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Sustainable Gardening Takes Center Stage at North America's Third Largest Flower & Garden Show

"Next year's show will place a major focus on gardening materials and techniques that are good for the environment," said Duane Kelly, chairman and founder of the annual event, now in its twenty-first year. "Show goers can expect to come away with a number of great ideas that conserve resources such as water and soil while, at the same time, making their gardens more self-sustaining and easier to care for."

During the past year, organic gardening and vegetable gardening have grown in popularity thanks to the public's keen interest in doing what's best for the environment. The movement has also gained traction with consumers seeking homegrown fruits and vegetables that not only taste better but reduce ever increasing grocery bills.

The annual event, which will span a total of six acres, showcases 25 full-scale gardens and offers over 120 free seminars for both veteran and aspiring gardeners looking for ideas and information on how to reinvigorate any outdoor living space. This year, full-scale gardens will focus on a greener future, featuring the elements of a sustainable lifestyle including native plants, organic vegetable gardens, creative recycling and composting.

    WHAT:  2009 Northwest Flower & Garden Show
           http://www.gardenshow.com

    WHEN:  February 18 -- 22, 2009
           Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. -- 8 p.m.
           Sunday, 9 a.m. -- 6 p.m.

    WHERE: Washington State Convention and Trade Center
           7th & Pike
           Seattle, Washington

    STORY  Media interested in covering this year's event can contact show
    IDEAS: organizers to explore customized story angles for their specific
           outlet and to book interviews with show spokespersons and
           participants by reaching Dan Branley or Heather Milt at the
           contacts provided below.  Downloadable images can also be provided
           upon request.


     Contact:
     Dan Branley    (206) 782-1200
     dbranley@launchcmus.com

     Heather Milt   (206) 200-8207
     hmilt@launchcmus.com

SOURCE Salmon Bay Events