Getting More Bling for Less "Cha-Ching": Making the Most Out of Plant Purchases for Displays Part 5

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This document discusses using seasonal materials and volunteer labor for gardening projects that generate income. Interns and volunteers take on forgotten projects and turn surplus materials into cash by creating low-cost displays and arrangements that have big results for the garden.

Getting More Bling for Less "Cha-Ching": Making the Most Out of Plant Purchases for Displays Part 5

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The document discusses the 3 R's of reducing waste: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Reduce means decreasing waste by choosing minimally packaged products, reusable containers, and only buying what is needed. Reuse means finding a new use for items before disposal, such as writing on both sides of paper or refilling water bottles. Recycle means using waste as a raw material to produce new products, such as making pots, polar divers, and pipes from recycled bottles.

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1. Use less energy by turning off lights and electronics when not in use, using more efficient bulbs like CFLs, taking shorter showers, and using appliances like dishwashers and microwaves efficiently. 2. Do not burn wastes and instead dispose of them properly through composting, mulching yard waste, or using waste collection and recycling programs. 3. Reduce waste through choices like using reusable bags and containers, borrowing items, starting a compost bin, printing only what is needed, and turning off lights and water when not in use.

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La sociedad anónima es una sociedad mercantil cuyos socios participan en el capital social a través de títulos o acciones, lo que limita su responsabilidad frente a terceros. El capital social se divide en acciones negociables que representan la propiedad que cada accionista tiene sobre una parte alícuota de la sociedad, otorgándole derechos económicos y políticos. Las acciones pueden ser nominativas, al portador, a través de escritura pública o anotación en cuenta.

Getting More Bling for Less "Cha-Ching": Making the Most Out of Plant Purchas...American Public Gardens Association

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Hur ser en arbetsmetodik ut i praktiken? Författaren Marie Andervin med succén ”Att leda Digital Transformation” och ledarskapsexperterna Gaia Leadership ger insikter och metoder hur resan kan bli framgångsrik och om de första stegen i din förändringsresa. Vad har andra lärt sig? Ving och DriveNow delar med sig hur de har använt Digital Transformation i praktiken och sina erfarenheter.

Code Red: Dealing with Disaster WyattAmerican Public Gardens Association

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Getting More Bling for Less "Cha-Ching": Making the Most Out of Plant Purchas...American Public Gardens Association

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Plants that can be used repeatedly in permanent garden collections are recommended for their durability and versatility. Certain flowers, shrubs, and trees will reliably come back year after year, providing long-lasting landscaping elements. Home gardeners seeking low-maintenance options that offer seasons of interest should consider so-called "workhorse" plants suited to rotation in permanent planted areas.

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This document discusses strategies for maximizing the value and lifespan of plant purchases for botanical garden displays. It provides examples of plants that have been used for many years through techniques like overwintering, propagation, reuse in different displays, and incorporation into the permanent collection. These strategies allow plants to be used for 3-7 years on average, significantly reducing the annual cost per plant. The document advocates selecting hardy and long-lived plants that can flexibly serve indoor and outdoor displays over multiple seasons.

Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs SimmonsAmerican Public Gardens Association

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This document summarizes research on the performance of green roofs in subtropical climates. The research found that green roofs can provide greater thermal and hydrologic advantages in areas with extreme temperatures and variable rainfall compared to temperate regions where most research had focused. The study measured temperature profiles, water retention, plant response, and water quality on 6 types of green roofs and black and white roofs over 3 years. Results showed high variation in performance among plant species and roof types. Ongoing research is looking at plant establishment, survivorship, and weed control over time to develop optimal native plant mixes for green roofs.

Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs Kris...American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses different types of green roof systems used at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It outlines extensive and intensive green roof systems, and describes specific intensive green roof retrofit and new construction projects at the Gardens, including the Western Green roof, Children's Garden green roof, and Welcome Pavilion tray system. Details are provided on the green roof systems, drainage systems, terraces, boardwalks, and irrigation used in these projects.

Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs GarvueAmerican Public Gardens Association

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Dena Rae Garvue conducted research and projects on green roofs at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest to identify plants suitable for green roofs and evaluate their performance. The research focused on measuring physical growth, aesthetic appeal, and environmental traits of different plant varieties. Bernheim also incorporated sustainable design strategies into their new Visitor Center, including a geothermal system, green roof, and use of local and recycled materials to reduce environmental impact.

Social Media and Marketing: Just Do It!American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses various organizations' use of social media for marketing purposes. It provides statistics on the number of fans, followers, and views organizations like the Desert Botanical Garden and Franklin Park Conservatory have gained through platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. It also offers tips for growing social media audiences and converting followers into customers or members.

Marketing and Visitor Services Mini Series: Creating Visually Stunning Maps a...American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses creating visually appealing maps and interpretive materials in-house using Adobe Creative Suite software. It provides a case study of creating new materials for an arboretum, including a guide map. It then outlines a four step process to create the map: 1) Create a high resolution base layer from screenshots, 2) Outline the map layers in Illustrator, 3) Render the map by filling colors in Photoshop, and 4) Place items like trees onto the rendered map in Photoshop. Tools like pen tools, shape tools, and layering are utilized at each step to produce a professional quality map.

