Strength and Spirit On the Waterfront Nov 14, 2009
The American Spirit: Blind Champion Rower Aerial Gilbert Spreads Opportunities to Others. Blinded after a bizarre occurrence, Aerial Gilbert remained determined to successfully join a rowing club despite her complete vision loss. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Police Reports Nov 1, 2009
8:38 p.m. 2500 block Larkspur Ln. Breathing Difficulty. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Seeds, a favorite collectible Oct 28, 2009
Flegal, who's retired from Temple University Center City, also collects larkspur, cosmos, columbine, and forget-me-nots, whose seeds, like many others, can be shaken from the pods onto a piece of white paper or into a paper bag. Forget-me-nots remind Flegal of shiny nubs of anthracite coal, the industry that used to employ her dad. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Restaurants turn to trout instead of salmon Oct 23, 2009
Bar Crudo and Presidio Social Club in San Francisco, Tavern at Lark Creek in Larkspur and Yountville's Bouchon have all eschewed salmon in favor of trout. The primary basis. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Fright Night' music on tap at Walters Arts Center Oct 14, 2009
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Acoustic Guitar Summit set Sept. 25 at Walters Arts Center Sep 23, 2009
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Carry the color of the season through fall and beyond Sep 16, 2009
-Pale pink single flowers contrast nicely with spring Larkspur and Baptisia and then summer's Rudbeckia, Monarda and Boltonia. In winter, it adds structure to the garden. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Remembrance of gardens past; Recreating cottage designs of native England Sep 9, 2009
"The garden could be the size of a pocket handkerchief but it'll have 100 different species in it. We like to grow everything in there, often cheek by jowl, very comfortable and simple. There aren't many rules," says Carey, adding that the English use compost, shun mulch, and like to fill gaps with self-sowers like larkspur and rose campion. Jekyll (pronounced JEE-kle), who studied art, anatomy, and color science before deteriorating eyesight nudged her toward horticulture, once mused that the... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Time to start those fall chores Sep 4, 2009
Our "delphiniums" are larkspur, which are just as pretty but tougher in the heat ... I didn't have a single larkspur ... Fall is when you sow larkspur seed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The New English Cottage Garden Aug 18, 2009
Flowers may have first arrived in the garden as a need larkspur to counter lice, or yarrow to reduce a fever ... Runner beans grew up sunflower stalks, cabbages lined the path, shadowed by larkspur, bright orange poppies, pink phlox and gooseberries. (Suite101.com)
Alaska gardeners reap giant harvest Jul 24, 2009
Some local restaurants have also gotten on board, with both the Larkspur Cafe and Ludvig's Bistro taking regular deliveries from Merritt and Welsh. The recent weather has clearly helped the Sitka growing season and gardeners are complaining about what might be described as a good problem: too much sun. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A Country Garden in the City Jul 21, 2009
Hollyhocks rise above the larkspur and Shasta daisies ... Some flowers most often found in country gardens include hollyhocks, larkspur, cosmos, delphiniums and violets. (Suite101.com)
Three Husky Rowers Selected To Represent U.S. At U23 World Championships Jul 14, 2009
Princeton University Jessica Leidecker, Westerville, Ohio, Clemson University Taylor Ritzel, Larkspur, Colo. Yale University Grace Luczak, Ann Arbor, Mich. (Gohuskies.com)
The legacy of 'liar loans' Jul 9, 2009
Eliminating certain loans is a simplistic solution to the credit market turmoil that misses the bigger point, said Richard Redmond, a broker with All California Mortgage in Larkspur. Given the evolving shape of the workforce, there needs to be a wide array of flexible tools to meet the needs of responsible consumers, he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
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)
