The Growing Home Campaign gives homeowners in the Baltimore area $10 rebates on tree purchases - Baltimore, MD

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Though Maryland celebrates it a little early, the official Arbor Day is April 29, a day set aside many years ago to encourage people to plants trees.

The Growing Home Campaign is giving homeowners in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County a $10 coupon that will be honored in area retail nurseries and garden centers toward the purchase of a tree costing at least $25.

In addition, there is plenty of how-to information on line and in libraries, recreation and parks facilities and senior centers in Baltimore County and the City of Baltimore.

The Growing Home Campaign is an award-winning public-private partnership to encourage homeowners to help increase the tree canopy in our region.