Wichita Garden Show - Great Gardens

IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION
ABOUT

THE WGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Gardening must be taught!
(whether vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees, or sod)

Each generation must learn from someone or some organization how to garden and why gardening is a gift that truly enhances quality of life.

ABOUT THE WICHITA GARDEN SHOW
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

And, don’t forget:
Gardening Grows Great Families
..planning, planting, and playing together!

Gardening provides:
*Recreation without leaving home
*Proven stress relief
*A great exercise workout
*Opportunities to be outdoors,involved with nature
*Education
*Breathtaking beauty in your life, and
*Food for your table
IT'S NO WONDER THAT GARDENING IS THE
#1 PASTIME IN AMERICA.

Wichita has a viable horticulture industry which includes nurseries, irrigation companies, landscapers, deck builders, equipment, stone
masons, yard accessory companies, lightig companies, landscape maintenance firms, and the list goes on and on…

The scope of products, services, and information available about how
to garden and how to create a wonderful outdoor living area is unbelievable.

The Wichita Community is recognized as having a large segment of
the population that are avid gardeners. We believe it is due to four
strong horticulture resources:Botanica,The Wichita Gardens; Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardener Program;The John C. Pair
Horticulture Research Center; and The Wichita Garden Show (WGS).

2009 will mark the 42ND Annual Wichita Garden Show. It is a unique blend
of incredible beauty of the gardens and education about
gardening supplied by horticulture experts, businesses, and exhibits.

The WGS Educational Foundation, Inc. was formed to assume responsibility
for educational programs which provide gardening information for the novice through the accomplished gardener at future Wichita Garden Shows.

Exciting Future! The WGS Educational Foundation will enlarge, enhance and implement educational events and programs, for children, adults, and seniors,
at the show. These will include: nationally known gardening and horticulture speakers; hourly gardening seminars; expansion of educational value in Great
and Mid-Gardens; 4-H Horticulture Contest and Photography Competition;
backyard Wildlife Conservation Program, for school children; and, greater educational opportunities in the Education Area.

If you understand the value of gardening… we invite you to share
in funding the organization.The Foundation is a 501 (c)3,
a public charity. It can receive tax-deductible contributions
from individuals and businesses who believe that the need to
educate the public about the wonders of gardening and horticulture
is important.

Donations will be greatfully accepted by:
The Wichita Garden Show Educational Foundation
5830 West Central,Wichita, Ks 67212

Donor categories: Walnut $5,000; Gingko $2,500;
Oak $1,000; Redbud $ 500; Maple $ 250;
Cottonwood $ 100; Other $_____

Donations are accepted anytime. Support received by January 10th, 2008
will be listed in the 2008 Eagle insert and the show program.

For more information about the Foundation or the Wichita Garden Show:
Alex Lingg
316-946-0883
email:wichitagardenshow@sbcglobal.net
or
www.360wichita.com

The Wichita Garden Show Educational Foundation
Complete and return to 5830 West Central, Wichita, KS 67212 or phone
316-946-0883.

Name_____________________________________

Address___________________________________

City/State/Zip ______________________________

Phone(home)_____________ (work)_______________

I would like to support gardening education through the Wichita Garden
Show Educational Foundation.

Donations may be made by check or credit card. Make checks payable to WGS Educational Foundation. You may send this form or call to charge your credit card:
____ Visa ____ Master Card
Account#____________________________
ExpirationDate_________
Signature ___________________________

The Wichita Garden Show Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

IF YOU DO NOT FIND THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SHOW, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE WGS OFFICE AT wichitagardenshow@sbcglobal.net
or 316-946-0883.