Top Five Spices to Add Zing to Holiday Baking Nov 22, 2008
Frost with this delicious cream cheese recipe ... Make cream cheese frosting by combining ingredients in a mixing bowl ... Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
GARDEN HELP: Help your plants, lawn get through cold snaps Nov 22, 2008
Average freeze/frost dates vary, based on where you live ... To play it safer, use the 10 percent risk dates for a frost/freeze ... Build a wood or PVC frame and cover with fabric materials or row cover frost blanket. (Florida Times-Union)
Choose an Amaryllis for Brilliant E... Nov 21, 2008
The bulbs are tender and will not tolerate frost. How to Grow an Amaryllis. (Suite101.com)
Holly jolly weekend culminates in visit from Santa Claus Nov 21, 2008
That's just one of the changes for the pre- Christmas celebration weekend in downtown Cobourg which starts with the annual Christmas Magic spectacle that will illuminate Victoria Park with tens of thousands of Christmas lights Friday evening, followed by a day of carolling, horse-drawn carriage rides and other activities including Jack Frost's prizes, on Saturday and then Sunday's 2 p. m. parade along King Street ... The next day, from 10 a. m. until 4 p. m., enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from... (Northumberland Today)
Mother's Garden: Time to start thinking about next years vegetable garden Nov 20, 2008
We'll see if this week's expected hard frost finally ends their harvest. As the season finishes, it's time to contemplate next year's garden. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Surging Demand for Power Offers Lucrative Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia Nov 19, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Frost and Sullivan) SAN ANTONIO, TX UNITED STATES ... "The Ethiopian electricity industry has embarked on a growth trajectory," notes Frost & Sullivan () Industry Analyst Moses Duma. (PR Newswire)
Cold-weather tips for plant care Nov 19, 2008
Nothing strikes fear in a gardener s heart like the words hard frost ... A freeze shouldn t hurt a rain barrel unless it s filled to the brim; use water on your plants prior to frost ... Take water timers (attached to faucets) indoors as they can be damaged by frost. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Down by the riverside: Where and how to access the Hudson Nov 19, 2008
"Flooding, ice jams, frost heaving, and the soft shifting soils all combine to make maintenance of the existing boardwalk difficult," says Troy Weldy, Director of Ecological Management for the Nature Conservancy. "To fix the problem," Weld says, "we aim to install an elevated boardwalk on helical piers drilled deep into the soil." But he notes that the estimated $500,000 cost of a new handicap-accessible boardwalk, with the addition of a canoe and kayak launch, was "higher than we anticipated."... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Green thumbs up: Winterize your landscape Nov 18, 2008
While their soils are still workable, the withered remains of frost-damaged annuals should be removed ... To minimize these gasses, remove tender annual water plants that have been killed by frost ... As the shimmering glow of the full Frosty Moon gradually ebbs, time grows short for putting our gardens to bed. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
How to Grow Cauliflower Nov 18, 2008
There are also winter types for frost free areas ... Seeds may be sown directly in garden bed if protection is given in the event of a late spring frost. (Suite101.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Nov 18, 2008
A weeklong period of snow and frost tested exotic plants grown in local landscapes. They way plants behaved taught us volumes. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Burning Kumquat looks to increase crop yield Nov 17, 2008
We haven t gotten into the swing of things before the first frost. Nonetheless, Kumquat members have tried to establish a role within other parts of campus activity, selling crops during Sustainability Week and also hosting two markets in collaboration with Wash. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Threat of widespread Corn Belt frost was very real this year (2) Nov 16, 2008
Threat of widespread Corn Belt frost was very real this year ... Frost could have turned the 2008 corn crop into mush ... We were expecting to see some frost loss, crop loss, said Nick Kouchoukos, director of information services for Lanworth, Inc. of Chicago. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Holiday help is close at hand Nov 16, 2008
Yes, there are sugar cookies to frost, turkeys to roast, lights to string and gifts to wrap. But if you have a problem with any of that, there likely is a hotline or Web site to help you. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Reader Exchange: Grand Marnier cake Nov 16, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published - Sunday, November 16, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Poinsettia for Vibrant Festive Seas... Nov 15, 2008
Poinsettias can be grown outdoors in temperatures found in U.S. zones 9-11 but even a light frost will ruin them. For indoor decorative pleasure it is best to buy new plants each Christmas. (Suite101.com)
Heritage Valley Has First Big Pecan Crop Nov 15, 2008
"This year only about 20 trees produced enough nuts to take off the trees. They said the frost we had last spring damaged some of the crop for this year," Spaunhorst said. The farm plans to sell the pecans. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Speedskating oval to open Nov 14, 2008
