Chattahooche Technical College is #1!

The annual Student Career Days event was held this past weekend on the Chattahooche Tech campus, with the school just nudging out University of Idaho, Provo for the top spot. Over 70 schools from across the country participated in events from Woody Plant ID to Irrigation Troubleshooting, to Exterior Landscape Design. In over 20 separate events -- many with two or three team members -- students showed their competitive spirit, educational know-how, and talents for the experts to judge.

Team Stihl, Ahrens, Gravely, Brickman and Valley Crest -- among the biggest names in the business -- sponsored, interviewed, tested and judged the next generation of landscape professionals. Prizes and scholarships totaling over $50,000 were awarded.

Shown here (blue shirts, bent over) is the Landscape Install team in action. Headed by Jessica Logan (Superstar of the 2010 event with the most individual points) they took a number one place.

Yours truly was bested by many talented Landscape Architect seniors - but still was able to make contribution points for my winning schools total, including those earned in a new event, 3D Computer Landscape Design. I hope to really hone these skills over the next few months...stay tuned.

Congratulations to the team for all their hard work, the many volunteers that made it all possible, and the instructors, staff, and leadership of Chattahoochee Tech for their outstanding commitment to the participants!

Hot enough for sprinklers?

This is Atlanta...and sure enough, we've gone from a touch of Spring to a full dose of what's to come this summer.

With highs in the 80's this week, it's time to think about your sprinkler system. I recommend Duane, from Eden Bluewater Technology. In fact, he's running a special, so call him now before he gets swamped (using the term loosely)

For $75, you get all this:

* Turn your system on and inspect all of the zones.

* Check all of the system components for proper operation.

* Check the operation and coverage of all of the heads and make necessary adjustments.

* Activate the zones with the controller to check the function of the valves.

* Program the controller for spring time irrigation.

* Make recommendations for improvements and give you a quote for needed repairs.

Call Duane Jones today at: 678-333-8081

Please tell him I sent you! And remember...it's never too late to install a rain catchment system or even a simple rain barrel.

Happy Spring and a Half,
Lyn

Sunday at the Garden

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Green Wall Solution

Here's a newish product I came across at a recent home products show, called Deltalok.

Anyone out there interested, had experience with this, or even think it is a good idea? Would love to hear your thoughts!

www.deltalokusa.com

Lyn

P.S. Tripping to the ABG this afternoon. Tomorrow a post with a few good photos of Spring!