Can Trees Help Sell Your Home? Jul 3, 2009
Realty Times - Can Trees Help Sell Your Home ... Can Trees Help Sell Your Home ... And if your home has more trees than nearby homes, the value shoots up by about 7 percent. (RealtyTimes)
Is fallen tree Georgia's 2nd oldest? Jul 3, 2009
He s much more interested in the stories behind the tree rather than the age itself, which fueled his Significant Trees of Georgia project documenting trees with interesting histories throughout Georgia ... You think the trees here on campus may be 150 years old, and then you see a picture from 1936 when they were just planted ... Most trees were removed during the Civil War to build Atlanta and support the rail system, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
9,000 pot plants razed in Madera Co. Jul 3, 2009
"They live and work in the mountains for months at a time, plowing steep hillsides, clear-cutting trees and wiping out native plants in order to produce gardens capable of producing vast quantities of marijuana," he said. Check fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
The more you know - Gift shop melds shopping with environmental education Jul 3, 2009
Still to be installed is a display explaining some of the effects climate change is having on the park, such as the loss of whitebark pine trees and a decline in amphibians. A computer kiosk will allow visitors to calculate their carbon footprint. (Missoulian, MT)
Farmers' Market open on Saturday, July 4 Jul 3, 2009
On July 11, MayDOG will be at the Community Table, Cynthia Durost will be showing her artwork and painting under the trees with the children, and the Market's Wellness Series features Dr. Deborah Diamond of Network Healing in Acton. Loading commenting interface. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Mangos perfect for a summer parfait Jul 3, 2009
Hailed as the king of all fruits, mangos have been cultivated in India since at least 2000 B.C. In India, mango trees hold sacred status. Among the more colorful legends is one from Vedic literature in which Surya Bai, the daughter of the sun, becomes a golden lotus to escape an evil sorceress. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Farmers Markets Jul 3, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: The outdoor mall in the Financial District offers produce, hot and sweet kettle corn, flowers, honey, breads, bonsai trees, tamales, olives, nuts and more. FRIDAYS. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Green River remains high Jul 3, 2009
Trees on Expedition Island stand in the high water from the river. Star photo by C.L. Dillon. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Decision on water plant looms Jul 3, 2009
But the latest plan has moved the plant so that it is more than 100 feet away from the nearest property line with a buffer of trees between the building and the neighborhood. Residents have also opposed the plan because the site is not zoned for such a facility and Watsky has challenged the town on the matter, though a letter with a written opinion on zoning regulations. (Canton Journal, MA)
Gardens to reopen in time for fireworks Jul 2, 2009
The gardens feature trees, a grand promenade, streams and small bridges with a variety of seasonal flower displays. Additional renovations and improvements include a new drainage system, a 50-foot stage with two covered towers, a pond, waterwheel, wedding terrace, terraced seating, coquina walkways, two handicap-accessible ramps, benched seating, lamppost lighting throughout the park, fully landscaped areas with seasonal flowers and an expanded original promenade. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Turner, Frye earn rank of Eagle Scout Jul 2, 2009
The project included ground-leveling, constructing walkways for the disabled, and planting trees, shrubs and lawn. The project involved more than a dozen people and took more than 100 man hours. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Green Space: Attract native bees to the home garden Jul 2, 2009
Others nest in narrow tunnels often left behind by beetle larvae in dead trees, and a few use the soft pith in some plants ... Leaving a few stumps or dead trees in the area is a great way to enhance nesting areas. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Farmers park ready to reopen Jul 2, 2009
Longtime visitors to the park might notice less playground equipment and fewer bridges and trees, but many of the pavilions and buildings are still standing strong. Floodwaters changed the course of Garvin Brook, the main stream running through the park, by about 50 feet. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Cheating still beats real work Jul 2, 2009
" (See Asia Times Online, November 8, 2008). The immorality virus found a particularly dark, warm and humid host environment in what is known in America as the real-estate appraisal industry, in which people are supposed to certify with their sacred honor that houses are actually worth what the banks are lending to prospective homeowners. I wrote about how Bitner described this dynamic in this way: Integral to the moral collapse at the base level of these exchanges was the role played by real... (Asia Times Online)
