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Riverhead: Glorious garden visits galore Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:23AMThe Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program was held last weekend, and my dear friend Steve Palmer (he was the parts man at a John Deere dealership in the late 1970s) visited us with his friend Grant Kingswell from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. We toured the Manfred and Roberta Lee garden, just four doors away on Main [...]
Water features enhance landscapes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:43AMPondless waterfall or fountain: Most of these are self-contained systems without a water source. This is a good ecological choice, with a pump to circulate the water. For smaller yards and patios, fountains are available that go into a wall or sit on a table. Cost: $2,000 to $8,000 installed.
The Blundering Gardener: Koi meets girl Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:03AMMary and Gary DeGrande were meant for each other. Both love travel, good food and wine, gardens and tropical fish.
Gardens galore on Buffalo tour Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:45PMJennifer Guercio bought a 100-year-old once-grand house on a no-longer-grand street, then transformed both with hard work and a beautiful garden. It happened in Buffalo, but it could have happened -- and does -- in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit or her hometown of Hamilton, Ohio.
Sun shines on Fairview Park garden tour Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:14AMMother Nature cooperated on July 9 for the Fairview Park Garden Club “Beyond the Garden Gate” garden tour.
Your garden: Mulch and fertilizer are a must Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:42AMAs you turn left onto Tanbark Road from Shagbark Lane in Lexington, you are met, on the right side,
Local teens put the metal to the petals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:12PM• Teens in the Muscatine Youth Conservation Corps prune, trim, stain, pour, band, repair — and learn
BRIT’s New Headquarters Achieves LEED Platinum Certification Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:23AMThe Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) headquarters is the first building in Tarrant County to be awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) July 12, 2011 The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is pleased to announce that its new headquarters has been awarded LEED ...
Bouncing back Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:43PMThe annual Prairie Home Hospice Garden Tour took place Wednesday in Marshall and Cottonwood, as gardeners and plants alike sprang back from storm damage. "It's been so much fun, I can't believe it," said Bonny Doyle of Marshal.
Heavy rains bring road trouble to Breckenridge Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:13PMBRECKENRIDGE - At Summit Landscaping in Breckenridge, Susie Nothnagel has watched it rain nearly every day in July. And while she says it's been great for the plants and flowers, she also says it's been pretty hard on roads in the area.
Vandals wreck school garden again Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:34AMAn award-winning garden at a Denbighshire primary school is wrecked in a new attack by vandals.
Quality pond supplies provide the perfect base for your water garden Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:28AMNot everyone can live on the water, but with a little creativity and the right tools you can create your own backyard oasis. Many folks have turned to backyard water gardens as a way to bring nature closer to home, complete with fish and aquatic plants.
Get back to the garden: The Mountain Valley Garden Tour returns Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:40PMPlanting a garden in the Wasatch Back has its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to the climate, said Janene Webster, coordinator for
THE BEAR FACTS: Forsyth Nature Center has grown from humble beginning (video) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:07AMKINGSTON — Seventy-five years ago, a black bear was wandering around Lucas Avenue.
Got allergies? Here’s how to garden Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:25PMWhether it’s by donning protective gear or choosing safe plants, experts say allergy sufferers can indulge their green thumbs
Solar lighting gives garden a night life - Sun, 10 Jul 2011 PST Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:31PMFew things are prettier in a night garden than soft pools of light illuminating interesting trees, accent rocks and plants, or pathways. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere.
Easy oasis Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe word oasis calls forth images of a life-giving watering hole in the middle of a parched desert. No wonder people are fond of installing water features in their own backyard oases. But if the prime objective is to enjoy the hypnotic effects of running water and not to take care of a sensitive little ecosystem, a koi pond with lily pads and ferns is the wrong choice.
Pond tour gives Genesee County residents ideas for their own home designs and backyard getaways Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:51PM“I don’t have to drive three hours up north to hear the water and relax,” said Randy Kilgore, who began the project in 1999, adding small touches along the way including a tuba flower holder and flute and sax figurines representing children Mark and Rebecca.
Remembrances from Dulcy Mahar's friends and fellow garden professionals Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:51AMRosemary Ellis, Mike Darcy and others share stories about Dulcy and her column.
Nursery’s Pink Night will  beneﬁt breast cancer research Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:08AMCAMPTON HILLS – Wasco Nursery and Garden Center will host a night out against breast cancer with its Pink Night for Breast Cancer Research from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the center, 41W781 Route 64.
Upcoming landscaping, gardening events Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:45AMIdeas and information on landscaping and gardening will be available to gardening enthusiasts at three events taking place this weekend in Topeka. ■ The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners will be identifying and treating garden pests at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Vegetable Demonstration Garden located by the locomotive at the southeast corner of the Kansas Expocentre grounds. ■ The Topeka ...
Fifteen years of lavender with new angle Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:52PMGoing into its 15th year, the Sequim Lavender Festival sees some different faces stepping into the limelight. Niche or smaller-sized lavender farmers are running a “U-Pick, U-Tour, U-Free Admission to Farms and Street Fair” promotion.
Summer Garden Tours Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:46PMThe second annual Connecticut Horticultural Society Garden tour continues in July with an invitation to visit several private gardens: July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., head to a daylily garden in Wallingford, owned by a daylily hybridizer. On July 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., two smaller gardens displaying plant diversity will be open for tours in West Hartford. And on July 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m ...
