Wangari Maathai Underscores Importance of Good Governance in Poverty Reduction Efforts Oct 28, 2009
She blamed the continent's perennial poverty on the mismanagement of the continent's natural resources, adding that good governance was the missing piece in the continent's development paradigm. She called for responsible and accountable leadership on the continent, underscoring that poverty could not be overcome across the continent if basic notions such as equity, justice and peace were not taken seriously. (allAfrica.com)
Seeds, a favorite collectible Oct 28, 2009
She likes the perennial version, which her grandparents grew, but she also has warm memories of the annual ones, which flocked the hillsides of Clearfield, Pa. when she was growing up. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: Men with the heart to fight Oct 27, 2009
A group of Men With Heart members walks in Harvard's Virginia Thurston Healing Garden 2009 Perennial Walk ... Recently, they participated in the second annual 2009 Healing Garden Perennial Walk ... Member Art Murdoch, who organized a team of men to participate in the Perennial Walk, said they try to support organizations that are really reaching out to patients the [Virginia Thurston] Healing Garden [in Harvard] is on the top of that list, he said, adding that Men with Heart have given several... (Bolton Common, MA)
Ayafie Tourist Centre inaugurated Oct 26, 2009
The Waterfall, said to be little known, is a 40 meter tumble of the perennial River Oteahavor, from the mountains of Amedzofe, where it originates, down the scarps at the precincts of Gbadzeme. Mr Emmanuel Kofididi, the sole developer till now, said he identified the area as a "hot tourist attraction" in 1998, and had since cultivated decorative plants and fruits, worth nearly GHC 2,000, around the fall to make it an attractive resort. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nader deserves more respect than he gets Oct 23, 2009
Many on the Left resent him because they believe his perennial presidential quests siphon votes from the Democratic candidate. Though he's never received more than 2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Variety of milkweeds grow here Oct 23, 2009
Milkweed is a perennial plant. You can plant seeds in late spring, making sure to expose the seeds to 24 hours of sunshine before sowing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Holbrook Farm opened at end of driveway Oct 22, 2009
In 2008, Billings sold annual and perennial flowers, but with the greenhouse put back together this year, he expanded his garden. In the spring, Billings grew annuals and perennials, plus vegetable plants, in his greenhouse in order to sell them. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
The Field Narrows For Cover Crops In Biofuel Production Oct 20, 2009
19, 2009) An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist is looking for cover crop perennials that provide the best balance in biofuel production between agronomic success and environmental sustainability ... He s evaluating perennial grass crops to assess their potential for mitigating soil erosion and enhancing soil organic matter even in fields where every bit of corn and stover stalk, leaves and all is harvested either for grain or cellulosic ethanol production ... Perennial groundcovers... (Science Daily)
Asarina vine offers soft backdrop Oct 19, 2009
Passion flowers, perennial morning glory, red trumpet vine and climbing jasmine are all excellent choices ... This delicate, some say sophisticated, tender deciduous perennial hails from Mexico and has become a favorite of gardeners looking for a climber that offers a softer backdrop of foliage ... Passion flowers, perennial morning glory, red trumpet vine. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cottage is secluded garden hideaway Oct 18, 2009
The long private driveway leads to the rear of the home, where 5-foot-high Canna lilies set into one of many raised stone perennial beds welcome visitors. Around a bend, roses climb the heavy front door. (Boston Globe)
Mother's Garden: Watch for the giant pumpkin Oct 17, 2009
There will also be the much anticipated, annual perennial flower sale on May 22, 2010. And a special new happening. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Kidnocker: Plant native for low maintenance Oct 17, 2009
With fluffy lavender-blue flowers very similar in form are, an annual commonly called floss flower (Ageratum) and the perennial mist flower (Eupatorium) ... Staying with the subject of fragrance, it is hard to beat our old perennial friend, chocolate flower (Berlandiera lyrata) ... They also look delightful mixed with other small perennials like verbena and blanket flower. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Green Thumbs: Behold the blooms of October Oct 17, 2009