R&R Makes A Unique Comeback: Recessionary Road-Trippers Hit the Pavement Racking Up Miles & Smiles Jul 2, 2009
As the recession continues to hold court and bank balances sway like palm trees in the wind, families are turning to the classic American road trip as an alternative to fly/drive getaways ... Noted as "The crown jewel of the state park system," Point Lobos is also home to the only two naturally growing strands of Monterey Cypress trees remaining on earth and a stunning lineup of beaches worthy of film credits. (PR Newswire)
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever Jul 2, 2009
Hay fever worsens when outdoor trees, shrubs and other plants are pollinating, says the American Lung Association. While anyone can have hay fever, it does tend to run in families, the association says. (MEDLINEplus)
Soothing visions of flowers in Delhi Jul 2, 2009
A bed of sweet peas grows around the trees. The Pride of India trees in the Circle are leafless and dry in the winter and early spring so they seem more like sculpture installations. (India Times)
Nelson seeks greenbelt tax break Jul 2, 2009
In addition, he plans to grow trees that are sold for lumber and replace those with newly planted trees ... I liked the idea of raising some cattle and horses, and harvesting and replanting trees, he said, not only to keep the area rural, but to use the land for agriculture, which is what Nebraska is all about ... Mike wrote on July 1, 2009 3:49 pm:" This just shows how out of touch our politicians are and how they think they are above the law. How many Lancaster County residents had to pay more... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Heads Up: Climate change bill passes U.S. House (36) Jul 2, 2009
Forests and growing trees are good examples of naturally occurring carbon sinks that help mitigate carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Organic matter in our agricultural soils currently accounts for less than 1 percent of the carbon sinks that exist to offset greenhouse gas emissions. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
From garden lover to master gardener Jul 2, 2009
One hot topic of discussion among Master Gardeners has been the emerald ash borer, which has been devastating ash trees throughout the east ... Extension officials are already looking at worst-case scenarios and urging those with ash trees to plant new trees (of a different species) nearby as replacements. (Kalona News, IA)
Reserve land cleared for reforestation Jul 2, 2009
Instead of replanting the area with higher quality logs, the existing Acacia mangium trees will be replaced with rubber trees. For replanting: This signboard shows that rubber trees will be planted on 443ha in Rantau Panjang, Hulu Selangor ... According to Selangor Forestry Department assistant director (operations and enforcement) Mohd Yussainy Md Yusop, the trees at the Rantau Panjang forest have been there since the 1980s and the time was right to harvest them. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Public needs to hear the truth about ranching Jul 2, 2009
Zack Porter, in a January 18 guest column, claimed that overgrazing is preventing the establishment of new cottonwood trees. Actually, most of the trees along the river were established while the land was being grazed. (Missoulian, MT)
Plant-driven Fungal Weathering: Early Stages Of Mineral Alteration At The Nanometer Scale Jul 2, 2009
This process is extremely common (occurring in 90% of trees in the Northern Hemisphere where roots are in symbiosis with fungi), but up to this point little understood. In exchange for the delivery of nutrients, the fungi receive carbon that has been fixed by the trees during photosynthesis, which effectively links the carbon cycle with the formation of soil from rocks. (Science Daily)
Try these three fragrant trees Jul 2, 2009
I hardly ever think of trees, which is a downright shame ... Many thanks to Kim Tripp and the late J.C. Raulston for their wonderfully helpful book, The Year in Trees (1995 ... Most are relatively tall, eventually broad-spreading, deciduous trees with gray, furrowed trunks and deep grass-green, glossy, oval to heart-shaped foliage that usually doesn t develop significant autumn color. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Biological Station celebrates 100th anniversary Jul 2, 2009
PELLSTON Today, Wednesday July 1, marks 100 years since the first class took place at the University of Michigan Biological Station on Douglas Lake (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
QDMA: Summer nutrition crucial for does Jul 1, 2009
The habitat should include several heights, ages, and species of trees and both forested and open areas interspersed throughout the property ... Clearcuts completely remove the overstory and seed-tree cuts remove most of the overstory but leave a few trees to help "reseed" the residual stand ... Thinning around mast species reduces crown competition and enables trees to get additional light and nutrients and produce additional fruits and nuts. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Mount Vernon's Update With History Jul 1, 2009
