Madagascar Day Gecko Sep 6, 2009
Artificial spider orchids and anthurium bushes can be bought for $9. 50 and $6. (Suite101.com)
McKinney Police Reports - McKinney Courier-Gazette Sep 5, 2009
VICTIM (W M, 45) of Burglary Of Vehicles Ma , at Orchid Dr, Mckinney, TX, between 00:30 ... VICTIM (W M, 45) of Burglary Of Vehicles Ma , at Orchid Dr, Mckinney, TX, between 00:30. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fairyland of bonsai trees and orchids Sep 3, 2009
Amazing sight: A uniquely-shaped orchid. JOHOR BARU: There was a photo-taking frenzy at the recent Johor Baru International Orchid and Bonsai Show as visitors were so amazed by the gorgeous orchids and bonsai trees that they could not stop snapping away with their cameras ... She said the exhibition was a learning experience as she discovered many types of orchids and was awed by the uniqueness of the flowers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Farm Bureau Fair wraps up 4-day run (844) Sep 1, 2009
Neill Sams of Orchid Alley was happy to get Best in Show honors for his Asconcenda Susan Ong Ah Mooi in the Garden Island Orchid Society s display area. The specimen also earned an American Orchid Society Award of Merit ... Aussie Sweetness submitted by Hanalei Orchids and Dor. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A is for alphabet books that teach and entertain Aug 31, 2009
O stands for orchid, including vanilla -- the only edible fruit of the orchid family. "A is for Airplane" (Sleeping Bear Press, $16. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
10 Maya foods that changed the world Aug 28, 2009
(vainilla) The elixir from the world's only known edible orchid, probably first cultivated by the Totonaca in neighboring Veracruz state, had become a common flavoring for the Maya's chocolate drinks by the 1500s ... Spanish and Portuguese explorers who brought it to Africa and Asia in the 16th century named it vainilla, or "little pod." Southern Mexico's jungle is still the only place the Vanilla planifolia orchid grows wild, pollinated by native, non-stinging bees that produce Maya honey. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Kusaka wins Front Yard Pride Award (606) Aug 25, 2009
Yellow is her favorite color, but yellow orchids don t grow well in full sun ... They ve been gardening for all 40 years, but her passion for orchids has only been since 1992 one month before Hurricane Iniki ... During the storm, the neighbor s roof blew off and right over the fledgling orchid garden instead of destroying them it saved them. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Grow own mango tree for fruit, shade Aug 23, 2009
Rake them up and use them for compost or orchid and anthurium potting media. Too wet. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Orchids And Fungi -- Partners For Life Aug 23, 2009
22, 2009) Three Thai orchids have been found to rely on a wide range of fungi to help them take carbon out of the soil instead of producing their own organic carbon ... Marc-Andr; Selosse and M;lanie Roy, from the Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive, Montpellier, France, studied Aphyllorchis montana, A. caudata and Cephalanthera exigua orchids with Suyanee Vessabutr and Santi Watthana from the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Thailand ... These orchids have no chlorophyll and rely on fungi... (Science Daily)
Daylily passion: Gardeners bewitched by lovely, durable and oh, so user-friendly flower Aug 19, 2009
Some, including Daugherty, call the daylily "the poor man's orchid." And it is phenomenal when it comes to shuffling those genes. It started out with maybe 10 species centuries ago in Japan, China and Korea. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Saugus Police log Aug. 15 Aug 19, 2009
A caller reported she was involved in an altercation at the Orchid Nightclub. She told police she was assaulted but didn t want to press charges. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Tropical orchids promiscuous with fungal partners Aug 14, 2009
Two mycoheterotrophic orchids from Thailand tropical dipterocarpacean forests associate with a broad diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungi ... Mycoheterotrophic orchids are mostly associated with ectomycorrhizal fungi in temperate regions, or with saprobes or parasites in tropical regions ... Although most mycoheterotrophic orchids occur in the tropics, few studies have been devoted to them, and the main conclusions about their specificity have hitherto been drawn from their association with... (BioMed Central)
Click to read: Trimming Down Your Wedding Budget Aug 13, 2009
Speaking about photos, Martini Bratten said, "They're important, lovely, beautiful. They're memorable, but there are lots of ways you can save. You can buy all one flower. The simpler you keep the arrangements, the simpler the time will be. It takes a lot of time to hand wire an orchid. If you cut the bouquet size by 20 percent, you save 20 percent.". And she said it's important to know what flowers are in season in that 00004000 local area. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Hawaii-style fun on the mainland Aug 12, 2009
