Don't leave Fido at home! Valentine's Day 'petaways' Feb 12, 2008
If you are planning to entwine fresh flowers on a leash or add a garland around your dogs neck, avoid flowers that are toxic to animals such as lily-of-the-valley, daffodils, narcissus, sweet peas and tulips. For a full list go to. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Winter comes, winter goes Jan 27, 2008
The narcissus in the farmyard lost its way several years back and now blooms in November. I haven't pruned the rosebushes yet because I was still picking roses for the mantel in early December, and even now the 'Tropicana' rosebush next to the deck is opening more fragrant range-red buds. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Camelot Themed Garden Plants Jan 20, 2008
Narcissus 'Merlin' and 'Avalon' A favorite spring blooming bulb, daffodils are cheerful additions to any garden and 'Merlin' with it's fragrant, tri-color blooms and 'Avalon' with changeable yellow and white daffodil flowers are no exceptions. Lilac (Syringa josiflexa) 'Royalty' This lilac is known as the Guinevere Lilac and has beautiful purple flowers that boast the traditional lilac fragrance each spring and early summer. (Suite101.com)
Coloring Paris: A photographic homage to the city Jan 15, 2008
It is at once Narcissus and the pool that reflected his image. Until the mid-l9th century, the image presented was mostly a stately one as painters, encumbered by heavy equipment, recorded Paris through its monuments and great events. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Market Street Festival in Top 20 Jan 11, 2008
When they begin to bloom, the area around the riverwalk will be awash in the yellow glow of daffodils and other members of the narcissus flower family. The bulbs were donated by the CGC in order to enhance the visual appearance of the city, said CGC Board President Doris Ebner. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Parks, nature center, and historic buildings retain character of Connecticut's first town Jan 9, 2008
The Narcissus Chocolate Cafe (7 Railroad Place, 860-436-9311, , free Wi-Fi) opened six weeks ago in the renovated 1872 train depot - look for the bright red building next to the train tracks on Church Street - and serves all things chocolate. Need I say more. (Boston Globe)
City announces tourism grants Jan 5, 2008
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, $10,000 for the 59th Narcissus Festival (Feb. 1). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Do you need to poke a potato before baking? Dec 27, 2007
But many bulbs - including tulips, hyacinths, crocus, and narcissus - require a cold treatment in order to flower. This involves keeping the bulbs at a temperature of 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 17 weeks. (Boston Globe)
It's one week and counting Dec 19, 2007
But don't forget the care of amaryllis and paperwhite narcissus. These holiday plants are almost carefree. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Young Minds (18) Dec 16, 2007
She plants Narcissus bulbs and sells them at craft fairs to raise money for research of the disease, which runs in her family. Even though you are a small person, you can show the effects of big topics that are evident throughout the world, Becca said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Memories of Christmases past alive in the garden Dec 6, 2007
At our house, we always had containers of narcissus blooming, and there would be camellias floating in a bowl of water. My mother made a wreath for the front door out of dark green boxwood from the yard, and we would go over to Miss Carrie Lou Langley's house and gather red berries from her Burfordii holly bush. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Amaryllis, paperwhites add pop of color Dec 1, 2007
We can fill this void with two colorful bulbs, the paperwhite narcissus and amaryllis. Both can be planted at staggered intervals in order to create an ongoing indoor display throughout the winter months. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lovely colors and shapes can make your winter garden sparkle Dec 1, 2007
Instead of mulching, she has laid down ground covers and planted bulbs underneath -- narcissus, hardy cyclamen, winter aconite. It's just pure common sense, she says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Imports of China canned pork stopped since Aug: food importers Dec 1, 2007
Retailers have taken popular brands like Maling and Narcissus off the shelf since the AVA's suspension of the two processing plants ... Should consumers still have leftover Maling and Narcissus canned pork products, and are wondering if they are safe for consumption, AVA has stated that products which it has allowed into Singapore have been checked and approved for food safety. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Greening the holidays with eco-friendly gifts Nov 29, 2007
"I love decorating my indoors with live goods, such as blooms from forced bulbs - narcissus and amaryllis - and greenery to create a beautiful mantel piece, centerpiece or stunning entryway," she said. "They look amazing, and the nice thing is you can always replant the bulb outdoors afterward. "The same goes for the Alberta spruce. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Winter and Holiday Themed Plants Nov 21, 2007
