- Tulip sales affected by fashion trends Apr 17, 2008
Between 2000 and 2006, tulip sales were up even as rose, chrysanthemum, carnation, gladioli, alstroemeria, delphinium and larkspur sales fell, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Fellow bulbs such as irises and lilies, and the similarly perky gerber daisy also sold in increased numbers. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Off the lawn, eager beavers Apr 11, 2008
FLOWER SEEDS TO START: brachycomes, dianthus, stock, larkspur, asters, nicotiana, cleome, iceplant, zinnia and salpiglossis. FRUIT TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP, 1 p.m. Saturday at Dimon Greenhouses, 1050 W. Dimond Blvd. Bring purnwers, a sharp utility knife for grafting, a pen or permanen marker, a bit of newspaper to keep roots moist and plastic bags to carry home bare-root trees. (Anchorage Daily News)
Property transfers March 17-20 Apr 4, 2008
1243 Larkspur Drive $250,000. Mount Pleasant. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Birth Flower for July Mar 28, 2008
The language, legends and history for the larkspur; the flower for those born in the month of July ... If your birthday is in the month of July, your flower is the larkspur ... Linguistic Roots for the Name Larkspur. (Suite101.com)
Study: Warming weeds out Rockies' flowers Mar 15, 2008
Larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi) has blue star-shaped, hooded blooms on thin stems that can grow anywhere from 3 feet to 6 feet tall. Aspen fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) has small, purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Warmer Springs Mean Less Snow, Fewer Flowers In The Rockies Mar 7, 2008
Larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi), holds its intense blue star-shaped, hooded blooms on thin-stemmed plants that can be anywhere from 3-6 feet tall. Aspen fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) is one of the most common asters to the region, and its small, purple daisy-like flowers have yellow centers. (Science Daily)
Migden battles aerial moth spraying Feb 21, 2008
Marin County: Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Sausalito and Tiburon. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bay Area Cities Prepare For Apple Moth Spraying Feb 16, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008, 5:04 am. You've heard from us, now we want to hear from you. (NBC 11, CA)
Wedding: Stephanie Lauren Davis and Jeffery Andon Meadows Jan 30, 2008
Two mass arrangements with white larkspur, white Casablanca lilies, red Madam Delbard roses accented with Port Orford cedars and miniature holly also adorned the altar. Family pews were marked with Christmas greens and white velvet bows while the remaining church pews were marked with white velvet bows. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Pay up for a livable California Jan 18, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008. SF Chronicle Submissions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Transit getting back to normal; Highway 101 reopens in San Rafael Jan 6, 2008
Golden Gate Transit's Larkspur service will be on a modified schedule, Currie said, while Sausalito service will run on a normal schedule. Officials at the Alameda/Oakland Ferry, which pulled boats off the bay this morning, said they would resume service at 3:45 p.m. The Baylink Vallejo Ferry resumed service at 3:20 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Auction results Dec 23, 2007
PS Larkspur Circuit 5rm $520,000 Waverley City FN Glen Waverley. GLENHUNTLY. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Camellias belong in all Southern gardens Nov 16, 2007
If you sow seed of larkspur, poppies or spring wildflowers, make sure the seeds are in contact with dirt, and are not buried under a lot of mulch. Chicken wire laid over bulb beds, then covered with mulch, can help discourage squirrels and cats from digging in your flower beds. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ficus Ben sheds some leaves, but still lives on Nov 9, 2007
Sow seed for larkspur, poppies and wildflowers this month onto lightly worked bare dirt. Water once to get germination started, and again every two or three days. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Choose balanced fertilizer for those persimmon trees, but don't overdo it Nov 2, 2007
Sow larkspur, cornflower and candytuft from seed. Small transplants of stock, sweet William and dianthus may be available in varieties tall enough for your vase. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nancy Graves: The Pilchuck Series Oct 24, 2007
