Homes, poinsettias on display this weekend Nov 20, 2009
At the Poinsettia Celebration, which will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, visitors can view and purchase from traditional plants and new varieties ... Ellison s greenhouses are filled with poinsettias, mums, kalanchoes and other blooming and foliage plants. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Brookline police incident reports: Nov. 3-9 Nov 11, 2009
Between 5 p.m., Nov. 6 and 8:30 a.m., Nov. 9 Aston Road A resident reported shrubs and plants dug up from his property. 1:06 p.m., Nov. 5 Newton Street a clarinet was reported missing from the garage. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 10, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Inside NYTimes.com The editors invite readers and veterans to submit photos and memories for Veterans Day. The House bill to strengthen security at... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Chrysler goal: Pump life into car lineup; plans 4 new Dodges Nov 5, 2009
Analyst expect it to be made for the U.S. market in Mexico, where Chrysler has two successful plants. "Why not make it there?" said IHS' Lindland. (USA Today -- Money)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
A variety of plants, gardening products and natural art will be available to purchase. GED Classes. (Lake Wales News, FL)
October full of special events, festivals, fun Sep 30, 2009
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the greenhouse a variety of plants, including succulents and cacti, will be available and many of the plants were grown by volunteers. For more information, call 386-446-6783. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Celebrate Cranberry Harvest with Festivals, Marsh Tours (36) Sep 30, 2009
In addition to cranberry marshes, participants can visit other farms and state-of-the-art food processing plants. The Sept. 28 tour features Glacial Lake Cranberries at Wisconsin Rapids, the UW Ag Research Farm near Stratford (360 some dairy replacements), the Gardner Cold Storage and Juicing Facility (which stores cranberries and produces cranberry juice concentrate for several firms) and a cooking demonstration and diner at Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids. (Agri-View, WI)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Nature often duplicates patterns, especially in plants. Petals in groups of three and five are common. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
Details: The events includes a broasted chicken and ham dinner, bingo, a bake sale, crafts, books and plants ... Details: The events includes a broasted chicken and ham dinner, bingo, a bake sale, crafts, books and plants. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
Ambitious plans to convert old mills and manufacturing plants into lofts and bistros will remain just plans. Anecdotally, he said, the number of small historic home renovations are up as more people stay in their homes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Green, Easy and Relaxed Interior De... Sep 11, 2009
With a neutral foundation, start layering and building by adding linen slip covered furniture, rich wood accent pieces, sisal and pure wool area rugs in rich botanical patterns, and house plants and greenery. Weathered, earthy, reclaimed and rustic materials work well in a natural or organic home d;cor such as copper, bronze, wood, wicker, glass, stone and then soften the room with linen, wool, raw silk and natural cotton fabrics. (Suite101.com)
Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009
17-18: Fall Plant Sale Festival: A variety of arid-adapted plants are for sale. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Travel)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Jul 20, 2009
Festivities kick off again Saturday morning at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with vendors downtown featuring unique green products, from herbs, plants, flowers, and foods of all kinds to herbal soaps, candles, goat milk products, garden produce and antiques. Seminars of the green variety will also be featured, with times and subjects to be announced. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
What's going on ... Jul 3, 2009
" 495-7985.A delicious typo about Michelle Obama and Maria Shriver on the San Francisco Chronicle's Style page Sunday: "Whether by design or coincidence, both wore black cropped plants. " Reader Comments The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of www.sonomanews.com. Submit a Comment Please log in to comment: *Member ID: *Password: Not registered yet? Sign up here! (registration is free) Note: All fields are required Personal Information First Name: Last... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Clarkesville is artisan-friendly Jul 3, 2009
The property, one of the few pieces that were not sold to the National Forest Service for the creation of the Chattahoochee National Forest, is on both sides of a bend in the river and provides a rare setting with blooming 300-year-old plants. Reservations are required for catch-and-release fly-fishing at Brigadoon, which also has guest accommodations and is beginning to offer weddings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gas-saving getaways can provide family fun Jun 27, 2009
