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America in Bloom starts national certification program

America in Bloom, a national nonprofit organization, announced a new sustainability initiative recognizing gardens and landscapes in residential, commercial, educational and public space properties.
America in Bloom’ s Gardens Across America program is a self-certification program honoring properties that showcase environmental, sustainable and civic beatification efforts in their home gardens, business property, places of worship or public gardens.
“ As a proven leader in sustainability, America in Bloom has supported community beautification and environmental efforts in more than 370 communities in 44 states, impacting more than 22 million people,” said Rod Barnes, president of the America in Bloom Board of Directors.“ Cities, towns and municipalities of all sizes have memorialized thousands of
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America in Bloom, a national nonprofit organization, announced a new sustainability initiative recognizing gardens and landscapes in residential, commercial, educational and public space properties.
actions and initiatives to lead sustainability efforts for generations to come through floral impact, landscaped areas, urban forestry, cultural heritage
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and environmental efforts that create award-winning communities.
“ We invite all gardeners across America to join the movement and certify your property today. This prestigious designation certifies and registers exceptional gardens across America that showcase principles of sustainable gardening, beautification efforts, and seasonal variety and textures that create community vitality and pride. Collectively, we are creating a sweeping movement across the United States, one garden at a time.”
America in Bloom provides an online selfassessment tool to certify your property through the Gardens Across America program.
The process to earn a certificate takes a few minutes. For a fee participants will receive the following:
— A printable certificate recognizing beautification efforts.
— A press release to announce efforts.
— An America in Bloom monthly newsletter.
— Unlocked access to free online resources and America in Bloom webinars.
— Invitation to the annual America in Bloom symposium and awards program.
To certify your garden, register at www. americainbloom. org / programs / certify-your-property /.
“ We invite all gardeners across America to join the movement and certify your property today. This prestigious designation certifies and registers exceptional gardens across America that showcase principles of sustainable gardening, beautification efforts, and seasonal variety and textures that create community vitality and pride.”
Rod Barnes, president of the America in Bloom Board of Directors
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