Feelin' figgy? Taste these goodies Jul 26, 2008
They can be propagated from cuttings if you have a neighbor with a tree. Take a 10-12 in cuttings of dormant wood in late winter with one and two year wood. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
The palmy army Jul 26, 2008
The mysterious process of creating a new plant, whether from cuttings or seeds, by layering or encouraging water roots, is what he loves. O'Neill - neither the soccer/rugby John O'Neill nor the former Tourism NSW one - has been a "growing friend" of the gardens for more than five years, although there's little in his background to suggest this was a path he would follow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Go green, garden style Jul 25, 2008
Neighbors are exchanging cuttings, seedlings, compost and helpful hints. It seems that filling jar tops or bowls with beer gets rid of slugs and snails. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Art Journal Using Wild Flowers Jul 24, 2008
Basket or plastic container (large enough to hold flower cuttings). Sharp scissors. (Suite101.com)
Growing a better berry Jul 24, 2008
Growers can request seeds or cuttings from specific species for their operations, said Postman, a USDA plant pathologist and the repository s curator for tree fruit collections ... The local repository is one of 20 USDA gene banks, which hold nearly 500,000 plant samples, including seeds, pollen and cuttings. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Read A Book About Coleus Plants by ... Jul 23, 2008
This chapter is a concise run down on the way to make more coleus, whether from seeds or cuttings. The Sporting and reversion chapter attempts to explain the difference between the two. (Suite101.com)
2008 water glass ‘could be more than half-full' (212) Jul 23, 2008
Combined with the recent general rainfall, farmers are also pleased with a "real good Spring hay cutting," with some farmers telling the county agent that they brought in more first cutting hay this year than they do in two cuttings in a normal year. "And the recent rainfall is helping pastures, which were looking thin, with a few farmers already beginning to feed their stock rolled hay."If we continue to get adequate rainfall in late July and into August, a second, fall hay cutting might now... (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
High school teacher leads students to save creek Jul 21, 2008
Furrer's students took willow cuttings from around Adobe Creek and grew them into trees in an abandoned greenhouse on campus. When the state condemned the greenhouse because it wasn't up to earthquake code, they rebuilt it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Leaves of burdock: A soulful journey into nature, flaws and all Jul 21, 2008
" Malcolm suggested an excursion to the town dump - one part utility, the other artistry. A week's worth of garbage and a bucket of water in which to put cuttings loaded into the back of her yellow Toyota pickup. Garbage delivered, she headed down a dirt road with shaggy ditches, the kind of unkempt place burdock likes to grow. Garden shears in hand, she sifted through vines and brambles, lingering over and clipping leaves that looked promising, usually the larger, drooping ones at the bottom of... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
City to get new parks, facilities in coming months Jul 15, 2008
Brian Bristow, assistant director of Parks and Recreation, said the series of ribbon cuttings at four parks Allenwood, Waterford, Twin Creeks and Spring Meadow on July 26 will mark the official dedication of the parks and help celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Allenwood, located on Keith Drive, is a quiet neighborhood park with a small playground and covered picnic tables. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Burliss: Maine stay Jul 13, 2008
I smiled in my rearview mirror at the happy stems of rudebeckia, delphiniums and evening primroses swaying in the back of my truck heirloom cuttings from Yia Yia s beloved gardens to sow in our own budding crescent shaped beginning. Doreen Burliss is a freelance writer who lives in Boxford. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Vitex A Lilac Alternative Jul 7, 2008
Semi-hardwood cuttings, treated with plant growth hormones and planted into a sterile medium are one way to ensure true copies of the parent plant. (Growing plants from cuttings is essentially cloning, so any new plant will be an exact genetic replica of the parent). (Suite101.com)
A Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Mov... Jul 7, 2008
Take cuttings or save seeds from the plants that have sentimental value in the old garden to bring along to the new space, making the transition much easier. There are many things to think about when it comes to moving to a new home, and for a devoted vegetable or flower gardener, considering these things carefully before committing to a new home can make the experience of moving to a new home and gardening space that much smoother. (Suite101.com)
Hold a Plant Auction Fundraiser Jul 7, 2008
In addition, it is expected that the attendees of the auction will bring cuttings of plants or homegrown seedlings from his or her own garden to the auction. Publicity. (Suite101.com)
SCHOOL: Street honored by school district Jul 5, 2008
Street began with donated plants and cuttings from district employees and from his own yard. He continues to improve the site grounds strictly from donated materials. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Blue Clay creates organic farm in North Augusta Jul 3, 2008