As I wandered through the landscape, reviewing and revising my priority list, I paused to admire a few stalwart performers that offer lingering color in my perennial borders. Geranium Rozanne , with its elongated stems weaving their way among adjacent perennials, continues to excel, its violet-blue flowers deeper in color at this time of year, highlighted by nearly white centers ... Daisies are a perennial favorite with all gardeners and the fall garden boasts many outstanding performers. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Debacle in Moscow Oct 16, 2009
Henry Kissinger once said that the main job of Anatoly Dobrynin, the perennial Soviet ambassador to Washington, was to tell the Kremlin leadership that whenever they received a proposal from the United States that appeared disadvantageous to the United States, not to assume it was a trick. No need for a Dobrynin today. (Human Events Online)
American Jews rethink Israel Oct 16, 2009
Philip Weiss is the author of American Taboo: A Murder in the Peace Corps (Harper Perennial) and an editor of the website , which covers the Israel-Palestine conflict. Advertisement Advertisement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The CenTex Fieldhouse: Week 6 action Oct 15, 2009
Austin Anderson came into the game on a high note after beating perennial Austin football power Austin Bowie the week before. Unfortunately for Anderson, nothing from that win carried over as they started flat and took almost the whole game to get a score up on the board. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
41 dams and dugouts rehabilitated Oct 15, 2009
Some 794 pumps of various capacities have been ordered to establish irrigation schemes along the main perennial rivers. Additional 83 pumps are being distributed to various communities to promote dry season farming. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Letter: A thank you to winner of best garden Oct 15, 2009
The Council on Aging board of directors would like to thank Kathy Celata, recent winner of Best Organic Garden in Stoneham, for creating a delightful garden of perennial plants on the bank between the sidewalks on the east side of the Senior Center property. It doesn t look like much now, as the plants are taking hold and settling in for the winter, but come May it will be a wonderful addition to an otherwise-barren piece of land. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Healing garden offers solace Oct 14, 2009
5-mile Perennial Walk, and refreshments, a music and art program, Nature Speaks, will feature a sitarist originally from Bangladesh, a classically trained guitarist, and a Japanese storyteller. Since 2002 the Healing Garden has treated more than 1,000 clients and provided more than 1,000 hours of service each year to women and their families, chiefly from Massachusetts, but from New Hampshire and Rhode Island as well. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Irish parliament chief quits after spending row Oct 14, 2009
Both Kirk and O'Donoghue are lawmakers of Fianna Fail, the perennial top vote-winner in every Irish general election since 1932. The party has suffered a long string of ethical scandals involving bribe-taking, influence peddling and tax dodging. (MSNBC -- International)
Millner’s retouched digital photographs at Miller Block Gallery Oct 14, 2009
Perennial II covers an entire wall and has been printed in black and gray (like a pencil drawing) on sheets of white vinyl ... Perennial II works best as an exercise in perception; the artist challenges us to see differently. (Boston Globe)
Will the Nobel Help Obama Make Peace? Oct 11, 2009
Israel and the ArabsAnd then there's the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors, that hardy perennial that has inspired at least four previous Nobel Peace Prize awards. President Obama has little to show for making Mideast peace a foreign policy priority. (Time.com)
Gardening Q&A: How to prepare your lawn for winter Oct 10, 2009
To hide the wilting process, plant some annuals or perennials in front of the tulips. Most hybridized tulips are not reliably perennial, but some produce offset bulbs from the original bulb. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Palo Alto Weekly endorses five for council Oct 10, 2009
In the campaign, there is remarkably broad agreement among candidates on other issues facing the community, even though their positions may differ a bit: concerns about new housing development and its impact on schools, traffic and neighborhood "quality of life"; the expansion of Stanford University's hospitals and medical center; the prospect of high-speed rail; public safety in terms of both crime and city infrastructure; overall management oversight and efficiency; and perennial concerns... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Upper East Disaster Platform Committee Inaugurated Oct 9, 2009
