Fiskars encourages community gardening through Project Orange Thumb

Since 2003, Fiskars has inspired and encouraged creative expression through gardening with Project Orange Thumb.

To promote sustainable agriculture, horticultural education, community involvement as well as neighborhood beautification, ten grants will be offered in 2008.

Community organizations, schools, gardening clubs, senior centers or other groups interested in fostering gardening within their community are invited to apply for Fiskars' 2008 Project Orange Thumb Grant.

Awardees will receive up to $1,500 in Fiskars garden tools and $800 for plant materials to cultivate their garden vision.

Deadline for grant applications is February 15, 2008, and winners will be announced March 15, 2008.

For grant application materials or additional information about Project Orange Thumb or Fiskars Garden & Outdoor Living visit www.fiskars.com or call 800.500.4849.