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PLANT THE TOWN RED BULB BONANZA
Springfield Green announces the availability of FREE Red Oxford Tulip Bulbs for its members, neighborhood, nonprofit, civic club projects on public or common ground in preparation for America In Bloom judges’ visit.
Approved applicants (see attachment), may pick up bulbs on Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Office located in the northwest quadrant of the Illinois State Fairgrounds closest to Gates 7, 8 or 11. This distribution effort is being held in conjunction with an informational meeting on America In Bloom and bulb planting tips. Springfield Green is a community-supported program and accepts donations to cover the costs of such projects for any groups who wish to contribute towards the Plant the Town Red Efforts! Click here for more information.
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.
Help us Plant the Town RED!
See Springfield In Bloom’s official plant list for “Planting the Town Red,” in preparation for the America In Bloom judges’ visit. Also see our list for season-long container plantings and online Trading Post where you can share or request material for your yard. |
