Community gardens grow more than food Jun 23, 2009
All perennial plots are full, but some annual beds might still be available if you contact coordinator Sue Domingues right away at 754-7239 or. Annual plots run 30 to 60 a year, depending on size. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Master Gardener knows the dirt Jun 22, 2009
"There's over 2,000 varieties, and they do great in the shade. Peonies are wonderful, as well, for a perennial. Once they're established, they don't need mulch or fertilizer. Just cut them back in the fall.". Meet Megan WillHometown: Born in Iowa City, Iowa, but moved to Mason City her junior year of high schoolEducation: 1989 graduate of Mason City High School; awarded an associate degree in science from Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2000Personal: Married to husband Stephen since 1991;... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Anise-scented herb a member of the mint family Jun 22, 2009
Erect and multi-branching, this perennial can easily reach 4 feet in height ... Use either variety in an herb plot, in a fragrance garden, planted with other bee- and butterfly-friendly plants or simply in a bed with your favorite perennials. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Holmen garden tour features a hillside challenge Jun 21, 2009
She has dotted the hillside with blue spruce, spirea, rose bushes and other large plants to help anchor some of the smaller perennials and annuals that provide a wild riot of color throughout the summer and into fall ... The events: There will be food, music, vendors, crafts, farmer s market, perennial sale, and flower show ... Judy Rockwood will give a presentation on perennials at 6 p.m. at Ethel s Attic. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rev. Brain receives gala sendoff Jun 20, 2009
The altar and windowsills were covered with perennial plants that each parishioner brought for her last day. She is an avid gardener and won t wonder what to do with her time. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Love of gardens fuels passion for fundraiser Jun 20, 2009
Working with her husband George, a retired University of Rhode Island professor in human development, her garden is lined by perennial borders, specimen trees and unusual shrubs ... They share plantings and Heffron describes hers as a Japanese garden filled with huge rhododendron and a perennial border. (Westerly Sun, RI)
* RESTAURANTS : Instant Noodles House (wFH]) Jun 19, 2009
For a classic Taiwanese flavor, the President braised pork noodles (@) is the perennial favorite among locals that long ago reached comfort-food status. Other options include Korean varieties, known for their spiciness, or Japanese types, recommended for their light taste. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ford's Australian losses triple Jun 19, 2009
A perennial top-two seller for decades, the Falcon slipped behind the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 small cars last year for the first time. Gap widens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Plant Fall Bulbs for a Spring Garde... Jun 19, 2009
Because the crocus is an early flower, it can be planted in other perennial flower beds or on the lawn where it will bloom before the grass starts to grow. Once the rest of the growing season has begun, the crocus flowers will be gone and the small leaves will easily blend in with the rest of the greens. (Suite101.com)
Many NDC Stalwarts are Murderers and Socialist-Thieves Jun 19, 2009
This must most definitely be coming from the mouth of the ever-gushing and perennially self-flagellating Mr. P. C. Appiah-Ofori, that Gomoa loose-cannon who appears to have woefully missed his calling as either a Methodist or Baptist minister ... And, indeed, it would be nothing short of an epiphany if the Abuakwa-South MP came out one of these days, as a notorious NDC propagandist suggested recently, claiming that the bizarre dynastic process by which the now-President John Evans Atta-Mills... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP Needs a Cohesive Akan Constituency to Win and Maintain Power! Jun 19, 2009
Under these circumstances, there is absolutely nothing that we, Akan(s), can do about such pathology other than to fiercely defend our dignity, integrity, pride and identity, and to guarantee the effective and perennial containment of our sworn enemies ... To our brothers and sisters in the three Upper-North regions, we can only ask you to examine your own lives and well-being, or lack thereof, under 21 years of P/NDC tyranny and decide whether you want to cast your lot with and become an... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pickeral Weed Jun 18, 2009
It is an herbaceous perennial, and, in colder winters, will die back to the root base. In warmer climates, it may live all year long.. (Suite101.com)
Green thumbs up: Still time to prune, plant and sow seeds Jun 18, 2009
