MORE FOR KIDS
On Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, kids between four and 10 years-
old who complete a treasure hunt receive a complimentary Fannie May
Buttercream or Fruit and Nut Egg . to 8 p. 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.

New Web Site Lets Homeowners Garden Like A Farmer

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This year, the home horticulturalist can take control of soil issues with
fertilizer information directly from the source. You'll also learn how to take a
quality soil sample and get to know your soil type.

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"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.

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They will be available
on-site through Sunday, March 20.

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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.

-- Ask the Expert puts you in touch via e-mail with PCS Sales ' Chief
Agronomist, Dr.

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SHOW STARTS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12, WITH BRIEF CEREMONY
At 9:55 a. The
show opens promptly at 10:00 a. ceremony at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show .org

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Rain Bird and The Intelligent Use of Water(TM) is about
using water wisely .
Its mission is to serve and strengthen public gardens by supporting their
work, value, and achievements in horticultural display, education, research,
and plant conservation. PotashCorp, the world's
largest fertilizer enterprise producing the three primary plant nutrients, has
launched a Gardening and Fertilizer section on its website,
http://www.

Sites from around the world are welcomed and embraced.

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Adult admission is $13 weekends and $11
weekdays; admission for children aged 4 to 12 is $6 weekends and $5 weekdays. 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.
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.

ABOUT RAIN BIRD CORPORATION
Based in Glendora, Calif.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050330/NYFNSS02LOGO-a
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Clubs and Associations
Clubs, Associations and Societies of all gardening types can submit their sites to this category.

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Show hours are from 10 a.m.
For more information, call 312-321-0077 or visit
http://www.

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USPS STAMP DESIGNS DEBUT
On Tuesday, March 15, new stamp designs featuring irises, hyacinths,
tulips and daffodils will be issued by the U. Postal Service at an 11:00
a.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. 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 .

-- Getting Started contains useful information about the soil including
the role of nutrients, texture and pH. Feel free to ask him any gardening or
fertilizer questions , and be sure to review the questions that others
have already asked by browsing Current Questions or Archived Questions
links available in the Ask the Expert link at
http://www.

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LEARN FROM EXPERTS EVERY DAY OF THE SHOW
Every day, authors and experts who conduct helpful seminars about a host
of topics from garden and lawn care to the hottest trends in new annuals and
perennials and container gardening will be available for on-site, phone and
in-studio interviews . Mon., 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.
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 .rainbird.com. http://www. The
PotashCorp Gardening and Fertilizer feature allows gardeners of even the
smallest flowerbed to find out about the best use of plant nutrients.

-- Fertilizing explains the basics about phosphorus, potassium and
nitrogen -- three of the most widely used nutrients in fertilizer
formulations, why plants require nutrients in specific formulations and
how to best apply them during certain times of year.

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DETAILS FOR VISITORS
The 11th annual show runs through Sunday, March 20, the first day of
spring, at Navy Pier in Chicago .; 10 a. Rain Bird maintains
state-of-the-art manufacturing assembly facilities in the United States ,
France, Sweden and Mexico http://www.aabga.

Please check these to make sure your site would not fit better into these categories.

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Its commitment extends beyond products to education,
training and services for the industry and the community.

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CHICAGO, From 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.
"For many, the secret to a green lawn has always been water, water and
more water.

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S.chicagoflower. Kim Polizotto." Each section builds working knowledge -- a foundation that is
simple to understand and to navigate.

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, Rain Bird Corporation is the leading
manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. 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.
No longer do farmers alone hold the secrets to proper plant nutrition."
The website has three sections, "Getting Started," "Fertilizing" and "Ask
the Expert.potashcorp.

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Renowned chefs also demonstrate their talents at Garden
Gourmet.com. 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
has been awarded more than 130 patents, including the first in 1935 for the
impact sprinkler., Planning for the spring growing
season is in full swing whether you are a farmer with thousands of acres to
plant or an urban gardener with a small plot in your backyard.com/npk_science/gardening_fertilizer/ask_the_expert/

Please note: There are categories present for societies of Clematis, Fuscias, Horticulture, Iris', Orchids, Rhododendrons, Roses and Water Gardens.

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Show officials are available to provide facts and
figures about what was required to produce the 2005 Chicago Flower and Garden
Show at Navy Pier.m.

VINTAGE STOP FOR ADULTS
To extend a leisurely stay at the show, guests are invited to sample wines
at a tasting when they visit a garden design to suggest a faraway winery.
through Sat. Sun. But conserving water does not
have to mean sacrificing healthy green grass or flourishing plants.newscom. Kim Polizotto .

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At that time,
they will be the first to see entries for the third annual horticulture
competition and the first-ever flower arranging competition at the show,
workers putting the finishing touches on 25 magnificent gardens, 180 vendors
and demonstration areas. There's still ample time to be on the
sidelines for dyeing the Chicago River at 10:45 am and the noon start time for
the St. They also are given a free T-
shirt to tote home with their do-it-yourself project. 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. The material is of a
non-commercial nature and available on BetaSP, DVCam or DVCPro upon your
request.com.
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The website offers valuable tips and advice about soil texture and testing
soil fertility and pH.

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2005 Chicago Flower and Garden Show Delivers Variety of Experiences for Avid Gardeners and Spring-Seeking Visitors

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agronomic advice to the general public.

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KIDS FIND TREASURES AT FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
On Saturdays and Sundays, Ace Hardware gives kids accompanied by their
parent a chance to build a small treasure chest.m.
"The Gardening and Fertilizer section of our website is a complete package
of useful information for everyone from the novice gardener to the
professional with a proven green thumb, " said Rhonda Speiss, Manager, Public
Relations. "It is a unique addition because it allows the general public to
access expert information and even submit questions to our Chief Agronomist,
Dr.

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on Saturday, March 12, the first day of the show, John
Williams of WGN radio will lead Chicago Flower and Garden Show sponsors and
other dignitaries as they use large garden shears to cut through a colorful
garland of flowers to officially mark the opening of the 11th annual show.m.
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.

About The AABGA
The American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA) is the
association for North American public gardens and their professional staff. World's Largest Crop Nutrient Producer Launches Gardening Internet Site

Offers Backyard Gardeners Same Professional Knowledge Farmers Rely On

NORTHBROOK, Ill.newscom. It explains the specific soil nutrient needs for lawns,
vegetables and flowers.

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The Gardener Guy(TM) Paul James Teams Up With the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta and Rain Bird Corporation to Release Four Water Conser

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on Friday,
March 11, journalists are invited to a sneak preview of the show in Festival
Hall, on the second floor towards the east end of Navy Pier. Patrick's Day Parade.

RYNE SANDBERG AUTOGRAPHS BASEBALLS
From noon until 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 12, Ryne Sandberg, Cubs 23 and
new Hall Of Fame inductee, will autograph baseballs supplied by National City
Bank at its booth. Individuals named Iris, Hyacinth, Tulip and
Daffodil will be admitted at no charge to the show on Tuesday only. 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.