Narcissus 'Ice Follies' A medium height daffodil with large 3-4 flowers that are bright white with yellow center cups that appear every spring and are. Pinus wallichiana 'Frosty' A large pine tree, this evergreen conifer grows over 30 tall and has yellow or white tipped needles that give it a frosted appearance. (Suite101.com)
Monthly Gardening Tasks: November Nov 15, 2007
-- Plant tulips and hyacinths as well as other spring-blooming bulbs such as anemone, crocus, daffodil, Dutch hyacinth, Dutch iris, freesia, leucojum, narcissus, ranuncula and scilla. -- Prepare indoor bulbs: hyacinths and paperwhite narcissus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Daffodils give gardens natural beauty Nov 15, 2007
Even with the drought, my patch of Narcissus jonquilla is already putting up its distinctive rush-like foliage in October ... Narcissus Avalanche daffodil and T. Generaal de Wet, an early-blooming tulip ... If you decide to add some heirloom Narcissus (this is the genus that includes many different types of daffodils) to your garden this fall, there is still time, but sooner is better than later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Getting ready for the holidays Nov 14, 2007
If you still have tulip and narcissus bulbs in your refrigerator, you can plant them now ... On the other hand, if you are like most gardeners who like to have plants that come back and even multiply, narcissus is the bulb for you ... For years the only daffodil or narcissus planted was the large yellow King Alfred. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Holiday events Nov 8, 2007
Blooming Narcissus for Indoors Workshop. Terry Walter shows how to plant a ceramic pot of paperwhites for the holidays. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BOTANICALS: Narcissus Oct 25, 2007
Narcissus flowers make great cut flowers to give to family and friends. General: From the Greek word narkan, meaning "to stupefy," the alkaloids in these bulbs are toxic and can affect the nervous system and stomach. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Gardening With Charlie - No-Fuss Spring Bulbs Oct 23, 2007
I particularly like the small-flowered, fragrant daffodils (often called narcissus or jonquils). The flowers range in color from pure white to deep yellow. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Deborah Kerr, First Lady of Hollywood Oct 21, 2007
Her first significant role was in a screen adaptation of George Bernard Shaw s Major Barbara in 1941 and, after breakthrough performances in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (in which she played three parts) and Black Narcissus, she moved to America. She arrived in Hollywood with a 750-a-week contract with MGM and was soon described as the First Lady of Hollywood. (Times Online)
Deborah Kerr dies at 86 Oct 19, 2007
Her performance as a troubled nun in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1947 film Black Narcissus caught the eye of Hollywood producers. Kerr signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and became a major star, acting opposite the likes of Lancaster, Brynner, Robert Mitchum, Stewart Granger and Spencer Tracy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Obituary: Deborah Kerr Oct 19, 2007
Refined, elegant star of Black Narcissus, The King and I and From Here to Eternity who seldom, if ever, gave a weak performance ... In 1947, she was reunited with Powell and Pressburger for a heady masterwork, Black Narcissus. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Turner Classic Movies to Honor Six-Time Oscar(R) Nominee Deborah Kerr Oct 19, 2007
She followed up with several excellent performances in fine films: the mousy wife whose marriage is revitalized when she enters wartime service in Perfect Strangers (1945); the Irish spy in the gripping I See a Dark Stranger (1946); and, especially, a marvelous, award-winning performance as the determined-yet-fallible Sister Superior who attempts to establish a school and hospital in a remote Himalayan castle in Powell and Pressburger's uniquely unsettling Black Narcissus (1947). With a string... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daffodils easy to grow, so get some started Oct 3, 2007
By the way, all daffodils are in the Narcissus genus; the nickname daffodil comes from "David's lily" (from David, patron saint of Wales). Daffodils are easy to grow where they get winter and spring sunshine and don't stand in water after rains or summer irrigation. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Protect Bulbs from Animal Damage Sep 28, 2007
Daffodils (also called Narcissus or Jonquils) are toxic and are thus naturally unattractive to animals. For this reason, daffodils and narcissus are virtually critter proof. (Suite101.com)
Stuck in a rut? Branch out and plant some bulbs Sep 14, 2007
Good ones to begin with include daffodils (Narcissus), grape hyacinth, snowflake (Leucojum, often mistakenly called snowdrops), starflower (Ipheion), crocus, painted arum (Arum italicum), wood hyacinth (Hyacinthoides hispanica) and oxalis. There are others, of course, but isn't this enough to get a good start. (The Clarion-Ledger)
