A Womans Nation: A new report from Maria Shriver tells us just how much womens lives have changed Oct 22, 2009
He is responsible for outside work, gardening is his hobby; I am responsible for laundry, housework between cleanings by an agency, and the day-to-day financies (he does the long-term stuff). Cooking and shopping are shared depending on who is available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Holbrook Farm opened at end of driveway Oct 22, 2009
The girls helped out their father with the gardening ... Billings said that he has always been interested in gardening because of the work he did for his grandfather. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Around Oconee: Are you really scared? Oct 21, 2009
Sam Jones, professor emeritus at the University of Georgia, will lead the tour and speak on gardening with drought-resistant plants. For more information, call (706) 769-6516. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dating Apathy Syndrome Oct 21, 2009
I like getting involved in areas that interest me like enivronmental, sports of all kinds whether I m a participant or spectator, or gardening. Then I stay open to meet people with similar interests so I don t have to wade through many one-off type mistake dates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Kitchen Organization Made Simple Oct 20, 2009
5" long x 7.5" wide x 9" tall. Price: $29.99 KATE SAYS: The kitchen often becomes the "landing spot" or "command center" - bills and random paperwork can wreak havock on an otherwise orderly counter. Keep the paper in check with a divided bin like this. For utility with style, our Ultra Caddy can't be beat. In addition to the two deep compartments, the bottom and rim are reinforced for greater strength and longer life. Fill it with craft or cleaning supplies, gardening tools, pet grooming items,... (CBS News -- Early Show)
You and the Law Oct 20, 2009
l Gardening services and garbage collection suddenly stop. l The landlord has changed addresses and phone numbers three times this year, and. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
4 others try eco week Oct 20, 2009
Solar cooking, hang drying wash, compost, gardening (in community garden), bulk-food purchases, choose reusable options over disposable options, conserve water by collecting warm-up water from shower and veggie/grain rinse water from kitchen sink and use to water plants, voluntary simplicity, shared and used resources. What did you do to try to lessen your impact during the week. (AZCentral -- Home)
What's happening, 10-18 Oct 20, 2009
Natural Gardeners Club is a recently formed network of gardeners interested in gardening with the natural cycles without the use of chemicals. They share information, experiences and ideas, and also will be providing some programs for the public. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Gardening under glass Oct 19, 2009
There has recently been renewed interest in terrariums, thanks in part to the burgeoning crafts movement and appreciation for green living and indoor gardening. According to Bruce Butterfield, market research director at the National Gardening Association, Americans spend about $1 ... It's also an easy afternoon project in which even those with minimal gardening experience can create their own little biospheres in just a few hours. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Asarina vine offers soft backdrop Oct 19, 2009
Erle Nickel is a nurseryman, gardening writer and photographer who cares for a sprawling Oakland garden. E-mail him at and check out his blog at normsnursery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
You told us what you like... Oct 18, 2009
Homestead Gardening (Fridays). Sid Mullis (local gardening advice) ... The Garden Gnome (local gardening news from Sandy Hodson). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boktoberfestplant sale kicks off Saturday Oct 18, 2009
Boktoberfest celebrates the start of Florida s gardening season, explains David Price, Gardens president ... Florida's foremost expert on lawn and garden issues, MacCubbin is a popular radio host who has authored numerous gardening books ... Vegetable Gardening 11 - noon. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Theme Prop Boxes for Dramatic Play Oct 16, 2009
Gardening: plastic flower pots, empty seed packets, toy gardening tools, hose, plastic flowers, gardening gloves, watering can, artificial grass. Gathering Items for the Themed Prop Boxes. (Suite101.com)
Judge OK's Pike bankruptcy deal Oct 16, 2009
It comes roughly three weeks after the court-appointed trustee in the case, Marcus A. Watson, reached a mediated settlement with Roark Capital Group, the firm that purchased the home gardening retailer in 2004. In settling, both sides avoided a potentially expensive and lengthy case to see whether Roark drained the company of capital after it took it over. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Obits: Finley, Johnson, Moeckly, & Richter Oct 15, 2009
She enjoyed square dancing, boating at the river, playing cards, gardening, ceramics, china and oil painting, sewing, cooking, canning and making her own greeting cards. Survivors include; her husband, sister, Carol Ann (Pikerine) Burlingame, Ellendale, ND, and 4 children: Susan Doyle (Harley Hagstrom), Edina, MN, Deb Kohnen, Aberdeen, David (Connie) Finley, Oakes, ND, and Douglas Finley, Aberdeen; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two more (one boy and one girl) due to be born in... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Health: Looking at nature makes you nicer Oct 15, 2009
