PROJECT EVERGREEN ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER SUPPORT

Project EverGreen’s Green Space Mission Sees Increased Industry Support

Support for Project EverGreen’s national efforts at preserving and enhancing green spaces is steadily growing. Commenting on financial contributions received in the first half of 2007, executive director Den Gardner said, “Thus far this year we have experienced a significant addition to the number of contributors who have stepped forward to underwrite our educational mission. The number—and the breadth—of these contributions is particularly gratifying since it represents participation from all segments of the green industry.”

Gardner’s comments were made in conjunction with release of the names of 26 green industry suppliers, contractors, associations and private individuals who contributed to Project EverGreen during the second quarter of 2007. They include: Atwood Lawn Care, Inc., Bayer Crop Sciences, Hunter Industries Incorporated, Husqvarna, Jacobsen, John Deere C&CE, Kirk Hunter, Maryland Nursery & Landscape Association, Monsanto Company, PBI/Gordon Corporation, Nufarm Americas Inc., Ohio Lawn Care Association, Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, Phil Fogarty, Professional Grounds Management Society, Professional Landcare Network, Inc., R.B. Farms LLC, Sloane's Landscaping and Nursery, Syngenta Crop Protection, The Brickman Group, Ltd., TOCA, Turfgrass Producers International, Turf-Logic, Weed Man USA, Westlawn Corp. and the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association.

“We will continue our efforts to gain additional support for our consumer education endeavors,” Gardner said. “Anyone with an interest in the positive benefits that healthy landscapes and other green spaces provide should contact me at (877)758-4835 or visit our web site www.projectevergreen.com for more information.”