WPB flower power Sep 5, 2007
Choices: Banyan Clematis Datura Evernia Fern Hibiscus Narcissus Sapodilla. Click Continue reading to see the answers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Some flower bulbs fare better in Fresno's punishing heat Aug 10, 2007
We'll order a good selection of all-white narcissus including "Ice Wings" and "Thalia" varieties to plant among the low-growing bright blue-purple muscari that have survived for many years ... Add a couple of dozen paperwhite narcissus, several amaryllis and hyacinth bulbs and a few lily-of-the valley pips to force into early bloom as winter holiday gifts, and my list is done. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Divine vision inspired a 97-foot treehouse Jul 30, 2007
From this vantage point and others, visitors can see a garden where Burgess has used daffodils, irises, narcissus, gladiolas and wild daisies to spell out the letters J-E-S-U-S.. "The whole message of the thing is if you come to see the site and climb to the top, you'll see Jesus in the garden, and the preacher didn't have to say a word," Burgess says, smiling broadly. (USA Today -- News)
F. Widayanto staying faithful to ceramic arts Jul 4, 2007
(In Greek mythology Narcissus was a beautiful youth who was condemned to fall in love with his own reflection after rejecting the advances of the nymph Echo. Narcissus is also a genus of bulbous plants, including the daffodil and jonquil ... Among his artworks currently on display at the National Gallery is a large pole featuring a flower from the narcissus family. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Cottage Garden Flowers Jul 2, 2007
Plant Old Fashioned Flowers for Traditional Cottage Garden Style. Learn how to combine favorite old fashioned flowers of all kinds to design your own colorful cottage garden filled with fragrant roses, lilacs, peonies and more. (Suite101.com)
Widayanto reveals Narcissus in new solo exhibit Jul 2, 2007
Such was again the case on Friday night, when the National Gallery in Central Jakarta was transformed into a garden of abundant narcissus flowers, re-creating the atmosphere of Greek mythology for the 39 images of Narcissus on display ... Widayanto's solo exhibition Narcissus Narcissus once more proves the enduring fascination with Greek mythology, with its gods and goddesses, demons, monsters and other supernatural creatures ... The myth of Narcissus has many variants. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
100 facts about East Lansing and the school that makes it pulse Jun 22, 2007
Daisy Lane, Larkspur, Lilac, Marigold Avenue and Narcissus got their flowery names from developer Robert Hick's wife, Zoe's love of flowers. The area was known as the Flowerpot neighborhood. (The State News, MI)
Jeffrey Teuton: Dracula, a Snake, and Narcissus Walk Into a Bar May 24, 2007
We are pleased to announce the first solo exhibition of Jeffrey Teuton in Berlin Dracula, a Snake, and Narcissus Walk Into a Bar from May 24th July 7th 2007 ... Dracula, the Snake and Narcissus, are "creatures" which can be found in the works of Jeffrey Teuton. (AbsoluteArts.com)
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Jeffrey Teuton: Dracula, a Snake, and Narcissus Walk Into a Bar - galerie Open - absolutearts ... "Jeffrey Teuton: Dracula, a Snake, and Narcissus Walk Into a Bar" 2007-05-24 until 2007-07-07 Berlin, , DE Germany ... We are pleased to announce the first solo exhibition of Jeffrey Teuton in Berlin Dracula, a Snake, and Narcissus Walk Into a Bar from May 24th July 7th 2007. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Freedom of time changes after 'the fall' Apr 10, 2007
The green grass, the daffodils and narcissus along the road frontage here are so pretty. The white magnolia had only swelling buds one day. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Be careful what you feed your pet Apr 3, 2007
Tulip and narcissus bulbs can cause convulsions and cardiac problems. On the other hand, despite what we hear each year around Christmas, the poinsettia is not a toxic plant. (MSNBC -- Business)
A glimpse of greatness Mar 25, 2007
One of the exhibition's most beautiful paintings is "The Three Hermits: Plum, Chrysanthemum, and Narcissus," made in 1651 by Chen Hongshou , a calligrapher and renowned painter. It describes with razor-fine lines and gossamer shading the upper parts of three flowering plants horizontally arrayed across the otherwise blank silk surface. (Boston Globe)
Spring has sprung, however, cold weather could still come Mar 24, 2007
Q) What s the difference between a narcissus, daffodil and jonquil. A) Narcissus is the botanical name for daffodils ... Daffodil is the common English name for the genus narcissus. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Daffodils take to the road with color as wildflower program blooms Mar 16, 2007
To determine the most suitable varieties, DOT consulted the American Daffodil Society, which recommended three old-fashioned favorites for Southern gardens: 'Ice Follies,' with its white petals and yellow cup; 'Carlton,' which sports a large, two-toned yellow trumpet; and Narcissus campernelli, a species brought here by settlers from Europe that yields up to three yellow flowers per stem. "These varieties will tolerate the harsh roadside environment, and they will come back each spring," says... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The year that spring stole a surprise March on summer Mar 11, 2007