The complete list of plant material utilized in the series is as follows: alder, baby's breath, baneberry, blackberry, black-cap raspberry, black-eyed Susan, cedar, cosmos, dahlia, daisy, deer fern, Douglas fir, elderberry, forget-me-not, goldenrod, huckleberry, horsetail, larkspur, lemon lily, lupine, pansy, Scotch broom, sword fern, thistle, tiger lily, yarrow. While an artist-in-residence at the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, Graves completed this series of monotypes in which... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Annual field day grows into a real showcase Oct 13, 2007
Collect and save seed for zinnias, celosia, cleome, touch-me-not, jewels of Opar and other summer annuals, and sow seed of larkspur, coreopsis, blackeyed Susan, queen Anne's lace, crimson clover and other spring wildflowers. When planting pansies, ornamental kale and other winter flowers, don't over-amend the soil or the roots may rot in our winter rains (when they finally arrive). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gardening: A relaxing and enjoyable job Sep 27, 2007
Her flower garden includes columbine, coral bell, peonies, larkspur, sedum, geraniums, phlox, hen and chicks, petunias, daisies, irises and clematis. This house has been in my family, and I think it s kind of neat that these plants have been growing here for so long, McGraw said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
September garden guide Sep 8, 2007
Once temperatures fall below 100 degrees, plant seeds of African daisy, arctotis, bells of Ireland, calendula, candytuft, clarkia, cornflower, foxglove, gazania, geranium, larkspur, lobelia, French marigold, petunia, phlox, snapdragon, sweet pea, toadflax, verbena. Plant transplants of lobelia, pansy, petunia, snapdragon and sweet alyssum. (AZCentral -- Home)
Wild Observations: Summer days at Goethe State Forest Aug 24, 2007
Many wildflowers are blooming along roadsides including a yellow coreopsis, yellow partridge pea, pink to violet ironweed and in a few places, standing cypress or Spanish larkspur. There's a large patch of coreopsis with its yellow flowers blooming in the center island of U.S. 27 outside of Williston. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Plants can suffer jet lag, too Aug 20, 2007
You can also sow seed of over wintering annuals such as coreopsis, hollyhock, larkspur, poppy and sweet William. The business traveler and the ardent globe trotting tourist both know how much jet lag can cut into your time in a far away place. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Wedding: Sarah Kathryn Gilbert and Clinton Burney Skates Aug 10, 2007
Two large white urns filled with larkspur, while lilies, gladiola, orchids, alstromeria and bells of Ireland were placed atop white Grecian columns in memory of the couple s grandparents. A prelude of classical and Christmas music, including Silent Night by Gruber, Give Thanks by Rice, and Canon in D by Pachelbel was presented by pianist Anita Hood. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Expert Offers Tips For Drying Flowers Aug 2, 2007
Flowers: three to four stems of purple larkspur, five stems red spray roses and three stems blue seafoam statice ... Step 2 - Cut the larkspur to approximately 14 inches in length and rubber band. (KCRA 3, CA)
Made in the Shade Jul 22, 2007
Their garden proudly displays the living mascot of the Corvallis Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon the native Peacock larkspur (Delphinium pavonaceum) found only in the Willamette Valley Benton and Polk counties more specifically. This plant is currently protected by the Oregon Department of Agriculture as an endangered species. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Results for open class flowers and houseplants (A-15): Jul 14, 2007
Flowers and House Plants - Horticulture gements - Larkspur, 1 stem. 1st - Dorothy Baldeschwiler. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Cottage Garden Flowers Jul 2, 2007
Plant Old Fashioned Flowers for Traditional Cottage Garden Style. Learn how to combine favorite old fashioned flowers of all kinds to design your own colorful cottage garden filled with fragrant roses, lilacs, peonies and more. (Suite101.com)
100 facts about East Lansing and the school that makes it pulse Jun 22, 2007
