Hilton Garden Inn Introduces Chief Gardening Officer as Official Consultant on Garden Projects.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Photo Editors/Business Editors/Travel Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4602745 BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2004 Chief Gardening Officer to Oversee the "Grow A School Garden" Program and Develop Beautification beau·ti·fy tr. & intr.v. beau·ti·fied, beau·ti·fy·ing, beau·ti·fies To make or become beautiful. beau Standards for Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is the name of a chain of hotels operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are considered to be upscale, mid-priced hotels that are designed for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel brand is similar to that of the Courtyard by Marriott brand. Hotels Hilton Garden Inn(R) today announced the appointment of Charlie Nardozzi to the newly-created consultant position of Chief Gardening Officer (CGO CGO Cargo CGO Code Generation and Optimization CGO Cogeco Inc (stock symbol) CGO Zhengzhou, China (Airport Code) CGO Chief Globalization Officer CGO Company Grade Officer ) during the National Garden Month press conference in Washington D.C. Nardozzi, an expert horticulturist for the National Gardening Association (NGA Noun 1. NGA - a combat support agency that provides geographic intelligence in support of national security National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency ), will assist Hilton Garden Inn in leveraging its ongoing partnership with the NGA and provide enhancements to the hotel brand's "Grow A School Garden" program. As CGO, Nardozzi also will focus on the development of hotel gardens that flourish in various climates and spaces -- from the small urban garden to the sprawling desert oasis -- providing landscaping beautification solutions for the hotel properties. As the official hospitality sponsor of the NGA and National Garden Month, adding the CGO position strengthens the Hilton Garden Inn brand's commitment to the NGA. Hilton Garden Inn recognizes that in addition to the aesthetic beauty a garden provides, gardening promotes physical and emotional wellness, and has the ability to strengthen communities and encourage responsible stewardship of the Earth. It's this power that explains why gardening in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is at an all time high and enthusiasm for National Garden Month is soaring. Nardozzi also will oversee the successful "Grow A School Garden" program, which began three years ago as a result of the Hilton Garden Inn partnership with the NGA. The program consists of a special garden education package provided to schools by a local Hilton Garden Inn hotel, giving classrooms all the tools necessary to grow and maintain an indoor or outdoor garden, as well as offering the personal teamwork and dedication needed to grow the garden. With Nardozzi now consulting, the program will benefit from his years of experience in gardening with children, enhancing the program and guaranteeing the creation of flourishing gardens that the children can enjoy. "We are thrilled to bring Charlie on board as the official Hilton Garden Inn Chief Gardening Officer just as spring is getting underway," said Mark Nogal, vice president -- marketing, Hilton Garden Inn. "With a record number of new hotel openings, having Charlie onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. will give many of our new properties beautiful gardens that can be incorporated in their existing or new design and showcased even at our most challenging urban properties. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , Charlie's expertise will enhance our 'Grow A School Garden' community outreach program and help ensure an effective and successful program for participating children." Nardozzi will also bring the latest in gardening trends to the Hilton Garden Inn properties. For 2004, the NGA identified the hottest trends in national gardening that included flower gardening, bulb gardening, container gardening Container gardening is the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers or "pots", instead of planting them in the ground. In some cases, this method of growing is used for ornamental purposes. and vegetable gardening. Results were obtained through the annual National Gardening Survey performed by Harris Interactive Harris Interactive (NASDAQ: HPOL) is an American market research company that specializes in public opinion research using both telephone and surveys on online panels. The company is the product of a 1996 merger between the Gordon S. Black Company and Louis Harris & Associates. for the NGA. Among his recommendations for the Hilton Garden Inn properties, Nardozzi will provide the hotels with tips on container gardening, currently one of the most popular gardening styles in the U.S. A key advantage to container gardening is that container gardens allow for beautiful gardens within very small spaces. Container gardens are simple to create, and can be designed to fit any budget. Here are some tips that the Hilton Garden Inn Chief Gardening Officer Charlie Nardozzi, is sharing with the hotels with restricted garden space(a):
Selecting Containers: When selecting a container, check the pots
for drainage holes. If using a decorative ceramic container
without holes, consider planting in a one-size smaller plastic pot
with drainage holes and placing it into ceramic container. When
growing in large-sized containers, utilize light-weight,
rubberized plastic containers with casters -- easier to move. To
water less frequently, plant in self-watering containers with a
water reservoir in the bottom. Then you can go away on a hot,
summer weekend without worrying about your garden.
Design Options: Let your imagination run wild when selecting
plants for your containers. Cascading plants along the edge and
taller plants growing in the center look great. Here are some
possible options: multi-colored canna lilies surrounded by white
bacopa and purple Wave petunias; salmon geraniums with blue
lobelia and white alyssum cascading over the pot edge; or
butterfly-attracting red nicotiana planted in a sea of blue
scaevola.
Planting in Containers: The keys to container planting success lie
in the soil and water. It's best to use fresh potting soil each
year. To reduce the amount of soil needed in large containers,
place a layer of packing peanuts or small plastic pots in the
bottom and fill the soil on top. Once planted, check the container
every few days for water needs. If you can stick your finger into
the soil and it's dry down to your knuckle, it's time to water.
Fertilizing Containers: Containers need extra fertility due to the
small amount and type of soil used. When planting, mix in
time-release fertilizer pellets. These pellets release nutrients
slowly into the soil every time you water. During the growing
season, add monthly doses of liquid fertilizer. Fertilize more
frequently if the leaves start to yellow.
About Charlie Nardozzi Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio and television personality acclaimed for his passion of horticulture horticulture [Lat. hortus=garden], science and art of gardening and of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Horticulture generally refers to small-scale gardening, and agriculture to the growing of field crops, usually on a large and appeal to gardeners of every level. In addition to his new position as Chief Gardening Officer for Hilton Garden Inn, Nardozzi acts as the NGA's senior horticulturist, writing the NGA membership newsletter Better Gardener News and providing horticultural hor·ti·cul·ture n. 1. The science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. 2. The cultivation of a garden. consultation to various programs. A respected author, Nardozzi penned "Vegetable Gardening for Dummies," is featured in "7 in 1 Gardening for Dummies," has contributed to book projects for Better Homes and Gardens and written articles for Organic Gardening Magazine. Gardening enthusiasts may have also seen Nardozzi in a number of Home and Garden Television (HGTV HGTV Home and Garden Television ) programs, including "Today at Home," and "Way to Grow" or on the Discovery Channel's "Home Matters." Nardozzi holds a bachelor's degree in horticulture and a master's degree master's degree n. An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree. Noun 1. in education from the University of Vermont. About Hilton Garden Inn For the past two years, Hilton Garden Inn has received the distinguished "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Price Hotel Chains with Full Service" award in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 and 2003 North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM). Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of the Hilton franchise growth strategy. More than 250 Hilton Garden Inn hotel properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning mid-priced brand offering complimentary high speed Internet access See how to access the Internet. in all hotel guestrooms and secure guest remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries. ; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,100 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels Embassy Suites Hotels is a chain of hotels, which specializes in suite-style rooms that is owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Embassy Suites is an upscale chain of all-suite hotels. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area. (R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Company Hilton Grand Vacations Company, a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels, based in Orlando, Florida is a leading operator of timeshare resorts with about 30 properties in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, and New York. (R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R). For more information on Hilton Garden Inn hotels or to make reservations, please visit www.hiltongardeninn.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI in the U.S. and Canada. (a) Gardening information provided by Charlie Nardozzi are only suggestions and/or recommendations. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4602745 |
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