Smith & Hawken Donates Dollar to National Audubon Society for Each Recycled Teak Duck It Sells September 1 Through December 31, 2004

Business Wire, Sept 3, 2004

NOVATO, Calif. -- Garden Lifestyle Retailer Uses Popular Eco-Friendly Product to Help Benefit Non-Profit Organization

Smith & Hawken(R), America's premier garden lifestyle retailer, announced today it is donating to the National Audubon Society $1.00 (US) from the sale of every Teak Duck it sells from September 1 to December 31, 2004. Available in black, green or white, the Teak Duck (retail $59.00) is an eco-friendly work of art that has proven to be extremely popular since it was launched earlier this summer.

To create these work-of-art ducks, artisans hand carve a reclaimed bamboo root following its natural shape, so no two are exactly alike. Once roots die, hundreds of them are usually burned, creating thick clouds of smoke, however this new artistic use has helped prevent the previously caused air pollution.

The head, neck and feet, which are made of reclaimed teakwood, are then attached to the bamboo body. Acrylic paint is applied and antiqued, and a nametag, featuring unusual as well as traditional names, adorns each duck, adding to its uniqueness.

Teak Ducks are available for $59, or $149 for three, through the Smith & Hawken catalog (800-981-9888), web site (www.smithandhawken.com) and retail locations across the country.

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About Smith & Hawken

Smith & Hawken(R) is the leading American marketer of garden-inspired products, including Premium Teak(TM) furniture, Heirloom Tools(TM), garden structure and containers. Smith & Hawken's reputation of uncompromising quality has been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, including Avignon(TM) dining and lounging furniture, Eden Park(TM) garden structure and Hamilton Landing(TM) containers. Smith & Hawken products are sold across the country through 57 Smith & Hawken stores, its catalog and Internet site (www.SmithandHawken.com), as well as select, high-end independent garden centers.

About National Audubon Society

Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Our national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.