Armstrong Garden Centers announces Jamie Durie Appearance

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ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTERS ANNOUCES JAMIE DURIE APPEARANCE

The Industry’s Largest Retailer Invites The Public to Learn About “The Human Garden”

GLENDORA, CA (Sept. 27, 2011): Armstrong Garden Centers is inviting the public to spend the morning with HGTV Star, Jamie Durie. Jamie presents “The Human Garden” Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Armstrong Garden Centers located at 25225 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 at 9:00 AM followed by a book signing from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Purchase tickets to hear Jamie’s presentation “The Human Garden” at all Southern California Armstrong Garden Centers locations and on www.armstronggarden.com. Tickets are $25 each and must be purchased in advance. Attendance includes presentation and Jamie’s book The Outdoor Room.

Jamie Durie is a qualified horticulturalist and landscape designer and founder and Director of the international award-winning company PATIO Landscape Architecture & Design. He is also a television host and producer, the author of 7 best-selling titles (Outside, The Source Book Editions 1 and 2, Inspired, Outdoor Kids, The Outdoor Room and Patio—Garden Design and Inspiration), and has his own successful line of merchandised product PATIO by Jamie Durie, available exclusively through Big W. A committed environmentalist and pioneer of ‘The Outdoor Room’ concept in Australia, Jamie has completely changed the face of landscape design, inspiring a whole new generation to rediscover their garden.

For press inquiries, contact Michele Sabala at 626.914.1091 or info@armstronggarden.com

About Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.

Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc. is an employee-owned company founded in 1889. Armstrong Garden Centers serves California gardeners with 31 retail stores and is the largest independent retail nursery company in the United States, specializing in the largest selection of roses (over 950 varieties), many developed and exclusive to Armstrong Garden Centers. Armstrong Garden Centers also features fountains, pottery, garden tools and garden gift items. With over 75 acres of growing grounds and green houses, Armstrong grows what it sells and with hundreds of expert associates to help answer those tough gardening questions, Armstrong guarantees customers' success.