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Shipshewana, Indiana
2009-2011 Participant - Under 4,000 Population Category
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AIB Booth Wins Prestigious Award at the Philadelphia Flower Show
 On Saturday, March 3, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for Depicting Horticulture as a Way to Create Community" by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for its 15-by 20-foot exhibit at the Philadelphia International Flower Show. "We're so pleased that our first exhibit of a garden display in this prestigious show has been so well received, not just by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, but by the thousands of people who have already visited it. Opening day was a big success, with some visitors being familiar with America in Bloom and others learning about us for the first time," said Delilah Onofrey, an America in Bloom (AIB) board member and co-founder. Click here to read more. |
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New York City Awarded $3 Million in Historic Preservation Grants
 Last week it was announced that New York City will be this year's location for Partners in Preservation, a community-based initiative funded by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The program will provide $3 million in grant funding to preserve the city's historic buildings, icons, and landmarks. And this year, people will have the opportunity to vote online for the preservation projects that they feel are most important. Click here to read more. |
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UNLESS By Marvin Miller, AIB President
 "Unless someone like you Cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not." From The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Through the $70 million investment from Universal Studies to bring Dr. Seuss's book, "The Lorax," to the big screen, millions, young and old alike, will hear the message that trees are important. Deviating slightly from the book, the movie is centered around a young boy, Ted, learning about trees. He is forced to deal with his nemesis, the owner of O'Hare Air, who would rather sell bottled air to people than have trees produce it for free. So, from the community of Thneed-Ville, which sports 96 battery-operated Oakmatic trees that go from summer to autumn to winter to disco via remote control, Ted ventures to find the truth about real trees, hoping to find one he can bring back to plant, all to impress a girl. Click here to read what all the shouting is about. |
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New Video Series Touting the Benefits of Plants!
 "World Famous Hortistician" Dr. Marvin Miller is the star in a new video series aimed at touting the benefits of plants. Produced by GrowerTalks, in conjunction with America in Bloom, the series has already gone viral with thousands of views.
And after you watch the videos be sure to order copies of the new 12-page, full color educational brochure titled, "Discover the Surprising Side of Plants." Based on research and publications by America in Bloom (AIB) board member Charles Hall, PhD, of Texas A&M, and others, the brochure summarizes the benefits of plants "beyond pretty" for people, communities, neighborhoods, and even offices.
Click here to watch the videos on the AIB web site. To download the brochure and a related PowerPoint presentation based on the brochure, click here.
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Plants Are More Than Just Pretty! AIB Benefits Communities in Diverse Ways
 Register now for this week's FREE AIB webinar "Part 1: More Than Just Pretty! AIB Benefits Communities in Diverse Ways" held Wednesday, March 21 from 2 - 2:30 p.m. EST.
Presented by Dr. Charlie Hall, Professor & Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University
Communities that have participated in America in Bloom have all benefitted directly from the beautification of their surroundings. But the benefits of AIB extend beyond the expected aesthetic benefits. Dr. Hall will use his vast industry experience and expertise to show how lives are changed significantly in terms of the economic, environmental, and health/well-being benefits of flowers, shrubs, and trees. This webinar will provide thought-provoking evidence of the power of plants and why they are necessities in our lives, not mere luxuries!
Part one of this two-part series covers the economic, environmental, and health benefits of plants at large. Part two in the series will be presented April 18 and focus primarily on the economic, environmental, and health benefits of plants to homeowners. Registration for part two opens Wednesday, March 21.
Click here to register for part one. |
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New Horticulture News App
 The new GIE Media Horticulture News App has launched for iPhones and iPads. The app channels breaking news, industry updates, feature stories, the latest products, and the hottest videos directly to your mobile device.
If you have an iPhone or iPad and you want to stay connected, click here or visit the iTunes store to download it; the Droid version is coming soon.
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