Hidden from the main mansion by trees, the improvements will include a connecting museum and education center and a separate orientation center ... On Friday, officials, donors and Washington descendants will plant a 30-foot-tall red maple, the first of 200 well-developed trees to be planted throughout the grounds. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
Behind the scenes of Nik Tyach's kayak adventure Jul 1, 2009
There was plenty of adventure to be found on the trail as well, as my uncle Seth, his friend Olaf and I found on the journey s second and third days Stetson Brook turned into a 1-1/2 hour slog along an overgrown, muddy and poison ivy-ridden stream, while the Satucket River featured about 100 downed trees that blocked our way. By the time we reached the relatively unobstructed Taunton River we were able to thoroughly enjoy paddling more than 20 feet at a time, without having to stop. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Getting a bang for your buck Jul 1, 2009
keli wrote on Jun 27, 2009 10:24 PM:" I would also never waste my money on them but I must say we just watched an amazing illegal fireworks show some idiot was doing not to far from my home..The kids loved it but what do they know they are 3 and 1..LOL sparks were landing in trees and on 54 the traffic stopped, some to watch and some I would assume feared sparks landing on 54..Then the sirens came and shut them down. But it lasted a good 1/2 hour and could have gave a small town show a run for... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Mangos perfect for a summer parfait Jul 1, 2009
Hailed as the king of all fruits, mangos have been cultivated in India since at least 2000 B.C. In India, mango trees hold sacred status. Among the more colorful legends is one from Vedic literature in which Surya Bai, the daughter of the sun, becomes a golden lotus to escape an evil sorceress. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hot Tips on Preparing a Property fo... Jul 1, 2009
pruning trees and shrubs, and. painting fences and gates, if needed. (Suite101.com)
Reporter's Notebook: Carlisle offers public street trees Jul 1, 2009
The Carlisle Shade Tree Commission and borough Parks and Recreation Department have announced a free fall planting program for street trees. Under the program, a property owner can complete an application for the borough to plant up to two street trees along the street in front of the property ... Applications and a list of appropriate trees are available on at or at the recreation office, Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The Wolf, the Fox, The Match-Up and The Mayor Jul 1, 2009
I never met Grandpa Villar, but I can picture him taking 6-year-old Antonio on his knee, just after the youth got a smiley face sticker for attending soccer practice, patting him on the head and saying, Sonny, remember, I came to Los Angeles in 1909, and if you ever have a choice between being mayor of the city or getting belly punched repeatedly by Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom in a governors race, knowing theyll bring up your inability to hire 10,000 police officers, your failure to... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
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Just a few miles away in Point Lookout, trees flourish in an irradiated swampland. This area isn't just for sight-seeing. (IGN PC Games)
More of this story Jul 1, 2009
foundationhawaii wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:23 PM:" This is community water, its a public use resource and its for everybody, It is our hope that this water can be ..community water (again),but unfortunately its (no longer) a public use resource and it's no longer for everybody because the land owner (who wanted to rebuild) is being sued. He has lost millions of dollars he wanted to use to rebuild the dam for 'public use' and for everybody. The Moloa'a water activists want the water... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The more you know - Gift shop melds shopping with environmental education Jun 30, 2009
Still to be installed is a display explaining some of the effects climate change is having on the park, such as the loss of whitebark pine trees and a decline in amphibians. A computer kiosk will allow visitors to calculate their carbon footprint. (Missoulian, MT)
Henry Ford’s jungle folly Jun 30, 2009
The Southeast Asian plantations were founded with seeds stolen from the Brazilian rain forest, where rubber trees grew wild ... But concentrating the rubber trees in plantations had made them more prone to the pests indigenous to the rain forest. (Missoulian, MT)
The Origins of Healthy Herbs and Sp... Jun 30, 2009
Nutmeg and Mace: Nutmeg and mace grow on tall evergreen trees. They grown in the West Indies and Moluccas. (Suite101.com)
Beat the heat Jun 30, 2009
Trees offer shade and other benefits. "Trees, plants and green spaces act as natural air conditioners, provide shade and absorb carbon dioxide," says the NHS's plan ... Trees pump out moisture. (BBC News -- UK)
Town and Country adopts grounds at high-rise Jun 30, 2009
