Gardening News
- Share yard with wildlife Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:10PMAs long as re-landscaping is on the to-do list for spring, there are tips that can help home gardeners plant a yard that is appealing not only to the eye but to wildlife as well.
- Canada Blooms: A Prelude to Spring Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:25PMCanada’s largest garden show opens in Toronto with surprise guest Martha Stewart
- Shrink Your Foortprint Fair Draws Locals Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:10PMRain poured ceaselessly in Southcoast last Saturday, but that did not stop environmentally-minded locals from hitting the recently-expanded Third Annual Shrink Your Footprint Fair. The event – co-sponsored by the Marion Institute and other environmental groups in the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEAL) network – took place all afternoon at the New Bedford Greater Regional ...
- Gardening seminar March 23 at BHE Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:56PMThe winter series of the Four Seasons Gardening program, from University of Illinois Extension, concludes with a session titled “A Gardener’s Guide to Plant Propagation” which will be presented on March 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. via teleconference and local PowerPoint slides in the Conference Center in Building 1 on the East Campus of Black Hawk College, south of Kewanee.
- Scotts Valley to consider allowing backyard beekeepers Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:51PMIn backyards around Santa Cruz County, rogue beekeepers are ignoring municipal rules in an effort to cultivate their own honey.
- David Michael Meyer Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:48PMDavid M. Meyer, 61, lifelong resident of Nashwauk, after losing a short but courageous battle with cancer, died peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved him dearly.
- Joanne Palmer known for her grace, kindness Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:21PMBefore Hurricane Katrina , the meditation garden on the grounds of St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Church in Gulfport had a small fishpond, its small residents occasionally popping to the water’s surface with a flash of gold. It was especially popular with the youngest members of the congregation.
- Salinas Valley weather to stay sunny, warm through weekend Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:28PMIf dust has been gathering on your basketball, bike or gardening gear, this is the week to clear it off.
- Obituaries reported in the March 4, 2010, Advocate Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:08PMThese obituaries were reported in the March 4, 2010, Advocate: Richard F. Budenbender, Mary “Margaret” Hirt, Nancy Ellen Holst, James E. “Jim” Jewell, Dr. Chester Frank Meinecke, Billy Joe Pierce and Arlene A. Wassenberg.
- Prosecutors allege Bradford has stalked ex who may testify against him Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:06PMThe man accused of killing a Torrance nurse 30 years ago is now allegedly stalking another woman, which has prosecutors worried that he is repeating potentially dangerous behavior, according to court documents filed this week. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats
- Earth Day camp set for students’ spring break Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:53PMRancho El Chorro Outdoor School in San Luis Obispo will hold a Spring Break Earth Day Camp for students in first through eighth grades from April 5 through 9.
- Old SF Freeway Site Becomes Urban Garden Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:49PMAmid the urban jungle that is San Francisco sits an oasis of green. Under eucalyptus trees and where old highway on and off ramps once stood, community organizers are building on a vision, an urban garden they call the Hayes Valley Farm.
- Spring is in the air; time to tend to chores Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:14PMThe arrival of March signals the beginning of the spring gardening season. Here’s a checklist of things to do for the month.
- How does your garden grow? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:37PMWith volunteers, lots of donations and 30 new trees planted all in a row
- Accidental farmer has not looked back since he started growing vegetables 12 years ago Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:57PMFARMING is making inroads into land-squeezed cities as many urbanites seek tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle.
- Reaching for Stars When Space Thrilled and Paranoia Ruled Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:47PMIn a new book, “Another Science Fiction: Advertising the Space Race 1957-1962,” Megan Prelinger sees hopes, dreams and fears in the form of magazine ads.
- Fruit trees ripe for free picking in city parks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:38PMLast fall, Eric Alperin, a San Francisco artist, heard about blackberries, plums and loquats growing on public property in his city and free for the picking.