To counteract this, Free does community gardening, goes for frequent walks through D.C.s , and uses a screensaver featuring digital shots of trees and river and creeks. The publisher, who spent five years in the rain forests of Central America, says hes also seen a distinct difference between those who live in the city and those who don't. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Richard Dale Stover Oct 14, 2009
Dale s hobbies included fishing, gardening, cruising the Caribbean, and attending family reunions. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Leafy surroundings Oct 12, 2009
Chores ranged from cataloguing books and conducting guided tours to mounting plant specimens and of course, gardening. The group of volunteers comprised folks who love nature, but did not have gardens and those who had gardens but did not mind more gardening chores. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Saint Vincent's Crystal Ball raises $110,000 Oct 11, 2009
For gardening brigade Erie County Council of Garden Club's 78th annual fall meeting is chock full of activities. Members of 13 area garden clubs will gather for the Oct. 21 event at the Shrine Club, starting with registration at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is at noon. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival combine at Strawbery Banke Oct 11, 2009
" His mother, Beth, voted for the Wentworth.A group of six friends had decided on their favorite chili after five bowls."Cap'n Simeon's," said Austin Spencer of Middleton."That seems to be the consensus," said Leah Spencer.They enjoyed the big chunks of tender meat in the chili, they said. But they weren't finished testing the other booths.Jessica McPheters of Rochester said their strategy was to eat the previous booth's chili while in line for the next one, to save time.Her son, Calvin, 11,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pass the sugar Oct 10, 2009
Still, it hasn't stopped him from taking up a new hobby - gardening. New signing Gabriel Obertan is injured at the moment and can't train, and it seems he has developed a keen interest in gardening,'' United's Academy director Brian McClair said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Obituaries, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Judith enjoyed gardening, the mountains and spending time with her family. Surviving with her husband and mother are her children, Peggy Meyer (husband: Gary), Vincennes, Lou Anne Blanchette (husband: Keith), Wolcott, George Heinzelman (wife: Sandy), Lakewood, Colo. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Green Thumbs: Dig, divide, and transplant in autumn Oct 9, 2009
Her weekly gardening column Green Thumbs Up has appeared in Community Newspapers for more than a decade. She is a member of two local garden clubs, past President of the New England Daylily Society, an overseer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and is employed at two garden centers. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Xlibris Author Revives Christian Faith -- Raymond Rosebrough Evaluates Factors Affecting Religious Belief in Today's World Oct 9, 2009
Rosebrough's hobbies are gardening, constructing things, and thinking up inventions. He presently resides on a small hay farm in Texas. (Primezone Releases)
Smith artwork on display at Common Grounds Oct 7, 2009
Outside of the art world, Smith enjoys gardening and chess, and played tennis for years. He and his wife, Helen, have four children and several grandchildren. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Community Corner: Bloomer community garden feeding hungry Oct 6, 2009
The gardens bring gardeners and non-gardeners together to share ideas and the fun of gardening. Over the summer, Bloomer Women s Club representatives, Lakeview Apartment residents and community members John and Deanna Caterer all helped keep the garden watered and weeded. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Oct 4, 2009
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Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
Celebrate the joy of gardening at the First Boktoberfest Plant Sale with free admission, face painting, tree climbing, food, music, beer garden and entertainment. A variety of plants, gardening products and natural art will be available to purchase. (Lake Wales News, FL)
'Zombieland' Oct 3, 2009
" Tallahassee, meanwhile, likes to wander into grocery stores and stir up the Z's with a little banjo music. While he's got gardening shears stuck in his pants. He's "in the ass-kickin' business and business is good ... While he's got gardening shears stuck in his pants. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Gardening Tips Oct 3, 2009
Today's Weather Catskill, NY. Today's Front Page Online Poll. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Trees of life: Patience, appreciation at root of bonsai philosophy Oct 2, 2009
"Says Nel Neal, a garden writer and radio host of Weekend Gardening on the Mississippi Network: "When you say 'bonsai tree,' it's almost like saying Kleenex when you're referring to facial tissue. It is used as a generic term. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Around Collin County: Family Fall Festival, Wish 100 Saturday Oct 2, 2009
