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Drip irrigation and drought-tolerant plants are keys to a water-wise garden Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:00PMEast County residents have been saving water − and creating beautiful gardens − since long before the water shortage.
Related Articles Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:48AM“He has made everything beautiful in His time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.’ — Ecclesiastes 3:11. Once in a while, I find these little black round or oblong things like bird droppings in my lemon leaves.
Butterfly garden a beautiful site Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:39PMWith its bright colors and fragrance, a garden at Carbondale's Lenus Turley Park delights human visitors. But the Butterfly Garden created by Evergreen Garden Club of Carbondale was designed primarily to provide a bed-and-breakfast for winged visitors - the many butterflies that migrate into the area and lay their eggs, and the hungry larvae that feed on the plants before beginning their own ...
Invasive vines often serve a reproductive purpose Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:02AMThis week I was privileged to host a visit by the Catasauqua Garden Club . Before looking at plants I always give groups a short talk about how and what we planted, but as we started walking around I pointed to some brown areas atop the trees in the front yard and said, "They're suffering from chainsaw fungus."
PLAINSBORO: Wicoff garden helps students put science to work Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:53AMPLAINSBORO — An initiative to teach Wicoff Elementary School students about science while instilling in them a love of nature came to fruition recently when a team of teachers and volunteers created a garden at the school.
Michigan's butterfly population fluttering as habitat disappears Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:28AMExperts say the population is declining as the prairies, wetlands and woodlands on which butterflies depend are developed. Changing weather, pesticides and invasive plants also affect the population, some say.
Our Bay Calendar Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:32AMWant to help the Chesapeake Bay, learn about it or just plain enjoy it? Check out these upcoming bay-related events and meetings. Saturday Programs at the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary include a purple loosestrife removal work day at 8 a.m. (For teens and adults.) and marsh ecology by canoe at 4 p.m. ($10. Registration required.) Info.: www.jugbay.org or 410-741-9330 ...
Fried-earth policy is zapping plants, mosquitoes, butterflies and birds Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:33AMI got caught in the rainstorm Tuesday evening while at the new Downing Children's Garden at Botanica. I dashed for shelters from barn to cave to treehouse to enchanted glen, shrugging off the raindrops, giddy as a kid.
Labastida Garden: Transforming a lawn into a mini farm Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:21PMBetty Labastida’s garden is a happy place with whimsical rusted metal creatures hunkered down in appropriate plots. A goat “munches” ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’ roses, while a pig is waiting for vegetables to grow. A rabbit and chicken hide in flowering plants along with other quirky pieces of garden art.
Noteworthy 7/16/11 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:53PMConcert series in SunburySUNBURY - The schedule has been announced for Music in Cameron Park, a concert series in Sunbury:Today - Memory Lane, 7 to 10 p.m.July 23 and 27, Aug. 6 and 29 - Cat Herman, 7 to 9 p.m.July 30 - Billy D & Rosie - 7 to 10 p.m.
Butterfly Festival This Weekend in Springfield, MO Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:43PM(Springfield, MO) --There's one place in Springfield where you're sure to find the most butterflies this weekend and that's at the 3rd Annual Butterfly Festival at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Botanic Garden offers kids a mix of nature, art, summer fun Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:53PMQuail Gardens’ new name, San Diego Botanic Garden, may not be as appealing, but under its more official-sounding title, the 40-year-old destination for nature-lovers is looking better than ever. Its mission is to connect plants and people, and for families on the lookout for summer activities, this 37-acre oasis is the place to go. It’s a sure cure for Nature Deficit Disorder, which according to ...
Metroparks listings July 14-20 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:14AMRocky River Reservation, Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (440) 734-6660. • Summer Night Flashers, 8-9:30 p.m. July 16, Lagoon Picnic Area.
