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Ojai Living Treasure: Wendy Hilgers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:03PMBy Sally Rice A wide-brimmed straw hat, decorated with soft, pastel flowers is a signature accessory for this Living Treasure. Sporting the floral chapeau is Wendy Hilgers, a beacon among volunteers, whose treasure award was bestowed for her great dedication and service to the children of Ojai, as she supports their pursuit of happiness. Passing [...]
Dangerous plant found growing in Essex, NY Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:12PMNew York has gone to war against an invasive species. The giant hogweed is considered a threat to humans. It is illegal to sell it in the U.S. It came to this country as part of the ornamental trade. But now efforts are underway to get rid of it.
Residents plant second stage of rain garden Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:49PMOCEAN TOWNSHIP — Volunteers joined together to enhance the township’s sustainability by completing the second stage of a rain garden landscape plan on June 25. The community residents together dedicated more than 60 volunteer hours to bring the second stage of the rain garden to fruition. read more
OC Fair: 25 years of crazy themes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:47PMThis year's Orange County Fair theme is "Let's Eat." Fair officials have said this year's theme is expected to create the feel of holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving - days that bring families to the table to laugh and share experiences over a good meal.Here are...
Nancy Ruhling: Astoria Characters: The Stand-Up Nanny Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:37PMWhen performer Jenn Wehrung got tired of serving people hamburgers and fries, she put down her tray and auditioned to be a nanny. She got the part and played it perfectly for three years.
Ask Aunt Fugly Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:14AMAunt Fugly is the just-now-resurrected GFY agony aunt — kind of like Dear Abby, but less predictable, and often, less helpful.
View Private Gardens in Sullivan County on Saturday, July 23 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07AMThe Third Annual Sullivan County Garden Tour features eleven private gardens between Liberty and Wurtsboro. The one-of-a-ldnd gardens will be open for visits only on Saturday, July 23 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The tour is sponsored by SullivanArc andSullivan Renaissance to benefit the Sullivan Area Horticultural Program.
Just the (gardening) facts, ma'am Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:48AMNew book just right for beginning gardeners.
Community grants child's wish Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:13AMNorth Vancouver resident Hunter McAlduff (left), who was diagnosed in 2009 with MELAS, a progressive neurodegenerative condition, enjoys her new playhouse along with her brother Liam and best friend Kyra Ewart at its recent unveiling.
MILAN: Local residents receive Beautification Awards for their yards Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:53AMJuly's Beautification Awards, handed out by the Milan Beautification Commission and the Milan Garden Club, recognize the yards of Beatrice Martinez, Jenny and Matthew Clark, Teresa Greenley, Linn and Gary Greene, Joan and Jim Cullip, and Judy and Roger Falk.
Gardener maintains farm near Palmyra with thousands of daylilies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:45AMWOODLAND, Mo. -- Calling Carol Thompson's lilies a garden is a bit like calling St. Peter's Basilica a church.
Volunteer opportunities in the Erie region Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:42AMThe following organizations could use a helping hand:
Entertainment / Lifestyle Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:40AMShould the authorities release Dr Jeyakumar and the other five PSM members? PUTRAJAYA, 17 JULY, 2011: Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Deputy Minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the 2011 Putrajaya Flower and Garden festival (Floria) recorded 847,430 visitors as of yesterday, surpassing its 800,000 target.
Haleakala slopes home to prestigious arboretum Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:39AMPuu Mahoe literally means "the hill of twins," but it is so much more. Puu Mahoe is a cinder cone on the eastern flank of Haleakala. You have to go through three locked ranch gates to get there. It's worth the trip.
Wet spring leaves tomatoes susceptible to early blight Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:33AMBecause of the historic amount of rain this spring, many plants are showing signs of disease. Whether in the vegetable or flower garden, blights, leaf spots and wilts are common this summer. The following information highlights a tomato disease that is prevalent this summer.
Annual flower show attracts hundreds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:59AMAn unusually fragrant odour wafted through the Tranquility Community hall on Sunday where table after table of colourful, perfect flowers stood in single stem vases.[...]