A needle and thread, a pile of seasonal flowers such as plumerias, orchids, mini carnations and tuberose, and the rest is up to you ... The drinks are pure tiki -- try the lilikoi mojitos with white rum, passion fruit, fresh mint and lime, or a coconut kiss martini with coconut rum, pineapple and coconut cream (with an orchid floating on top). (CNN -- Travel)
Business Blooms in the Flower District (1) Aug 10, 2009
Larger businesses that have opened in the Flower District in recent years include the L.A. Flower Mall, a 15,000-square-foot market opening onto San Julian and San Pedro streets between Seventh and Eighth streets; Market City Flowers, an 8,000-square-foot market on San Pedro Street between Seventh and Eighth; a floral storage facility for Unique Sarah at Eighth and Wall streets; and Orchid Depot, a retail outlet that opened on San Pedro Street in November. Chatoff also estimates that "200 to... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Feast for the senses Aug 7, 2009
JOHOR BARU: The International Orchid Exhibition is back in town with bonsai added to the list of exhibits at the show that opened here yesterday. State Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Hoo Seong Chang said this was the largest orchid exhibition to be held at the Danga Bay Convention Centre and would attract many despite the rising number of Influenza A (H1N1) cases in the state ... Colour coordination: Workers decorating an orchid exhibition area at the show. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Planning Bridal Party Themes Aug 6, 2009
Stay on the light side with finger foods: slices of melon, cubed cheeses, bite-size quiches, and cucumber slices topped with thinly-shaved prosciutto all served on clean white trays with edible orchid blooms among the selections. "Flower Child" Bridal Shower. (Suite101.com)
Planting seeds: Accessible gardens available for people with disabilities Aug 5, 2009
Designed to look like a native Utah orchid from an aerial view, the accessible gardens feature nine raised beds, two table top gardens, five transfer sit-down beds and hardened pathways, said Utah Conservation Corps member Luke Leclair-Marzolf. As Ron Hornsby worked in a raised garden Monday, he said, I m able to weed the garden, plant the garden, harvest the garden from my wheelchair. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Completes $52 Million Renovation Jul 28, 2009
New carpeting of yellow and orange cymbidium orchid patterns, a Celadon and sage color scheme with damask wallpaper and carved wood panels emphasize the hotel's Hawaiian charm. Impressive hand-carved and custom buffet tables, armoires and hutches along with the custom designed chandeliers and island inspired shell mosaic artwork further accent the spaces. (PR Newswire)
Exotic scent Jul 27, 2009
The top notes comprise bergamot, sicilian lemon as well as kaffir limes from Malaysia, the middle notes offer Brassavola orchid, Rangoon Purple Vine, green tea and Pancratium lily, leading to a dry down of mahogany wood and ambrette seeds. Available at Elizabeth Arden counters. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
July 17 police log Jul 17, 2009
3:11 a.m. police investigated a disturbance on Orchid Drive where a man reported he was assaulted in his driveway. 12:59 p.m. police received a report of vandalism on Masonbrook Lane where a pole next to a fire hydrant was hit and knocked over. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Maurer, Lawson to perform at EIU event Jul 16, 2009
The singer-songwriter regularly performs at the Music City s famous Tootsie s Orchid Lounge. Lawson and her Hillbilly Rockstars rock out today s country and all-time favorites, performing songs by Sugarland, Leann Rimes, Deana Carter, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Patty Loveless. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Island floriculture sees book as boost Jul 14, 2009
The book features 756 varieties of tropical plants from the four classifications of tropical flowers: orchids, tropicals, proteas and anthuriums as well as cut foliage ... CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cattleya walkeriana orchid; anthurium andraeanum; "Dawn"; lei, Christina style, made with dendrodium orchids; lei, cigar-style. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Starting life as a weed, now its in most gardens Jul 14, 2009
The color palette includes yellow, gold, red, orchid, purple, pink, orange and nearly white. There are also bicolored daylilies and ones with halos, eyes and other distinctive markings. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
* Orchid growers hope for technological boost Jul 11, 2009