Butterfly spotting is popular again Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:14AMSpotting butterflies is the latest, coolest way of getting back to nature, says Louise Gray
Best Places To Get In Touch With Nature Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:45AMIt’s hard to imagine in the hustle and bustle of busy South Florida that you can find a quiet, restful piece of nature but there are several nature centers that offer quick getaways from the concrete jungle into the wilds of South Florida. They are the Secret Woods Nature Center, Anne Kolb Nature Center, Fern Forest Nature Center, A.D. Barnes Park, Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center.
Cryptic wood white butterfly discovered in Northern Ireland Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:03AMExperts had no idea that the Cryptic wood white even existed as they launched a conservation project to count butterflies across the UK.
Near and Far Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:32AMToday
Home & Garden Calendar Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:19AMCreate a butterfly garden: 7 p.m. July 20, Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive. Learn about native butterflies and how to attract them to your garden.
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Perfect time for a flutter: Get to grips with Britain's butterflies Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:41PMIt's been a great year for butterfly watchers. Fine, sunny weather during spring and early summer, especially in the south of Britain, has brought these winged wonders out in force. Admirals and peacocks, skippers and hairstreaks, blues and fritillaries, are all delighting us with their delicate shades and gaudy colours. My own garden in Somerset is currently awash with ringlets, green-veined ...
Butterfly Cremation Garden now serving families in Palm City, Stuart, Port St. Lucie Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:54PMPalm City
Grafton family has special memories of the Royal Visit Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:11AMOTTAWA -- The Royal Visit of 2011 will always mean something special to the Ainsworth family of Grafton, especially 10-year-old Trent.[...]
Jay walker: Land owner wants to create preserve for native birds Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:41AMPaisley ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer roxannebrown@dailycommercial.com From black bears, to gopher tortoises and scrub jays, nativ ...
Bedford library garden blends nature, letters Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:09PMTEMPERANCE -- Beatrix Potter would approve.
Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:22PMThe entire community and neighboring churches are invited to attend a Noon Potluck (bring a dish to pass & your own table service; drinks will be provided) to meet and greet our new Pastor, Christine Schoon and her husband, Steve.
Pekin's new children's gardens are flourishing Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:46PMThe sweltering heat of late June couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of kids like Lauren and Hannah Rademaker, who've been helping create a series of children's gardens at the Soldwedel Program Center adjacent to McNaughton Park.
Community invited to come enjoy nature for Parks Day Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:11AMWhen you get right down to it the best things about summer are connected to the outdoors.
Big Butterfly Count at Monkton Elm Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:19PMIF you want to attract more fluttery things to your garden, you can get free advice on plants that appeal to insects during the national Big Butterfly Count from July 16 until the end of this month at Monkton Elm Garden Centre, in Monkton Heathfield.
By Norman Winter McClatchy Newspapers Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:52PMThe heat has been absolutely staggering in my region of the country. That leads gardeners to look for those types of plants that can take it, so to speak, and one that has to be considered is the portulaca.
Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/10 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:25PMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
Artist’s Day in the Garden set Saturday Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:41AMCHARLESTON - The Artist's Day in the Garden 2011 will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9 at Wesley Whiteside's 5-acre garden, 1.75 mile east of Charleston at the corner of Illinois Route 16 and County Ro
Brown County Master Gardeners - Slugs in gardens Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:28AMThe weather this spring has not been ideal for area farmers or gardeners, but real good for slugs. Slugs can be a damaging pest in flower beds and gardens. Feeding can be cosmetic, but extensive feeding can result in plant stress and death. I have seen most damage, as cosmetic, on hosta leaves. Several years ago I used a row cover to protect cabbage plants from the cabbage butterfly. While ...
PLAINSBORO: Wicoff garden helps students put science to work Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:46AMPLAINSBORO — An initiative to teach Wicoff Elementary School students about science while instilling in them a love of nature came to fruition recently when a team of teachers and volunteers created a garden at the school.
Chicago Calendar Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:52PMChicago CalendarAt the ZooLincoln Park Zoo: 2001 N. Clark St. 312-742-2246 or www.lpz.com.• Garden Tour: From April through September zoo visitors can enjoy a free garden tour at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Different plants and areas will be highlighted with tips and information about care and maintenance.• Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Sleep among ...
