Plant a seed, get a tree Nov 6, 2009
Planting seeds is a satisfying way to grow trees and shrubs, and gives you a special affection for the plants. Don't be put off by how long it takes: Unless you are interested in flowering or fruiting, you can expect plenty of shoot growth from most young trees and shrubs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Chores await before cold closes in Nov 6, 2009
- It is a great time to plant shrubs and trees ... I have a chase tree and two patio trees to take their place. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The geek in charge at the Department of Energy Nov 6, 2009
In each of the last several years, they have planted two and a half times as many trees as the rest of the world put together. They are building an 800-kilovolt supergrid that, by 2020, will be the most advanced in the world. (Salon)
PCMH board approves landscaping option Nov 6, 2009
Patty also said the second option will include some xeriscaping, as well as some trees and shrubs. Among other business, the board. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Farmers Markets Nov 6, 2009
9 a.m.-2 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)
Bounty of the Season: Putting the market to sleep for the winter Nov 6, 2009
The thought of farmers coaxing stunning produce from the trees and the ground and bringing it to me fresh and full of earth and sunshine makes me giddy and flush with love. To me, the farmers market is a community. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Time to take in hand birds in the bush Nov 5, 2009
Many of their habitats may never fully recover from Black Saturday - along Chum Creek ridge lines the shining gums are dead, their roots burnt to a cinder while the seedbeds of trees and understorey plants have been cooked to a frizzle by 1000-degree heat. Now we are looking to finish off the job the fires and drought started as, under new State Government rules, properties can be cleared of trees within 10 metres of a house and four metres of a fence line ... 6-hectare area at Upwey, only 12 of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
> read more Nov 5, 2009
Eight years ago, Sky cope ran a short piece by a stargazer who had cut down a bunch of trees to get a better view of the sky ... Truth be told, in many parts of the world including my own trees are the single biggest enemy of stargazing ... Sure, light pollution diminishes what you can see, but trees stop it completely. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Garden Club welcomes Arbor Day Nov 5, 2009
The city is sponsoring a competition for best Black Walnut and most unique trees. See for details. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Missing Thurman Thomas statue apparently in Canada Nov 5, 2009
The statue unveiled before Sunday's game is one of dozens made from trees toppled in a 2006 snowstorm. Proceeds from the fundraising project go toward new trees. (Pensacola News Journal)
The paradox of tyrants and tourists Nov 5, 2009
Burma sounds good idle beaches, palm trees, plenty of sun and cheap tourist deals. Just ignore the pesky regime thugs who clamp down on the local press, change the law at a whim and refuse to hold free and fair elections. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Landscapers go green, save money Nov 5, 2009
Natural pruning of trees and bushes reduces frequency of shearing. That results in savings from fewer landscaper visits and fewer trips to the landfill to get rid of clippings. (AZCentral -- News)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
The windows of the house in which he lived were high and he wanted to look at the trees when he awoke in the morning. A carpenter came to fix the bed so that it would be on a level with the window. (The American Conservative)
Don't Sweat the Invasion Nov 5, 2009
In recent decades, it has spread along Southwestern riverbanks, replacing native trees such as willows and cottonwoods. For nature lovers in the region, tamarisks (also known as saltcedars) rank somewhere between Land Rovers and. (Slate)
Home, yard and garden, 11-4: Disorder affecting white oaks Nov 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 8:44 AM EST Q. I moved to the country 15 years ago, and started planting oak trees then ... The trees are growing, but slowly and look awful ... A. This sounds like a case of oak tatters, a disorder of white and bur oak trees that is not entirely understood. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Imperial Irrigation District inaugurates artificial marsh Nov 5, 2009
