View the APLD Member of the Month, Rick Laughlin (Salt Lake City, UT), APLD.

FROM HEADQUARTERS

From August 11-16, 2008, take time to attend the APLD ANNUAL CONFERENCE- Connecticut and the Hudson River Valley: Renew. Refresh. Inspire. To begin making your arrangements, visit the conference overview. Visit the APLD forum in the Members Only section of the website to arrange for roommates. A total of 22.75 CEUs will be offered for attendance.

2009: APLD’s 20^th Anniversary- There is a lot in store for APLD in 2009 to celebrate the success of our association over the past 20 years. Two big events we will use to recognize this achievement are the 2009 Annual Conference to be held in Portland, OR from July 12-18, 2009 AND a trip to Italy. This is an additional trip to celebrate APLD’s 20^th Anniversary in a most enjoyable, educational experience.    Any APLD member wanting to register for Italy must be fully registered and attend the APLD’s 2009 Annual Conference. Many details are still being decided for Italy; however, all APLD members will be advised when decisions are finalized. Space will be limited for this spectacular tour. If you have any questions please contact Patrick Bones, APLD, chairman of the APLD Italy planning committee, at brightonlandplan@hotmail.com. Other planning Committee Members include: Judy Nauseef, APLD, President-Elect; Robin Williams, FAPLD; Greg Pierceall, University of Illinois; Gerald Miraldi; Myrna Dowsett, APLD; and Dan Maffei  National Program Chair.

Don’t forget that you can purchase APLD merchandise via www.cafepress.com/apld today! A percentage of the profits benefit APLD.

APLD Member of the Month, Rick Laughlin (Salt Lake City, UT), APLD, demonstrates his landscape design prowess.

COMMITTEE NEWS

Certification Committee Update

Congratulations to these 2008 newly-certified individuals! Rick Laughlin, APLD; Christie Dustman, APLD; Marcia Westcott Peck, APLD: Katrina Leonidov Fairchild, APLD; Doug Myers, APLD; and Lisa Port, APLD.

Chapter Committee Update

The Arizona chapter was approved by the APLD board of directors. The Arizona chapter president, Paul Connolly, APLD, Sonoran Gardens, Inc., Tucson, AZ states that, “Landscape designers in the state of Arizona share common goals and want to work together to exchange ideas within the state.  As a chapter, our goals are to encourage the districts of Phoenix and Tucson to facilitate local and state activities for APLD members; provide sponsorship at trade shows; participate in community outreach programs; and work with the media in promoting professional landscape design to the general public.” Other Arizona chapter officers include: Vice President, Greg Morris, LandFX Design Group, Mesa, AZ; Secretary, Josh Pruett, Epifini Landscaping, Inc., Casa Grande, AZ; and Treasurer, Paula Fox, Santa Rita Landscaping, Benson, AZ.

Communications Committee Update

Enivronmental Committee Update

Visit the latest information released from the Environmental Committee by visiting “Water in the Landscape” in the APLD Resources section of the website.

APLD Member of the Month, Rick Laughlin (Salt Lake City, UT), APLD, has produced numerous landscaped works of art.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST

Garden Design Journal offer- APLD members can receive a 10-issue subscription to the magazine for £49 or $97, which is a 20% savings. Please email your name and address details to gardendesignjournal@servicehelpline.co.uk or telephone +44 1795 414816.

Everything that touches the hospitality designer's world is part of Hospitality Style, from the visual trends that grab headlines to the products that turn a hot concept into a profitable reality. By tapping the best practices of leading hospitality designers worldwide and showcasing the most exciting, innovative projects out there, Hospitality Style covers the whole spectrum - all within a high-impact, beautiful design format that does this creative industry justice. If you're a serious player in the design and architecture of hotels, restaurants, spas, resorts, casinos, complexes or convention centers, Hospitality Style is for you. To get your free subscription, visit www.hospitalitystyle.com/subscribe.shtml.

2008 Oasis Awards for Outdoor Kitchen Design- The Oasis Award for Outdoor Kitchen Design is the only national competition created specifically to recognize exception outdoor kitchen design. This is an open call for all architects, landscape architects, landscape designers, kitchen designers, interior designers and students to enter the 2008 competition. The winning entry will be featured in the October/November ASLA Awards issue of Garden Design magazine and online. For complete entry details and application form, visit http://links.mkt762.com/ctt?kn=11&m=1033607&r=MjUyOTAzNzIwNQS2&b=0&j=ODM0NjU4OTAS1&mt=1. Entry deadline is August 1.