Bulletin Board: Monday, July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:09AMTo see the entire bulletin board community calendar and all entertainment listings, go to www.saratogian. com/Life. Submit items to bulletinboard@saratogian.com or mail to: Bulletin Board, The Saratogian, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Questions? Call 583-8729, ext. 220.
Conquering paralysis Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:10AMJoan Llewellyn, the sole survivor of April's chilling gun attack which left her daughter, parents and brother dead, and who was left paralysed by a bullet from her estranged husband's gun, is lifting frail hands in thanksgiving, celebrating the ability...
A garden of different kind Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:09AMbarriere
Use your shears Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:29AMHelen Yemm advises readers on job in the garden this week, including when to use your shears.
Manti Temple gardens brighten up view along Highway 89 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:02PMOne of the most stunning landmarks along Highway 89 stands like a sentinel overlooking the Sanpete valley. The beautiful...
The star of grandma's garden Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:43PMNothing compares to the beauty of a good rose. To grow healthy roses, choose a spot in your yard that has access to plenty of direct sunlight.
Keep animals safe during dog days of summer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:11PMSchool’s been out from about a month, the grill is hot, and the sun is blazing — it’s the peak season for barbecues, vacations and kicking back with friends and family, but don’t forget about making the dog days of summer safe, fun and healthy for all the furry, four-legged friends of New Jersey.
Nyngan gears up for the expo Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:33PMThis year’s Nyngan Ag Expo will feature more than 240 exhibitors, 35 of them new, with organisers vowing to keep the entire family busy on August 6.
'Flower lady' will miss fair this year Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:24PMFor the first time since she's entered the Wilkin County Fair flower competition, Louise Wieser, the "flower lady," will have to skip it. She broke her elbow over the 4th of July weekend, and is sitting out this year's contest.
Putrajaya Floria Surpasses 800,000 Visitors Target Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:59AMPUTRAJAYA, 17 JULY, 2011: Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Deputy Minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the 2011 Putrajaya Flower and Garden festival (Floria) recorded 847,430 visitors as of yesterday, surpassing its 800,000 target.
Green guide Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:17AMCedar Lecture Series: John Coupar will speak on the history and potential of the Bloedel Conservatory's addition to VanDusen Botanical Garden and the significance of its horticultural excellence, Thursday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.
Gardening: Astilbe plumes grace shady retreats Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:22AMOne of the first gardens I created after moving into my house was a circular shade bed at the entrance of my property. A garden novice at the time, I researched appropriate plants and developed a garden of hostas, astilbes, cinnamon ferns and fringed bleeding hearts. Almost 20 years later, those same carefree plants provide a beautiful annual display, with the pink, red and white astilbes ...
Extension connection Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:41AMSummer is here, and so are the hummingbirds! I love seeing them in our garden. Their rapid, darting flight is unlike any other creature in the garden. Lois White’s Hummingbird Haven in Fulton County attracts many visitors, including Fulton County 4-H’er
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Now that's a raised garden Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:14AMJim Maloney is a lifelong 'Yunker, calf muscles honed from six decades of walking up and down this very vertical neighborhood. With his wife, Maureen, 62, another lifer, he has raised four children in a 19th-century rowhouse on Shurs Lane, whose steep grade famously punishes masochistic bicyclists.
Young entrepreneurs use free ads to land summer work Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:57AMThis summer, Bruce Brown, 13, earned some money, and learned professional work skills in the process. “I learned a lot of things. I learned how you gotta work, and you gotta do it the way the person wants it,” said Brown of his summer job. Brown is one of the local teens who took part in the Curry Coastal Pilot’s free summer ad for area youth service.
Interest rises in limited-space gardening in Texas larger cities Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:43AMManaging the Muddy PAWS limited-space urban community vegetable garden at the Providence at Wall Street apartment complex in northwest San Antonio is "a lot more fun than it is work," according to Margie Noonan, a Bexar County Master Garden
Hortiscope: Methods can help detect squash vine borers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMQ : What chemical can I use to prevent squash vine borer? At what stage of development is the chemical applied? Thanks!