Young mesquite, willow and cottonwood trees grow along the waters edge. The marsh offsets the environmental impacts of the Quantification Settlement Agreement s water transfers to the San Diego and Coachella Valley areas. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Empty nest opportunities abound Nov 5, 2009
Stripped of deciduous clothing, the transparent bodies of trees and shrubs open the forest s skeleton to view. Nests of birds, previously hidden by foliage, are revealed. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Managers say firm is focused on safety and community Nov 5, 2009
If the landowner wants the area seeded with clover to attract deer, or felled trees piled up to harbor other wildlife, the company will gladly make it happen. We've got a great relationship with the landowners, he said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
American energy security could come from trees Nov 5, 2009
Biomass trees could be specifically planted for use as bioenergy in regions where available land is well-suited to tree growth and harvest. Although many different types of crops can be used as biomass, trees have particular advantages, including the ability to be harvested year-round ... In the Southeast, where the infrastructure to harvest and transport trees to the mill already exists, biomass production could help reinvigorate rural economies. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Timber Harvest Impacts Amphibians Differently During Life Stages Nov 5, 2009
University of Missouri researchers found that removing all of the trees from a section of the forest had a negative effect on amphibians during their later life cycles, but had some positive effects during amphibians' aquatic larva stages at the beginning of their lives. To lessen the negative effects during the later life stage, scientists recommend partial or selection cuts to forests rather than completely removing trees from an area ... Removing only a portion of trees and canopy allows... (Science Daily)
Letter: Maintain the trees Nov 4, 2009
When the city plants trees in residential areas, they should do their best to maintain them. When a tree or trees are touching a house, a residence has to call to have it removed ... Upon planting city trees, they never know how they are going to grow. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Nigeria: Erosion a 'State of Emergency' Nov 4, 2009
Buildings have collapsed in several towns including Idi Ani, and farmers in the area have seen their fruit trees washed away during this year's rains, according to the town's traditional ruler Igwe Okoye. "We've lost a lot of orange trees, mango trees and palms." He said buildings and other resources have also been affected ... Until 150 years ago southeastern Nigeria was covered by thick rainforest but soil degradation began with the widespread planting of trees to meet European demands for... (allAfrica.com)
* Tropical storm kills four in Vietnam Nov 4, 2009
The workers were on their way to plant trees on an island off the northern province of Quang Ninh. Authorities said losses in Vietnam were low because residents were still cautious after the experience of Typhoon Ketsana in September. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Green, energy-wise and on budget Nov 4, 2009
A tour of the outside of the home reveals a majestic saguaro, yucca, palo brea trees and other thriving desert plants irrigated with gray water from the home's sinks and showers. A terraced stone wall shapes the backyard and steps lead to a deep wash. (AZCentral -- Home)
Mount Vernon's Update With History Nov 4, 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)
Pecan trees benefit from thinning technique Nov 4, 2009
Mechanical thinning of pecan trees is shown using a tree shaker with a hydraulic shaker head. TIFTON, GAPecan trees, like many fruit trees, have a tendency to bear fruit in cycles, producing a large crop in one or two years, followed by one or two years with little or no crop ... To address this issue, researchers at the University of Georgia's Department of Horticulture studied the effects of mechanical fruit thinning on pecan yield, nut quality, and profitability using 'Sumner' and 'Cape... (EurekAlert!)