Fortunately, most perennials seem to be thriving, their growth catapulted by spurts of unseasonably mild temperatures during May ... There always seems to be a tree, shrub, or perennial in need of a trim ... Deadheading gives the garden a neat, tidy appearance while encouraging new growth, stronger root systems, and rebloom for many perennials and is essential to promote continuous bloom for annuals throughout the summer. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Green thumbs up: Plant versatile vines for colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds Jun 17, 2009
There are many annual and perennial vines that display colorful flowers irresistible to hummingbirds ... Members of the sweet pea family (Lathyrus) are available as both annual and perennial vines that climb by tendrils ... Perennial sweet peas (L. latifolius) develop distinctive winged stems and blue-green foliage and produce single or double flowers in a wide range of colors that bloom sporadically throughout the growing season. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Dividing and Transplanting Perennia... Jun 17, 2009
Dividing and Transplanting Perennials. Dividing and Transplanting Perennials ... Perennials, plants that come back each spring, periodically need to be divided in order to thrive. (Suite101.com)
Ahwoi is the wrong man for Agriculture Ministry Jun 16, 2009
Alban Bagbin and Mahama Ayariga, whose involvement in the scheme has raised germane media eyebrows in recent days, gainfully employed in the agriculture sector, they wouldnt have created the kind of perennial political careers that they have had for at least the past two decades. In brief, it would be quite worthwhile for some heavy-lifting investigative journalists to find out precisely what kind of agricultural enterprise Messrs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana has no 'Socialist Credentials' Jun 16, 2009
One only needs to conduct a casual study of the profligate and neocolonialist lifestyles of the leaders to get a ruefully sobering sense of the perennial hoodwinking of the Ghanaian electorate by our politicians since 1957. Then again, isnt it rather nauseating for any major political player to be smugly casting Ghana in pseudo-socialist light, even when such socialist ideological behemoths as Russia and China are fast moving towards the right of such formidable capitalist economies as the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CORCORAN: What the McLouth trade means for Atlanta, the NL East Jun 5, 2009
All of which goes to show just how far away the Braves were at the end of last season, and why I believe they should have focused on building a perennial pennant winner for the coming decade around coming talents such as Schafer, righty starter Tommy Hanson (who will make his big-league debut Saturday), first baseman Freddie Freeman and right-field prospect Jason Heyward, as well as the still-only-25-year-old McCann and 23-year-old Jurrjens. The good news is the Braves still have all of those... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
June: A celebration of your perennial green thumb Jun 4, 2009
June is Perennial Gardening Month in the United States. Perennials, plants that come back year after year, are important components of quality landscapes ... Each year beginning in 1990, the members of the Perennial Plant Association have selected a perennial plant of the year. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
New in paperback: Biography of the first lady and more Jun 4, 2009
Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey (Harper Perennial, $15 ... Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich (Harper Perennial, $14 ... Assisted Loving: True Tales of Double Dating With My Dad by Bob Morris (Harper Perennial, $14. (USA Today -- Life)
Think of the hungry when planting Jun 4, 2009
Use leaf or other brown mulches around trees, shrubs and on perennial beds. Use grass clippings or straw on annuals and vegetables. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lavender fair set at Albany farm (15) Jun 4, 2009
The grounds feature 250-plus lavender plants, a view of the mountains and river, a perennial garden and roses. The event will also include local artisans, crafters and collectibles; hypertufa planters from Plum Tuckered Farm; and live music from 1 to 3 p.m.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Braves Get Busy Jun 4, 2009
All of which goes to show just how far away the Braves were at the end of last season, and why I believe they should have focused on building a perennial pennant winner for the coming decade around coming talents such as Schafer, righty starter Tommy Hanson (who will make his big league debut Saturday), first baseman Freddie Freeman, and right-field prospect Jason Heyward, as well as the still-only-25-year-old McCann and 23-year-old Jurrjens. The good news is that the Braves still have all of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Butterfly Gardening with Native Pla... Jun 3, 2009