Orchid growers hope for technological boost ... Butterfly orchid producers have introduced radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in a move that is expected to raise productivity, agricultural researchers said on Thursday ... As competition in the global orchid market becomes increasingly fierce, research fellows at the Taiwan Agriculture Research Institute said the nation needs to introduce new technology to sharpen its competitive edge in the sector. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Bidder in Hilo Hattie bankruptcy case bows out Jul 8, 2009
"The polarized sunglasses we'll receive through the Maui Jim program will help protect patients' eyes from damaging ultra-violet light that, over time, Local Schools Awarded for Recycling Outdated Yellow Pages Directories Schools in Hawaii showed they know what it takes to recycle more than 16 tons of outdated Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages Directories during the "Think Yellow, Go Green" Recycling Contest hosted by HYP Media Finance LLC ("HYP Media"), the official publisher of the Hawaiian Telcom... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fog forests - harbingers of environmental change Jul 7, 2009
Trees stand close to 100 feet, with ferns, mosses, and bromeliads (plant that grows on another plant like an orchid) adorning the canopies. Rain pours down often - not rain from clouds, but fog dripping down from the tree canopy. (Weymouth News, MA)
Summer veggies are just about finished for season (27) Jul 6, 2009
It just lives on the dead oak limbs like an orchid. FUNGUS AMONG US. (Boerne Star, TX)
What Does it Mean to be a Pisces? Jul 6, 2009
The flowers of Pisces are the water lily, the orchid, the lotus, the white poppy, and the lilac. The metals of Pisces are Platinum and Metallic Pewter. (Suite101.com)
Bigger crowd expected at Floria Jul 4, 2009
Pretty: Raja Nong Chik (left) admiring the orchid plant presented to him ... PPj president Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said the emphasis for flower display was on orchids from Malaysia and abroad. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lompoc’s colors shine at Flower Show Jun 28, 2009
The professional displays around the tea and cookies area in the lobby also got into the Childhood Fantasies mood with exhibits of plants and flowers that included castles with nights in shining armor from Avenue Flower Shop, a tree house from Lompoc Valley Florist, fairies from the Orchid Society and lava and lightning lamps from Chaotic Exotics. The flower show continues from 10 a.m.. (Santa Maria Times)
* A blast from the past, but whos listening? Jun 25, 2009
Away from home, men of the Tao tribe, who live on Orchid Island, wear silver cone-shaped headwear, rattan armor, chest decorations, armbands and personal knives to serve as ornamentation as well as ritual articles to dispel evil spirits. Tools for tattooing. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Turf may be key for Criticism in G2 New York Jun 20, 2009
Her only loss in the last five races was a third in the Orchid Stakes at Gulfstream Park - on a course rated good ... Dynaforce, second by a neck in the New York last year, will be joined by stablemate Dress Rehearsal, who beat Criticism in the Orchid. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
The Birds, Bees, Fowers and Seeds At Bok Tower Garden Jun 17, 2009
From colorful butterflies, birds and orchids to insects, plants and even the gopher tortoise, all ages will enjoy her illustrations that are as beautiful as they are scientifically precise and educational ... During a showing at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Carey collaborated to create artwork in posters that won the education award for a booth at the American Orchid Society Florida tour. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Scale is key to good design Jun 16, 2009
He chose bonsai plants, but he could just as effectively chosen a white orchid or bromeliad for an exotic feel. I encourage you to be particular about the accessories and artwork in your rooms. (AZCentral -- Home)
Wet, wonderful Thailand Jun 16, 2009
The drive through Mae Sa valley is a treat for the eyes and when we stop at a butterfly and orchid farm I feel like I am getting colour therapy ... It is typically Thai, with elaborate gold towers and decorations in colours as bright as the orchids in the valley. (iAfrica.com)
May 16 nuptials for Turner-Hollowell Jun 16, 2009
Given in marriage by her father, Charles Turner, the bride wore a strapless A-line white matte satin gown ruched to the left side and highlighted with an asymmetrical line of the color orchid purple and also color orchid purple buttons down the back of the dress and small mini length train ... She carried purple roses, lavender roses, orchids and Gerber daisies arranged by Countryside Interiors. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
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History of gardens at Glen Urquhart School in Beverly Jun 5, 2009