March 2 - Gardening Tips, reservations by Friday, Feb. 26 ... "CALLOWAY'S FALL HARVESTCalloways Nursery invites you to its fifth-annual Fall Harvest Festival where children and adults alike will have the opportunity to participate in Fall and gardening activities including a slime-making station, a pottingstation, free gardening clinics, and paid workshops. When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4050 W. Eldorado Pkwy in McKinney, 1621 Custer Pkwy.and 1000 Preston Rd. in Plano and 2100 N.... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Wellington students start group to urge environmental friendliness Oct 2, 2009
Composting and gardening may be another topic in the spring. McCann's daughter, Sara, came up with the idea for the club last year, and she has helped get the word out by creating a newsletter for the club that includes facts, activities and suggestions on being environmentally friendly. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Target penalized for toys with lead paint Oct 2, 2009
Target recalled more than 500,000 Kool Toyz play sets, Anima Bamboo Collection games, and Happy Giddy gardening tools and Sunny Patch chairs for lead paint violations between November 2006 and September 2007. The company did not take the proper steps to ensure none of the toys it imported and sold contained lead paint, according to CPSC.. (AZCentral -- Business)
HouseWorks: Special things for special needs Oct 2, 2009
(It was during my Japanese gardening phase, and the gate was the entry to a stone garden. . (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Calaveras libraries seek public help Oct 1, 2009
They look for self-sufficiency information gardening, cooking, canning, auto repair, fix-it. And they use the library for free alternatives for entertainment books on CD, DVDs and light reading. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Around Collin County: OK for McKinney ISD teachers to text, e-mail students (1285) Sep 30, 2009
March 2 - Gardening Tips, reservations by Friday, Feb. 26. April 6 - Women and Finance by Sheila Johnson, reservations by Friday, April 2. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bloom at the Gardeners' Guild Sep 30, 2009
By Staff reports GateHouse News Service Posted Sep 29, 2009 @ 10:06 AM. EDITORIAL One of our town's treasures is the Braintree Gardeners' Guild. (Braintree Forum, MA)
People Profile--Basketball: Bredthauer’s ‘lifetime’ sport of choice (440) Sep 30, 2009
Her great love of flowers and gardening (Bettie and Gene s photo is taken at the entrance of her gated-garden) flourishes with frequent sessions joined up with her granddaughter, Bek Payne, a Texas Aiculture graduate who is happily employed with the Green Leaf Nursery in El Campo. And golf has been Bettie s sport for much of her life with Gene often joining her, whenever there wasn t a roundball game in the offing. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Lila Wollmann Sep 30, 2009
In her leisure time, Lila bowled in a league, enjoyed playing cards with the "gang," and spent time sewing, crocheting and gardening. Her hands were never idle. (Freeman Courier, SD)
In two cities, three run for one contested seat Sep 26, 2009
My hobbies are gardening and trout fishing. 2. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Marilyn sleeps alone - for eternity Sep 26, 2009
Cancer: Put your energy to good use this morning; get out and do some exercise and things that are good for your health - even if that means doing the gardening. Try not to promise a family member anything (particularly a child) and then negate - they'll never forget it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Shelby Township woman crowned Ms. Senior Michigan Sep 26, 2009
Her hobbies include sewing, monogramming, interior design, gardening, golfing, sailing, cooking and entertaining. These days, much of her time is spent supporting various causes across the state. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
What does your bookcase say about you? Sep 26, 2009
Problem with alphabetical is forgetting the author or title Organise by subject, like gardening, cooking, novels Tall books at the bottom Paperbacks nearer top Books you never read out of reach Source: Leslie Geddes-Brown. Ever since manuscripts were first bound, books have had a hallowed air. (BBC News -- UK)
Margrit Imhof Sep 25, 2009
Her hobbies were gardening, her flowers, cooking, bingo and she loved going to Reno. She had a wonderful personality and she never knew a stranger. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Linda L. Szenja Sep 25, 2009
Linda enjoyed gardening, walking in the woods, crafts and all animals. She will be sadly missed. (Forest Republican, WI)
Paul C. Vogel Sep 25, 2009
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, wood carving, jewelry craft, chimes, landscaping, construction, drawing, oil painting and cooking. Paul was a godly husband and friend, a kind gentle, loving, forgiving and generous caretaker of people and animals. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
PCA Artist of the Year is Tim Kaulen Sep 24, 2009
"I'm calling it topiary," Kaulen says, while acknowledging that's taking artistic license with the gardening form. "It's down and dirty topiary.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Baynard 'Bay' Lowe Sep 23, 2009
Though he had a satisfying professional life, his greatest joys and hobbies included his family, gardening, fishing, bird-watching and golfing. His desire was that he be remembered for raising kind and loving children. (The Herald-Palladium)
People Profile--Bell becomes BISD leader in 27th year as educator Sep 22, 2009