5-acre gardens is Alabamas largest living museum, featuring more than 10,000 different plants in its collections. The site also contains more than 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of paths. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Chicken nuggets grow on trees May 15, 2009
There were plants for all the women, and loads of interesting people to meet. Don't miss this fundraiser next year. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
S.F. Decorator Showcase spotlights art May 11, 2009
Across the hallway, San Francisco fresco seco artist Wayne David Hand has covered the walls of the powder room with delicate images of bonsai plants. "Art makes rooms unique and, often, unforgettable," Leverone said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama won't fight global warming with bear rules May 9, 2009
The rule was aimed at heading off the possibility that the bear's survival could be cited by opponents of power plants and other facilities that produce carbon dioxide, a leading pollutant blamed for global warming ... Environmentalists say that in the case of the polar bear, the biggest threat comes from pollution mainly carbon dioxide from faraway power plants, factories and cars that is warming the Earth and melting Arctic sea ice ... Salazar agreed that global warming was "the single... (Yahoo News)
Community Calendar May 8, 2009
Trees, shrubs, vegetable and flower plants will be for sale, as well as garden crates, bird feeders, and nesting boxes, which were made by developmentally disabled students ... Pots and bowls and vegetable and herb plants will also be for sale ... The plants are hand-planted by scouts in Cub Scout Pack 350 and Boy Scout Troop 350. (Lebanon Express, OR)
More of this story... May 7, 2009
Not afraid of color the couple plants with ferocity all the colors of the rainbow. Amy plants what she likes and makes adjustments as needed. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Weekend Events May 1, 2009
Gardeners should head to downtown Franklin for the Franklin Gardeners Association's May Mart, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes vendors offering plants and gardening accessories and experts providing gardening advice, plus food and a children's tent. Cost: Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Brookline's purveyors of high-style changing how they do business May 1, 2009
By simply rearranging easy chairs and rugs, and bringing in a few side tables and plants, she turned an awkward and virtually unused room into an inviting garret. You can get a very expensive look with very little money, she said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Karl Rove Event Postponed Apr 30, 2009
Check out these five plants that even you cant mess up. StoriesClick to Expand. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Mark your calendar: Here's a list of plant sales and garden tours Apr 28, 2009
-- Bangor Garden Club s annual Plant Sale, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until everything sold on Saturday, in the old Bangor High School Gym on 14th Avenue South, Bangor, with perennials, hardy lily bulbs, hostas, annuals and grasses, along with plants dug from members gardens ... featuring Amish goods, crafts, seasonal plants and produce, flea market ... -- Springtime plant and seed exchange, 9 a.m. to noon at the offices of Coulee Region Women, 816 Second Ave. S., Onalaska, bring plants by... (Winona Daily News, MN)
In touch with the Earth: For some local residents, Earth Day is every day Apr 14, 2009
In Hereford, Gary Foss found his environmental niche in propagating plants and trees native to this area for sale through his nursery Oaks of the Wild West ... Features fresh spring produce, grass-fed meats, farm-fresh eggs, honey, pickles, jams and plants galore for landscaping or starting a garden; information on solar ovens, solar cookbooks for sale. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obituaries for Thursday, March 26, 2009 Mar 26, 2009
In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be offered to De Soto Fire Department or Gundersen Lutheran Foundation. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of De Soto is serving the family. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
"In other words, only technology can save the day - in the form of CCS schemes. "The position is very simple," said energy expert Jon Gibbins, of Imperial College London. "The only way we can decarbonise our electricity production on the timescale needed to halt the worst effects of climate change is by setting up carbon capture and storage plants as matters of urgency. " Nuclear and wind plants simply cannot be constructed in the time available." " shdware wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:34 PM:" THE... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
A reborn U.S.town faces a new threat Mar 21, 2009
