2007 Releases

Press Release – For Immediate Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contacts:
Eberly Public Relations, 404-574-2900
Don Eberly, doneberly@eberlypr.com or
Sally Credille, sallycredille@eberlypr.com

STEPABLES® Offers Philanthropic Opportunity to Garden Centers

Under a Foot Plant Company and its STEPABLES® brand create philanthropic photo contest for nationwide independent garden centers.

Jan. 16, 2006 – Salem, Ore. – Under a Foot Plant Company™ and its national brand of creeping perennials, STEPABLES®, announced today the creation of its “Best In Sole” photo contest, offering independent garden centers the chance to win $2,500 for their favorite local charity.

Nationwide independent garden centers carrying the line of plants are eligible to participate in the contest by submitting digital images of their STEPABLES® retail displays using the Good For Your Sole® Point of Purchase materials and display gardens featuring STEPABLES® varieties.

“The contest is an exciting way for STEPABLES® to help authorized garden centers support their local communities,” said Frances Hopkins, founder and president of Under a Foot Plant Company. “The winner will be chosen based on showcasing the most creative use of STEPABLES® plant material and signage in an environment conducive to shopping, which is fun to look at and engaging for the consumer’s imagination.”

The winner will also receive a press release campaign regarding the winning photo and garden center, and a feature interview on the STEPABLES® Web site (www.stepables.com). The contest is open to all authorized STEPABLES® garden centers carrying the plant line. STEPABLES® will be providing participating garden centers with a select number of “Best in Sole” T-shirts and wristbands. Hopkins notes the following general information for interested garden center owners and managers:

• Photos are eligible for submission from March 1 – June 1, 2007. Entries may be e-mailed to photocontest@stepables.com.

• The winner will be announced on June 15, 2007. A check presentation ceremony will be held at the winning garden center where Under A Foot Plant Company will make a $2,500 donation in the winner’s name to the approved local charity of choice.

• Please limit four digital images per retailer. Photos must be a minimum of 300 dots-per-inch and 5-by-7 inches.

• See www.stepables.com for additional contest rules and regulations.

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Notes to Reporters / Editors:

PHOTOS ATTACHED – Please see the attached two high-resolution images in keeping with this press release that are publishable for your readers. Suggested captions for the images are as follows: 1.The STEPABLES® Happy Guy wearing the “Best In Sole” photo contest T-shirt and wristband. 2. The STEPABLES® “Best In Sole” wristbands, which read “I’ve Got Sole”.

• Media contact for all purposes: Eberly Public Relations, 404-574-2900. Don Eberly, doneberly@eberlypr.com or Sally Credille, sallycredille@eberlypr.com.

• Additional information, interviews, and supplemental high-resolution / Associated Press-ready images may be obtained by directly contacting Eberly Public Relations.

• If possible, please notify regarding the publication of this or any STEPABLES® information by calling or emailing the media contact listed at the top of this release. Thank you.