Mr Woyongo said if the dream of the platform committee is achieved, it would reduce the perennial disaster that confronts the region and mitigate the effects on disaster victims. Mr Kofi Portuphy, national Co-ordinator of NADMO, indicated that government was committed to developing the three northern regions to bridge the gap between that part of the country and the southern sector. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
From worst to first Oct 9, 2009
Yet strolling into its bye week, the Panthers are a swank 2-0 in district play, tied for first place with perennial power Allen, and have risen from dark horse to legitimate playoff contender. We set our goals high every year, Ringo said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Growing Herbs Oct 9, 2009
Lemon thyme is a perennial and its pink flowers make an attractive addition to the garden. How to Grow Lemon Thyme. (Suite101.com)
Upper West Regional Platform for disaster risk reduction launched Oct 8, 2009
Wa, Oct. 7, GNA - Mr. Mahmud Khalid, Upper West Regional Minister, has suggested the creation of reservoirs in the tributaries of major rivers in the three northern regions to help reduce the perennial flooding that causes destruction. "Let us find a location for excess water from the White Volta, Back Volta and other rivers to benefit the people rather than allowing flood waters to go waste and cause considerable destruction to crops and human lives and other property". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Plant garlic now for spring flowers and an August crop Oct 8, 2009
Don't overlook planting some in the perennial beds. You will get a flower and an interesting looking plant. (Anchorage Daily News)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
He was a perennial All Star. Aside from baseball, he was so popular that he was considered Baseball s (and maybe even America s) most eligible bachelor. (The Palm Beach Post)
Livestock Can Help Rangelands Recover From Fires Oct 6, 2009
The team concluded that the litter in the ungrazed sites fueled hotter fires that killed off much of the perennial vegetation, which allowed quick-growing invasive annuals to become established. Results from this study were published in the September 2009 issue of Ecological Applications. (Science Daily)
Autumn harvest Oct 6, 2009
Happily, the perennial lure of apple picking does more than feed our own romantic seasonal cravings it helps sustain an important part of the apple-growing industry. According to Todd Hultquist, spokesperson for the trade organization U.S. Apple, only about 5 percent of the countrys 7,500 orchards offer the option of picking your own (often called PYO or U-pick). (MSNBC -- Travel)
How to Protect Perennials and Roses... Oct 5, 2009
How to Protect Perennials and Roses for Winter. How to Protect Perennials and Roses for Winter ... Most perennials are not considered tender, but some are. (Suite101.com)
Yard and Garden: I love those four seasons Oct 3, 2009
These hardy mums are grown as perennials in our area ... Hardy mums are perennial in zones 5 to 9 ... Q) I want to divide some of my perennials; could you give me some guidelines. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Prospect Round-Up: Week 3 Oct 2, 2009
Servite, 23-9 The two perennial powerhouses in Orange County, and ranked teams in the state, saw Edison, with , the bound linebacker, spurring on the team, playing with a cast on his broken hand, stun Servite, 23-9. an under-the-radar quarterback, threw for 255 yards in the win. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Greening Up Your Thumb: Weed identification Oct 1, 2009
One of the most basic things you need to know is whether its an annual or perennial weed ... The perennial weed however is the most serious problem, and they need direct attention ... To seize control of the perennial weed, you must control their roots. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Bears Head to Hollywood For Casting Call Against USC and UCLA Oct 1, 2009
This time, the Bears will face perennial Pac-10 powers USC and UCLA on the road in key matchups as one of two teams remaining without a conference loss. Head coach next victory will be his 200th at Cal; while he needs just two more wins to reach the 500-win plateau for his career. (Calbears.com)
The Hosta Plant Gives Lush Evergree... Sep 30, 2009
Hosta plants are evergreen perennial shade loving plants and they can range in size from 6 dwarf to 6ft ... Hostas grow from rhizomes and are perennial. (Suite101.com)
Greenspace: Don't ignore yard aesthetics because weather has cooled Sep 30, 2009
Most hardy and garden mums are perennials in zones 5 to 9 ... Fall blooming perennials include asters (like chrysanthemums they come in hundreds of cultivars) in shades of pink, purple, blue and white (zones 4-9) ... Helianthus (perennial sunflower) is a good-natured jolly plant, branching and flopping on its neighbors. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Perennial Energy Crops Could Be Good For Carbon Savings And For Wildlife Sep 30, 2009
