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Jul 24 2010

Chief horticulturist Steve Varga is featured on Garden Time television today. He visits with host Judy Alleruzzo about how to create and care for a dog-friendly landscape. Watch the Garden Time video here.

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Jul 19 2010

ProGrass Launches YouTube Channel

Learn about landscaping and design, see beautiful plants, experience elegant yards...all on the new ProGrass YouTube channel! We will continue to add how-to and demonstration videos, as well as garden tours and the latest landscape trends. We invite you to visit the channel and subscribe!

Apr 24 2010

ProGrass Participates In National 'Day of Service'

As a member of PLANET (Professional Landcare Network), ProGrass employees look forward to the 'Day of Service' each April. The goals of the 'Day of Service' are to encourage industry professionals nationwide to show environmental stewardship, help revitalize public spaces, be recognized as community leaders and provide an opportunity for teamwork and fun.

Feb 19 2010

Gardens For Kids

Gardens For Kids, our program which donates landscaping services to public elementary schools to develop gardens and nature spaces, has been profiled twice by local news sources recently.

ProGrass is currently working with Alberta Rider Elementary in Tigard, Oregon to restore the native landscape around a Historical Register pioneer cabin. Read more from The Tigard Times.

Sep 8 2009

ProGrass Wins Innovations in Philanthropy Award

ProGrass will be honored by the Portland Business Journal on Oct. 1st for our Gardens For Kids community partnership during the 2009 Corporate Philanthropy awards luncheon. Through Gardens For Kids, ProGrass works with public elementary schools to create gardens and nature spaces for our community's children. Schools can apply to receive up to $10,000 in labor, design and educational assistance.

Aug 19 2009

Back To School With Friends of the Children

With the new school year fast approaching, ProGrass employees have volunteered to collect school supplies for two children in the Friends of the Children program. ProGrass employees have 'adopted' a 4th grader and an 8th grader in the program. 'Employees are happy to have a chance to help send these boys back to school with the proper supplies', according to Human Resources director, Kaitlin Kenagy.

Aug 12 2009

KEX Radio 'Fantastic Front Yard' Winner Announced

KEX Radio AM 1190 has announced the winner of the ProGrass 'Fantastic Front Yard' contest. Along with GardenWorld and Oregon Turf & Tree, ProGrass will be creating a beautiful, welcoming front landscape for Lisa B. of Camas, Washington.

Aug 3 2009

ProGrass Launches Facebook Page

Visit the ProGrass Facebook page and become our fan! We periodically post specials and coupons on our Wall, plus seasonal landscape tips.

Jul 28 2009

New Blog Feature Added

The new Our Experts blog is going live this week! This is an interactive forum directed to our clients and the community in general. Our Experts team is led by ProGrass chief horticulturist, Steve Varga, who coordinates experts from within both ProGrass and our community.

Utilizing our 30+ years of Northwest expertise, you can learn about organic fertilizers, planting techniques, sustainable landscaping through the blog. You can access the blog through the ProGrass home page. We welcome your input and questions.

Jul 27 2009

ProGrass Owner Featured In Portland Business Journal

Allowing creativity from employees and empowering them are two of the principles which guide Paul Bizon, according to The Portland Business Journal's 'Executive Profile'. Paul, president and co-owner of ProGrass, is featured in the July 24, 2009 edition of the paper.

Apr 20 2009

ProGrass Sponsors Performance Stage At Doggy Dash

Portland's biggest party for pets and people is set for Sat., May 9th! ProGrass is sponsoring the Performance Stage at the 22nd Annual Oregon Humane Society Doggy Dash! Help us help the Oregon Humane Society raise $245,000 for animals and have a great time doing it. The 2008 Doggie Dash was voted Portland's favorite pet event by readers of Spot magazine! http://ohs.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1050&pg=entry

Apr 13 2009

ProGrass Doggy Dash Team Benefits Oregon Humane Society

The Doggy Dash fund raiser for the Oregon Humane Society takes place Sat., May 9th in Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and ProGrass employees will be there! In addition to sponsoring the Performance Stage, we've formed a team and will be fundraising as individuals for this worthy cause. ProGrass invites our clients to come join us for this fun event on May 9th! http://ohs.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1050&pg=entry

Mar 16 2009

ProGrass Joins PLANET's 'Day of Service' for Earth Day

ProGrass has joined the national Day of Service, a nationwide movement from the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). ProGrass employees will work with elementary students at Creative Science School in Portland, Oregon as part of the ongoing Gardens For Kids. PLANET is promoting a national day of service in conjunction with Earth Day to further environmental stewardship in our communities.

Mar 1 2009

Visit ProGrass at the Lane County Home & Garden Show

ProGrass will have a display at the 30th Lane County Home & Garden Show in Eugene, Oregon. The show runs March 12-15 at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Visit the show's website at www.eugenehomeshow.com. Special events include thirty seminars, showcase gardens and displays revisiting 1979!

Nov 17 2008

'Wolf to Woof' at the World Forestry Center

Wolf to Woof-The Story of Dogs opens September 28th at the World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum in Portland. ProGrass is proud to help sponsor this premier event which explores the special relationship between dogs and humans.

Entertaining and educational, this event also features a host of pet-related events including the weekend series, Tails to Tales. ProGrass’ own Steve Varga will present the popular seminar ‘Creating & Caring For Pet-Friendly Landscapes’ on Sat., Dec. 13th.

Nov 17 2008

Gardens for Kids Schools Chosen

Building on the success of their ‘Gardens For Kids’ pilot project at Concord Elementary in Milwaukie, ProGrass Landscape Care & Design is announcing the next two schools for the program. The nex two schools for 2008 are Creative Science School in Portland and Alberta Rider Elementary in Tigard.

The goals of ProGrass’ inovative ‘Gardens For Kids’ program aims to help public elementary schools create gardens and give students hands-on opportunities for nature learning.

Nov 17 2008

ProGrass Will Create Display Garden At Yard, Garden & Patio Show

ProGrass has been chosen to create a display garden at the 2009 Yard, Garden & Patio Show. Located at the Oregon Convention Center, the Yard, Garden & Patio Show is produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries and is the Northwest's largest outdoor living event. Scheduled for Feb. 27-March 1, 2009, the YGP's theme will be 'Our Environment. Your Backyard'.