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Re: Introductions to the Group.

Welcome, Leslie, 
Brookside sounds like an interesting, innovative place. Keep us posted on
the food gardens.
Carolyn Ulrich


On 1/15/10 12:46 PM, "McDermott, Leslie" <Leslie.McDermott@mncppc-mc.org>
wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> I just joined the "gardenwriters" mailing list this morning and have been
> enjoying reading all of the interesting suggestions for garden thugs. Doreen
> asked that I introduce myself. I am the Marketing and Media Relations Manager
> for Brookside Gardens, a 50-acre public garden just north of Washington, DC. I
> have been a member of GWA for three years.
> 
> In case you aren't familiar with Brookside Gardens, I invite you to visit our
> website and learn about some of the programming and events we offer. The aim
> of our programs is to educate visitors about effective and innovative
> resources that they can incorporate into their gardening practices. One such
> program is our annual Green Matters Symposium. This year's topic is "Food for
> Thought" and will focus attention on the importance of a local food economy
> and the impact locally- and sustainably- produced food can have on the
> environment, human health and well-being, and the surrounding community.
> Best-selling author, Anna Lappé is one of the featured speakers.
> 
> This symposium also kicks-off a three-year theme for the Gardens that will
> focus on food: how we gardeners can grow, cook and eat food that is fresh,
> nutritious and delicious. We will be planting demonstration gardens and
> incorporating ornamental edible plants into our displays. I'm sure this will
> present some challenges we never expected. It should be a fun and interesting
> few years. 
> 
> Below is the link to "Food for Thought" if you are interested in learning
> more. Early bird registration ends January 15th.
> http://www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/green_matters_symposium.shtm
> 
> Happy gardening,
> 
> Leslie McDermott
> Marketing & Media Relations Manager
> Brookside Gardens
> 1800 Glenallan Avenue
> Wheaton, MD 20902
> (301) 962-1427 
> cell (240) 472-5983
> leslie.mcdermott@montgomeryparks.org
> www.brooksidegardens.org
> .
> 
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