- Gaurav Gupta to head Macquarie Capital Advisers in India Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:17PMGaurav Gupta will join Macquarie from Nomura to head investment banking for India, a position that opened up when Varun Bajpai moved on to head a new Macquarie India fund initiative.
- HORTICULTURE: Going back to the roots of gardening Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:03PMFor those planning gardens for this year, Adrian Fisher of Oak Park has a few ecologically-sound ideas.
- Community gardening club Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:03PMThe Elmwood Park community is home to a gardening club.
- Newham teaches self-sufficiency Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:22PMTHE tiny township of Newham will be a centre for debate, innovation and discovery this Saturday as it hosts its own sustainability expo.
- Master gardener invigorated by growing plants from seeds Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:19PMGrace Harrison popped the plastic lid on a tabletop “greenhouse” about the size of a cookie sheet. Under the moisture-covered lid was a tray lined with perfect rows of what appeared to be sushi rolls—but actually were ornamental pepper plants germinating in tiny round seed pods. Patience is in short supply in today’s society, but Harrison thinks there’s added joy in gardening from scratch.
- Gardening Q&A: Protecting plants from street chemicals Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:19PMQ:We live on a shady cul-de-sac. During the recent snow, chemicals were put on our street to help with the ice. What’s going to happen to those chemicals now that the ice is gone and most of the snow has melted? We have no curbs, and the road slopes right into the ditch in front of our house. Answer: First, it would help to know the chemicals used. Salt, or sodium chloride, is probably the most ...
- On the home front: Growing to eating Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:19PMGrowing to eating Some books will teach you how to grow a vegetable garden. Some will tell you how to cook the fruit of the harvest. But it’s a rare book that guides you through the entire process, from seed packet to serving dish. “Grocery Gardening: Planting, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Food” does. The book represents the work of four people who share a love of gardening and food: lead ...
- Bulletin Board Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:18PMCalendar of events relating to homes and gardens Richmond Home & Garden Show: More than 300 exhibitors of home and garden products, projects and info, plus display gardens and rooms, seminars, workshops and celebrity appearances, noon-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. $8. (804) 425-6556.
- Briefly Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:12PMPruning tools
- Gardens sought for spring tour Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:08PMGrover Beach Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission is seeking nominations for the 2010 Spring Garden Tour and Plant Exchange set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6.
- City Beat Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:03PMcityBeat submissions are due by NOON, NINE DAYS BEFORE DESIRED DATE OF PUBLICAtion. For more detailed information about getting coverage in the CJN, visit www.clevelandjewishnews.com .
- Community Mourns Loss of ‘Mr. Hicksville’ Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:01PMRichard ‘Dick’ Evers Passes Away Richard “Dick” Evers passed away Feb. 25, 2010 while a resident in White Oaks Nursing Home. The 87-year-old pillar of the Hicksville community died surrounded by family.
- Frigid fields are blasting crops in Manatee, Sarasota Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:50PMMANATEE — Some growers are relying on a sense of humor to cope this winter.
- Calendar reduces gardening stress Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:11AMSome days I feel overwhelmed by my garden, especially in early spring when everything cries out to be done all at once. Cress explodes, shouting “Catch me if you can!” Rose canes swell, whispering “Prune me, shape me.” Blackened hebes with cracked trunks beg to be yanked, ...
- Good to go Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:09AMLAS CRUCES - Learn how to help local wildlife at local workshop, catch a concert or join a book club.
- BRIEFLY COMMUNITY Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:08AMStream Team needs help on Amazon Creek The Eugene Stream Team’s largest winter planting project — starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday — needs volunteers to help plant and mulch 300 native trees along the bank of Amazon Creek. Volunteers meet west of Bertelsen Road at the northwest corner of …
- Tributes for Feb. 26 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:06AMDale G. Belgin Oct. 10, 1944-Feb. 24, 2010 Age: 65 Residence: Greeley Dale passed away Feb. 24 at his home after battling cancer for eight months. He was born Oct. 10, 1944, in north Denver, to Arthur and Inez (Kleckner) Belgin. He attended North High School, from which he graduated in 1962. Upon graduation, he enrolled at Colorado State College in Greeley, where he majored in math and played ...
