The April 29-May 1, 2011 issue of USA Weekend contained an article by Cara Hedgepeth titled “Visit a local public garden.” The article highlights that Friday, May 6th , 2011 is National Public Gardens Day (NPGD). Here is a link to the online version of the article:
According to the National Public Gardens Day website, this is the third annual celebration, and occurs on the Friday prior to Mother’s Day. The purpose of the day is:
“National Public Gardens Day is a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.”
NPGD was established by the American Public Garden Association and Rainbird Corporation.
The website contains information about the benefits of public gardens and can be found here:
http://nationalpublicgardensday.org/
Following the “Free Admission” button on the main page, Better Homes and Gardens is a supporter of NPGD and has a free admission offer for two to participating public gardens for May 6th only.
Here is a direct link to the offer on the Better Homes and Gardens website:
http://npga.bhg.com/?ordersrc=rdbhg100989
Local readers are fortunate in that a local public garden, The Living Desert, is a participant in the program. If you are not familiar with The Living Desert, it is both a zoo and a botanical garden with wonderful animal and horticultural exhibits. If you have never been, this is an opportunity to visit and see the benefits of public gardens.
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