Don't miss the next free webinar from AIB, presented this Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. EDT. Research has suggested that city environments with more green space may have lower crime levels. In this webinar, Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University, will provide an overview of what the verdict says from recent research on this subject. Budgets for cities and municipalities are tight, but participation in America in Bloom may be one of the best investments a city can make!
We know that nicely lanscaped areas increase property values and decrease crime, but they can also serve as a solution to hunger. Check out this TED talk on rethinking how public spaces can be used for the greater public good through edible landscaping. 
The 2013 America in Bloom Symposium & Awards will be held in Orlando, Florida, September 19-21. This year's program is packed with outstanding education, exciting tours, and of course two of nights awards! Plus, you can extend your stay in a place internationally known for its extraordinary theme parks and fantastic weather. 
In last month's e-newsletter there was a report on a new law passed by the state of Maryland. The law states that there shall be "no net loss" of trees in the state. Recognizing that sometimes a tree must be removed, the law requires that it be replaced. In economics, this is referred to as a zero-sum game, noting that positives and negatives must tally to zero.