- PEG TILLERY: Bees and Blossoms Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:01AMLast weekend was perfect to do some late winter gardening. I followed my own instructions and got out there to tackle the shotweed. It’s all gone — yes! I also cleaned up winter debris and did some pruning. As I was cutting dried blossoms from the hydrangea I noticed the bumblebees were busy visiting the Pieris japonica. If you want to attract bumble bee and mason bee pollinators Pieris japonica ...
- No accident that Hilst earns Hutch High honor Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:50AMRusty Hilst jokes that he has stumbled into some of the best things in his life. How did he get h ...
- SYSTEM COULD BRING NOTIFICATIONS TO COUNTY Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:20PMSTORM AFTERMATH LEAVES SOME RESIDENTS IN THE DARK Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Electric cooperative customers in Canadian County had a surprise Monday when power failed in several...
- Kimberly Darlene Knowles Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:10PMKimberly Darlene Knowles, 42, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 30, 2010, at White County Community Hospital. Ms. Knowles was born Dec. 23, 1967, in White County.
- RONA Builds and "Makes the Podium" in Its Partnership With 2010 Winter Games Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:06PMRONA assembled podiums, provided building materials, trained at-risk youth, supported athletes and will provide volunteers in 2010 Winter Games
- Scotts Miracle-Gro 1Q sales better than expected Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:13PM(AP:MARYSVILLE, Ohio) Scotts Miracle-Gro narrowed its first-quarter loss, the company reported Tuesday, helped by strong sales of fall lawn care products.
- Fishers council OKs dementia facility Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:58PMFISHERS -- The Fishers Town Council has approved new zoning for an assisted living facility for older people with dementia.
- Newsmaker Q&A: Kent County Administrator Mike Petit de Mange Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:55PMCounty Administrator Mike Petit de Mange talks about his work and a little about his love of ice hockey.
- Cleaning up after themselves Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:43PMLiam Taylor surveyed a large pile of conked-out computers, televisions and cell phones like a fisherman admiring his catch.
- How to avoid the Tomato and Potato Blight in your garden Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:43PM(WKTV) - Plant and Gardening expert Dottie White has some tips for those of you looking to avoid getting the blight in your garden.
- Potential urban farming opportunities Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 11:23AMSalt Lake County wants to put dozens of future parks and unused government properties to use by opening them to community gardening, commercial farming and biofuel production.
- Upper West Region still has a sad development story to tell-Abugnaba Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 10:53AMWa, Jan. 24, GNA -The Upper West Region still exhibits high fertility rate among women, infant mortality, under-five mortality and migration while literacy was ebbing, child labour was now on the ascendancy, a demographer has said.
- Tributes for Jan. 24 Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:38AMTwyla LaVeryl Wolf May 2, 1925-Jan. 21, 2010 Age: 84 Residence: Greeley Twyla Wolf, 84, of Greeley, died Jan. 21 at North Colorado Medical Center Hospice and Palliative Care. Twyla was born May 2, 1925, in Milliken, Colo., to Gustof Carle and Elsie Matilda (Carlson) Tidquist. She graduated from Gilcrest High School. She was of Swedish heritage. Her parents came from Sweden as young children. She ...
- CSU Extension reaches out Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:32AMYvette Henson wants to know what you like. The San Miguel County CSU Extension Agent has put together more than a dozen programs in the few years she has been at the Norwood office, and all of them have been relatively popular.
- Man’s hobby has him singing in the rain Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:29AMRobert Guico of Carol Stream is giving a whole new meaning to the term “water boy.” For more than a year, the Carol Stream resident has been detailing the local effects of precipitation in the Klein Creek flood plain on a blog that he updates regularly.
- Haiti on the minds of Main Liners Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:32PMGarrett Hill resident Sara Pilling recalls her first trip to the Caribbean country of Haiti in 1987 as life-altering.