The fairly level surface of the new oval -- spared so far from frost heaves -- helps, Blair said. Until Tuesday's snowfall, Alpine Service had been forced to collect Zamboni-made slush from the Sullivan Arena to build curbs that surround the oval. (Anchorage Daily News)
How to Use Fines Herbes in Healthy ... Nov 14, 2008
Lightly cover with a plastic bag and keep away from the coldest part of the refrigerator to prevent frost. Alternately, rinse and dry the herb stems and leaves and lightly roll up in a paper towel placed in a plastic zipper bag. (Suite101.com)
ROUSE: The slow breakdown of barriers Nov 14, 2008
McCain has the hero mantle, so we ll frost the cake with a woman in the second spot, they ll never see through it. As an old guy, I ve seen a few things over the years, and a lot of those things did stick in my head, to be recalled time and time again. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Mullis: Fall leaves will make good mulch Nov 14, 2008
BRINGING HOUSE PLANTS INSIDE FOR THE WINTER: You probably brought all your houseplants inside about two weeks ago when we had some scattered frost in the area. Did you check them for insects or lizards before you brought them in. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Top off cupcakes with this frosti00004000ng Nov 13, 2008
Top off cupcakes with this frosting ... She wrote to ask how to store made-ahead cupcakes and for a recipe for a rich but not too sweet frosting ... Frosted cupcakes, except those made with a cooked, 7-minute icing, can be frozen, as well. (Honolulu Advertiser)
IN THE DESERT GARDEN: Use sundrops to brighten your garden Nov 13, 2008
This plant is a western native and will bloom on and off all summer long until frost. On my island in front of the house, I have planted C. drummondianus. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Cool weather crops Nov 12, 2008
According to The Old Farmers Almanac that stalwart bellwether of green thumbs everywhere some crops thrive when left to ripen after a frost and can be harvested in the snow ... In fact, many vegetables taste better after a light frost. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NASA Phoenix Lander Succumbs to Martian Weather, Ending Five-Month Mission Nov 12, 2008
At the terminus of our mission, we're now seeing snow falling and frost on the ground. . (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Unusual parsnips good for side dishes Nov 12, 2008
Parsnips are available year round, if a place carries them, but are said to be best in winter because the frost causes them to change some of their starch into sugar. A lot of the Web sites for parsnip recipes were of a British nature; apparently they're much more popular there. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Chicago Kimmy Nov 12, 2008
Other cast members announced today by producer John Frost include former Neighbour's star Craig McLachlan who'll play Billy Flynn, Caroline O'Connor as Velma Kelly and Sharon Millerchip as Roxie Hart. Known for its sizzling score and sensational choreography, Chicago is the story of a nightclub dancer, a smooth talking lawyer and a cell block of sin and merry murderesses. (The Age, Australia)
Mars lander succumbs to the winter Nov 11, 2008
"At the terminus of our mission, we're now seeing snow falling and frost on the ground.". While it's summer on Mars, temperatures have dipped as low as minus 141 Fahrenheit. (Boston Globe)
Peace Haven News Nov 11, 2008
Now that the frost is on its way, we would like to recognize a few ladies here at Peace Haven that have helped keep the beautiful flowers looking so nice for this long. They are: Frances Hansen, Ioma Hubbard, Lois Troll, Norma Roberts, and Violet Brehmer. Thank You ladies for all you hard work and time. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Signs of autumn Nov 11, 2008
The air had a definite winter chill, and the trees on a couple of the highest mountain peaks were covered with frost that glowed brilliantly white in the evening sunset, imparting a rather lovely aspect to the gray shadowed slopes. But when we stopped at an overlook, the bitter gusts of wind rattling the stark trees limbs evoked a touch of gloom and bleakness and an instinctive urge to snuggle up near a blazing fireplace in some cozy cabin or cottage. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Springfield courthouse sets a new standard for public buildings Nov 9, 2008
Good clients make good architects, as Robert Frost somehow failed to say. Bostonians remember judges Douglas Woodlock and Stephen Breyer, who appointed themselves the clients for what became the Moakley Courthouse on the South Boston waterfront (where they both expected to work, before Breyer moved on to the Supreme Court) and, by insisting on high standards, greatly improved that building. (Boston Globe)
GV Gardening: Appreciating that old standby, salvia Nov 9, 2008
Starting in late spring, the bloom period may continue until the first frost. There are more than 900 varieties of salvia around the world. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Classic example of old school Nov 9, 2008
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - So on these days that begin with a morning frost and finish with an evening chill, it is against a backdrop of leafless trees that you can soak in the smells, the sounds, the sights of a game that is at the heart of our American sports culture. It is football. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Green thumbs up: Still time for last-minute planting Nov 8, 2008
Despite some chilly weather and our recent hard killing frost, there is still time to plant and transplant, since soil temperatures drop more gradually than the surrounding air. As I rake away leaves, chop withered perennial foliage, and remove frosted annuals, I wander from garden to garden, planting bulbs and squeezing perennials into tight spaces unfit for them to prosper, knowing they would most likely have to be moved next season ... Digging and storing what are termed summer bulbs are a... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Hibiscus Plants for the Garden Nov 8, 2008
