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Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...
Master Gardener: Spiders are nature's best pest control Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:16PMMost are harmless, control garden pests
Master Gardener: Soldier flies Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:16PMThe Black Soldier Fly is actually a very interesting creature. You may have seen the adult fly resting on plants in your garden. Only the larvae feed; the adult has no functioning mouth, and cannot feed or bite. It does not generally enter houses, and unlike the housefly, is not known to spread disease. It lives long enough to mate and lay eggs on manure or rotting material, which is why the ...
If you can't I.D. a plant, investigate Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMThe other day a friend who was carrying two plastic baggies approached me. I knew this wasn't a drug deal, but rather a couple of plant questions. It is a common occurrence.
If you can't ID a plant, investigate Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMThe other day, a friend carrying two plastic baggies approached me. I knew this wasn't a drug deal, but rather a couple of plant questions.
Five 'don't miss' attractions at Morton Arboretum Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:35AMThe Morton Arboretum offers suburban families opportunities to enjoy nature's beauty all summer long, especially in the children's garden.
Manure tea coaxes plants to produce Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:01AMHow did people manage to garden a century ago before megastores? They couldn't just run down to the store and pick up a bag of Miracle-Gro. They had to do it the old-fashioned, organic way: with manure.
Health Highlights: March 18, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:22PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
The Record: Clearing the air Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:15AMEPA gets tough on polluters
Feel-Good Tips for Depression Sufferers Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:41AMWhen we're depressed, we sometimes abandon the things we love. You'd be surprised at how little things can make a difference in the way you feel. Try some of these tips to make yourself feel better!
Yardsmart-home: Manure tea coaxes plants to produce Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:29AMManures vary in their potency and purity.
Wildflower presenter urges plant education Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:04PMIf the thought of chemical sprays to keep weeds and other invasive plant species from moving into an area and choking out the other plant life makes you at all uncomfortable, you might want to make your way to Julie Walker's next presentation.
Canine tapeworms can be hard to eliminate Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:05PMQ: My two dogs, both Shelties, have had tapeworms three or four times. In each instance they’ve been wormed by a neighborhood vet — apparently successfully. But within two or three months, they show signs of them again. What am I doing wrong? Also I wondered if my children can catch tapeworms from our dogs. I’d appreciate your advice. — Bettye G.
And now for the Clean 15 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:22PMLast week I featured a list, the Dirty Dozen, that highlights the fruits and vegetables that are assessed to have the highest levels of pesticide residues.
Garden Q & A for July 2 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:00PMQ: My clematis put on a spectacular show in mid-April for several weeks. Would I be safe to lightly fertilize them now and hope for another display?
Two ways to attract hummingbirds Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:34AMTo start with, plant salvia, canna lily, nicotiana, and cardinal flower. Hummingbirds generally like red, tubular shaped flowers with lots of nectar.
Dulcy Mahar: A dinner-party problem tests my virtue Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:08PMWe're sharing old columns in honor of Dulcy.
Cats can suffer from gland abscesses, too Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:20PMQ: My cat Henry is a 4-year-old Manx. He was neutered when he was a kitten and has been very healthy. Lately he has been licking a lot at his rear end and scooting a lot on the floor. I have seen a few small blood stains where he scoots and he has what looks like a sore just below his anal opening. I thought he might have just scraped it on something but it does not seem to be healing. What ...
Have you heard about the dirty dozen? Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:52AMTo buy, or not to buy, organic. That is the question, or just another one of life's conundrums. Every day we are presented with decisions. What should I wear today? What should we have for dinner? Now you can add another to the list — should I purchase organic foods?
Dream theme for wedding Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 6:27PMGO for a colour coded wedding extravaganza.
Weed 'smackdown' planned for Kenai Peninsula Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:11PMKENAI, Alaska - Janice Chumley has spent the last 12 years helping fight aliens on the Kenai Peninsula. Saturday morning, Chumley hopes that an army of volunteers will help take on the unwelcome g...
Installing rain barrels saves water, reduces runoff pollution Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:08PMKEARNEY - Collecting and storing rainwater can reduce water use, water bills and stormwater pollution.
Dishing the Dirt: Common Plant Problems Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:58AMBy Jeff and Eileen Bidwell Bugs ‘n’ slugs ‘n’ snails—oh, my! Summer is here at last; at least according to the calendar. This year’s cool days and chilly nights surely contradict our calendars, but after our long, wet winter, nothing keeps a true gardener out of the garden. While nature beckons us, it also attracts uninvited visitors. If you’re out in the early morning surveying the results of ...
Drought eased, but not gone after rains Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:38AMRainfall continues to make its way across southwest Louisiana this week, but the scattered showers could have little effect on the drought conditions according to experts.
Slug it out with slugs, but do it safely Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:48AMSeveral people hve asked about the safest way to deal with slugs with the emphasis on "safe" because they have pets and children. Frankly, its a bit early to see lots of slug damage, but never too early to get them out of the garden.
Real Estate: Stink bug infestation could reach Long Island Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:11PMCalverton farmer Howard Lewin can handle potato bugs; he fought back with flamethrowers when the pest infested his 70 acres of spud back in the late 1970s. Brown marmorated stink bugs, insects originally from Asia that are now destroying acres of cropland in Maryland and Pennsylvania, are Lewin’s new worry, especially if their population on [...]