Texas Star Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus), also known as Scarlet Rose Mallow or Swamp Hibiscus, is a slender, multi-branched perennial ... According to Dr. William C. Welch, Professor and Landscape Horticulturist at Texas A&M University, Texas Star Hibiscus in classified as a giant rose mallow and has the largest flowers of any hardy perennial. (Suite101.com)
Students help plant gardens outside Area Learning Center Jun 1, 2009
Oh, that s a perennial, said Rumpca, a mohawked teen. That s going to be sweet. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Headline: Be Aware of 2,4-D Drift Onto Grapes (48) Jun 1, 2009
Teresa Burns, Texas Aersity viticulture advisor, says grapevines are perennial plants that begin growth and put on new leaves early in the spring, often weeks before row crops are planted. This early leafing leaves them very susceptible to damage by products containing 2,4-D."They are also sensitive to herbicide damage throughout the growing season, she adds. Using phenoxy herbicides in close proximity to neighboring vineyards can be devastating, she stresses. Losses as high as 10,000 per acre... (Agri-View, WI)
Swan Lake Iris Gardens May 31, 2009
In summer perennial beds splash color along the paths and in three theme gardens. A butterfly garden features host and nectar plants. (Suite101.com)
Fabulous fuchsias May 31, 2009
I love this plant species and happily admit to owning dozens of hardy perennial types as well as seasonal tender ones ... Hardy fuchsias are shrubby perennials that thrive in the ground here in Western Oregon all year long. Like their hanging cousins, these shrubs appreciate plenty of organic material incorporated into their planting bed, along with a couple of handfuls of all-purpose organic fertilizer. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
QDMA: Paradise II May 30, 2009
Perennial varieties were preferred to reduce the need for replanting and to reduce the likelihood of erosion problems ... I finally settled on a commercial blend of shade tolerant perennial red and white clovers and chicory; and a different commercial blend of brassicas, clover, wheat, and cereal grains ... We instructed the operator to use the dozer blade to clear all ground vegetation so that we could reseed the trail to shade-tolerant varieties of perennial forages more attractive to deer. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Produce, flowers, baked goods and more at farmers markets starting next week May 30, 2009
Beck said she will have annual and perennial flowers as well as hanging baskets available Wednesday. She said her stock will grow to include cabbages, eggplant and other produce as the season progresses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Clematis make Great Companions May 29, 2009
While my roses and perennials have been prolific, the weeds are also keeping pace ... A hardy perennial, it dies back to the ground in winter but should return with vigor in the spring ... Lyndy uses it throughout her garden as a groundcover and lets it mix and mingle with other perennials like hardy geraniums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
'Paint' invader to spare azaleas May 29, 2009
This hardy perennial can be grown in a sunny bed, but it might spread more than you like. You can make a natural soap, or even shampoo, by boiling the leaves, roots and stems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Hard to kill, easy to fool May 28, 2009
Horsetail do best in soils that are fungally dominated, the kind of soils that trees, shrubs and perennials prefer. If you see it in your perennial beds or around trees and shrubs, at least know you have the right kind of soils for these plants. (Anchorage Daily News)
Green day fair and yard sale May 30 May 28, 2009
Activities will include a learn-to-recycle tent, make your own recycled art, plant-a-seed, solar-powered mini-cars, a perennial plant sale, moon bounce, dunk tank, games, pizza, and slush ... High-quality, gently used items and potted perennials from your garden may be donated in the school cafeteria on Friday, May 29 after 2 p.m. To learn more or get involved, contact Rebecca Riccio at or 781-646-4616. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Goodbye invasive plants May 28, 2009
We ve been fighting this perennial menace a virulent strain of Campanula poscharskyana for two years, ever since a large Douglas fir came down and brought more sunlight into a formerly shaded corner of our front garden. Brighter conditions transformed a mildly thuggish plant into the Incredible Hulk of perennials, and prompted a fair bit of panic on our parts as we watched the bellflower attempting to choke out, well, everything ... She says that invasive species threaten not just favorite... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Perseverance Trail in mid-May May 25, 2009
It seems clear that rockfalls and erosion will be perennial problems on this part of the trail. There were only a few snow patches on the trail as far as the double steel bridges over Gold Creek. (Juneau Empire)
