I thought I would share this with you. I am sure in your local market you always have a big store or a school hosting free events, training, gatherings. It’s an interesting way to get known by local organizations you like and ultimately to meet neighbors and become a good source of local information for your market.
I want to share with you what Stew Leonard's, a large produce, dairy and bakery store is offering in my town. Stew Leonard’s is one of my favorite places to shop.
A brief notice on who they are, and then the program of Gardening Workshops held in Norwalk and Danbury, CT and Yonkers, NY. It's a great opportunity to get to know neighbors who, like in this particular case, are investing some time to make their homes look more beautiful!!!
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STEW LEONARD'S "MOO"VES UP ON FORTUNE MAGAZINE'S ANNUAL 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR LIST
NORWALK, Conn., Jan 8, 2007 -For the sixth year in a row, family owned and operated fresh food store Stew Leonard's has scored a place on FORTUNE magazine's annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, in the No. 51 position. The full list of companies who made the 2007 list appears in the January 22 issue of FORTUNE magazine, available on newsstands on January 15 and on http://www.fortune.com/ today.
SOURCE: http://www.stewleonards.com/.
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STEW LEONARD'S GARDEN CENTERS OFFER FREE SATURDAY MORNING SEMINARS
WHO:
Stew Leonard's Garden Centers are offering free Saturday morning gardening workshops throughout the spring and summer season. This is the first year that all three stores will be holding the seminars. The Garden Centers officially open on Sunday, April 1 and features a full line of annuals, mulches, soils, tools, shrubs, and an expanded selection of patio furniture.
WHAT:
Workshops begin at 9:00 A.M. and last approximately one hour. The scheduled topics are:
· April 14: "Make Your Neighbor Green with Envy" (liming, fertilizing, aerating)
· April 21: "Spring Bulbs" (selecting, planting, planning for next season)
· April 28: "Fruits and Vegetables" (planning, controlling diseases, shading)
· May 5: "Ready, Set, Annuals" (creating different combinations, soil mixtures)
· May 19: "Gardening for Smaller Spaces" (benefits of small gardens, unique ideas for porches and patios)
· June 2: "Deer and Critters, Keep Out!" (controlling wildlife without landscape barriers)
· June 9: "Safe Gardening Environment" (gardening with fewer chemicals, using friendly bugs)
· June 16: "Smell the Roses" (planting, pruning, pest control, sunlight and feeding)
· June 23: "All About Mulch" (weed control, landscape fabrics, types/benefits)
· June 30: "Pruning Plants" (cutting, trimming, improving shrubs)
· July 7: "Shrubs and Soil" (selecting shrubs for specific gardens)
· July 14: "Birds, Butterflies & Fragrance" (choosing bird feeders and houses, feeding)
· July 21: "Tools of the Trade" (picking the proper tool, gloves, hats, shoes)
· July 28: "Shading" (protecting your plants from the sun)
· August 4: Sunning (xeriscaping for a maintenance-free garden, herbs and perennials)
· August 11: Garden Designs (providing rooms/tips for different ideas in the garden)
· August 18: Perfect Perennials (picking the right perennial for your garden)
• August 25: Preparing for Next Season (pruning, cleanup, planting fall bulbs)

WHEN:
Saturday's 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
Workshops begin Saturday, April 14 and run thru Saturday, August 25. There will be no workshops held on holiday weekends (Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July).
WHERE:
Stew Leonard's Garden Center entrance
· Norwalk store: 100 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
· Danbury store: 99 Federal Road, Danbury, CT 06811
· Yonkers store: 1 Stew Leonard Drive, Yonkers, NY 10710

CONTACT:
Jill Greenwood, 203.667.4030 or Meghan Flynn, 203.750.6106

(Note: I am not a Stew Leonard’s employee neither have I any interests involved … well besides the fact that I spend my money there …).