The Long Beach Community Presents “In the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy – How Does Your Garden Grow?”

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Thursday, March 21 at Magnolia Senior Center - hosted by Farmingdale State College Horticulture Committee.

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Long Beach, NYMarch 5, 2013 While the people of Long Beach continue to renovate their homes and restore some normalcy to their lives, a local community group has scheduled a forum for those looking to repair damage to their gardens, lawns and flower beds after the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. 
 
The storm’s wrath washed ocean water, sand and debris over streets and properties, leaving behind tainted lawns, downed trees and plantings. With spring right around the corner, many are asking:
 
               “In the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy – How Does Your Garden Grow?”
 
On Thursday, March 21, members of the Farmingdale State College Horticulture Committee, featuring several landscaping professionals, will answer residents’ questions and offer advice on repairing lawns, gardens and plantings.  The forum will be held at the Long Beach Magnolia Senior Center on March 21 from 7 to 9pm.
 
Residents may bring along photos of their gardens, plants and trees to present to the committee:  Margaret Fox-Jackson, Landscape Designer, Fox-Jackson Designs; Bonnie Klein, Horticulture Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County;  Gregg Fowler, Landscaper and Sprinklers, Legacy Landscape;  Tom Di Domenica Jr., Owner, The Dees' Nursery and George Urich, Landscaper, Top Notch Lawn Care. 
 
All are welcome to attend this informative meeting.  Together we can help to rebuild Long Beach and keep it looking beautiful!

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For more information, email help4lbgardens@gmail.com, or visit the Long Beach Hurricane Info Facebook Page.
 
Press inquiries:   Eileen Hession at 516-889-0197
 

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