Marketing and Visitor Services Mini Series: Art in the Garden - Creatively Dr...American Public Gardens Association

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Dow Gardens is a public garden in Midland, Michigan that exists to preserve the history and enhance the horticultural beauty of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow estate while sharing its educational and leisure value with visitors. It features seasonal displays, art installations, and hosts events like the Festival of the Senses to attract visitors whose numbers it tracks annually along with memberships sold.

Marketing and Visitor Services Mini Series: Interpretive Docents - Throw Them...American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses changes made to the volunteer docent program at Longwood Gardens. It describes how the program was previously focused more on the volunteers' experience rather than interactions with guests. By providing uniforms, improved training including hands-on experiences in restricted areas, and building connections with staff, the new program led to volunteers becoming more integrated as part of the team and better able to interpret for guests throughout the gardens.

Marketing and Visitor Services Mini Series: The Three Most Important Words in...American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses testing direct marketing efforts to maximize fundraising returns. It recommends: 1) Testing variables like creative, offer, media, and timing to determine highest-performing approaches. 2) Benchmarking metrics like response rate, return on investment (ROI), and cost per dollar raised to assess effectiveness over time. 3) Focusing efforts on "big movers" like audience, offer, and incremental media that have largest impact on ROI.

Marketing and Visitor Services Mini Series: Bringing Horticulture Back to the...American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses using horticulturists to revitalize interest in public gardens and horticulture. It proposes having horticulturists give guided tours, write content for the website and social media, and create audio tours to educate visitors about plant collections and the work that goes into maintaining them. This approach could help connect the public to the horticultural field and enhance the visitor experience, but challenges include finding time for horticulturists to do this and developing engaging formats that keep up with changing gardens.

Getting the Most Out of Outdoor Event Spaces NewportAmerican Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses using existing spaces and resources at botanical gardens for hosting events. It provides details about the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, which was founded in 1989 and has expanded over the years. The garden has a 50-year master plan to develop its 400 acres. The document discusses designing events, overcoming "institutional gravity" to use spaces differently, and providing a good guest experience through planning and partnerships. It emphasizes creatively using what the garden already has for hosting successful events.

Getting the Most Out of Outdoor Event Spaces MarshallAmerican Public Gardens Association

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Outdoor event spaces have several advantages over indoor venues including being less expensive, more flexible, and able to generate revenue. When designing outdoor event spaces, key considerations include proximity to parking and support facilities, size requirements depending on the type of event, incorporating flexible configurations, providing shade and shelter options, orienting the space for optimal conditions, supplying necessary service and infrastructure, utilizing thoughtful planting, and including design elements to create memorable experiences.

Getting the Most Out of Outdoor Event Spaces DaleyAmerican Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses strategies for maximizing earned income from outdoor event spaces. It recommends conducting an analysis of the current financial and spatial situation, market opportunities, and strengths/weaknesses. This should include an earned income study and analysis of annual space use by function and attendance patterns. The document states that earned income, such as from admission fees, memberships, program fees, food service and facility rentals, accounts for over one-third of total revenues and is growing. It advises planning and forecasting, diversifying income streams, utilizing multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to minimize conflicts, and providing special accommodations for events like weddings. Potential downsides include mission distortion, overuse of facilities and staff burnout.

Developing the Right Audio for Your Institution: From Big Productions to the ...American Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses concepts for transferring audio tour technology between historic sites. It notes that the site includes 11 historic structures from different time periods spanning Colonial to 1902 and covers 88 acres with over 780,000 annual admissions. It provides tips for developing a successful audio tour program, including having consistent narration over many years of tours, allowing the technology to evolve over time, using verbs and benefits in marketing, and emphasizing that the cost of raising admission prices may be less than expected.

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This document discusses how mobile devices have become integral tools that visitors use during trips to gardens and parks. It outlines several ways that gardens can engage visitors through their phones, including audio tours, text messaging for games/prompts, mobile donations, and smartphone apps. While not all visitors will have phones, embracing mobile can help gardens connect with patrons, boost attendance and loyalty, and reduce expenses through services like crowdfunding. The future of mobile may include technologies like RFID, location-aware features, and augmented reality to enhance the visitor experience.

Cultural Connections: Expanding Your BrandAmerican Public Gardens Association

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The document discusses collaborations between cultural institutions and provides a framework for developing meaningful partnerships. It shares recent research on cultural marketing trends in Philadelphia and identifies obstacles and best practices for collaborations. The goals are to help institutions determine what types of collaborations further their missions and marketing objectives. Case studies and next steps are presented to illustrate how to evaluate and refine collaborations.

Partnerships: Politics: Process - Building Your Gardens Vision with Community...American Public Gardens Association

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The document summarizes a project to relocate Route 52 near Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. It discusses the project history from 1985 to present, including funding approval in 1996, environmental assessments from 1996 to 2003, and design/engineering from 1996 to 2010. It also outlines responsibilities for project communications between PennDOT and Longwood Gardens during construction from 2010 to 2012.

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