Why did my plant fail to flower? May 24, 2009
When a flowering tree, shrub or perennial fails to flower, its owner is likely to feel a bit disappointed ... Lilacs and most herbaceous perennials prefer a pH of 6 ... Crowding is a common cause of reduced flowering in herbaceous perennials and is related to the age of the plants. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Gardening: Be cautious when planting vegetables May 23, 2009
Chayote is a tender, perennial vine that produces a light green, pear-shaped fruit that contains a single, flat edible seed ... Jerusalem artichoke is a tuberous rooted perennial better adapted to the northern parts of the United States than to Florida ... Although a perennial crop by nature, it is grown as an annual. (Florida Today)
Dirty Knees: Raising a royal stink May 23, 2009
The middle or back of the perennial bed or border is ideal. Look for fritillaria imperialis in garden centers and flower catalogs for fall planting. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
These walls were made for planting May 22, 2009
Snow-in-summer is a perennial that does not self-seed, but quickly blankets the ground with its creeping stems, which lope down from nook to nook in a stone wall. Walls pretty much take care of the plants they house, but the plants do need occasional tidying. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Miscanthus planted in Ky. as biofuel May 22, 2009
Miscanthus is a perennial grass native to Asia and Africa. The grass will eventually be turned into energy pellets. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Get Planting May 22, 2009
Before you head out to the nursery, make sure to get your garden soil ready, check the light the plants will receive and research plants that will grow well here, said Penny Simonsen, the annual and perennial supervisor for Stein Garden Center, 6626 Washington Ave. ... There are specific annuals and perennials that require partial shade or full sun to grow to their full potential ... You ll also want to research a mixture of perennials, which are plants that come back each year, and annuals,... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rollins: Week of torture, sex and Twitter May 22, 2009
I assume it's to placate her liberal San Francisco, California, district composed of many former flower children, hippies and perennial war protesters that overwhelmingly elected her and re-elected her 11 times. I guess it's her excuse for knowing and not telling. (CNN -- US)
Tips about lawn alternatives May 21, 2009
Perennial gardens using native plants provide food and habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Wildflowers add summer-long color and lighthearted movement to a home's yard. (Boston Globe)
Go green! Drink wine from old windshields May 21, 2009
Though our apartment in Brooklyn has a handful of attractive features a backyard complete with multicolored perennial flowers, an old-fashioned bathtub, multiple fireplaces the spacious kitchen with its center island (finally, room for chopping. extensive cabinet space and double-sided sink has captured the majority of my love and affection. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Grass-free yard options May 21, 2009
Replace lawns with perennials or other plants. This Roslindale home features a variety of lawn alternatives, including perennials, annuals, mulches, and more ... Perennial gardens, veggies, ground covers, and even carpets of low-growing plants and moss are appearing around homes where once grass dominated. (Boston Globe)
Community gardens grow more than food May 20, 2009
All perennial plots are full, but some annual beds might still be available if you contact coordinator Sue Domingues right away at 754-7239 or. Annual plots run 30 to 60 a year, depending on size. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
See no evil, definitely hear no evil May 20, 2009
The Tories made their stance a major plank of their campaign, although it turned out from polls taken before and after the election that Europe was a very low priority amongst electors, coming a long distance behind perennial concerns such as the economy, the health service, law and order etc. Alec Tasker, London, UK. (BBC News -- UK)
Molecular characterisation and genetic mapping of candidate genes for qualitative disease resistance in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) May 19, 2009
This study describes the large-scale isolation and characterisation of candidate R genes from perennial ryegrass ... This study is the most comprehensive analysis to date of qualitative disease resistance candidate genes in perennial ryegrass. (BioMed Central)
Nonprofit benefits as sales of hybrid flower blossom May 18, 2009
That's appropriate, considering where the sun-tinted, drought-resistant flowering perennial first sprouted ... That's appropriate, considering where the sun-tinted, drought-resistant flowering perennial first sprouted. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Aquatic Herb Garden May 18, 2009
