Contact information: MaryAnn Fink, Coordinator/Executive Director of MLNA
(636-939-9079)
6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Suite 128
Saint Charles, MO 63304,
October 26th, 2007
For Immediate Release:
MISSOURI LANDSCAPE & NURSERY ASSOCIATION “WATER AS A RESOURCE-NOT A WASTE PRODUCT” WITH PLANTS OF MERIT PROGRAM AS PLATFORM.
As part of Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association’s stewardship commitment, MLNA has partnered with Illinois Green Industry Association, Missouri Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens and the University of Missouri-Mizzou Botanic Gardens, to promote reliable, non-invasive and ornamentally attractive plant selections. Many of these are drought tolerant choices. Educating our members and the public about plant selections,” smart” watering irrigation products and more, will be incorporated into MLNA’s “Water as a Resource” initiative. “This is part of our stewardship commitment for our education programs for both the professional and the public” states MaryAnn Fink, Coordinator/Executive Director of MLNA. (Contact MLNA for Plants of Merit List for Dry Gardens )
Says Fink, “We are sharing horticulture success stories and educating each other and the homeowner about trees shrubs, perennials and annuals that keep their good looks despite the dry periods in the lower Midwest. We are also educating our members about regional plant research for Green Walls and Green Roofs. We are building alliances with those that share our interest in sustainability issues. We are working on educational programs that form partnership, particularly with our “Trees, Planning for Time and Saving Energy". We plan to help home and landowners find ways to benefit from growing green. We will have winter and spring educational events for the professional and the public, new programs and communication support.
(636-939-9079)
6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Suite 128
Saint Charles, MO 63304,
October 26th, 2007
For Immediate Release:
MISSOURI LANDSCAPE & NURSERY ASSOCIATION “WATER AS A RESOURCE-NOT A WASTE PRODUCT” WITH PLANTS OF MERIT PROGRAM AS PLATFORM.
As part of Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association’s stewardship commitment, MLNA has partnered with Illinois Green Industry Association, Missouri Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens and the University of Missouri-Mizzou Botanic Gardens, to promote reliable, non-invasive and ornamentally attractive plant selections. Many of these are drought tolerant choices. Educating our members and the public about plant selections,” smart” watering irrigation products and more, will be incorporated into MLNA’s “Water as a Resource” initiative. “This is part of our stewardship commitment for our education programs for both the professional and the public” states MaryAnn Fink, Coordinator/Executive Director of MLNA. (Contact MLNA for Plants of Merit List for Dry Gardens )
Says Fink, “We are sharing horticulture success stories and educating each other and the homeowner about trees shrubs, perennials and annuals that keep their good looks despite the dry periods in the lower Midwest. We are also educating our members about regional plant research for Green Walls and Green Roofs. We are building alliances with those that share our interest in sustainability issues. We are working on educational programs that form partnership, particularly with our “Trees, Planning for Time and Saving Energy". We plan to help home and landowners find ways to benefit from growing green. We will have winter and spring educational events for the professional and the public, new programs and communication support.
Pretty thriving plants are in investment in our property, the future, and our environment. Landscaping is not a luxury but a necessity! For more information visit http://www.mlna.org/ or call 636-939-9079.
Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association
6209 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Suite 128
St. Charles MO 63304
636-939-9079
IMAGE: Baptisia sphaerocarpa; POM for 2008, image credit Sue Vanderbilt
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Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association
The Missouri Landscape and Nursery Association, founded in 1921, is a not-for-profit professional trade association representing the green industry throughout Missouri. Its mission is to enhance the success of its members through knowledge, advocacy and communication. It promotes horticulture education, professionalism, integrity, and environmental stewardship.
Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association
6209 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Suite 128
St. Charles MO 63304
636-939-9079
IMAGE: Baptisia sphaerocarpa; POM for 2008, image credit Sue Vanderbilt
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Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association
The Missouri Landscape and Nursery Association, founded in 1921, is a not-for-profit professional trade association representing the green industry throughout Missouri. Its mission is to enhance the success of its members through knowledge, advocacy and communication. It promotes horticulture education, professionalism, integrity, and environmental stewardship.
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