Singapore Garden Festival Expo 2008- SGF 2008 will be held on July 25-August 1, 2008 at Suntec Singapore. Leading practitioners and experts will share best practices and provide insights into emerging markets and trends that drive the landscape and horticultural industry. To learn more, visit www.singaporegardenfestival.com.

APLD Member of the Month, Rick Laughlin (Salt Lake City, UT), APLD, shows us the marriage that exists between home and garden.

JUNE/JULY CHAPTER EVENTS

The symbol ** indicates APLD CEUs available for certain workshops & sessions. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs.

California Chapter Events

www.apldca.org/Events.aspx

Georgia-Carolinas Chapter Events

June 21, 2008. Saturday Tour of Members/Clients Gardens

Visit www.apld-garc.org to learn more.

July 24, 2008. Chapter Meeting, Speaker & location TBA

Visit www.apld-garc.org for updates.

New England Chapter Events

November 14, 2008. Business Conference 2008- Business Matters: Strategies for Seasoned Design Professionals, The Westin Providence, Providence, Rhode Island

Watch for details to come from the APLDNE Chapter at www.apldne.org.

Washington Chapter Events

Visit www.apldwa.org to learn about the upcoming Professional Study Tour of Bellingham Gardens

If you have a chapter event you would like posted in the Design Online, please send it to communications@apld.org on the 15^th of the month prior to publication.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The symbol ** indicates APLD CEUs available for certain workshops & sessions. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs.

Central Educational Events- June & July

Eastern Educational Events- June & July

International Educational Events- June & July

For events listed after July 2008, please visit www.apld.org/news/index.asp.

TIPS, IDEAS, AND PIECES OF INTEREST

AQUASCAPE, INC. AND CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTORS BRING FUTURE OF WATER GARDENING TO EPCOT® CENTER

“For the sixth year in a row, Aquascape and a group of Certified Aquascape Contractors (CAC) teamed up to create water features at the Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival. This year Aquascape and its group of CACs focused on the future of water gardening and constructed six water features that highlight current and future landscape trends. The range of water features included an 11’x16’ ecosystem pond, four decorative fountains created with the AquaBasin™ reservoir, and a prototype rainwater harvest storage system.  In addition to these outdoor features, a Pondless® Waterfall was constructed inside the Flower and Garden Festival’s reception center using the AquaBasin™…For more information on Aquascape’s products and its Certified Aquascape Contractor program, log onto www.aquascapedesigns.com or call 1-866-877-6637 (US) or 866-766-3426 (CAN).”

Source: Aquascape, 2 May 2008

NEW TEXAS LAW TOUGHENS UP IRRIGATION STANDARDS. Starting January 2009, Irrigators in Texas will have to incorporate a few more ‘to-dos’ in their pursuit to install an irrigation system. H.B. 1656, a bill mandating all cities with populations of 20,000 or more to regulate irrigators and irrigation systems, was signed into Texas law June 2007. The new law, requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to adopt rules which will go into effect January 2009, proposes that: each participating city adopts standards and specifications for designing, installing, and operating irrigation systems; irrigation installations receive onsite supervision by a licensed individual; and all new installations undergo inspection and approval by a licensed irrigation inspector (from the municipality or associated water district) or licensed plumbing inspector.” To learn more, visit www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/New-Texas-law-toughens-up-irrigation-standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511363?contextCategoryId=465.

Source: Landscape Management, 18 April 2008

GE MONEY AND SMITH & HAWKEN CULTIVATE NEW CONSUMER FINANCE PROGRAM. GE Money and Smith & Hawken^®, a leading authority in outdoor living, today announced a new multi-year relationship to provide a consumer credit program. Customers can use the Smith & Hawken Card at any of the retailer’s 60 stores to purchase outdoor furniture, garden structure, lighting, outdoor entertaining and décor, plants and containers. The private label credit card, managed through GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, offers special financing options on everyday purchases, including no payment and deferred interest promotions. Longer term promotions are available seasonally. Additionally, cardholders can view their accounts and pay bills online via www.geonlineservice.com/... “GE Money has a long history of helping homeowners improve their homes and living spaces with the financial solutions that meet their needs, and we’re excited to partner with Smith & Hawken on this new program for consumers,” said Sharon Burkitt, vice president, specialty industry, GE Money – Sales Finance.”

Source: Release, 15 May 2008

APLD MEMBERS RECEIVE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Nan Simonsen of Riverside, CA has had 2 clients featured in Sunset Magazine’s blog. To learn more, visit http://freshdirt.sunset.com

WELCOME NEW APLD MEMBERS!

We extend a special welcome to our new members!  More contact information may be obtained by visiting the APLD website at www.apld.org and clicking on the member listing in the members section of the website.  Thank you to our new members for joining APLD!

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