Rows of globe amaranth and other flowering annuals round out the equation by providing colorful blooms for cuttings, and for luring insects needed to pollinate the vegetables. Part of the organic approach is to build soil quality through crop rotation, composting and the use of cover crops that later can be plowed back into the dirt as soil conditioner. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Coleus - Jewels of the Garden Jul 1, 2008
Don t be surprised if you have to take cuttings from your cuttings two or three times during the winter. Having a greenhouse is a definite plus when trying to winter over coleus. (Suite101.com)
Sisters make festival history Jun 28, 2008
Those events included the opening of a new park and ribbon cuttings for new businesses. I'm looking forward to that, Charlie said, to going out in the community to represent the youth of the community. (Lompoc Record, CA)
'Mr. Red Shorts' continues legacy of Peirano family in Lodi Jun 28, 2008
When they came back to America, Peirano brought cuttings back from the family vineyard. Over a century and four generations later those vines are still producing grapes on the family land in Acampo. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Recycling Corner: June 19 Jun 20, 2008
Kitchen greens Fruit scraps, vegetable scraps, houseplant cuttings, coffee grounds, rice and pasta, egg shells and tea bags. Kitchen browns Coffee filters, stale bread, paper napkins and towels, dryer lint and hair. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Rhode Island Wild Plant Society planning garden tour Jun 20, 2008
Learn how he has managed to create and maintain an outstanding garden of rhododendron, hydrangea from his own cuttings, specimen trees, perennials and veggie plants when you visit his garden. A woodland paradise welcomes you at this peaceful garden overlooking Barbers Pond, planned and created by Karen and Dr. Ira Asher. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Blue elderberry Jun 19, 2008
It can be propagated from new-growth cuttings if they have a "heel" of last year's woody growth. Cultivation: Plant blue elderberry in full sun or partial shade. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A rare and welcome day in my own garden Jun 15, 2008
I could spend days simply placing cuttings into pots or bumping up last year's successful starts into larger containers ... I enjoy watering the plants or cuttings in their new homes. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Gray mold can stop peonies from blooming Jun 14, 2008
to the ground and dispose of the cuttings. While you cannot keep them dry when it rains, avoid wetting the foliage when you water. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top Ten Items Seized At Airports Jun 14, 2008
Most plants, cuttings, seeds, unprocessed plant products or plant-based handicrafts. 7. (W-USA News, DC)
No-sweat way to fill yard with roses Jun 12, 2008
Most yield cuttings without complaint, though landscape roses generally bear flowers in large clusters and have fewer petals than hybrid teas. Disease resistance is probably the most important criterion for a landscape rose. (CNN -- US)
Tree lovers vent over cuttings Jun 8, 2008
The city is applying to recoup partial reimbursement from state emergency funds for the tornado-related cuttings ... Residents will be kept abreast of the city's plans before large-scale tree cuttings take place, he said. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
History and Culture of Dianthus Jun 5, 2008
They can be cultivated by seed, division, and cuttings. They are prone to red spider mites. (Suite101.com)
Dakota Oil Fields of Saudi-Sized Reserves Turn Wheat Farmers Into Drillers Jun 4, 2008
Cuttings from the hole showed the shale layers that are now known by the same name. Finding Porosity. (Bloomberg)
Green Thoughts: Alternative bloomers Jun 4, 2008
An extremely fragrant lilac is Syringa meyeri Palibin, cuttings of which are making me woozy as I write. Palibin is a slow grower, perhaps stopping at five feet, but it flowers well when still small. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Pot industry Jun 2, 2008
The equipment, the cuttings from which plants are grown, and office space all tend to be expensive. And from there, the costs only grow, mostly in the form of legal fees. (Boston Globe)
Synchronized blooms May 30, 2008
Roger Davis doesn't buy potting soil -- he makes his own, which he calls "black gold," from old garden cuttings. "I compost everything -- nothing goes to the landfill," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Seeds of doubt May 30, 2008
(Nursery-raised specimens are the result of cuttings. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'I've gardened all my life': Shobe finds job tending the grounds at EIU not much like work May 25, 2008
My great-grandmother taught me how to propagate from cuttings and how to layer plants when I was 5 to 7 years old, he said ... The reverse is also true since he takes cuttings from his garden to plant on campus ... My goal was to make sure that all of the cuttings were out of the tree so there weren t brown cuttings left there a day or two later. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
More of this story» May 24, 2008
"We carry annuals at the flower shop. We don't carry perennials and we never have. It's a whole another venture. Charlie Dohm out on Dewey Street does a lot of perennials."I start my geraniums from cuttings in November. At Christmas, you have to pot them into different pots. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Local agriculture faces new reality May 23, 2008