Disney Co. Spending $7M on Conservation Projects Nov 4, 2009
The projects announced Tuesday are designed to work with local communities to either plant trees or set aside forest lands for protection against logging ... The Nature Conservancy will work with private landowners to plant trees in 2,000 acres of former forest land in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. (ABC News -- Wire)
It seems impossible that an albatross chick could hold 306 different pieces of plastic in its stomach. Unfortunately, it isn't. Nov 4, 2009
Here in Sydney all the trees, bushes and animal habitats in the parks are being sacrificed for neat rows of exotic annuals and mature trees are disappearing or having their lower limbs removed so that there is no majestic spread or haven for wildlife. I have been horrified by this plastic 'soup' for a long time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bear hit by a truck Nov 4, 2009
If you have pecan or other nut-bearing trees, try to keep the area around it cleaned up. With fewer pecans on the ground, the less opportunity there is for the bears. (New Iberia, LA)
New law to test citrus for pests Nov 4, 2009
Nurseries will have to check out young trees ... Over the past six months, several of the state's larger nursery owners have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars building screen houses to protect their valuable young trees against the psyllid, an aphid-sized bug capable of carrying a tree-killing disease known as citrus greening ... California's citrus nursery industry will be required to test young trees for harmful diseases as part of a new law signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Greenspace: Household products can fix outdoor pest problems Nov 4, 2009
They all deter animals, especially those hungry but loveable deer, from our plants, trees and vegetable gardens. Common household ingredients have been used for years in the home landscape and vegetable garden to ward off all kinds of evils. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Seasonal bounty a low-cost way to spice up fall decor Nov 4, 2009
Trees: If your aim is to truly bring the outdoors in, autumn leaves are key. To jazz up the living room, grab colorful leaves and hot glue them to a piece of white construction paper. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Denver's 14th St. owners OK improvements Nov 4, 2009
Improvements will include sidewalk expansions, new flower planters and 200 more trees, better signage and improved lighting. The overall cost of 14th Street corridor upgrades is $14 million. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Michael Bloomberg Wins Third Term as NYC Mayor, Beats Comptroller Thompson Nov 4, 2009
Bloomberg vowed to continue to reduce crime after eight years in which it fell 35 percent, improve the citys environment by planting 1 million trees, build affordable housing and pursue an ambitious public health agenda that during his first two terms included bans on smoking in the workplace and use of trans fats in processed food. The tight vote might prove problematic for Bloomberg in governing the city during the next four years, Sherrill said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Mozambique: How to Demine - the Devil is in the Detail Nov 4, 2009
During Pedro's survey of the Cahora Bassa mine belt, near the village of Nhamchene on the western side, he was informed of another mine belt near the town of Songo on the eastern side, where the community had hung pieces of red plastic on trees to mark the location of mines that had killed or maimed people, or livestock that had been tempted to graze in the more lush vegetation of the minefield. The work day. (allAfrica.com)
Council OKs east riverbank improvements Nov 4, 2009
The hotel will be responsible for maintaining the grass, trees, shrubs and irrigation. The project is part of the renovation plans for the Broadview Hotel, but Drury has put those plans on hold until the Kansas Legislature takes action on historic tax credits that were to pay for a large part of the $19 million renovation cost. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Green by Design Award winners named Nov 4, 2009
According to an O Neil recycling partner, in the second quarter of 2009, the printer s recycling program saved 2,157 trees, nearly 900,000 gallons of water and almost 50,000 gallons of fuel. Fourteen companies submitted applications for the Green by Design Awards. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Global warming Nov 4, 2009
In each of the last several years, they have planted two and a half times as many trees as the rest of the world put together ... "But we also cannot afford the unmitigated effects of climate change legislation." While the state is a producer and user of coal, it also has seen early effects of a warming trend, including loss of glaciers and the destruction of pine trees from a warmer weather beetle infestation. (Salon)
Messages from the natural world Nov 4, 2009
Farmers attempted to save ravaged trees by blunting their limbs and painting them white, to protect the naked wood where bark had burned off. In the monotype Alien Orchard II, those trees flail like pinned ghosts against the brown-gray ground, which Berman has made brittle with scratches. (Boston Globe)