"A couple of them looked like trees. (The courtyard) we've been doing for three or four years. Glenda Gibson did a tremendous job with that and (Daily News gardening columnist) Nancy Wiersma's husband (George) helped lay the mulch for that. I think Jane Winchester painted the benches. We put tulip bulbs, a lot of lily of the valley and hostas that will grow in all that shade. (Chestnut Towers) paid for the mulch" - 15 yards from Windy Acres ... Judd would like to see the trees trimmed to shower... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Bars & Clubs Jun 30, 2009
The dance club is pure indulgence, with multiple VIP nooks (some with PlayStation3 systems), a bit of Cocoanut Grove glam in the form of four 15-foot palm trees and vintage circular booths. The 40-foot stage jumps with DJs and go-go girls, while a large bar stretches across the opposite end of the wall. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Farmers Markets Jun 30, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: The outdoor mall in the Financial District offers produce, hot and sweet kettle corn, flowers, honey, breads, bonsai trees, tamales, olives, nuts and more. FRIDAYS. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Celebrate July 4 at Maynard Farmers Market Jun 30, 2009
On July 11, MayDOG will be at the Community Table, Cynthia Durost will be showing her artwork and painting under the trees with the children, and the Market's Wellness Series features Dr. Deborah Diamond of Network Healing in Acton. Loading commenting interface. (Beacon Villager, MA)
New trail will offer place natural setting for workouts Jun 30, 2009
The existing hardwood trees also provide a great deal of shade coverage for the whole property ... When we were laying out the walking trail, we just dodged the major trees and followed the natural contour of the land, he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The silver lining Jun 30, 2009
Among the plant diseases that have been a problem during this wet spring are lawn rust, and leaf spots on bushes and trees ... Some trees, especially pears and apples, may have a disease called fire blight, which has symptoms as though the tips of branches have been burned, said Ariel Agenbroad, U of I extension educator in Canyon County ... If the leaves of your trees or ornamentals are turning yellow, it might not be disease. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Green Space: Attract native bees to the home garden Jun 30, 2009
Others nest in narrow tunnels often left behind by beetle larvae in dead trees, and a few use the soft pith in some plants ... Leaving a few stumps or dead trees in the area is a great way to enhance nesting areas. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Invasive trees still causing damage (890) Jun 30, 2009
Invasive trees still causing damage ... Published: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:09 AM HST KALIHIWAI Invasive albizia trees, which grew naturally along Kuhio Highway to form a tree-tunnel-like canopy pleasing to some motorists, are still causing trouble, according to neighbors and state officials ... The albizia trees (albizia falcataria) along this stretch of Kuhio Highway in Kalihiwai were not planted by HDOT (Hawai i state Department of Transportation), but rather seeded themselves within the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Despite economy, Bridgestone's Morrison plant not spinning wheels Jun 30, 2009
Warren County is better known as a supplier of trees than tires ... Acres of trees, shrubs and flowers stretch as far as the eye can see on state Route 55. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Green.view: The not-so-great outdoors Jun 30, 2009
Charcoal is produced by chopping down relatively young trees and heating the wood to high temperatures in a kiln, which leaves behind dry carbon. Where does the charcoal burned in Britain come from. (The Economist)
Valley's ag, water economics a conundrum Jun 30, 2009
Instead, farmers must pump low-quality, salty ground water just to keep permanent crops such as almond trees alive. They need more and better water to produce a viable crop from those trees. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Citrus industry still driving economic force Jun 30, 2009
Citrus greening is a bacterial disease that kills trees. All 32 Florida counties that contain commercial citrus production now have greening. (Lake Wales News, FL)
McElroy busy with beautification Jun 30, 2009
Grown from seeds, the native shrubs, trees and flowers grew into a marvelous collection ... McElroy and the Village Manager Marcella Sandoval jumped on the opportunity and purchased a hundred shrubs and trees for the half the price of retail ... The east side of the swimming pool is expecting a complete makeover with trees, grass and an art piece that currently sits in Village Hall. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
'Twilight' World Comes To Life In Forks, Washington Jun 30, 2009
