Nurseries and Garden Centers from Eugene, Oregon to Woodland, Washington Host Special Events and Promotions throughout the Third Week in September WILSONVILLE, Ore., June 16
WILSONVILLE, Ore., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Association of
Nurseries (OAN) is gearing up for its third annual Le Tour des Plants, A
Gardener's Excursion, Sept. 13-21, 2008. More than 35 garden centers and
nurseries from the Eugene, Corvallis, Salem and greater Portland areas to
Woodland, Wash. will showcase innovative ideas, new plants and the best in
fall gardening.
The 2008 Le Tour des Plants will feature more than 150 events throughout
the nine-day gardening excursion. Activities at the various garden centers
and specialty nurseries include display garden tours, festivals, workshops,
wine tasting and family-friendly entertainment such as music and barbecues.
"Le Tour des Plants is a free, fun self-guided excursion for gardeners
that we created to inspire fall gardening among new and avid gardeners alike,"
said Ann Murphy, director of marketing for OAN. "The week is filled with a
bounty of information and activities. As summer winds down, Le Tour des
Plants a great way explore our area garden centers, nurseries and display
gardens and soak up new ideas -- along with our great fall weather -- from
some of the Northwest's leading gardening experts. Like heading out to wine
country to visit local wineries, Le Tour is a perfect activity for groups of
friends and families to do together."
For more information about Le Tour des Plants, visit
http://www.letourdesplants.com or call 503-682-5089. A list of participating
garden centers and specific activities will be available in July.
About Oregon Association of Nurseries -- Le Tour des Plants Producer
The Oregon Association of Nurseries, based in Wilsonville, represents more
than 1,500 wholesale growers, retailers, landscapers and suppliers. Oregon's
ornamental horticulture industry is the state's largest agricultural
commodity, with annual sales of more than $1 billion. For information visit
http://www.oan.org or call 503-682-5089.
SOURCE Oregon Association of Nurseries