Hes the presidential pooches right-hand man Nov 4, 2009
Besides taking care of the now year-old Bo, Haney has 18 1/2 acres of lawns, trees and gardens to care for, including the Rose Garden, the slightly smaller Jacqueline Kennedy Garden (also known as the first lady's garden) and Michelle Obama's bountiful South Lawn produce garden ... Many presidents plant commemorative trees Obama planted a Littleleaf Linden last week to mark their time in office, but the Obamas took the concept a step further with the vegetable garden. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Greenspace: Household products can fix outdoor pest problems Nov 3, 2009
They all deter animals, especially those hungry but loveable deer, from our plants, trees and vegetable gardens. Common household ingredients have been used for years in the home landscape and vegetable garden to ward off all kinds of evils. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Inexpensive Corporate Holiday Parti... Nov 3, 2009
One idea for an informal party is to have a craft corner at the party where guests can make their own ornaments and decorations to hang on trees and walls around the venue. For music, hiring a DJ is cheaper than a live band, but there are ways to make the entertainment even less expensive. (Suite101.com)
Bars & Clubs Nov 3, 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)
Windbreak seminar planned for Nov. 12 Nov 3, 2009
Fruit trees or trees for fuel wood production also can be incorporated into a windbreak, providing food and fuel to heat your home. Join me as I present windbreak design, planting and maintenance at an upcoming seminar. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Council to vote on riverfront Nov 3, 2009
Drury would maintain the grass, trees, shrubs and irrigation. The project would be funded with STAR bonds. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Plant a seed, get a tree Nov 3, 2009
Planting seeds is a satisfying way to grow trees and shrubs, and gives you a special affection for the plants ... Planting seeds is a satisfying way to grow trees and shrubs, and gives you a special affection for the plants you grow this way ... Don't be put off by how long it takes to grow a tree or shrub from seed: Unless you are interested in flowering or fruiting, you can expect plenty of shoot growth from most young trees and shrubs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Crisis of faith? Nov 3, 2009
" Now, as the mosque's muezzin, the only place where he can perform the call to prayer is in his own back garden. Without a minaret, he performs the enchanting ritual surrounded by apple trees. It is not just Vidady Abasov and his supporters who have raised concerns. The US state department says it is aware of three separate mosque closures in Azerbaijan. In its International Religious Freedom Report 2009, it noted that there was "some deterioration in the status of respect for religious freedom... (BBC News -- Europe)
The Walt Disney Company Makes Significant Commitment to Protect Threatened Forests in the Amazon, Congo and United States Nov 3, 2009
The Nature Conservancy will work with private landowners in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas to plant trees and restore up to 2,000 acres of former forest land ... In addition to planting trees, conservation easements will be purchased on the lands to ensure the forests are permanently protected ... In addition to the investment announced today, Disney has over the last year committed to planting close to 3 million trees in Brazils Atlantic Rainforest and in the fire-ravaged areas in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wind farm approved, despite objections Nov 3, 2009
"Having removed this turbine, the assessment found that, even with a 'worst-case scenario' analysis, no residential property would be subject to unacceptable noise,'' she said. The environmental assessment lodged by the developers found noise would exceed guidelines in some places. The assessment proposed some turbines could operate at a reduced capacity to reduce noise. Trees would also be planted near some homes to screen the turbines from sight. But the wind farm will still be visible,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sikhs take stock of 1984 Nov 3, 2009
Sikhs are using the planting of trees to teach India a lesson now ... "The lesson we seek to impart in turn is to respond to hate with love, death with life. We trust the trees we have planted will not only help us remember the victims of 1984 but also prevent the recurrence of such a terrible crime on any community.". (Asia Times Online)
GV Gardeners: Gardeners need not become dormant this month Nov 3, 2009
After all of the watering, feeding, and fussing over the citrus trees, this is the time they really get our attention. They tease us by showing a blush of color or not; keeping us guessing if they are ready to eat or not. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lions' taste for human flesh dissected Nov 3, 2009
Browsing animals, such as giraffes and antelopes, have different ratios of carbon isotopes to grazers because their food shrubs and trees versus grasses carries out different types of photosynthesis. The team characterized the humans isotope ratios by taking advantage of "a fluke of history", says team leader Nathaniel Dominy, also at the University of California, Santa Cruz. (Scientific American)