More Summer Garden Tours Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:26PMThe Garden Conservancy offers a tour of four private gardens in Bolton, Rockville, and Vernon on July 16. Show here is Lakeside Gardens, 26 Llynwood Drive, Bolton.
Merion Village Garden Tour has 14 stops Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:20AMJed Thorp and Sarah Harrigan have cultivated quite a garden at their Merion Village home.
Cambridge residents form group to curb invasive species Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:41AMAn invasive species called the Black Swallow-wort vine has been spreading rapidly among Cambridge neighborhoods – all the while harming plants, animals, and curb appeal for the past five years. Now, the newly formed Cambridge Pod Patrol is urging its residents to help get rid of the Swallow-wort once and for all.
Norfolk council worker becomes top French wine maker Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:17AMWhen former county council worker Cameron Field decided to swap life in the public sector for the south of France, he had little idea of what to expect.
Athens gets rain garden features Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:19PMATHENS, Tenn. — After a year of work, a new wetlands project is being celebrated this week.
Spending time in amazing New York Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:22AMTHOM KENNEDY uncovers the delights of Fifth Avenue shopping, enjoys pizza in Little Italy and marvels at the view from the Empire State Building
The rise and rise of the great British shed Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:55PMOnce threatened by vandals and the closure of allotments, man's favourite home-from-home is enjoying a new lease of life, says William Langley.
Old entwines with new at Botanica Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:07AMWhen Botanica pushes outside its original site today with the opening of the Downing Children's Garden, it won't be all brand-new plant material, works of art and structures that visitors see.
Right at Home: Solar lighting for the garden Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:00PMFew things are prettier in a night garden than soft pools of light illuminating interesting trees, accent rocks and plants, or pathways.
What A Trip: Big Island has big appeal Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:45PMAsk former Danville resident Deborah MacDonald about the difference between living in Northern California and living on Hawaii’s Big Island and she will tell you, “The mainland is like going to a discotheque — with a lot of activity — while living in Hawaii is like being in a library.
ON THE BEAT: July 2 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:26PMPolice have arrested a local man for kissing a 14-year-old girl.
Police probe multiple reports of vandalism Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:32AMJacksonville police received several reports of vandalism between Wednesday night and Thursday morning throughout the city. Deputy Chief Tim Shea said while these incidents appear to be related, it is not known for sure.“It appears to be one or a...
For you feet only: Bike-free trails for summer fun Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:29PMSavor the local trails this summer. Enjoy the slower pace and quiet solitude on the following trails — where motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted:
Naperville’s Growing Place offers birdbath tips Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:22PMAdding a water element to your garden or patio can be as easy as a birdbath or as complex as a pond with a waterfall. One of the ways we like to embellish a birdbath at The Growing Place is to create a simple dish water garden. Choose three to five water plants to fill one half to three quarters of your birdbath. You will want at least one tall, one mid-height and one trailing plant. Keep the ...
Peña: Of Floods and Water Hyacinths Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:28AMread more
New picture books about summer capture magical time in the life of a child -- or a very lucky adult Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:11AMThese new picture books about summer capture that magical time in the life of a child -- or in the life of a very lucky adult.
New-look Perdana Botanical Gardens has facilities for the disabled too Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:24PMSINCE its humble beginnings, the Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana) which has now been renamed Perdana Botanical Gardens (Taman Botani Perdana) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is set to be a prime tourist spot in Malaysia’s capital city.
Building a dream garden in a changing environment Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:56PMFor the past 10 years, Kay Wahlgren has gotten her hands dirty making her dream garden come to life. On June 18, Wahlgren’s garden was featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden Walk for the second time. The first time was in 2002 when she and a friend founded the Glen Ellyn Garden Walk as a fundraiser for Bridge Communities, a local nonprofit that helps homeless families.
THORNTON W. BURGESS SOCIETY, GREEN BRIAR NATURE CENTER Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:33AMCalendar of events.
Sacajawea and Chief Joseph middle school students dig deep in the dirt Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:44PMIt was an exciting day for some Sacajawea and Chief Joseph middle school students.
Blue Peter Garden: Five memorable moments Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:23AMThe BBC's Blue Peter Garden is moving to Manchester after it was first unveiled in 1974.
Clackamas County events roundup features a five-day Independence Day celebration in Estacada, the Molalla Buckeroo ... Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:08AMA five-day Independence Day celebration; a rodeo; summer programs and entertainment for kids and teens; First Friday events in Milwaukie and Oregon City; and concerts, dances and classes are included in Vickie's Monday events roundup.
Duck, ducklings fly the coop at garden centre Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:46PMA duck that made her nest in a Charlottetown grocery store's garden centre has flown the coop.
Main Street tour shows off local gardens Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 11:05AMMain Street Portsmouth hosted its inaugural Garden Tour Saturday with a tour of some of the most beautiful local homes and gardens in the Portsmouth area. “We’re trying to raise money for Main Stre...
Dulcy Mahar: Make room for reflection as summer wanes Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 10:08AMWe're sharing old columns in honor of Dulcy.
Fourteen Stillwater homeowners participate in water garden tour Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 10:16PMStillwater Water Garden Society hosted its biennial tour on Saturday. 14 homes opened up their backyards.
Around The Region (6/24/11) Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:34AMModesto: "The Art of Memory Enhancement" is designed to challenge your brain through stimulating artistic exercises and learning new skills.