Attracting butterflies takes a lot of hard work Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:24PMBy Shane Griffis | July 7, 2011 12:09 p.m. | 0 comments At the Players Community Senior Center, tending to the butterfly garden isn’t just a hobby, it’s a science.
The List for July 7 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:25PMBest Galleries 1. Oreen Cohen: Running Drill: Cohen's photo collage is inspired by visits to the battlefields of Bull Run as well as by ongoing strife in Israel. Where: Transformer, 1404 P St. NW When: Through July 16 Info: Free; 202-483-1102; transformergallery.org 2. "Six Degrees of Separation": The staged reading of John Guare's 1990 play -- which takes place predominantly at a dinner table ...
Home & Garden Calendar for July 6 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:35AMperennial gardens: Learn how to make fabulous perennial gardens, including the elements for constructing hummingbird and butterfly attracting gardens, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Plantasia Botannical Gardens, 3938 88th Ave. S.W., Olympia. Register by calling, 360-754-4160. Cost is $15. South Sound Fruit Society: Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, Organic Farmhouse at The ...
Odd couple: A tale of two California lighthouses Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:42AMThough surrounded by much better-known attractions on the Monterey Peninsula and in Big Sur, the region's two lighthouses unveil a unique facet of California's heritage. Point Pinos, the city mouse, shows just how sweet...
Interest in native plants growing WITH VIDEO Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:15AMNow in her sixth year owning and operating American Roots, a native plant nursery in Brandon Township, Trish Hacker Hennig says there is a “growing interest in natives.”
Seven Hills gardener in fight with deer Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:44AMKath Petro uses concoction to keep deer from snacking on her plants
Sparta High School to host 40-acre prairie Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:56AMThe project, aided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy, will include 40 acres of tall-grass and short-grass prairie areas to the north of the school, plus about two acres of native wildflower plantings along the school’s lengthy driveways and parking lots.
Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/3 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:19AMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:37PM(ARA) - Planting season has arrived, a prime time to share your love for nature with your entire family and spend quality time together in the garden. Getting kids excited about gardening is simple if they are involved with the planning process which promotes a fertile imagination.
Home+Garden Calendar: Cactus & succulent show, orchid and iris society meetings, 'Lose the Lawn' class, 'Master ... Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 3:11AMUpcoming events include a Cactus & succulent show in San Marino, , orchid and iris society meetings in the San Fernando Valley, 'Lose the Lawn' class in Sun Valley, and 'Master Gardener Boot Camp' in La Canada.
Local home and garden news for July 2 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:24AMBees, waterways talks set for Deltona center Get back to nature at Lyonia Environmental Center, part of the Deltona Regional Library complex at 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. The center offers educational programs including: "Honeybees -- good for the planet," 10-11:30...
When it rains, it's an adventure in a city garden Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:41PMNEW YORK -- Ever wonder what happens to a rain garden when temperatures outside creep toward 100 degrees and it hasn't rained in weeks? Water-loving plants wilt, of course.
Quick facts: Get to know the Monarch butterfly Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:49PMIn honor of its Monarch butterfly garden, the Ashland Community Gardens at Stone Park will offer some interesting facts this summer on Monarch caterpillars and butterflies. For more information on the Community Gardens, visit www.ashlandcommunitygardens.org.
Now Growing: Gaillardia Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:16PMSummer is the time to savor the moment as the blooms of many annual and perennial flowers are peaking, even if that means you can add another chore to the list -- deadheading is a must to keep new flowers blooming.
Plant a red, white and blue garden Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:34AMA patriotic flower garden is all about combining dazzling colors of red, white and blue. Red and white flowers are the easiest to find. Flowers that have a dark blue color like the American flag can be more challenging to locate. Generally the...
Imperiled pollinators: How everyone can help bees and butterflies thrive Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:04AMThe troubled lives of honeybees get a lot of media attention.