29, 2009) Growing the energy crops short rotation coppice (SRC) willow and miscanthus grass could help the UK to reduce carbon emissions and benefit wildlife, according to researchers from the UK Research Councils Rural Economy and Land Use Programme. Dr Angela Karp at Rothamsted Research led an interdisciplinary team from the universities of East Anglia and Exeter, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, in a major research project to identify the... (Science Daily)
Citizens want lead in Cal Ave tree selection Sep 30, 2009
We'll have to see how the rest of the process works," he said. The city is also working with Canopy, a Palo Alto-based urban forestry nonprofit organization, to help select tree species. The new trees are expected to be planted in November under the current schedule, according to a notice sent out by the Public Works department on Sept. 27. Comments Posted by Howard, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Sep 28, 2009 at 7:05 pmI'm sure this guy knows what he talking about, but do we... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Its Autumn. . . Sep 26, 2009
It is grown on a perennial vine featuring heart-shaped or palm-like lobed leaves with lovely white flowers with colorful centers. The root itself is long and tapered, and its skin color can range between red, purple brown and white, with an edible flesh that can be anything from white to yellow, orange and purple. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Cooking with fresh, dried herbs Sep 26, 2009
Herbs are either perennials or annuals in the garden. Knowing which are annuals and which are perennials is essential when planning and planting an herb garden ... Perennial herbs like sage, thyme, lavender, chives and mint do not need to be replanted each year. (Sioux City Journal)
Is This What Modernism Means To Ghanaians? Sep 24, 2009
Mr. Rawlings two decades of pseudo-revolutionary stranglehold on Ghanaian political culture may be aptly envisaged to have contributed in no small way to the rank moral leadership rot and abject criminality that have virtually become perennial fixtures on our national political landscape. For not only did the twin-bane of the so-called Provisional National Democratic Congress (P/NDC) not do much that was constructive and meaningful for the maintenance and preservation of our national... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Michigan State works to advance perennial wheat Sep 24, 2009
In this photo taken Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, Michigan State University researcher Steve Culman stands in a patch of experimental perennial wheat grown this year at the school's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Ross Township, Kalamazoo County, Mich ... In short, it's a perennial wheat that wouldn't have to be replanted each year like annual varieties that die after harvest ... Researchers hope to create a perennial variety that is productive for at least five to seven years. (Anchorage Daily News)
The root of a good lawn? Planting seed in the fall. Sep 24, 2009
Unlike turf grass, crabgrass is not a perennial. It starts over each spring from seeds produced the previous year. (Boston Globe)
Tips to make phlox a perennial favorite Sep 24, 2009
How to make phlox a perennial favorite ... If you want a perennial that can make a big, colorful statement this time of year, consider Phlox paniculata. (Boston Globe)
Acoustic Guitar Summit set Sept. 25 at Walters Arts Center Sep 23, 2009
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Africa: For Trees, Against Monoculture Sep 22, 2009
"In countries like South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania or Uganda this grassland releases water during the dry season, allowing for the perennial flow of rivers. "Trees use much more water than traditional agriculture, forcing communities downstream to invest in expensive boreholes or dams. " Menne also foresees problems in trying to transition from farmland to plantations: "They require a lot of labour in the initial stage but in the next 10 to 30 years there's very little to be done while... (allAfrica.com)
Energy group resumes Sep 22, 2009
This would include, but not be limited to, efforts in biomass for heating and processing, co-firing of biomass with coal and other fossil fuels, anaerobic digestion, landfill and other waste gas recovery and perennial grass. 14. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Chemical-free ways to eliminate field bindweed Sep 21, 2009
This weed, like perennial garden flowers, builds up a root system that lives from year to year. The roots, though thin, run all over the place. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Apricot Beauty,' 'Ballerina' are among fragrant tulips Sep 21, 2009
