Contact information: MaryAnn Fink, Coordinator/Executive Director of MLNA (636-939-9079) 6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Suite 128 Saint Charles, MO 63304, March 17th, 2008
For Immediate Release:
As part of Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association’s stewardship commitment, Forrest Keeling Nursery, MLNA Green Leader, will educate the public and professionals on ways they can conservation water in the landscape at their nursery in Elsberry Missouri.
Forrest Keeling Nursery, MLNA Green Leader, will educate the public on ways they can conservation water in the landscape during an on air broadcast with KTRS’s popular” Inside Out” gardening and home improvement show. Co-hosted by Rolling Ridge Nursery’s President, Jim McMillan and John Shea, President of Callier, Thompson, Shea Construction & Design, the Inside Out show will broadcast during the actual rain garden installation process.
Kim Lovelace Young, Vice President/General Manager of Forrest Keeling will be featured during the radio show discussing how residential and commercial property owners can create an attractive garden while the reducing water run off. “This is a way for MLNA members to be role models for our professional industry as well as examples for homeowners!” says MaryAnn Fink, Inside Out’s green industry expert and weekly KTRS Inside Out guest. I know this will be a fun challenge. We want listeners to come, meet the radio personalities and watch during the show and come back to Forrest Keeling Nursery to visit the garden. We want them to see for themselves how much easier it is to work with site challenges”.
This rain garden will also be a featured part of the education displays at Missouri Landscape & Nursery’s Professional Field Day, June 26th, 2008 . A free event for MLNA members, horticulture and allied professionals interested in connecting with product suppliers and service providers, it will be a full day of spotlighting sponsors, visiting vendors, networking with industry associates, BBQ and fun. (Field Day Vendor Registration)
MLNA has challenged all of its members to become green leaders, active professionals in their community. "Currently we are promoting MLNA’s “Water as a Resource” initiative. as part of our stewardship commitment” states MaryAnn Fink, Coordinator/Executive Director of MLNA. (Contact MLNA for Plant List for Rain Gardens @maryannfink@mlna.org) Says Fink, “We are creating and sharing horticulture success stories to demonstrate and educate each other and the homeowner". For more information about this MLNA Green Leader and that day’s event contact them directly.
“Sustainability defines our success, so we are showcasing MLNA members as GREEN LEADERS. These members are creating opportunities, presenting workshops and offering programs to educate the public and our industry about stewardship in the lower Midwest. Pretty thriving plants are in investment in our property, the future, and our environment. Landscaping is not a luxury but a necessity", says Fink. For more information about MLNA, its members, their workshops, programs and events 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
Forrest Keeling Nursery, MLNA Green Leader, will educate the public on ways they can conservation water in the landscape during an on air broadcast with KTRS’s popular” Inside Out” gardening and home improvement show. Co-hosted by Rolling Ridge Nursery’s President, Jim McMillan and John Shea, President of Callier, Thompson, Shea Construction & Design, the Inside Out show will broadcast during the actual rain garden installation process.
Kim Lovelace Young, Vice President/General Manager of Forrest Keeling will be featured during the radio show discussing how residential and commercial property owners can create an attractive garden while the reducing water run off. “This is a way for MLNA members to be role models for our professional industry as well as examples for homeowners!” says MaryAnn Fink, Inside Out’s green industry expert and weekly KTRS Inside Out guest. I know this will be a fun challenge. We want listeners to come, meet the radio personalities and watch during the show and come back to Forrest Keeling Nursery to visit the garden. We want them to see for themselves how much easier it is to work with site challenges”.
This rain garden will also be a featured part of the education displays at Missouri Landscape & Nursery’s Professional Field Day, June 26th, 2008 . A free event for MLNA members, horticulture and allied professionals interested in connecting with product suppliers and service providers, it will be a full day of spotlighting sponsors, visiting vendors, networking with industry associates, BBQ and fun. (Field Day Vendor Registration)
MLNA has challenged all of its members to become green leaders, active professionals in their community. "Currently we are promoting MLNA’s “Water as a Resource” initiative. as part of our stewardship commitment” states MaryAnn Fink, Coordinator/Executive Director of MLNA. (Contact MLNA for Plant List for Rain Gardens @maryannfink@mlna.org) Says Fink, “We are creating and sharing horticulture success stories to demonstrate and educate each other and the homeowner". For more information about this MLNA Green Leader and that day’s event contact them directly.
“Sustainability defines our success, so we are showcasing MLNA members as GREEN LEADERS. These members are creating opportunities, presenting workshops and offering programs to educate the public and our industry about stewardship in the lower Midwest. Pretty thriving plants are in investment in our property, the future, and our environment. Landscaping is not a luxury but a necessity", says Fink. For more information about MLNA, its members, their workshops, programs and events 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: Hibiscus lasiocarpos / Rose Mallow, image credit Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder
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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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Forrest Keeling is a family-owned and operated nursery that has been growing quality stock for over 50 years. They welcome visits in person or contact them from their Web site. Use this map to locate us.
Forrest Keeling Nursery specializes in seedling liners and is the originator of the RPM® (air-root pruned) liners. Forrest Keeling has worked closely with conservation and private organizations to develop ways to utilize root production method technology in Wetland Restoration. Forrest Keeling Nursery
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Forrest Keeling is a family-owned and operated nursery that has been growing quality stock for over 50 years. They welcome visits in person or contact them from their Web site. Use this map to locate us.
Forrest Keeling Nursery specializes in seedling liners and is the originator of the RPM® (air-root pruned) liners. Forrest Keeling has worked closely with conservation and private organizations to develop ways to utilize root production method technology in Wetland Restoration. Forrest Keeling Nursery
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