Police Reports Jul 1, 2009
8:38 p.m. 2500 block Larkspur Ln. Breathing Difficulty. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Marin Brain Injury Network Jul 1, 2009
In the late 1990 s, funds were secured to design and open a rehabilitative day program for adults coping with ABI. The MBIN Larkspur Center opened in 1997 and is currently the only day program of its kind serving Marin and Sonoma counties. It's located in Larkspur, CA. ... Services Provided at MBIN s Larkspur Center. (Suite101.com)
Coffee adds surprising kick to rubs, marinades Jun 25, 2009
Carol LeValley, proprietor of Rustic Bakery and Cafe in Larkspur, adds just enough coffee to her chocolate mousse to deepen the dessert's flavor, but not enough to discern any coffee taste ... Carol LeValley, proprietor of Rustic Bakery in Larkspur, developed a unique technique for making her Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yard of the Month Jun 18, 2009
You can t miss the outstanding color in the bed of larkspur and stella lilies. Honorable mentions were: The Pogue s at 710 Southwood and 201 West Main. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Woodbury Flea Market Offers Many Treasures Jun 16, 2009
When flea-market foragers first enter the grounds at the Woodbury Flea Market, one of the first vendors they see has offerings from Mother Nature - larkspur, bleeding hearts and creeping phlox are just some of the natural wonders from The Farm, operated by Mike Berecz. Mr. Berecz said he does not have a retail operation at his nursery, so the Woodbury Flea Market is his only retail location. (Voices, CT)
Bodger sells most lines to German seed company May 29, 2009
The most recent flag, which bloomed in 2002, was created with more than 400,000 Larkspur plants and was made to scale, covering 6. 65 acres. (Santa Maria Times)
Rubber Souldiers picks up where Beatles left off May 24, 2009
The band plays next Sunday at the Larkspur Flower and Food Festival ... at the Larkspur Flower and Food Festival, Magnolia Avenue between Ward and King streets, Larkspur, (415) 924-3808. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
• Wildflower walk May 14, 2009
As such, wildflower enthusiasts can find everything from chocolate-colored leopard lilies to blue-colored larkspur, so named because of its spur-like sepal, to nine-leaf desert parsley and star-shaped gentians. This year for the first time the botanical garden is offering evening walks, in addition to its morning walks, to allow those who work during the day an opportunity to learn about wildflowers, said Allison Kennedy, the garden's education director. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pre-spring questions from the gardener's mailbox Apr 16, 2009
FLOWERS TO START: Asters, nicotiana, cleome, ice plant, zinnia, salpiglossis, schizanthus, nigella, phlox, nemesia, marigold, nasturtiums, Achimenes (tuber), brachyscome(15C), dianthus(5), stock(10L), larkspur (20C). VEGETABLES TO START: Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, head lettuce, pepper. (Anchorage Daily News)
Keep the faith: Spring is coming Apr 9, 2009
FLOWERS TO START FROM SEED: Dianthus, larkspur, stock, asters, nicotiana, cleome, annual ice plant, zinnia, salpiglossis, snaps, cosmos, lupine, malva. TREE-GRAFTING CLASS: 1 p.m. Saturday: Dimond Grernhouse. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spring Colors In Wine Country Apr 7, 2009
Another brilliant attraction: the frontage that separates the farm from Highway 12, which Monte and her husband, Ricardo, have planted with wildflowers, including purple and blue penstemon, lupine, California poppy and larkspur in a variety of colors. Wildwood even boasts a sculpture garden with more than 100 pieces representing 20 emerging and established California artists. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Inside Scoop Apr 3, 2009
On April 12, the 20-year-old restaurant (234 Magnolia Ave.) in Larkspur will close, to be reborn in late May as The Tavern at Lark Creek, with what seems to be the theme of the day - new menu, lower prices and a freshened-up space ... On April 12, the 20-year-old restaurant (234 Magnolia Ave.) in Larkspur will close, to be reborn in late May as. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A16, Meadowood chefs get magazine's top nod Apr 3, 2009
On April 12, the 20-year-old restaurant (234 Magnolia Ave.) in Larkspur will close, to be reborn in late May as The Tavern at Lark Creek, with what seems to be the theme of the day - new menu, lower prices and a freshened-up space. Current Lark Creek chefpartner Erica Holland Toll and Lark Creek Restaurant Group VP and culinary director Adrian Hoffman will offer entrees that top out at $15, with dishes such as wood oven-roasted half chicken, pot roast and a free-form duck lasagna. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Put your supplemental lights away; spring is near Apr 2, 2009
FLOWERS TO START FROM SEED: Achimenes (tuber), brachyscome (15C), dianthus (5), stock(10L), larkspur (20C). (Numbers represent the days to germinate; C means grow cool, and L means seeds need light. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pa. park's location is biological crossroad for nature enthusiasts, hikers Apr 1, 2009
The peak month for woodland flowers is typically May, when you will find several species of trilliums and violets, along with blue cohosh, marsh marigold, Virginia bluebell, Miami mist, dwarf larkspur and Solomon's seal. The reserve also features 28 species of ferns. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Kidnocker: Where are the wildflowers? Mar 28, 2009
Perennial wildflowers such as penstemon, larkspur, fairy duster, babybonnets and brittlebush are influenced less by the timing of rainfall. Desert plants such as ocotillo, cacti, creosote, and palo verde flower every year regardless of rainfall. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Learning the history of your home, neighborhood Mar 23, 2009
Berkeley, Belvedere, Larkspur, Danville, Los Altos, Orinda, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, South San Francisco, San Mateo and Vallejo in the Bay Area have also been active under the Mills Act. My home turns 100 years old this year and thus survived events such as World Wars I and II, the flu pandemics of 1918-1919, the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression that followed, the upheaval of the '60s, including the Black Panthers and the anti-war movement that involved... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pagan Symbols: Spring Flower, Cryst... Mar 11, 2009
Larkspur: Health, Protection. Lilac: Protection. (Suite101.com)
Walters Arts Center celebrates 5 years, features artwork by Bergeman, Fiedler and students Feb 28, 2009
Sponsors include Tuality Healthcare, Larkspur Landing, KUIK AM 1360, Venetian Theater, Claeys Catering and the Hillsboro Argus. SEARCH LIVING EVENTS LISTINGS. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Opens New Era in Northern California Sports Coverage Feb 12, 2009
His experience includes national exposure with CNN/SI, FOX Sports, and CNBC. Morrison grew up in Tiburon, graduated from Redwood High School in Larkspur, and was an All-MCAL (Marin County Athletic League) in football and baseball. GREG PAPA Host of Comcast SportsNet Bay Areas Chronicle Live, Papa is a 22-year veteran of Bay Area sports broadcasting and one of the most accomplished announcers in the sports television industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
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)
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)
LEAH GARCHIK Feb 14, 2007
(Forty-ish woman to another, overheard at Tabla Cafe in Larkspur by Larken Bradley. . (San Francisco Chronicle)
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)
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)