Driving into the small town (population 3,000), the first things you see are the enormous trees, the gorgeous beaches and the pouring rain and overcast skies that make it such a perfect place for sexy vampires to call home. Then, when you pull into town, you see a quaint Disneyland for Twilighters: A motel sign screams "Edward Cullen Slept Here," a local Chinese restaurant features a "Twilight Dinner" and every third storefront sells Robert Pattinson cardboard cutouts, custom-made T-shirts and... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Community gardens grow more than food Jun 30, 2009
Fruit trees are already on site, thanks to Jeff Mitchell s Philomath High School horticulture students. To reserve a plot or for information, contact Chris Shonnard at or 929-3524. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Utility praises Albany for Blue Sky purchase (18) Jun 30, 2009
By buying 361 blocks of 100 kilowatts each month, about the same amount used by 47 average Albany households each month, the city avoids putting 264 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and has the same environmental benefit as planting 22,750 trees or annually not driving 535,000 miles, according to Pacific Power. Albany is making great strides in sustainability and should be commended for its willingness to invest in the future, said Doris Johnston, regional community manager for Pacific... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Try these three fragrant trees Jun 30, 2009
I hardly ever think of trees, which is a downright shame ... Many thanks to Kim Tripp and the late J.C. Raulston for their wonderfully helpful book, The Year in Trees (1995 ... Most are relatively tall, eventually broad-spreading, deciduous trees with gray, furrowed trunks and deep grass-green, glossy, oval to heart-shaped foliage that usually doesn t develop significant autumn color. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Plan lush but low-water garden Jun 30, 2009
Also consider trees that will provide a canopy for shrubs and plants that could survive this harsh exposure with a little shade. Similarly, if the area is shaded, you'll need plants that grow well with partial sunlight. (AZCentral -- Home)
Heat, drought prompt burn ban Jun 30, 2009
A wooden bridge about 25 feet long that crosses Boggy Creek south of Taylor caught fire Friday afternoon, threatening to burn a football field-size area and a large grove of nearby trees before Coupland firefighters contained it. Coupland Fire Chief Tracy Gardner could not identify a cause for the fire but said with conditions like they are, the situation was a dangerous one. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
The march of the insect invaders Jun 30, 2009
Larvae of the tiny insect, which belongs to the moth family, burrow into the leaves of horse chestnut trees, creating unsightly brown mines. Scientists are still unsure whether the moths are damaging the trees, but some believe the insects may leave the trees more susceptible to other pests. (BBC News -- Science)
Nancy Franklin: The secret life of an American schoolteacher. Jun 29, 2009
(Heche, who was good in the cancelled series Men in Trees, is at her best when she plays unhinged. Ray s new trick is to turn tricks, spurred on by the entrepreneurial Tanya who, for some reason, decides that her path to empowerment is to be Ray s pimp. (New Yorker)
* The poet behind the music Jun 29, 2009
For Getting Dark ({t, 2004), Zhong wrote about the effects of globalization as seen through the eyes of urban laborers; Planting Trees (, 2006) was about the struggles of farming communities in the face of dwindling subsidies and trade liberalization after Taiwans entrance into the World Trade Organization. Growing Up Wild looks at women and families in contemporary Taiwanese society, particularly Hakka farming communities, and touches upon the economic divide between northern and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Holmen garden tour features a hillside challenge Jun 29, 2009
That s why boulders and bushes and small trees dot the hillside in an attempt to anchor the garden in place. We had to think of things to make it stay, Gartner said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Outdoor gourmet dining experience provides relaxing atmosphere of a mini-vacation (48) Jun 29, 2009
Served on the main lodges patio shaded by ancient oak trees, the summer-only, monthly dining experience is an opportunity for Chef Kay Read and her staff to highlight some of the ranchs finest cuisine ... The menu for First Friday Fine Dining includes appetizers, salad, an intermiso of lemon mint sorbet, choice of entrees served with fresh vegetables and signature desserts. (Boerne Star, TX)
Galt resident thanks Parks and Recreation Jun 29, 2009
I just want Parks and Recreation to know that the town looks beautiful with all the colorful flowers and trees in bloom. The landscaping is beautiful and well-maintained. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Mount Vernon's Update With History Jun 29, 2009
Hidden from the main mansion by trees, the improvements will include a connecting museum and education center and a separate orientation center ... On Friday, officials, donors and Washington descendants will plant a 30-foot-tall red maple, the first of 200 well-developed trees to be planted throughout the grounds. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
