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Lake Metroparks Farmpark harvests four national awards at the
2007 Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show

Our Big Backyard
2007 Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show

Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s entry into the 2007 Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show harvested four national awards.  The display, entitled Our Big Backyard, focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the importance of responsible gardening practices to better protect the environment and ensure a healthier future for all.  This farmhouse backyard contains examples of IPMs such as use of beneficial insect companion planting, soil enrichment, proper pesticide usages, and choosing suitable plants that are pest and disease resistant. 

Specific garden features demonstrating these themes are a water trough (responsible use of pesticides protect ground water purity), raised garden beds (fertile earth begets healthier more disease resistant plants), examples of shade trees to replace ash (dealing with Emerald Ash Borer).  The display was designed and installed by staff from Lake Metroparks Farmpark.

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Awards received were from:

American Horticultural Society Citation

For the exhibit of horticultural excellence which best demonstrates the bond between horticulture and the environment and inspires the viewer to beautify home and community through skillful design and appropriate plant material.

Chicago Horticultural Society Flower Show Medal – Invitational Landscape/Non Profit

For an exhibit showing outstanding horticultural skill and knowledge entered in a nationally recognized flower show.

The Bulkley Medal of the Garden Club America - Horticulture

May be awarded to Garden Club of America clubs or club members, non-members, or other organizations at a Major Flower Show sponsored by a nationally recognized horticultural organization for a special exhibit in the fields of horticulture, botany, or conservation.  The exhibit must be one of exceptional educational merit which increases the knowledge and awareness of the viewing public.

Garden Club of America Certificate of Excellence in Conservation

May be awarded at a Major Flower Show to Garden Club of America clubs or club members, non-members, or other organizations for and exhibit of exceptional merit which educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural resources and responsibility for environmental stewardship.

Images from Our Big Backyard

	A view of the water trough and gardens
	Tractor seat garden chair
	A view of the porch
	Raised garden beds
	Side view with Horse Chesnut
	Skip Dugan and the awards