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Keep Your Grass Green in the Heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:54PMIt's hot outside for people, pets, and for plants.
Vintners Welcome Heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:01AMAt least one group of area growers welcomes the current record heat wave.
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 ...
Bout with drought: Garden growing pains Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:07AMMany people in the South enjoy fried squash — just not fried while it's still on the vine.That seems to be the fate of most gardens during this hot, dry summer.
Sec-22 resident develops his own park Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:34PMFed up with the condition of parks in Sector-22, a retired government official V P Thagela developed a small park on his own on the green belt opposite his house.
Lawsuit and investiation reported over use of DuPont herbicide (See letter to growers) Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:33AMDuPont, regulators and lawyers continue to look into reports that a new herbicide is causing problems to pine and other types of trees.
Weimer an online soccer journalist, but a soccer player first Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:20AMCARSON, CA - APRIL 19: Tiffany Weimer #8 of FC Gold Pride follows the ball the ball against the Los Angeles Sol during the WPS match at The Home Depot Center on April 19, 2009 in Carson, California.
National Cemetery undergoing facelift to realign gravestones, install new turf Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:40PMNew Bern’s historic National Cemetery is undergoing a facelift to realign grave markers, level the ground and install new turf. The work, which began earlier this year, is part of an ongoing nationwide Millennium Project from the Veterans Administration National Cemetery Administration.
Some patch diseases hard to control Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:44AMPatch diseases of lawns have or will soon make an appearance in susceptible turfgrass.
Conservation couple Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:22PMBENTONVILLE -- Fred Andreae and his wife, Christine, were awarded an Outstanding Forest Steward award last month for land conservation management on their properties in Page and Warren counties.
Despite today's weather, lawns and plants still suffer Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:11PMInstead of fresh flowers and green grass, wilting plants and brown lawns are the more common sights in our area because of the ongoing heat.
BRIEFLY: July 9 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:39AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
When is the last time you have seen a grasshopper? Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:02AMQ. I'm sure you remember catching a grasshopper, holding it and then it would spit a brown liquid similar to tobacco. I can't remember the last time I saw a grasshopper. I guess they met their demise when folks started using all the chemicals on their lawns, eh?
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Walkthrough Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:28PM_____________________________ /\___________/ PERFECTIONIST'S WALKTHROUGH \______________/\ /\/________________________________________________________\/\ /W/\ THE INSANE POET OF GAMEFAQS.COM /\W\ /A/ \ ...
Schweitzer encourages landowners affected by oil spill to gather samples Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:20PMIn a meeting with landowners Friday morning, Gov. Brian Schweitzer asked those with oil from the Yellowstone River spill on their land to get a soil sample and bring it to his new Billings office.
Montana Landowners Push for Cleanup of Exxon Oil Pipeline Leak Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:43AMMontana landowners who say their property along the Yellowstone River has been soiled by oil that leaked from an Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) pipeline are banding together to push the company to do more to restore the land.
Farewell, Flowers Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:04AMJust because you are going on vacation doesn’t mean your plants can take a vacation from watering.
Prepping for soil solarization Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:48PMQ: I am getting ready to put plastic down to bake out the soil pests. Can I put mulch or compost down on top of the soil before I apply the plastic?
One to grow: Thryallis can take the heat with little watering Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:33PMTry this tropical shrub for blooms all summer.
Port of Tacoma Commencement Bay habitat restoration, kayak launch open to public Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:04PMKayak paddles and seal fins slice through the water side by side in Tacoma's Commencement Bay, appearing to wave at the cargo ships, cranes and other industrial activity nearby. People and wildlife now have a new place to explore nature near one of North America's largest container ports.
A growing problem Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:25PMThey have names like red pine and burr oak, slippery elm and Ohio buckeye, pussy willow and wild gooseberry, Virginia creeper and moonseed brier.
Plant a few hostas, and you'll have it made in the shade Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:00PM"Made in the shade." That phrase sounds very inviting as the temperatures have climbed the past couple of weeks. And, if you think that shade gardening has a great appeal, read on for some great advice.
Green scene: Forest the focus for area woodworker Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:27AMPARKERSBURG, Iowa --- Sometimes business aspirations trump environmental concerns. For Neal Schrage, they go together like trees and leaves.
Warning on fertiliser fraud Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:24PMFARMERS are being warned to remain vigilant against potential fraud after a NSW company, recently set up to import cheap fertilisers for farmers in Central West NSW, turned about $300,000 into virtual dust after ordering stock from China over the internet, which turned out to be plain dirt.
Boone County residents describe what patriotism means to them Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:19PMSteve Jacobs is a 26-year member of the Catholic Worker community who is known for his strong political views. Jacobs said his service as a Navy hospital corpsman from 1973 to 1976 heavily influenced his views. He was working with badly wounded soldiers while his commander-in-chief, President Richard Nixon, was embroiled in scandal and eventually resigned as a result of Watergate. The experience ...
BRIEFLY: July 2 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:33AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Geraniums, the delicate beauty for the perennial garden Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:27AMDuring a recent garden tour, I pointed out a clump of beautiful hardy geraniums to my friend, and got the usual confused look. Upon hearing the term hardy geraniums, most people look for pelargoniums, whose big, bright blooms adorn millions of flower boxes and porch planters. But the term hardy geranium refers to a genus of delicate mounding perennial flowers ranging in color from cornflower ...