Clerf said the cooler weather running later into spring has shortened pasture growing seasons, causing more expensive hay and feed to have to be used for cattle, and reducing the number of alfalfa cuttings for some farmers. He s heard the rumor that diesel may hit 8 a gallon by harvest time. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
In the beginning May 23, 2008
Small has a bachelor s degree in horticulture from Oregon State University and is a Benton County Master Gardener, who really digs her job propagating plants from cuttings as well as seeds. She has worked at Nichols since 2000 and this is her fourth year in the greenhouse where 90 percent of her work is taking cuttings. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Buying, Selling Standing Forage? Here’s How to Arrive at Fairest Deal May 23, 2008
To estimate relative yield for individual cuttings (in a three-cuttings system), figure first crop will be 40 percent of total yield, with the second and third crops each contributing 30 percent ... If the seller says he can typically expect four tons per acre from three cuttings, the first cutting you re buying would be estimated at 1 ... Approximate harvesting costs per cutting (for three cuttings, labor at 12 an hour, and yield of 4 to 4. (Agri-View, WI)
Across the Pond and Beyond : Dont be fooled by a pretty plant May 23, 2008
In the fall, many New England doors are decorated with sprays or wreaths of the vines with orange and gold berries from cuttings of this plant. It s perfect for that purpose, its fall colors blending with a pumpkin on the steps. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Fungus That Produces Biofuels From Plants: Genome Sequenced May 22, 2008
Second generation biofuels, made from foresting and agricultural waste (tree cuttings, corn cobs, straw, etc. do not have these limitations, as they complement pre-established agricultural activity, have a better CO2 balance, et don t interfere with the agro-alimentary cycle. (Science Daily)
Chaos theory and cottage gardens May 20, 2008
This means that when you buy plants you are receiving the greatest value for your dollar, and when those plants provide us with seeds or offsets or cuttings, the value doubles. The trick to gardening in hard times is to keep plants front and center, then simply resist indulging in the hard goods and decorator items. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Foreign plants can cause problems May 16, 2008
Gardeners are fond of purchasing promising plant specimens while traveling abroad - a few seed packets here, some live stem cuttings there ... "Folks that go and visit another country may see a plant they like and take some cuttings," the USDA's Aley said in a telephone interview ... Anyone transporting plants or plant parts (stem cuttings, seeds, fruits that contain seeds, among them) that are intended for propagation must fill out a phytosanitary (clean of pests or disease) certificate in... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Joyride through farmer's field ruins 4 years of crops May 16, 2008
Richard Stuchal, 57, arrived at the Pine fields that he rents about 8:30 a.m., prepared to do the first of what will be four cuttings this year to his 52-acre alfalfa crop. He mowed the first field, but as he crested a hill above the second, Mr. Stuchal saw the muddy tire tracks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some plants tolerate grazing May 15, 2008
The reason is simple: Plants have ample time to replenish root carbohydrates in the period between cuttings. Overgrazing also affects root depth and decreases competitiveness for water. (Carroll County Times)
Cutting hay has begun locally May 15, 2008
Hay cuttings have begun. Fields on small-grain farms are being harvested for haylage. (Carroll County Times)
Plant Profile: Cranesbill Geranium May 14, 2008
Stem cuttings can also be rooted to create a new plant as well. Companion Plants: Use Geranium to mask the leggy growth of some shrubs or plants such as roses, asters, or other upright plants. (Suite101.com)
Diana McCullough May 13, 2008
Its dry matter yield is equal to two cuttings of alfalfa and is at 16 to 18 percent protein. "It's just a single planting crop," Bertram said. (Agri-View, WI)
Black cutworm infestation likely in Missouri May 8, 2008
Once you've sprayed, check back in about three days to make sure there are no more cuttings. Once corn plants reach the six-leaf stage, they are less vulnerable as their stems are usually too thick for worms to cut. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Copperopolis Business Openings (00:16:59) May 8, 2008
Nearly 100 people turned out Saturday to attend ribbon cuttings to celebrate the openings of Cruisers; Fancy Pans kitchen, patio and gifts; Twigz flowers, plants and gifts, Mid-Valley Engineering, Mciation Management Services; and the Placer Title Co. Introductory remarks were offered by Castle s Dave Haley, who noted many more businesses are expected to open this summer and fall. For the complete story, see Tuesday s print edition of the Calaveras Enterprise or our e-Edition by Phillip Gomez. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Plantsmen make discoveries that affect your garden May 8, 2008
"It had both new and mature blooms on it and some buds that hadn't opened. It had been there for probably 15 years. One of the workers at Bailey had found it in a neighbor's yard in St. Paul. I asked if I could have cuttings.". A similar near-miss occurred with a crape myrtle called "White Chocolate," which has bronze leaves, white flowers and a compact habit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Free compost giveaway planned May 5, 2008