This perennial plant is propagated through cuttings. Bitter leaf can grow in the pond garden or in the indoor water garden or aquarium. (Suite101.com)
Spring is season to enjoy asparagus at its best May 17, 2009
Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that is grown as a perennial because the plants have about a 10- to 15-year life cycle. The stalks shoot up from the crown of the plant and grow into fern-like leaves when allowed to develop. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A Look at the Future: Growing Wisconsin Energy (2) May 17, 2009
They have fewer pesticide and fertilizer needs and because they are perennial, require less tillage. Soil losses for various cropping practices show that soil losses on highly erodible land in grass cover is minimal, it reads. (Agri-View, WI)
How to Grow Catmint Plant Profile May 17, 2009
Adding catmint to a perennial border will provide many weeks of color and interest ... Plant Category: Catmint is a perennial herb ... Or use catmint in a perennial border with other flowering plants like roses, foxglove, phlox and hardy geranium. (Suite101.com)
The new greens May 17, 2009
A perennial from the chrysanthemum family, the plant has very striking dual-coloured leaves: dark green on one side and purple underneath ... An upright-growing perennial, the plant can grow to four feet high. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Growing and Caring for Rudbeckia Pl... May 16, 2009
Plant Category: Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial plant. Bloom Time and Color: Coneflower plants bloom in the summer months and have golden yellow flowers. (Suite101.com)
The Best Catnip May 16, 2009
This perennial plant prefers to grow in full sun, with moist soil. Growing Catnip In the Garden. (Suite101.com)
An Ivy League Battle That pesky English ivy can be contained, but it is a challenge and takes a lot of perseverance May 16, 2009
English ivy is a hardy, woody, evergreen perennial that needs little light or water once established and can grow either as a groundcover or a vine. Once valued for making buildings look venerable, the European native has more than 400 varieties, which have become nasty interlopers, classified as invasive in the Pacific Northwest and many other areas. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Rebuilding process in Kansas City begins with Cassel at helm May 16, 2009
The Chiefs sent the perennial Pro Bowler to the Atlanta Falcons for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft. Who will provide Cassel with a needed running game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Meadow gardening May 15, 2009
The first year he had plenty of plants but many of the perennials did not bloom until this year ... About the plant: This perennial hybrid coreopsis has golden-yellow fluted petals and blooms for months in the garden beginning in mid-spring ... Planting and Care: This perennial likes a lean well-drained soil and full sun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Green thumbs up: Playing catch-up on garden cleanup May 15, 2009
In barely more than a week, seemingly lifeless perennial gardens are suddenly overflowing with lush vegetation against a backdrop of velvety, deep green grass ... Last week s welcome rainfall worked instant miracles, greening up our lawns and perennial gardens ... During these early weeks of spring, even experienced gardeners are inclined to let unidentified plants linger in their borders, unsure if they are weeds, desirable seedlings, or perennials purchased in previous seasons whose labels... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) Dwarf S... May 15, 2009
and interspersed in perennial gardens. Here are some examples of outstanding dwarf crapemyrtle cultivars. (Suite101.com)
Review: Plants Vs Zombies May 14, 2009
Your only defence against the relentless undead hordes is to sow a garden of perennial pugilist plants. Plants Vs Zombies again highlights that PopCap is the modern master of creating wonderfully accessible "casual games" that remain hugely engaging even after countless hours of play. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Gardeners cultivate new sense May 14, 2009
In addition to tending individual plots, gardeners help plant and maintain a perennial herb garden and a larger community plot ... The group is still accepting donations of perennial plants and herbs, orchard trees and berry bushes, as well as new hoses, a tool shed, a wheelbarrow and money for fencing and other projects. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Local events for gardeners May 14, 2009
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Getting Started with Perennial Gardening presented by Lorri Abel of In the Garden Nursery, 7037 O Brien St. Class is free but participants must preregister at 346-4247. May 20-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Garden Art and Plant Sale at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, 9101 Hesterberg Road in Eagle River. (Anchorage Daily News)