One type of narcissus has brought forward its flowering from the second week in March to late January ... The six-week change to the Narcissus pseudonarcissus daffodil in Kew's woodland garden, however, is among the most extreme. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Teen art — Springville's high school competition gets better each year Mar 11, 2007
"Narcissus" (digital) by Rachael Carver of Highland High School was selected by 2nd District Rep. Jim Matheson for third-place honors. (Deseret News)
The most sensual spring appetizers Feb 26, 2007
The exhibit masses both the familiar (squill and grape hyacinths as well as narcissus, hyacinths , and tulips) and the more exotic. This year the show will include such South African bulbs as Cape cowslip and veltheimia, following the longstanding practice of including bulbs from around the world. (Boston Globe)
A Year of Fragrance Feb 16, 2007
Paperbush Winter Gold (Edgworthia chrysantha) this deciduous shrub bears unusual pale yellow, velvety blooms before its leaves appear (The Morning Star)
Flower sales bloom for Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2007
At Half Moon Bay's largest flower wholesaler, Nurserymen's Exchange, hundreds of workers spent the first weeks, February preparing shipments of narcissus, tulips, orchids and roses for destinations across the country. Don Mendel, a spokesman for the company, said the wholesaler sends the majority of its deliveries to distributors in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest and the East Coast. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Symbolic decor Feb 15, 2007
Narcissus: Known to the Chinese as water fairy flower, elegant garlic or fairy of the waves, the narcissus, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, is an important and beloved flower of the Chinese New Year. Pussy willow: The fluffy white blossoms of the pussy willow resemble silk, and they soon give forth young shoots the color of green jade. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Peter Ellenshaw, 93; Oscar-winning special effects artist for Disney Feb 15, 2007
"Ellenshaw served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, and then worked as a matte artist on "Black Narcissus," "Stairway to Heaven," "Quo Vadis" and other films.After doing special effects and the production design on the 1974 Disney adventure-fantasy "The Island at the Top of the World" for which he shared an Oscar nomination for best art direction Ellenshaw and his wife moved to Ireland, where he painted landscapes for a couple of years before returning to California.From then on, he... (Los Angeles Times)
Oscar(R)-Winning Disney Matte Artist and Visual Effects Pioneer Peter Ellenshaw Dies at Age 93; Added His Magic Brush to Such Classics as 'Mary Poppins,' '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,' and 'Darby O'Gill and the Little People' Feb 15, 2007
Born in Great Britain in 1913, Ellenshaw began his film career in the early 1930s, when he apprenticed for visual effects pioneer W. Percy (Pop) Day, O.B.E. He worked on such productions as "Things to Come," "Rembrandt," "Elephant Boy," "Sixty Glorious Years," "A Matter of Life and Death," and the Michael Powell-Emeric Pressburger classic "Black Narcissus.". After a stint as a pilot in the RAF during World War II, Ellenshaw created matte paintings for MGM's "Quo Vadis." In 1947, his work caught... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Getting the New Year started right Feb 7, 2007
Narcissus and hyacinth are flown in too as their Chinese names have the words water and wind signifying prosperity. Radish is sold as potted plants for its look, with green leaves perched on a red round body, symbolising a good start. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Flamingos a status symbol? You bet! Jan 26, 2007
It isn't too late to plant a handful of fragrant "paperwhite" Narcissus in a pot, to get to grow and bloom in just a few weeks. I sowed a little ryegrass seed on the potting soil for an Easter basket effect. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Expect losses if transplanting lilies Jan 12, 2007
Q: I'm sure I'm not the only one who received a lovely pot of narcissus which has bloomed and given me much pleasure during the Christmas season ... A: Narcissus bulbs that have been "forced" into bloom indoors in pots are not likely to rebloom in their pots ... Plant narcissus bulbs 2 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart in good garden soil. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lewis Ginter still brightening the season Jan 4, 2007
Parents will enjoy hundreds of colorful poinsettias, white orchids, red Christmas cacti, drifts of amaryllis, snow-white narcissus and red cyclamen. Displays in the education building echo the gingerbread theme of the conservatory and feature handcrafted dollhouses and a train collection. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