Daisy Lane, Larkspur, Lilac, Marigold Avenue and Narcissus got their flowery names from developer Robert Hick's wife, Zoe's love of flowers. The area was known as the Flowerpot neighborhood. (The State News, MI)
On the garden tour: Brought country to the city Jun 15, 2007
As guests wind their way through the front yard, down a path at the side of the house and through a wooden arbor and gate they will enter the rear of the property where sun-drenched flower beds are filled with larkspur, coreopsis, heliopsis, Asiatic lilies, and over 40 varieties of day lilies. A koi pond rounds out the landscape and the entire back yard can easily be viewed from a screened porch attached to the house. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Gardens ready for tour Jun 14, 2007
If the visitor likes larkspur, then he or she is in for a treat. Marcy's plot has larkspur at their peak. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Flower Crafts Jun 11, 2007
July: Larkspur, Water Lily. August: Poppy, Gladiolus. (Suite101.com)
This Week's Tips: Jun 10, 2007
Article:FOLLOW THE READER:/c/a/2007/06/10/TRG71QAGM01. DTL Article:FOLLOW THE READER:/c/a/2007/06/10/TRG71QAGM01. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Bonds with special people can bloom year after year Jun 5, 2007
There, he showed me the wonderful pink-purple verbena from his great-aunt's home, and the multicolored larkspur from a gentleman who had lived across the street but who had passed away several years ago ... Gather the seeds of cool season annuals poppies, bachelor's buttons, larkspur and ox-eye daisies in June and plant them in fall in newly prepared ground. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Cooking classes among new home buyer come-ons May 31, 2007
Other consultants are culinary program director Jacqueline Buchanan, who was executive chef at Hayes Street Grill in San Francisco and directed the food programs at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch, and Colby Eierman, the director of gardens, who has developed organic food gardens including one for Roxanne's raw foods restaurant in Larkspur. "We definitely noticed a trend of people interested in the food and wine lifestyle at all levels of buyers," said Sunny Woodward, Northern California director... (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Master gardener: Annuals can serve many purposes in summer garden May 17, 2007
Some of the easiest annuals to grow are impatiens, marigolds, black-eyed Susan's, globe amaranth, larkspur, nasturtiums, salvia, sweet alyssum, and vincas. Of course, don't forget petunias. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Cut flowers a growing force in agriculture May 1, 2007
But now, flowers such as dahlias and larkspur are gaining footholds in the local industry. For example, for the first time, dahlias made the list of million-dollar producers on the 2006 Agricultural Production Report. (Lompoc Record, CA)
green hotels Apr 21, 2007
In Larkspur, Blue Odyssey () runs gulet (small yacht) and kayak trips off the coast of Turkey and keeps trips small to limit their impact on villages. Much of the exploration is by kayaks that don't use any fuel except the food for paddlers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
LEGACY OF THE DEEP Apr 2, 2007
"It's not unknown to dive alone, either. Why would someone as brilliant as him make that call? We don't know, of course.'' Did a shark kill him? Divers say that's unlikely. Though great white sharks frequent the area where he was lost, they seldom go after people in Scuba gear. It was a life cut short. Even when he was a kid, his father said, Kawika was drawn to the sea. He grew up in Marin, in Kentfield, in Larkspur, on one of the ridges near Mount Tamalpais. "You always think of your child as... (San Francisco Chronicle)
How I fell for the Cotswolds Apr 1, 2007
He takes my packages, and because we are currently garden-mad, he buys a bunch of delphinium, larkspur, and foxglove for the schoolhouse dining room. We go into parish churches when we find them open. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
help your flowers survive longer Mar 31, 2007
Some annuals, such as desert marigold, poppy and larkspur, reseed easily. Biennials grow vegetatively in their first year, flower in the second year and typically die after flowering. (AZCentral -- Home)
Glorify your garden Mar 18, 2007