Property owners along Rogue bemoan removal of dam (3) Nov 3, 2009
We don t have trees and bushes and shrubs growing along the stream. By systematically adding bushes and trees, the banks can get firm, look better to residents and provide habitat for creatures ranging from birds and insects to the aquatic critters that rely on them ... The plan won t help with extending docks or platforms, and it won t pay for trees, Barr said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Farmers Markets Nov 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)
Sunrise silhouettes (470) Nov 3, 2009
Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 3:10 AM HST The sunrise silhouettes a stand of Norfolk pine trees Saturday morning at the Nawiliwili Road entrance to Kukui Grove Center. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A meal with a view Nov 3, 2009
We took over the outlet in January this year and cleared up part of the jungle by the side, which was thick with undergrowth and shrubs, to reveal the majestic beauty of the age-old trees, she said, pointing to the open area to the left of where we sat. To maintain the rustic element, wood is the preferred choice, with wooden floors painted a striking green, dark green and white to add to the overall colour concept of the restaurant. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Move to restore mangrove forests Nov 3, 2009
YEARS ago, the whole of the Pulau Indah coastal area off Klang, was covered with mangrove trees. Now, only about 20% of the trees remain ... The trees were chopped to make way for development which also involved land clearing to provide access to the site. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Green thumbs up: Notes of a difficult growing season Nov 3, 2009
Copious moisture has made this one of the best fall seasons in recent years to relocate trees and shrubs since plants have been well hydrated throughout the growing season ... Deciduous trees and shrubs should be relocated after their leaves drop and all fall plantings should be watered deeply several times a week until the ground freezes ... Wait until spring to move soft-barked trees including dogwood, cherry, birch, willow, Rose-of-Sharon, and magnolia, and broad-leafed evergreens, such as... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Fungus invading, killing trees in laurel family Nov 3, 2009
Tree experts say residents need to be extra vigilant to help slow the spread of an invasive laurel wilt fungus attacking redbay trees in Volusia and Flagler counties ... The fungus attacks redbay, sassafras and avocado trees, all in the laurel family ... Hundreds if not thousands of trees have been killed in Jacksonville and St. Johns County. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Florida)
Celebrate trees with giveaways, sales Nov 3, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. and its partners will pass out 2,600 free trees and shrubs this Saturday, including patio plants and flowering and shade trees one-third of the batch will be fruit trees ... Waimea Valley's second annual Arbor Day event includes free trees and mulch (bring bucket) and a plant sale, including heliconias, gingers, bromeliads, hibiscus, exotics and anthuriums, herbs, orchids, vegetable starters and native ferns; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway (near Waimea... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Make Believe: Wild West Days Nov 3, 2009
Without television, the outdoors in the sprawling Victorian bungalows with its large trees, bushes and stables that were once used to pull in horse-drawn carriages, was where most time was spent making believe we were cowboys and cattle rustlers, good guys and bad guys ... Without television, the outdoors in the sprawling Victorian bungalows with its large trees, bushes and stables, was where most time was spent. (India Times, India)
Keep dogs from mushrooms Nov 3, 2009
Q: I recently had trees removed from my property. The tree service couldn t get the limbs out, so they piled them in a big stack. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Finding phantoms in the forest Nov 3, 2009
Fishers are a type of weasel with the ability to climb trees and even kill porcupines. Eliminated, along with wolves and cougars, from New Jersey by the late 1800s due to unregulated hunting and deforestation, fishers have been reported once again in the northwestern portion of the state. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ancient civilization cut path to its own demise Nov 3, 2009
Eventually, the people cut down so many trees that they reached a tipping point at which the arid ecosystem was irreversibly damaged, the researchers found. At this point a major El Nio event likely occurred, triggering floods by the lack of forests that used to protect the delicate desert ecology. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Another View: Suddenly, we dig farming Nov 3, 2009
And buying seed and livestock and trees and buildings with virtual coins (extra coins can be purchased with real-life credit cards). And helping neighboring farmers with chores. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
