sandy Flowers at Green Spring
Gardens Park, 703-642-5173 .
All four 30-second PSAs are not dated, intended to play well anytime over
the spring and summer months and available to those interested in
communicating this important message to their audiences.

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Register early, as
space is limited.
"For many, the secret to a green lawn has always been water, water and
more water. "With summer here and the height of
the watering season upon us, now is the time to make sure we are doing our
part to conserve water and at the same time reduce the water bill.com.

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To register, call Green Spring
Gardens at 703-642-5173.
The name of last year's $100,000 winner, Edward Griffin of Wellington, was
drawn from among the more than 3,500 raffle tickets sold for the first-ever
raffle. Not only are we facing drought conditions with water rationing in
many parts of the country this summer, but also the price we pay for that
water is increasing," said Paul James, host of Gardening By The Yard and
narrator of the water conservation PSAs. But conserving water does not
have to mean sacrificing healthy green grass or flourishing plants.

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until 4:00 p." Carroll is an ecologist at Truman State University where
he teaches ecology and botany.

Green Spring VCE Master Gardeners are volunteer education partners with
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) and the Fairfax County Park Authority
(FCPA), dedicated to community outreach that encourages and promotes
environmentally friendly gardening techniques. They offer simple and easy to execute tips to help
homeowners and weekend gardeners significantly reduce the amount of water
needed to maintain beautiful, lush lawns and gardens.com.

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Tickets are also on sale for the Straight from the Heart "Red-Tie" Gala on
February 18.

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Although most homeowners are familiar with water conserving products for
inside the home, the reality is that up to 70 percent of residential water is
used outdoors to water lawns and landscapes.

Sites in this category provide information, association locations, tools, or other material that helps people who are elderly, infirm or in any way need assistance to garden.

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A box
lunch is available for an additional $10. No
more than 6,000 tickets will be sold for this year's raffle.
The four PSAs feature Paul James and provide information on how homeowners
and weekend gardeners can save water and still have a great lawn and garden to
enjoy all summer long.

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Credit cards are accepted over the phone. CLEVELAND, Would you like to win $100,000? How
about a two-year lease on a red 2006 Corvette or S-Jaguar? Or a three-year
lease on a Ford Mustang? Or your own His and Hers Harley-Davidson Soft
Tails? Or a seven-day vacation to Hawaii for two?
These are just a few of the 40 incredible prizes offered through the
second annual Straight from the Heart Raffle to benefit the cardiovascular
programs at Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals .
To order a free copy of the water conservation PSAs please contact William
Ostedt at 310 -556-4443 or via e-mail at wostedt@ppmgcorp. Since its
beginnings in 1933, Rain Bird has offered the industry's broadest range of
irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial
developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the world.

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, Gardening authors Steven Carroll
and Donald Leopold will be among the experts presenting a day-long EcoSavvy
Gardening Symposium , "Techniques for Keeping our Planet Healthy. It was also used to expand community outreach programs designed
to promote heart-healthy living through free health talks, screenings and
special events ., Rain Bird Corporation and the
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA) have joined
forces to encourage the practice of water conservation outside the home with
the release of four broadcast television public service announcements (PSA)
featuring Paul James, The Gardener Guy, and host of HGTV's Gardening by the
Yard.
Its mission is to serve and strengthen public gardens by supporting their
work, value, and achievements in horticultural display, education, research,
and plant conservation.

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About The AABGA
The American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA) is the
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Green Spring Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Master Gardeners will
host the symposium at Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center , Saturday,
February 26, from 8:30 a. Together, the 2005 raffle and sold-out Red-Tie Gala netted more than
$250,000 to help Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals - all members of
the Cleveland Clinic Health System - to better respond to the cardiovascular
needs of the community through the acquisition of new techniques, technologies
and services.

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Registration is $35. Raffle tickets are $100 each, and are
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Green Spring Garden is located at 4603 Green Spring Road,
Alexandria, VA, located just north of the intersection of Braddock and Little
River Turnpike Roads. The four non-commercial spots are 30 seconds each and available in
multiple formats.
Important AABGA initiatives include the Resource Center, a technical
information service for public gardens and the general public, and the North
American Plant Collections Consortium, a project to conserve plant germplasm
using the collections found in botanical gardens and arboreta.

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Heart Raffle Features $100 000 Grand Prize!

Sponsored by the
Lakewood Hospital Foundation and the Fairview/Lutheran Foundation, the
Straight from the Heart Raffle will culminate with a drawing of the 40 prize
winners on Saturday, February 18, at the Straight from the Red-Tie Gala at the
LaCentre Conference Center in Westlake., Rain Bird Corporation is the leading
manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services.