County Councillor Tony Martin, cabinet member for sustainable development, said: "Composting at home is one of the best ways to help the environment by turning rubbish, including fruit and veg peelings, grass cuttings and even paper and card into a resource where it is created. "For the last six years Lancashire has been amongst the most active areas in the UK for home composting with over 150,000 compost bins given out to residents through the Lancashire Home Composti ng project. "This has... (This Is Lancashire)
The softer side of cactus May 2, 2008
You can grow cactuses by seed or with cuttings. Cactuses also are available at nurseries and garden centers, as well as an upcoming show and sale by the Fresno Cactus lent Society. (Fresno Bee)
Wildlife: Spring walks and talks May 2, 2008
Learn to identify common native shrubs and how to grow them from cuttings and seeds. Attendees will take cuttings home and also prepare some for use in the Pull N Plant Day (see below). (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Give slow-growing Japanese maple time to sprout May 2, 2008
Make 2-inch to 3-inch cuttings of your plant leaves ... You should have well-rooted cuttings in two months. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Guest opinion: Wildfire Awareness Week 2008 May 2, 2008
In many rural areas, pile burning and burn barrels is a viable way to get rid of debris tree branches, brush cuttings, needles and leaves. And with proper site preparation and forethought, people can burn this sort of debris with reasonable safety. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Local garden shops offer new plants for 2008 May 2, 2008
Owner Mike Paduch grows many of the plants he sells from seeds or cuttings. This year, there are several new annuals he said he anticipates will be popular. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Apr 22, 2008
It's a far more efficient way to exploit a limited amount of varietal cuttings. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Return of the dandy Apr 17, 2008
After his mother's death, he found she'd kept his press cuttings pristinely over the years. Although she never told him that she was proud of him, she must have been. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
The way it was Apr 16, 2008
Bellows Falls has several gallery-like shops, including Maplewing Artisans (7 The Square, 802-460-4161) whose selection includes wood carvings, walking sticks, hand-thrown pottery, and paper cuttings; Rock and Hammer (26 The Square, 802-463-2289), which sells handcrafted jewelry and unique gifts like bird-shaped back scratchers; and Coyote Moon (22 Rockingham St., 802-463-9559) which specializes in sterling silver jewelry and folk art. Village Square Booksellers (32 The Square, 802-463-9404, )... (Boston Globe)
Ornamental foliage Apr 16, 2008
Coleus are easy to grow from seeds, but many newer and better varieties are produced from cuttings. Naturally, they cost more because stock must be maintained at peak condition from one year to the next for the cuttings ... Coleus is easily started from stem cuttings, so take as many as you like from your favorites before a killing frost. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sowing the seeds of success Apr 9, 2008
"Everyone wants to talk about their successes and failures and bring along seedlings or cuttings to share or recipes.". Runagall says every member gets the chance to speak about their contribution to the seed-saving program. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Recycling in the Organic Garden Apr 1, 2008
Use yogurt containers and margarine tubs for or propagating shrubs from softwood cuttings. Fill the bottoms of giant pottery pieces with sealed plastic jugs or bottles to save on potting soil. (Suite101.com)
UC Davis Wages War On Wine Pests Apr 1, 2008
"We're looking at least two years before we have any number of cuttings we can sell to customers." Martinez said. "But they'll know right away if it's working on pests.". (KCRA 3, CA)
Nothing to ’wine’ about ... Montague man sentenced in bottling plant bomb threat ... Mountain lion spotted in Lake Shastina ... County residents can obtain burn permits now ... No lives lost on county highways so far in 2008 ... Gunfire on I-64 in Va. has drivers, police remembering deadly sniper spree ... American, Delta cancel more flights as they inspect aircraft ... Calif. regulators may change direction on zero-emission vehicles ... Inquiry sought in park commission decision ... The nose knows: ... USDA releases nationwide list of districts that got recalled beef ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, March 29, 2008 Photo by Donn Brannon - Ernie Neveu, owner of Neveu Vineyards, makes a new cutting from last years growth to start a new vine. Nothing to ’wine’ about Mar 29, 2008
Research on varietals led Roger to Southern Oregon s Illinois and Applegate valleys where Ted Gerber, whose name is now associated with Foris Winery, and Dick Troon, founder of Troon Winery, became important sources for knowledge, root stock and cuttings. Gerber provided the Rogers with their first Chardonnay cuttings, a Dijon clone, which are still part of their Chardonnay production. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Understanding Lemon Balm Mar 29, 2008
Easy to grow and propagate, lemon balm can be started from seed or root cuttings. It can easily be started in a glass of water. (Suite101.com)
