Joe Lamp'l To Speak At Ball Seed Customer Day, July 29

WEST CHICAGO, IL – During Ball Seed Customer Day, July 29, visitors will tour acres of display and trial gardens, see the new Ball Premier Lab, and get insight into today’s home gardener from featured speaker Joe Lamp’l, executive producer and television host of “Growing a Greener World.”

Joe is a sought-after sustainable gardening expert and communicator. He is founder of The joe gardener® Company, an organization devoted to eco-friendly gardening and sustainable outdoor living. His current project is as producer and host of “Growing a Greener World,” a series for Public Television, of which Burpee Home Gardens® is an underwriter sponsor. The show brings the message of sustainability to audiences across the country, focusing on the stories of people, places and organizations doing good things for the planet, with an emphasis on gardening.

“As one of the country’s most recognized and trusted personalities in gardening and sustainability, we’re happy to welcome Joe as a featured speaker in The Gardens at Ball during our annual event,” says Bill Calkins, retail business manager for Ball Horticultural Company.

An RSVP is required to attend Ball Seed Customer Day, July 29. Guests can reserve their visit today at www.ballcustomerday.com. The website has access to local hotel information, maps and directions, event activities, and a virtual tour of The Gardens through Google Earth®. Customer Relations representatives at 800 879-BALL are also standing by to help with any questions.

For further information about Ball Seed Customer Day, visit www.ballcustomerday.com.

Ball Horticultural Company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer and wholesale distributor of ornamental plants. A family-owned business since it was founded in 1905, Ball has introduced many innovative, award-winning varieties to the world of horticulture, including the Wave® petunia family and Super Elfin® impatiens, and the world’s first Black Velvet Petunia. Ball is committed to sustainable practices and has highlighted its green accomplishments in its “Sustainability Report.” For further information, log on to ballhort.com.

Source: Ball Horticultural Company