When totally away from the school environment, Sam admits to an enjoyment of hunting/fishing, yardwork and even a bit of gardening. And while he doesn t list running as a highly-ranked activity, this late-40s-age gentleman most obviously practices a fitness regimen of some sort that is working out extremely well. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Cloudy outlook Sep 21, 2009
Labouring, gardening and construction work saw large numbers given work permits. Many Haitians have spent most of their lives in the Bahamas, yet they now fear losing their resident status and of possibly being deported. (BBC News -- Americas)
Where to Read Books Online for Free Sep 21, 2009
Chest of Books offers mostly non-fiction books for online reading including: art, business, computers, crafts and hobbies, finance, gardening, health, history, home improvement, new age, real estate, religion, science, sports, travel and more. Read Books Online and More at Bibliomania. (Suite101.com)
Leonard Berce Sep 19, 2009
His other interests and hobbies included gardening, holiday meals, history, Model A cars, post Civil-War memorabilia and various activities with the 6th Infantry. He helped to organize and became a charter member of the 6th Infantry Regiment in 1962, the oldest re-enactment group in North Dakota of date. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
On-the-job Pesticide Exposure Associated With Parkinson's Disease Sep 18, 2009
"Other pesticide exposures such as hobby gardening, residential exposure, wearing treated garments or dietary intake were not assessed. Because these exposures may affect many more subjects, future attention is warranted.". Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Cochise County Master Gardeners Association in conjunction with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension presents the 17th annual High Desert Gardening and Landscaping Conference on Feb. 25-26 at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center in Sierra Vista. This is an educational experience for everyone with an interest in gardening. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Late showing of sustainable gardens in Sonoma Sep 17, 2009
A thought-provoking speaker program includes Dave Egbert who will look at how to create a fire-safe garden; Val Easton who will question whether "over-the-top gardening" is in fact over; Shirley Watts who will talk about re-using materials in garden design; and Glenn Withey and Charles Price who will tackle the conundrum of whether a garden actually can be "sustainable" at all. Net proceeds from the show will be used to support the Trust for Public Land and the Garden Conservancy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 17, 2009
Chat at 1 p.m. with Carol Stocker on gardening. Chat at 2 p.m. with Peter Hotton on home repair. (Boston Globe)
The success of Sweet Peet goes well beyond the topsoil Sep 17, 2009
That is especially troubling to those tending to their yards in Connecticut, where gardening is the number-one hobby per capita, according to Mr. Graziano. As such, Sweet Peet's arrival in the state has been a long time coming, considering that such mulch has been available in the United States for over 30 years. (Town Times, CT)
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Sep 17, 2009
"Other pesticide exposures, such as hobby gardening, residential exposure, wearing treated garments or dietary intake, were not assessed. Because these exposures may affect more subjects, future attention is warranted.". The study appears in the September issue of the Archives of Neurology. (MEDLINEplus)
Another chapter ends Sep 16, 2009
Later, during their secondary years, socialization and vocational skills such as gardening, cooking, baking, recycling, piatas, arts and crafts and the sale of these items, were accomplished. Many wonderful teachers with big hearts taught and mentored the students along the way. (Nogales International, AZ)
What's happening, 9-13 Sep 15, 2009
Natural Gardeners Club is a recently-formed network of gardeners interested in gardening with the natural cycles without the use of chemicals. They share information, experiences and ideas, and also will be providing some programs for the public. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
All that glitters is not old hat when it comes to '80s glam Sep 13, 2009
Denise Gadd digs up all the essential information about gardening. Alex May helps you discover renovating on budgets big and small. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
On the calendar in Somerville: Sept. 10-16 Sep 12, 2009
Youth gardening service for ages 12-17. Documentation of community service hours provided upon request. (Somerville Journal, MA)
A big night for marsupial memories Sep 11, 2009
Along with the ABC stalwart Gardening Australia and Seven's Better Homes and Gardens, we now have Costa's Garden Odyssey, hosted by the hirsute Costa Georgiadis, on SBS. It is on pay TV, however, where the foliage is turning into a jungle ... It uses the skills of three screen-friendly horticulturalists with free-TV credentials, Melissa King (from Battle Fronts and Gardening Australia), Jody Rigby (from Backyard Blitz and The Outdoor Room) and Linda Ross (from Ground Force) ... In early October... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
• Community news Sep 11, 2009
CSI offers window sill gardening class. The College of Southern Idaho Community Education Center will hold a window sill gardening class from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Shields Building Room 104 on the CSI campus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
