* Herb gardening continues to grow at a strong pace, with more than 15
million households planting herbs. For helpful gardening tips, visit http://www.

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Free Presidents Cup Map/Area Guide Available From Prince William County /Manassas CVB

"Home improvement
retailers provide one-stop shopping for anything a person needs for planting
and maintaining a successful garden.

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1-800-432-1792.

Bonnie and Livingston Paulk founded Bonnie Plant Farm in 1918.

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The Presidents
Cup Map and Area Guide is designed to fit in a regular pocket -- it folds down
to 2. Consumers are utilizing small spaces such as
containers, balconies, patios, and windowsills for mini-gardens.

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This category has sites for flower and garden shows intended for home gardeners and gardening enthusiasts and that occur at regular intervals, such as annual shows.

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* Gardening is becoming less seasonal , as people plant cool season crops
such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower, and collards .

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* While the number of individuals gardening has increased, the size of
gardens has decreased.

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, More than one in four of all
U. households will grow vegetable plants during 2005, making it one of the
fastest growing pastimes, according to Dennis Thomas, General Manager of
Bonnie Plant Farm, the nation's largest grower of container vegetable plants,
herbs, and flowers .

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Some other gardening trends of interest include:

* More young persons 18-34 are gardening, spending more than any other
group on vegetable plants, approximately $70 annually .

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Gardeners in traditionally urban
areas such as New York City, Charlotte, Atlanta , Dallas, and Orlando
are leading the way.

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Thomas attributes much of this increased interest in gardening to the
expansion of home improvement retailers and garden centers.

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MANASSAS , Va. Bush is the honorary chairman of the event, and is expected to attend the
opening ceremonies on September 22.

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"More people are gardening for a number of reasons, including stress
reduction , maintaining healthy eating habits, and as a means to reduce
household expenses," says Thomas.

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New products
such biodegradable peat containers are helping to bring novice
gardeners into the category by simplifying efforts.

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Through targeted marketing efforts the CVB promotes the region to potential
leisure visitors, tour groups, and media representatives for the purpose of
increasing tourism and economic growth.
In addition to the Presidents Cup Map and Area Guide the CVB publishes a
multitude of informational materials, including a complete Visitors Guide,
Golf Guide, and biannual events calendars.

* Seniors are still the largest group of vegetable gardeners, growing
leading varieties such as tomato and pepper plants.

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The colorful map includes driving directions, ticket and parking, details
on admission fees and shuttle hours, and a complete Presidents Cup schedule of
events.

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Prince William County
has hosted the event previously -- in 1994 , 1996, and 2000.

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International team of players from around the world.

* Of the 26 million households that grow their own vegetable plants, 35%
are located in the Midwest; 27% are in the Southeast.

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, Individuals interested in attending
the PGA TOUR Presidents Cup tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in
Prince William County, Virginia can now receive a free Presidents Cup Map and
Area Guide from the Prince William County/Manassas Convention + Visitors
Bureau (1-800-432-1792). President George
W. UNION SPRINGS, Ala.bonnieplants.

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The Prince William County/Manassas Convention + Visitors Bureau is the
destination marketing organization for Prince William County and Manassas. The
company currently plants more than 500 million seeds annually, and delivers
fresh vegetable plants, herbs, and flowers from its 35 growing stations
nationwide.

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The area guide provides listings and contact information for tourist
attractions , golf courses, accommodations, and restaurants.
The Presidents Cup tournament will match top U.

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For more information, go to http://www.

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