Burrage built several greenhouses and transformed the property into Orchidvale. At one time, he had the world's largest collection of tropical orchids, with over 30,000 orchids growing on the property ... While doing an internet search on Mr. Burrage, I was quite surprised to learn he is referenced and quoted in horticultural and orchid societies throughout the world. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Trading Energy For Safety, Bees Extend Legs To Stay Stable In Wind Jun 4, 2009
Together with Robert Dudley of the University of California, Berkeley, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Combes studied 10 species of wild orchid bees that fly at high speeds for tens of kilometers each day seeking food and other resources ... Because male orchid bees are so strongly attracted by scents, they will readily traverse severe conditions, such as those created when Combes and Dudley set up powerful air jets in the bees' Panamanian jungle habitats ... 18, 2007) Orchid... (Science Daily)
Police Reports Jun 2, 2009
11:22 a.m. 3500 block Orchid Ln ... 12:27 p.m. 3500 block Orchid Ln ... 12:09 a.m. 3500 block Orchid Ln. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Flower drop to honor D-Day Jun 1, 2009
This time, he said he's also bringing 1,500 orchid blossoms from Hawai'i that he plans to drop over Sainte-Mere-Eglise by plane. He hopes to line up a C-47 for the drop. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Isle resident plans to drop orchid blossoms over Normandy Jun 1, 2009
Isle resident D. Zane Schlemmer plans to drop orchid blossoms over a village he was supposed to parachute into ... A Kaneohe resident will return to Normandy, where he parachuted 65 years ago before the allies stormed the beaches of France, but instead of carrying a rifle, he will be armed with 1,500 orchid blossoms ... Schlemmer said Graham has negotiated the use of a vintage C-47 to drop the 1,500 orchid flowers that he bought from a local florist. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Soothing Hana Nai'a May 30, 2009
" Magazines such as Bazaar, Elite and Travel re have also featured Hana Nai'a.When Broyles decided to take her homespun aromatherapy to the next level, forming a company, she contacted the late Eleanor Makita of Kona Village Resort, "who blessed my company and helped me name it for the spinner dolphin," Broyles explained.The dolphin has special meaning for Broyles because of the way she first arrived in the Islands. While sailing between the Mainland and Hawai'i, Broyles was caught in a storm... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Taking the office outside May 29, 2009
"My daughter (Sophia) made us signs that say, 'Happy plants for sale here.' And that's so true. You sell someone an orchid plant or flower and it makes them happy, whether it's for themselves or for a friend who's down.". Evidently, that goes for the farmer, too. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii Deals May 28, 2009
The vehicles are included by booking one of Halekulani's premier suites, which includes the Royal Suite, Vera Wang Suite or the Orchid Suite. They run about $7,000 a night. (KCRA 3, CA)
Chetek High School holds commencement Saturday May 28, 2009
The class flower is the orchid. Class motto: If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. (Chetek Alert, WI)
HotelTravel.com's Sizzling Summer Deals Sweep Across Asia May 26, 2009
Rates at the renowned Dusit Thani Hotel in the popular Silom Road area start from only US$101, while the five-star Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers on the Chao Praya River is priced at US$106. For less than half that, you can opt for the four-star Chaophya Park Hotel (from US$39), or take the economy hotel option at the three-star Welcome Sawasdee Inn from US$13 - inclusive of breakfast for two. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Jet boat for Kenyir lake May 25, 2009
He said that ongoing projects at the site included an orchid garden, fruit orchard, bird park and butterfly park. The state would launch a promotion blitz in Europe to woo tourists, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vinca offers alternative to sun-baked impatiens May 23, 2009
They come in your choice of many colors, including apricot, lilac, orchid, and rose. While vinca is normally trouble-free, an unusually cool or wet summer can spell disaster. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Joint committee formed to discuss bridge linking Johor & Singapore May 22, 2009
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When Yuma's hot weather comes, think orchids May 21, 2009
With a little knowledge about orchid care, you can garden indoors during our hot summer weather. At one time, the cost of an orchid plant was high, and growing orchids was considered a rich man s hobby ... Today, orchids are affordable and are sold everywhere, even at your local grocery store. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Creating New Bromeliad Plants Throu... May 21, 2009
