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Springfield In Bloom 2009
Enter your local new or existing streetside garden in Springfield In Bloom and do your part for our community’s beautification along with your chance to win a lot of fantastic prizes. There are five categories to compete within: Residential, Business, Neighborhood, Nonprofit and Makeover Projects. Click here for details. Enter 2009 Project Now!
PLANT THE TOWN RED
It’s time to Plant the Town RED! Join us in preparation for the America In Bloom judge’s visit as we blanket the city in red flowers this season for entry in this national beautification contest. Last fall 15,000 Red Oxford tulip bulbs were planted around the city and are now about to make their spring debut. Check out our official plant list and visit one of the many local nurseries that carry these varieties so you can plant red too. Also see our list for season-long container plantings and the online Trading Post where you can share or request material for your yard.
Ladies & Lilies
Downtown Springfield Inc. is presenting Ladies & Lilies, a luncheon benefit for America In Bloom readiness on Monday, May 11. The lunch is being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Caitie Girls located at 400 E. Jefferson. Ada Lynn Shrewsbury, an experienced floral arrangement instructor and nationally accredited flower judge at the master level, will make a presentation on ‘Gorgeous Florals.’ Maria Leka with Max Karpman Furs & Fashions will have a display of hats. Guests are encouraged to wear hats as well. Admission is $25 with advance reservation via info@springfieldinbloom.org.
What is America in Bloom?
America In Bloom is an organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs and both personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements, and to providing educational programs and resources to that end. In 2009 the City of Springfield will be judged in the 100,001 to 300,000 population category in the areas of Floral Displays; Tidiness; Landscaped Areas; Urban Forestry; Heritage; Community Involvement; Turf & Groundcovers and Environmental Effort.
What is Springfield in Bloom?
Beginning in 2007 our annual street-side beautification program is now known as Springfield in Bloom. Along with our goal of encouraging home and business
owners and neighborhood groups to make landscape improvements where none were
done before, we also want to recognize individuals, businesses and neighborhoods
where existing garden projects are providing inspiration to others.
Springfield in Bloom is all about encouraging clean, green and bloomin’
beautiful street-side beautification across central Illinois.
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