Archive for February, 2008

February 26th 2008

Group calls for 2,010 city rain gardens

Lexington Herald-Leader - We want to get people talking together and start thinking about rain gardens and raise the awareness,” said Russ Turpin, an organizer of the Bluegrass Rain Garden Alliance.

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February 25th 2008

Altoona plan unveiled

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram - Also in the plan is a trailhead/park/rain garden area. ACRE said turnkey sites would be ready for construction in 2009. City officials declined to comment on the plan.

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February 24th 2008

A time for action - The Age


A time for action
The Age, Australia - 3 hours ago
We built a rain garden, with the help of Melbourne Water, to reduce our water consumption and decrease the pollution in the Yarra River.

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February 24th 2008

Logan awarded $500 - Detroit Free Press


Logan awarded $500
Detroit Free Press, United States - 14 hours ago
“Adler is expanding what they have — their rain garden. They are putting in woodland plants. “Logan is putting in a new garden with plants native to

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February 23rd 2008

Logan awarded $500

Detroit Free Press - Adler is expanding what they have — their rain garden. They are putting in woodland plants. “Logan is putting in a new garden with plants native to Michigan, alongside their edible plant garden. They have raspberries, corn and pumpkins.” The pilot …

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February 23rd 2008

Sustainable Blooms 101

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Water can be pumped by wind. Rain garden: A saucer-shaped depression, 3 to 6 inches deep, that is planted with native grasses and perennials. The hollowed area and plants collect rain and allow it to slowly percolate into the ground instead of …

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February 23rd 2008

Home, garden show coming to Ford Field - Dearborn Press and Guide


Home, garden show coming to Ford Field
Dearborn Press and Guide, MI - 3 hours ago
also includes a broad range of educational exhibits from the National Garden Clubs’ Blue Star Memorial Highway program to “What is a Rain Garden.

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February 22nd 2008

Three companies to be honored for efforts that integrated business … - Kansas City Star


Three companies to be honored for efforts that integrated business
Kansas City Star, MO - 16 hours ago
Another provided labor and equipment to create a rain garden in Theis Park. A third created space for a professional theater stage in its headquarters

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February 22nd 2008

Activities To Spring Forward - Hartford Courant


Activities To Spring Forward
Hartford Courant, United States - Feb 22, 2008
So the time is right to discuss creating a rain garden in your yard. On March 4, the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District Inc. will be offering a

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February 22nd 2008

Glossary for a green garden - StarNewsOnline.com


Glossary for a green garden
StarNewsOnline.com, NC - Feb 22, 2008
Rain garden: A saucer-shaped depression, three to six inches deep, that is planted with native grasses and perennials. The hollowed area and plants collect

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