Terrestrial bromeliads grow in a well draining medium such as orchid bark, perlite, humus, lava rock, peat or sphagnum moss. Bromeliads are remarkably resilient plants and require relatively little attention. (Suite101.com)
NPPD transmission timeline too tight for corn planters May 15, 2009
Reed, whose residence is within 300 feet of a pole site, also raised concerns about the power line intruding on the habitat of a threatened species, the western prairie fringed orchid ... He also disputed Reed s prairie orchid point ... He said the route had been surveyed twice, and we did not find any reported sightings of the western prairie orchid. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Chinatown Florists Talk About Shortage May 13, 2009
Tuesday afternoon the orchid supplier had plenty to deliver on Beretania Street. These are boxes filled with thousands of orchids from Thailand that lei makers will get busy stringing for this weekend's graduations. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Exotic fruit plants show in Golden Gate Park May 10, 2009
Some species in the new show, such as the orchid that produces vanilla beans, are part of the conservatory's permanent collection. "The vanilla bean is the flower," Gonzalez said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Neighbor Island Schools Hope to Achieve Yellow Pages Directory Recycling Success May 9, 2009
Throughout May directories will be accepted at Garden Isle Disposal on Kauai, Orchid Island Rubbish and Recycling on Hawaii Island, Maui Disposal on Maui, Makoa Trucking on Molokai and at local schools Lanai. At the close of the competition on May 30, 2009, the recycled directories will be shipped to Island Shell in Honolulu where they will be processed. (PR Newswire)
Weekend Events May 8, 2009
The Orchid Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania presents its annual flower show, Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., JMC Ice Arena, 423 W. 38th St.. Cost: $3. (Erie Times-News, PA)
* Cabinet hopes to develop sophisticated agriculture May 8, 2009
833 billion over a four-year period to establish Taiwan as a global logistics center for the orchid market, expand the overseas market for grouper fish, set up centers for incubation of livestock, aquaculture and agriculture, and create six enclosed farms for genetically modified crops. The proposal also involves incorporating recreational activities into the sector, with a goal of attracting 30 million visits per year to rural villages by 2012. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story May 7, 2009
Fely Sams, owner of Orchid Alley shows off some of the boxes that wait to be shipped to the Mainland for Mothers Day, Monday. Sams said the last day for shipping live orchid plants is Wednesday, but they will ship on Monday, again ... Published: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:09 AM HST KAPA A Despite the economic downturn, mothers won t be forgotten, said Fely Sams, owner of Orchid Alley in Kapa a.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Sweet spring scents May 2, 2009
Violet leaves, orchids, vetiver; pineapple, peony, patchouli; and bergamot, jasmine and incense ... Coconut milk, banana leaf, orchid. (AZCentral -- Style)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 1, 2009
Taiwan orchids win at expo. Taiwan-grown butterfly and Oncidium orchids presented by the Taipei City Government took first place in the Judges' Prize at an international flower exhibition in South Korea, a city official said yesterday ... The city has a 36m2 booth displaying a wide array of flower species endemic to Taiwan, including the butterfly orchid, Oncidium orchid, flamingo flower, peace lily and pleomele. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Everything followed the script Apr 30, 2009
"Facial slaps? Abdominal slaps? Throwing a naked man into a wall? Kid stuff. Those methods worked. They kept us safe for seven years. Safer than with that delicate Hawaiian orchid in the White House. America is coming across as weak and indecisive. Just when Rummy and I had stomped out that 'Blame America First' flower child culture, Obama has dragged it back, apologizing profusely all over the world for the country he's running, canoodling with greasy dictators, kissing up to those weasels in... (Albany Times Union)
Hot debate on Berkeley's energy plans Apr 20, 2009
It was both a failure and an accomplishment that I kept Randy Robinson's orchid alive for over a year. Advertisers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
U.N. inspectors leaving N. Korea Apr 16, 2009
For weeks, North Korea has been leading up to the anniversary with film and music festivals, athletic competitions, art exhibitions and a flower show featuring the late founder's namesake "kimilsungia" orchid. In a highly unusual move, two Christian bands from the U.S. the Nashville, Tennessee-based classical-fusion Annie Moses Band and Grammy Award-winning Casting Crowns were among musicians performing Wednesday at an international festival showcasing dancers, acrobats and musicians. (MSNBC -- International)