Frost and freezing temperatures will generally cause cell damage and subsequent demise to these tropical zone beauties. Therefore, if you don't happen to live in the optimum climate, they will do well during the spring and summer months, but usually die when the frost hits ... When the first killing frost does hit, the foliage dies to the ground, which requires a swift clean-up. (Suite101.com)
Column: Why this is not a good fall color year Nov 8, 2008
Years when autumn is filled with bright, sunny days and cool temperatures (not freezing, though, early frost can prematurely kill the leaves before they reach full color) you can count on a great fall color show with lots of brilliant red and blazing orange. And what has our fall been like here in Michiana. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Fresh Sheet: Discover unexpected bounty after fall’s first chill Nov 8, 2008
Believe it or not, frost is actually good for some foods. Rose hips. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Nissan, Renault Leader Ghosn Should Avoid a U.S. Acquisition, Analysts Say Nov 8, 2008
By Laurence Frost and Naoko Fujimura. Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- should focus on managing and through the worst auto-market slump in years as merger talks between and Chrysler LLC hamper his quest for a U.S. partner, investors say. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Katie Buck: The dubious arrival of winter Nov 7, 2008
Some examples: the first robin in the yard or the first motorcyclist in the spring or the first frost or first junco in the fall ... As of Oct. 17, we hadn t even suffered a real killing frost, let alone snow. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Get Reacquainted With Soybean Rust, Aphids This Winter Nov 7, 2008
Soybean rust is expected to spread northward until frost. Asian soybean rust was first found in the U.S. in November 2004, and has since caused significant damage in the Southeast. (Agri-View, WI)
Nov. planner Nov 7, 2008
Pick any remaining tomatoes before the first frost. If they have the faintest bit of red/orange on the blossom end, they have already started the ripening process. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
The Begonia is a Popular Home and G... Nov 6, 2008
Semperflorens: Semperfloren begonias have waxy leaves and are grown mainly for bedding although they can be perennial in frost free areas ... They like a moist soil and they will not tolerate frost, they will die in even a light frost. (Suite101.com)
Business leaders support Center City Nov 6, 2008
chairman and vice chairman James Welch Jr., Frost Brown Todd Managing Partner Ed Glasscock, president and CEO Joe Reagan, president and CEO Jim Wood, president Ben Richmond and Young Professionals Association of Louisville president Ashley Roberts, a private banking officer for & Trust Co., were among the heavy hitters that appeared at a rally held Thursday morning at Fourth Street Live. In many ways this is the final piece of a puzzle we ve been putting together for a long time, Welch said... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment Nov 6, 2008
"Northern gardeners can follow the holiday schedule and fertilize Labor Day and Halloween. Southern gardeners should make their last fall fertilization at least 30 days before the lawn goes dormant or the average first killing frost to avoid winter kill," recommends Myers. Use a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer, for best results. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Make room for spring Nov 6, 2008
-- Gardeners in areas with light frosts can spray an anti-transpirant (this is the same product sprayed on Christmas trees to keep them fresh) on frost-tender trees and shrubs such as citrus trees, kiwi vines, avocado trees and bougainvillea ... -- In the vegetable garden or along entrance paths, plant out nursery-grown, cold-tolerant kales and cabbages that are actually sweeter after a frost and also decorative to the eye. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chrysanthemums at Riverbanks Botani... Nov 4, 2008
The cultivars commanding attention at Riverbanks on a frosty autumn morning include. Chrysanthemum Cathy s Rust grows to a height of 2-3 feet with rust colored petals appearing from August to frost ... Blossoming may extend throughout the fall until hard frosts set in. (Suite101.com)
• Cleaning up October's storm damage Nov 4, 2008
Trimming too low will open the rose to frost damage. Gardeners should check on the windward side of the plant to see if any heaving occurred which might indicate broken feeder roots. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Retire on the QLD coast Nov 2, 2008
LARGE GARDEN NEAR WONDAI - $360,000This hill top property of 14 acres on red soil and frost free country has great views and is set among cattle and horse properties. ABERGOWRIE$209,000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
GV Gardening: November activities in the garden Nov 2, 2008
The first frost of the season commonly occurs before the end of N ovember ... It is not too early to have a frost protection plan ready for citrus, roses, and any other cold-sensitive plants ... When frost is predicted, water tender landscape plants so they will be well hydrated and better able to resist the cold. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Digging dahlias is not that much of a chore Nov 2, 2008