Polish factory workers jobs are safe - while Italian-owned Indesit plans to close plants in Turin and North Wa. The British Treasury has come under fire after revelations that it allowed a nationalised British bank to cont. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Shops, lounge open at La Posada Mar 8, 2009
A scenic courtyard with tables and chairs, plants, a fountain and colorful tile work connects the shops and lounge area. Posada Java has a view of the Santa Rita Mountains and serves a variety of drinks plus sticky buns, brownies, muffins, pastries and pie. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Party to benefit museum garden Mar 7, 2009
The party will feature gifts for attendees, an old-fashioned cake walk, strolling musician, silent auction of collectible items and a booth selling plants cloned from the garden. Food and drink booths will offer such treats as nectar drinks, nuts and seeds, cakes and cookies. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
18 Ways to make your home a refuge Mar 5, 2009
It's a tough world out there right now, but simple additions to your home, such as decorative stones or plants or aromatic oils, can make your home a comforting place of refuge. find it fast. (AZCentral -- Home)
Winter isnt easing up on us yet Feb 26, 2009
Sellers may sell crafts, art, food, plants or garden produce or other new merchandise. Antiques are permissible. (Forest Republican, WI)
Where to stay in St. Lucia Feb 24, 2009
Seasands Lodge Sea sands was established 14 years ago and is a tropical paradise of palms, tree ferns and other plants to attract birdlife. The resort is situated within the Wetland Park with access to Cape Vidal, Big Five game reserves, Zulu cultural villages and self-guided walking trails. (iAfrica.com)
Lori puts own spin on bipartisan Feb 24, 2009
Attorney General Mike Cox on Friday issued an opinion stating that Gov. Jennifer Granholm "exceeded her legal authority" Feb. 3 when she issued Executive Directive 2009-2, which attempted to create new legal requirements for construction of coal-fired power plants in Michigan ... Kevin Eisenheimer of Kewadin and Kennth Horn of Frankenmuth, who asked him to rule on the governor's legal authority to impose new air permitting standards for construction of coal-fired plants. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Please Play With the Toys Feb 19, 2009
Just throw it into the woods and watch it feed the plants. Many new toys are also being made out of recycled goods. (Fox News)
Peanut firm linked to salmonella closes Va. plant Feb 18, 2009
The peanut processor at the heart of the national salmonella outbreak has shut down the last of its plants, which was the only one that hasn t been linked to possible contamination, an attorney for the company said Tuesday. Tidewater Blanching in southeastern Virginia closed on Friday, the same day that Lynchburg-based Peanut Corp. of America filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
GM seeks $16B more, will cut 47,000 jobs Feb 18, 2009
In its Dec. 2 plan to the Bush administration, GM said it would cut the number of plants from 47 in 2008 to 38 by 2012. But the new blueprint goes further, cutting an additional five plants by 2012 to a total of 33 facilities ... GM didn't identify which plants will be closed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama's auto adviser has Wall Street, labor ties Feb 17, 2009
The Goodyear contract required the tire maker to refinance its debt quickly, maintain its U.S. plants, and limit executive pay. Asked by Business Week if he didn't trust management, Bloom responded, "We're not going to save this company and then go back to the old ways of doing things.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chrysler, GM to outline bailout repayment plans Feb 17, 2009
The Goodyear contract required the tire maker to refinance its debt quickly, maintain its U.S. plants and limit executive pay. One of the major obstacles involves negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and General Motors over payments into a trust fund that will handle retiree health care expenses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
Before planting, learn the basics of how to do a soil test, what does the label on the fertilizer bag mean and what plants need in terms of fertilizer and soil amendments. The cost is $8 for residents/$10 for non-residents. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
GM, Chrysler must submit restructuring plans today Feb 17, 2009
GM's plan will discuss cost savings from labor concessions and additional plant closures, but the locations of those plants will not be revealed, another person briefed on the plan said Monday ... The terms also seek labor cost parity with Japanese automakers that have U.S. plants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Who'll get the money? Stimulus funds in Georgia Feb 17, 2009
We have two manufacturing plants in the state and as the construction market grows, obviously then production needs to grow, and we likely would hire to meet that need. Stakeholder: Roger Gillis of Waycross lost his job at America Online two years ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
