Paul James Teams Up With APGA and Rain Bird
Paul James, The Gardener Guy and host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard has been named the National Spokesperson for the first annual National Public Gardens Day on May 8, 2009.
"I have always felt that America's public gardens are a great source of inspiration and knowledge for homeowners to apply to their own residential landscapes," said Paul James. "It is important to recognize that most public gardens are more than just beautiful places to spend a Sunday afternoon. They also play an increasingly important role in the advancement of environmental stewardship, education, and plant and water conservation within the communities they serve."
As the national spokesperson for National Public Gardens Day, Paul James will host the campaign's national and regional broadcast public service announcements as well as participate in a nationwide satellite media tour in which he will speak one-on-one with national and local morning news programs about the lessons to be learned by visiting public gardens.
"Paul's down to earth approach coupled with his commitment to natural gardening and eco-friendly solutions has not only endeared viewers since his show first aired in 1996, but has made him one of the most recognizable gardening personalities among the diverse audiences that make up the public garden community," said Dan Stark, Executive Director of the APGA. "We could not think of a more perfect fit for representing National Public Gardens Day, as the need for more intelligent landscapes becomes ever more important."
Paul James, The Gardener Guy and host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard has been named the National Spokesperson for the first annual National Public Gardens Day on May 8, 2009.
"I have always felt that America's public gardens are a great source of inspiration and knowledge for homeowners to apply to their own residential landscapes," said Paul James. "It is important to recognize that most public gardens are more than just beautiful places to spend a Sunday afternoon. They also play an increasingly important role in the advancement of environmental stewardship, education, and plant and water conservation within the communities they serve."
As the national spokesperson for National Public Gardens Day, Paul James will host the campaign's national and regional broadcast public service announcements as well as participate in a nationwide satellite media tour in which he will speak one-on-one with national and local morning news programs about the lessons to be learned by visiting public gardens.
"Paul's down to earth approach coupled with his commitment to natural gardening and eco-friendly solutions has not only endeared viewers since his show first aired in 1996, but has made him one of the most recognizable gardening personalities among the diverse audiences that make up the public garden community," said Dan Stark, Executive Director of the APGA. "We could not think of a more perfect fit for representing National Public Gardens Day, as the need for more intelligent landscapes becomes ever more important."