Bugging the weeds Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:41AMCarmen Leslie thought she was going to spend the summer being a couch potato, wielding the occasional fly swatter as needed and only doing things she wanted to do.
Trees need extra care when temperatures sizzle Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:23AMHot, dry weather not only increases the use of air conditioners, but can also take a toll on trees a ...
Summertime sheep save water, money in vineyard study Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:26PMThe biggest problem with running sheep in vineyards is that the ovines love to eat the grapevines.
Chemplast Sanmar Wins Prize For Its Industrial Garden Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:14AMThe Puducherry Government awarded Chemplast Sanmar's, Karaikal plant 1st prize for its "Industrial Garden", at the recent Flower Show. This is the 7thtime this plant has won such an award in recent years, proving commitment to environment
City work closes part of University Dog Park Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:27AMUniversity Dog Park's play and exercise area for larger dogs is closed until Friday while the city installs new drainage systems.
A year more for new stadium Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:00PMGuwahati, June 29:With 14 truck loads of black cotton soil from Vijaywada, Guwahati is all set to have a new pasture for cricket.The Rs 100-crore exclusive cricket stadium of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) in Barsapara ground, with some of the best cricket pitches in the country with a quality outfield, is going to be ready within a year if construction firms Surya Constructions, Klorophyll ...
Letters to the Editor June 28, 2011 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:21AMVolore, Mortenson family thanks Crescent City for vigil, support The family of Ashley Volore and Cecilia Mortensen would like to thank everyone who came to their candlelight vigil on Friday, June 17, at the Hidden Creek Apartments. Especially the manager of Hidden Creek, Jackie Guerrero, who organized it. The family’s prayers of gratitude go to John Berryman, the inspirational speaker, and ...
Weekend column: Notice plant differences when traveling Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:59AMBy NANCY KRONBERG
Dramatic transformation began without a plan Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:04PMPractice makes perfect — or as close to perfect as gardeners can hope to achieve.
Green Thumb: As ground cover or decorative element, ivy requires care, caution Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:04AMLike many Southerners, Ann Hearn always liked the idea of having a swing on the front porch.
Proctor's Garden: Revamping a border Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:28AMKUSA - Every so often, a perennial border needs some re-working. Perhaps some plants have gotten too aggressive at the expense of others. Perhaps others have died. After all, "perennial" doesn't mean "immortal."
Oaks offer habitat for migratory birds Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 4:09AMCOLESTIN VALLEY — Dave Ross listened with a practiced ear while standing in the Oregon white oak woodlands in the Cottonwood Creek drainage.
CRP adopts Washington farm land Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:17AMThe Conservation Reserve program assists agricultural workers conserve fragile land.
Cobham Oval approved as an international venue Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:59PMCobham Oval in Whangarei has become the latest addition to the rota of international cricket venues
Around town in East County Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:00PMCheck out events happening in East County from June 23 to 29.
Toms Shoes Has New Sunglasses Line Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:48PMHand-painted, colorful striped sunglasses. That's the second chapter of Toms Shoes' one-for-one business, revealed last week after months of mystery.
Between the sacred and the mundane Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:14PMThe grounds crew at Mountain View Cemetery learn not to worry about the dead. It's the living that give them most pause. The first step when digging a grave at Mountain View Cemetery is to measure the plot and calculate the spacing. Scraping an adjacent casket or a vault is bad form; rupturing a sprinkler line is even worse.
Twin Falls woman resurrects her garden after devastating fire Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:36PMOn June 9, a strong wind blew from the west, rustling leaves and swaying branches in Sharon Buckle’s yard on the edge of the Snake River Canyon outside Twin Falls. The wind was much like one last July that fueled the Auger Falls Fire, which climbed the canyon walls and destroyed the garden Buckle had worked on for 11 years.
Work to close down part of dog park in Palm Desert Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:27AMUniversity Dog Park's play and exercise area for larger dogs will be closed from June 28 through July 1 while the city of Palm Desert installs new drainage systems.
Dartmouth solar farm generates energy to power 2,000 homes Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:15PMDARTMOUTH — Nestled among 50-foot maple, pine and oak trees in the New Bedford Business Park, the largest solar energy facility in New England is quietly harnessing the sun's energy to power 2,000 homes.
Fire consolidation still on hold Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:32AMSPRINGFIELD — A motion to table an effort to seek consolidation of the Springfield and Lakemore fire and EMS services was tabled for the second time since its introduction at the June 9 Springfield Board of Trustees meeting.
the STORY Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:40PMWhen it rains in Omaha, it pours raw sewage, industrial waste and toxic chemicals into nearby waterways. The city’s century-old sewer system is designed to either put it there or into your basement. Neither is an inviting option.
Toms latest one-for-one business includes new line of sunglasses and eye care for those in need Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:20AMHand-painted, colorful striped sunglasses. That's the second chapter of Toms Shoes' one-for-one business, revealed last week after months of mystery. "With every pair purchased, Toms will give someone sight," Toms founder Blake Mycoskie said.