Stink bug infestation expected to reach the North Fork Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 8:17AMCalverton farmer Howard Lewin can handle potato bugs; he fought back with flamethrowers when the pest infested his 70 acres of spud back in the late 1970s. Brown marmorated stink bugs, insects originally from Asia that are now destroying acres of cropland in Maryland and Pennsylvania, are Lewin’s new worry, especially if their population on [...]
Home & Garden: Homeowners embracing eco-scapingPublished June 12, 2011 Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 4:10AMMetro Creative Services
McLain on Gardening -- Getting close to sustainability Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 5:01PMFor a number of years, one of the buzzwords in gardening has been "sustainability." It seems like just about every other new gardening book, magazine and television show has been about sustainable gardening, at least in part. But what does it mean?
Digging the founding gardeners Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:00PMAs America's gardeners dig, plant, weed and grow lettuce, beans and tomatoes in their vegetable plots this summer, they are part of a tradition that harks back to the beginnings of the United States. Just by working on a compost pile this weekend, you'll be in good historical company.
Keep fuzzy strawberries in check Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:47AMBy Judy Scott - OSU Extension Although it’s common to find strawberries in the garden that have turned brown, soft or fuzzy with gray mold, proper watering and yearly renovation can help stem the problem. Strawberries can suffer from...
Stinging caterpillar found on Kaua‘i Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:36AMHONOLULU — The stinging nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta, which has established populations on Big Island, O‘ahu and Maui, has also been found on Kaua‘i, according to a Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture press release.
Daily home & garden tip: Plant annuals to attract beneficial insects Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:29AMZinnia, sunflowers and marigolds add long-lasting color as well as attract good insects that chomp up the harmful ones.
Rules for a safer garden Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:38AMFrancine Raymond shares her rules for a safer garden
Farm To Table Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:56PMIt sounds like such a simple concept. Farmers grow food; restaurants cook and serve food; customers eat food. Easy, peasy, one-two-threesy. If only it were that simple.
Time to plant your vegetables Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:05PMThis is a busy time of year for vegetable gardeners.
Control Garden Pests the Eco-Friendly Way Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 12:54AMSometimes we feel the urge to wage an all out war with creepy crawlies and winged bandits that invade our garden to munch on leaves, flowers and trees. Garden pests are little destructive forces that may come in handful or battalions. They bite, chew and sometimes kill what we planted and nurtured in our soils. Garden pets should be stopped from causing more havoc but not at the expense of the ...
Keep those fuzzy strawberries in check Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 10:42AMBy Judy Scott - Oregon State Extension Service CORVALLIS — Although it’s common to find strawberries in the garden that have turned brown, soft or fuzzy with gray mold, proper watering and yearly renovation can help stem the problem. Strawberries...
Gardening as politics: Digging the Founding Gardeners Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 2:21AMAmerica's Founding Fathers knew the importance of gardening and the environment. Today's efforts — urban farming, composting, even drought-tolerant yards — echo their ideals. As America's gardeners dig, plant, weed and grow lettuce, beans and tomatoes in their vegetable plots this summer, they are part of a tradition that harks back to the beginnings of the United States. Just by working on a ...
Gardens make Musicians Village yard a standout Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 3:03PM'When we moved in, there was just a patch of grass in the front yard and sand in the back.'
Eco-friendly floral arrangements for summer weddings, anniversaries Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 10:31AMLate spring and early summer is traditionally a season full of weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions that call for bouquets and flower arrangements.
DOWN TO EARTH: Consider safer alternatives for pest control Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 9:50AMMosquitoes can spoil a summer evening lawn party and pesky flies can be utterly annoying. However, humans have an aversion to insects that is way out of proportion to their benefits.
Christie: Global warming is 'real' Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 3:59PMBut he says cap and trade programs are ineffective.
Not to worry! They’re only tent caterpillars Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 3:53PM“Is this Jim Anderson who writes for the Source?” the caller will ask. “Yes, it is,” I’ll reply, “what can I do for you?” “I want to know what those ugly (sometimes, “repulsive” will be used), twitching, hairy things are all over my bushes!” And that’s the subject of the phone calls I’ll be getting at least once a day over the next couple of months when the weather warms up. Those squirmy, fuzzy ...
Poison ivy: Danger in the garden Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 12:35PMThe bride wore poison ivy .
Wastewater-treatment plant producing compost for growers Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 12:30PMOperators of Santa Fe's sewage system are taking the phrase "waste not, want not" to another level. The wastewater-treatment plant lets homeowners, landscapers and others haul off a nutrient-rich compost made from discarded wood chips and human waste.
City's waste, turned 'viable' Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 10:00PMOperators of Santa Fe's sewage system are taking the phrase "waste not, want not" to another level. The wastewater-treatment plant lets homeowners, landscapers and others haul off a nutrient-rich compost made from discarded wood chips and human waste.
SOLUTIONS FOR SHIFTED SOIL Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 3:22PMRobert Franceschini wrote to say that he recently had to raise the ground in front of his house as it had sunk. The workers first put in sand and then soil to build it up.
Garden covers will thwart pesky insects Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 2:10AMQ: Would row covers be helpful to prevent insects from eating my veggies? J.I., Broken Arrow
Gardener's almanac (May 21) Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 12:06AMRain dance -- I'm hoping we can once again declare late spring here and get on with some decent temperatures.