My dahlias usually begin blooming in July and don t let up until hit by a very hard frost which in my neck of the woods happened this past Monday night ... Some tuberous rooted plants like the begonias should be brought in before they are hit by the frost and left in pots or trays so that the foliage can slowly die back and nourish the bulbs ... Also, I have read that leaving them in the ground a little after the foliage is killed by frost, or cut off by the gardener, encourages the formation of... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Top Five Spices to Add Zing to Holiday Baking Nov 1, 2008
Frost with this delicious cream cheese recipe ... Make cream cheese frosting by combining ingredients in a mixing bowl ... Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Weathering -- A little bit of everything Oct 31, 2008
This season s first freeze was a heavy killing frost locally and all across the South Shore on Oct. 24 ... Just 24 hours later, the thermometer was headed through the 60s with a brief taste of nice Indian summer weather, which usually means 60s or 70s after the first killing frost. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Watering in winter not necessary Oct 31, 2008
They will soon be killed by frost. Now through early February is the ideal time to go out on occasion and spot-spray any winter weeds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Problems with Growing a Bird Of Par... Oct 30, 2008
Bird of Paradise does not like frost, it does not like water soaked roots, it tolerates drought and it likes heat and light ... If the plant is to remain outdoors and frost is suspected cover the base area with mulch. (Suite101.com)
Lackluster Lawn? Four Fast, Simple Steps for Fall Lawn Care Oct 30, 2008
Two feedings -- timed around Labor Day and the end of October -- are recommended for northern lawns, while southern lawns are best-fed four to six weeks before the first frost occurs. 4. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Crisis powers up Eskom Oct 30, 2008
Article By: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:27 While the global financial crisis could push Eskom's lending costs up by a further R120-billion in interest, global growth consultants Frost van (FWednesday said the crisis could indirectly result in projects being brought online sooner than anticipated. F the positives that could result from the crisis included the changing dynamic of the supply side of the market. (iAfrica.com)
Invading bugs ravage our forests Oct 30, 2008
Leaf color should be at its peak this weekend provided a hard frost doesn t hit the leaves. In fact, said Dr. Kim Coder, a University of Georgia tree expert, peak color time about 18 years ago was around Oct. 26. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Green Thumb: The community garden Oct 29, 2008
Our next major crop is tomatoes and since our last frost is March 15 plus or minus, it s best to plant this crop in early April. For those of us who aren t satisfied with this date, we have an alternate planting method, making use of frost cloth ... We mound our soil in 10 foot rows with spacing of 5 feet between rows and cover these rows with 6 mil plastic sheets, install our watering system, plant our plants and cover this enclosure with frost cloth. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Winds whip through rural areas Oct 29, 2008
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More of this story Oct 28, 2008
Deloris Dinnwiddie, 2, jumps into a pit of plastic balls at the 50 years of Land O Frost celebration ... Land O' Frost holds weekend ... Land O' Frost, Inc. celebrated its 50th Anniversary and annual company picnic on Saturday at Berryhill Park. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Expert growers: Think outside the flower box this fall Oct 28, 2008
Most of our perennials, including black-eyed Susan and purple coneflower, will bloom right up until frost, said Tim Hitchcock of Daylily Nursery in Rock Island. Some of our daylilies will continue blooming as well. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pomegranate, Quince, Persimmon Oct 27, 2008
They are best after first frost (like collards and kale) but can bruise easily. Since they keep for months in a bag in the fridge, best to find quince that are firm, heavy, yellow and as unblemished as possible. (Suite101.com)
Joan M. Weidman (1972-2008) (3) Oct 27, 2008
She married John Frosty Frost. Survived by: her husband; a daughter, Kennedy Ann Frost; her parents of Waterloo; her maternal grandfather, Donald Christensen of Waterloo; a brother, James (Trinette) Weidman of Waterloo; and two sisters, Jennifer Weidman and Jackie (Jim) West, both of Waterloo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Five ways California vintners are weathering climate change Oct 25, 2008
Or as Jon Ruel, director of viticulture for Trefethen Family Vineyards, puts it: "We don't farm for average years. We're ready for whatever nature deals us." This year, that's included intense frost, rain at bloom - which damages potential grapes - and untimely heat ... He also laid drains in vineyards to remove excess water, which can be stored and used for irrigation, frost protection and cooling vines ... Major European wine regions are also encountering less rain during harvest and less... (San Francisco Chronicle)
One mill tax levy on table for voters Nov. 4 Oct 24, 2008
We've gone before the voters three times in the past, conservation district board chairman Mack Frost said ... The Cody district is one of two in the state that does not receive taxpayer support, Frost said ... We're asking for up to one mill, but we think we would need about half of that, maybe less, Frost said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
