Daily Archives: March 20, 2010


Thursday, April 8 – Massachusetts Agriculture Day at the State House

Each year farmers as well as agriculture officials from across the Bay State visit their legislators on Massachusetts Agriculture Day at the State House, to discuss issues and legislation affecting their farms and communities.  The event this year, taking place Thursday, April 8, includes a speaking program, “Agriculture Day” awards, informational exhibits and a reception featuring Massachusetts’ farm and specialty food products.  Join The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources in recognizing Massachusetts’ farmers, and learn more about efforts to maintain the long-term viability of Massachusetts’ agriculture.  For more information, contact Lisa Damon at 617-626-1731, or email Lisa.Damon@state.ma.us.

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Wednesday, March 24, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Growing & Greening Your Landscaping Business

The Ecological Landscaping Association Roundtable presents “Growing and Greening Your Landscaping Business, Even in This Economic Climate!” on Wednesday, March 24, from 4 – 6, at Nordic Hall at the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA.  $20 for ELA Members and $25 for Non-Members.

This ELA Roundtable presentation offers a unique perspective on growing a landscaping business in the midst of uncertain economic times. Jackson Madnick will discuss his approach to organic lawn care in combination with the new drought tolerant, ultra deep-root grass seed options. Working with the results of a recent state wide survey, Jackson will present strategies to reach the 91% of the public who are not currently using a landscaping company – a large untapped source of clients. Another highlight of this discussion will be Jackson’s methods for producing the ultimate “Green” Lawns; lawns that are not just green in color but are water saving, run off preventing, carbon foot print lowering, and more profitable for you!

Walk-ins Also Welcome! For more information: ela.info@comcast.net or (617) 436-5838 Jackson Madnick is an environmental, water-energy, and turf expert. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Congress of Lakes and Pond Association (COLAP), was the former Chairperson of the Wayland Surface Water Quality Committee, and was instrumental in the successful efforts to renew the National Clean Water Act. Jackson lives in a sustainable house that he is renovating to produce 95% of its heating, cooling, and power from the sun and earth.

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Garden Design 2010 Green Awards – Call For Entries

The second annual awards program sponsored by Garden Design magazine reveals the exciting moment when great design meets ecological responsibility.  Smart water and energy use, repurposing, recyclables, natives and organics, and other earth friendly innovations will be recognized.  Designers and companies owning designs are eligible to enter.  Entries must highlight key “green” components and should not have previously appeared in national publication.  Your entry should include a completed entry form (print at www.gdgreenawards.com), ten uploaded images with captions showing all parts of the completed project, and a single paragraph summary of the project.  There is a $50 fee per entry.  Winners will be published in the January/February 2011 issue of Garden Design.  Deadline for entry is May 1, 2010.

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