Garden tour in Fulda area on July 14 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:01AMFulda Free Press Norma Dittman Jay Faltinson and her husband Mel, have lived on their acreage since 1971. Fulda Free Press Norma Dittman Gail Hopper has many favorite areas of flower gardens on her rural yard.
The Southern Gardener: Poisonous giant hogweed coming to riverbank, field near Mid-South Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMLike a sci-fi botanic monster, a new-age Triffid is on the loose, and coming to a field near you.
Green Thumb: Save the seeds for a population boom in the garden Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMFew gardeners actually count the number of plants in their gardens, but most of us have hundreds or even more. Some we pay dearly for; others we get from generous friends.
Garden Tips: Help plants be healthy during heat of summer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMHaving a hard time keeping your plants healthy and looking good during this hot spell? Here are some things you can do to protect them:
OC Man With Severed Penis Undergoes Surgery Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:17PMThe 60-year-old Garden Grove man whose wife allegedly cut off his penis is reportedly undergoing surgery to try and repair the life-threatening injury.
On-base activities Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:51PMITT Tours July 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tokyo Summerland; July 16, 4 a.m.-10 p.m., Mount Fuji one-day climb; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fuji Safari Park; July 17, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Tokyo sightseeing; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Akihabara free time; July 23, 4 a.m.-10 p.m., Mount Fuji one-day climb; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Kamakura sightseeing and Enoshima train tour; July 24, 4 a.m.-10 p.m., Mount Fuji one-day climb; 7:30 a.m.-5 ...
Off-base festivities Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:51PMCLIMBING MOUNT FUJI (Yamanashi prefecture): Japan’s highest and most famous peak, at 12,388 feet, is open for the climbing season, which lasts until Aug. 31; getting there: buses take climbers to the fifth station, and trip takes six hours up and five down; Keio buses run from the west exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo at 7:45, 8:45 & 9:40 a.m. and 4:50, 5:50 & 7:30 p.m., 03-5376-2217/0555-72 ...
Photography workshops in Vail Saturday Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:36PMLong-time Vail Daily photographer and VISION workshop leader, Scott Dressel-Martin will be back in the valley to teach a photography workshop for the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens. A familiar face behind the ca Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily ...
July 15 Bulletin Board Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:31PMNew listings
Fish fertilizer, green thumb make garden bloom big-time Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:13PMoutdoors
Families grow their own in Victory Gardens Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:54PMFour-year-old Clark Zanella washes his shoe while his brother, 3-year-old Grayson, and father, Maj. James Zanella, water broccoli plants in their Victory Gardens plot June 28. To help the children learn where food comes from, the family grows cherry tomatoes, lettuce, corn, zucchini and green beans, as well as potatoes because the boys wanted to grow "french fries."
Gay Jersey City couple to marry in New York after years of hard work, joy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:51PMAlex Goodlett/The Jersey JournalDavid Gibson (left) poses for a picture with Rich Kiamco (right) in the couple's home. The two have been together for seven and a half years, and plan on getting married in New York. On a hot...
Woman accused in penis-slicing gets psych exam Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:24PMGARDEN GROVE - A woman accused of cutting off her estranged husband's penis and putting it through a garbage disposal was placed under psychological observation after making her first court appearance Wednesday, authorities said.Catherine Kieu Becker, 48, was being held at Orange County...
Childhood Passion for Flowers Inspires Farm Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:22PMMost first-graders have no idea what they want to do when they grow up, but Erin Ostreicher did. "I wanted to be a florist," she says. "I didn't really know what a florist did -- I just knew that I...
Gone Gardenin' - Argyranthemums a beautiful focal point Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:42AMI am not a great fan of patented plants, although I do understand the rational behind the concept -- that a company spends research dollars to develop a hybrid or GM plant and must have control of its propagation and sale to recoup its investment.
Got Cancer? How a Sledge Hammer Can Help Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:07AMWhat a difference a sledge hammer can make in your life – who knew? It took two days, but I demolished an old fireplace. It took every ounce of energy to knock through the mortar. I was soaked in sweat and my back was killing me from all the heavy lifting, but it was a good hurt