There's always plenty of work in the fall garden, too, perennials to dig and divide, phlox and other flowers to deadhead ... It's a perennializing tulip, so it you don't have to lift and divide bulbs in subsequent years ... These large-blossomed tulips are weather-resistant, too, and are considered perennial tulips, returning for multiple years. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mixed messages Sep 21, 2009
The difficulty Mr Clegg has is in addressing the perennial question facing the third party in UK politics - what do they stand for. They have gone from being "equidistant" between the two main parties to trying to build a "progressive century" with Labour to, now, apparently, a position of "a plague on both your houses". (BBC News -- UK)
HouseWorks: Lookin' good from the curb Sep 21, 2009
Bring a patchy yard back to life by seeding bald spots with fast-growing perennial rye. Rake up the leaves, prune the hedges and weed the flower beds. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Planning for Perennial Crops - Vege... Sep 20, 2009
Planning for Perennial Crops - Vegetables. Planning for Perennial Crops - Vegetables ... Tips for Growing Asparagus, Rhubarb & Other Perennial Vegetables. (Suite101.com)
Now is the time for lawn work Sep 20, 2009
Areas with perennial grassy weeds such as quackgrass can be dug up or sprayed with a non-selective herbicide, which will kill all the vegetation at that site ... Most cool season turf grass mixtures contain Kentucky bluegrass, fescues and perennial ryegrass. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Monsoon was a bust, but there are advantages Sep 20, 2009
Sopori Wash used to have an almost perennial stream. That s been gone for over 10 years. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Green thumbs up: Explore the beauty of fall-blooming wildflowers Sep 20, 2009
These hardy perennials have often been scorned due to the unfortunate misconception that they cause hay fever in the fall ... In my perennial borders, the ironweed often attains a height of 6 feet or more, serving as an architectural accent and attractive companion to stately clumps of the green-coned, yellow daisies of Rudbeckia nitida Herbstsonne whose blooms last well into October ... A new introduction, V. Iron Butterfly offers a totally different look, perhaps more suitable for a mixed... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Gardening Checklists for November a... Sep 20, 2009
Cover perennial garden plants such as strawberries with an extra layer of mulch, straw, or burlap. If living in a cold climate that doesn t offer much opportunity for spending time on decks and patios, now is a good time to clean and put away outdoor furniture. (Suite101.com)
TV chef's life was a long, well-oiled lunch Sep 19, 2009
In what was a perennial feature of his career, popularity did not translate into profitability. He sold up, divorced his first wife and bought a yacht called Flirty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Yard and Garden: Fall lawn activities -- seeding, fertilizing and tree walks Sep 19, 2009
Fall is also a great time to plant perennials, shrubs and most trees. So here to help you, at least with the purchase of some reasonably priced perennials, is a fall plant sale ... There will be lemon thyme, rose campion, Artemisia, Anemone, iris, assorted perennial grasses, Coreopsis, Plumbago, miscellaneous herbs, rattlesnake master, redbud trees, lambs ear, Shefflera, rubber trees, Itea, and probably more. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cathay Forest's Jatropha Investment Receives Valuation Report From Poyry Sep 19, 2009
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) is a non-edible oil-yielding perennial shrub which is attracting considerable global interest due to its potential use as a biofuel crop. About Cathay Forest. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Permaculture anyone? Sep 18, 2009
As the author of Edible Forest Gardens and Perennial Vegetables, he coached the attendees on supportive garden design with a generous verbal listing of low maintenance vegetable varieties for planting that are perpetual ... Being the Renaissance guy that he is, Eric also shared a recipe from Perennial Vegetables using ingredients that I could harvest in my yard. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Trumpets and Daggers' mesmerize with texture Sep 18, 2009
They have been a faithful perennial for years without getting much attention from us ... Besides angel's trumpets, they have been partnered with bananas and perennial daisies. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
The success of Sweet Peet goes well beyond the topsoil Sep 17, 2009
That glow is provided, in part, by the mulch's high water retention value, making it "excellent for perennial, ornamental and vegetable gardens, and around the base of trees and shrubs," according to the company's web site, www. sweetpeetct. (Town Times, CT)
