WANTED: Green Thumbs. Who Grow Gardens And Cultivate Communities. Cash Rewards For Gardeners Who Help Others, Beautify Neighborhoods
According to the National Gardening Association, 83 percent of U.S. households participated in lawn and garden activities last year. For some, gardening is more than just a hobby-it’s a way to make a difference. With green thumbs and elbow grease, volunteers across the nation are growing food to feed the hungry, revitalizing crime-ridden areas, teaching children environmental stewardship and beautifying neighborhoods.
To reward them, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking nominees for its seventh annual Scotts Give Back to Grow Awards, which will offer a total of $40,000 to the winners-$5,000 each to four first-place category winners and $2,500 to two additional finalists in each category.
“Gardens can transform communities, and the seeds of these transformations are often planted by volunteers,” says Jim Hagedorn, chairman and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro. “The Awards recognize selfless heroes for their efforts to grow a better world.”
Nominations are being accepted for these...