" A rooftop garden made from recycled junk hosts drought-tolerant desert natives and soft native grasses that bound a shaded reflection pool. The garden's boundaries are clearly marked by thorny plants and barbed wire. James Pettigrew and Sean Stout of Organic Mechanics like plants, in particular plants that don't drain the planet's resources. "Under the Sea" illustrates this preference. With drought-tolerant cactus and succulents, they fantasize about all types of water gardens. Also, be on the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
GARDENING: Spring has almost sprung, so tackle garden chores Spring has almost sprung, so tackle garden chores Mar 1, 2007
Your nursery has many blooming annuals to consider: ageratum, amaranthus, asters, black-eyed Susan, coreopsis, cosmos, gallardia, gazania, larkspur, lisianthus, marigold, periwinkle (vinca), petunia, salvia and zinnia. Plant coleus, geranium, impatiens, nasturtium and statice in morning sun and afternoon shade. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Mulch best bet, but weeding an option Feb 16, 2007
Q: I would love to sow seeds of larkspur and columbine in the fall or early spring in my daylily and iris bed, but if I take the mulch off, then I have abundant winter weed problems ... However, if your vision demands the entire bed be filled with stately larkspur and coquettish columbine, two other strategies come to mind. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A splash of red in the canyon Feb 16, 2007
It's been too dry for flowers and besides, it's too early in the season for scarlet larkspur. Ah, of course. (Los Angeles Daily News)
VALENTINE'S FLOWER PRICES BLOOM Feb 14, 2007
Larkspur, heather, lilacs, lavender, even daisies were badly frostbitten, affecting the Valentine's Day crop. Some greens and flowers aren't even available for order, because of weather, said Lisa Robello of Sonora Florist. (The Union Democrat)
LEAH GARCHIK Feb 14, 2007
(Forty-ish woman to another, overheard at Tabla Cafe in Larkspur by Larken Bradley. . (San Francisco Chronicle)
Valley flower prices stable despite California freeze Feb 13, 2007
Although roses were not affected by the cold snap, field flowers such as heather, snapdragon, tulip, iris, larkspur and stock were, causing shortages and jacking up prices in parts of the United States. Still, Jennifer Sparks, spokeswoman for the Society of American Florists, said the freeze primarily hit the citrus growers and should not have a significant impact on the supply or the price of flowers for Valentine's Day. (AZCentral -- News)
Toasting the return of the bar cabinet Feb 8, 2007
Martha Stewart's Opal Point Collection for Bernhardt includes the glamorous Larkspur Bar Cabinet, which has nickel wire inlay, tall, graceful legs, and plenty of interior storage ($1,457). The Lincoln Park Kingston Bar from Stanley Furniture ($1,590) has a laminated drop lid for serving, three drawers, and wine storage behind doors. (Orlando Sentinel)
Want more catalogs? Jan 19, 2007
A new page of "combination gardens" creates instant gardens of bulbs, perennials and biannuals; for instance, "Brassy Lassy" combines orange lilies and butterfly milkweed with purple larkspur. The 60-page summer-flowering bulb catalog also offers gloves, trowels, books and an exclusive line of Dutch pottery featuring tulips on plates, teapots, salad bowls, serving platters and mugs. (AZCentral -- Home)
LETTERS TO THE GREEN Dec 24, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006. Let's talk Barry -- Who's next. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Growers feel California wines lack appreciation Dec 2, 2006
Jeff O'Neill, CEO of O'Neill Vintners and Distillers, headquartered in Larkspur with a winery and distillery in Parlier, sparked some controversy when he told the 180 people at the symposium that the $500,000 figure was far short of what should be raised. "The people in this room probably have between $200 million and $300 million invested today [in wine grapes]," he said, adding that growers should be willing to pay far more than $1 an acre to mount such a campaign. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
The Fountain Nov 22, 2006
7:15, 9:40 500 Larkspur Landing Cir. Larkspur, CA. (San Jose Mercury News -- Entertainment)
Master Gardener’s Corner: Dried flower arrangements Nov 13, 2006
These might include Baby's breath, Bachelor's button, Bells of Ireland, Cockscomb, Globe amaranth, Larkspur, Scarlet sage and blue sage, Sea lavender, Statice, Strawflower, and Yarrow (yellow varieties best). I encourage you to make a table decoration for your Thanksgiving table this year. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Compost, potting, planting: Don't overlook basics Nov 10, 2006
This month I also sow seeds of annuals such as larkspur, coreopsis, crimson clover and poppies, and sometimes a little ryegrass for winter green, all of which need to sprout and get established before freezing weather. GARDEN TIPS. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Full Story » Nov 9, 2006
For Measure R which would have increased the sales tax a quarter-percent to build and maintain passenger rail from Cloverdale to Larkspur Sonoma and Marin County voters combined needed to approve with a two-thirds vote. Sonoma County has 234,891 registered voters, Marin has 147,613. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
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Surviving are his wife; three sons, Robert (Sozee) Pagel of Larkspur, Colo. Roger (Pamela) Pagel of Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pekin Times, IL)
Only 'starchitects' need apply to do transit hub design Nov 1, 2006
Finally, a pre-election plug for a worthy cause: the proposed quarter-cent sales tax in Marin and Sonoma to turn long-empty train routes into a 70-mile commuter rail system between Larkspur and Cloverdale. Yes, it would cost nearly $500 million to launch the line, its 14 stations and a parallel pedestrian-bike trail. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Up A Creek Again? Oct 23, 2006
Big flood fears on little San Anselmo Creek / Merchants say town officials negligent in preventing another deluge like last year's. What you want to be able to identify is the biggest bang for the buck. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police Seek SUV Involved In Road Rage Shooting Oct 23, 2006
No one was injured in the shooting at Larkspur Drive and Flower Street about 10:45 p.m. Saturday, said Sgt. Dave Hill of the Orange Police Department. The victim was driving south on the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway from the Riverside (91) Freeway when he noticed a gray, 2000-06 Chevrolet Tahoe displaying red and blue lights near its rearview mirrors. (CBS2.com, CA)
Murrell: Wildlife will visit a yard full of plants Oct 22, 2006
Forbes, Native grasses -- Indian grass, big and little bluestem, switchgrass, buffalo grass, butterfly milkweed, wild sunflowers, purple coneflower, wild indigo, compassplant, goldenrods, larkspur, penstemons, gayfeathers, Illinois bundleflower. Shrubs -- highbush cranberry, gooseberry, golden currant, cotoneaster holly, firethorn, wahoo, sumac, wild rose, hazelnut, dogwoods, honeysuckle, autumn olive, elderberry, sand plum, blackberry, raspberry. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Don't dare abandon yard until next year Oct 21, 2006
This is a perfect weekend for sowing seed of spring wildflowers such as coreopsis, crimson clover, vetch, larkspur and the like. Make sure seeds are in direct contact with the dirt so they don't dry out when they sprout. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Get a free tree at jamboree Oct 11, 2006
Free seed packets of poppies, larkspur and bachelor buttons. WHERE: Walnut Hill Community Center, 7850 Highway 97, Walnut Hill. (Pensacola News Journal)
Your October gardening guide Oct 10, 2006
Sow seeds of alyssum, aster, candytuft, cleome, cosmos, dianthus, larkspur, lavatera, lupin, foxgloves, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, portulaca, salvia, scabiosa, sunflower and zinnia. Plant seedlings like aquilegia, begonia, bedding dahlias, celosia, coleus, dianthus, Gazonas, impatiens, kalanchoe, lobelia, petunia, salvia, verbena and vinca. (iAfrica.com)
It's time to winterize your garden Oct 7, 2006
Columbine and larkspur have already begun growth, and need to be carefully worked around ... There is little lost in pulling a few larkspurs, for one will, in spring, still have all the colors one wants. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Methods to steer deer away Oct 5, 2006
Perennials: Lenten rose, daffodils, astilbe, bleeding hearts, salvias, asters, thyme, lavender, mint, most ferns, common sedums, amaryllis, irises, candytuft, dusty miller, lantana, larkspur, crocosmia, Russian sage, coneflower, zinnias and purple fountain grass. A number of popular plants, including pansies, hostas, rhododendrons, are highly appealing to deer. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Leave tree alone, prune late winter Sep 15, 2006
Should I do anything to the soil before I plant larkspur seed ... Go ahead and work up the bed to plant the larkspur, and plant an edge of lovely leaf lettuce around that bed. (The Clarion-Ledger)
