A stroll through Monet's garden Nov 10, 2008
There also are greenhouses where Monet grew begonias, exotic ferns and orchids. The water garden is accessed through an underground tunnel in front of Clos Normand. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Runway Ready Nov 8, 2008
Kate Handbags - 2009 Resort g Collection. Warm up your wardrobe with the New Resort and Spring 2009 Collection by Kate There are five exciting new fabrics and stylesjust in time for the holidays. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Holiday gift plants: Which can be saved, and which cannot Nov 8, 2008
If you live in a condo or apartment, the consensus is to chuck out (or give to a friend with a yard) everything but the hardy Christmas cactus and some orchids ... "These were designed to be throwaways, just like the poinsettia and Easter lily," he said, citing advice from the researcher who developed mass production of phalaenopsis, the flat orchids ... "In most cases, those orchids have been pushed very hard and will never look that good again.". (Florida Times-Union)
Home and garden briefs around Florida's First Coast Nov 8, 2008
Thomas Aaron will discuss microclimates for orchids ... Members will discuss winter care for orchids. (Florida Times-Union)
Saving the Rain Forests of Borneo Nov 7, 2008
Borneo is known to have more than 15,000 species of plants, including 2,500 species of orchids. There are about 11,000 species of flowering plants of which a third are indigenous. (Suite101.com)
Beauty in full bloom Nov 3, 2008
Flower power: Andrea and her mother, Datin Josephine Fonseka, share in her father Datuk Dr C.G.A. Fonsekas passion orchids. I have a contract with Marie France to maintain my weight at about 60kg which I do effortlessly. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wildflower Declines In Thoreau's Concord Woods Are Due To Climate Changes Nov 2, 2008
Some of the plant families hit hardest by global warming have included beloved species like lilies, orchids, violets, roses, and dogwoods ... Plant families that have been especially hard-hit by global warming have included lilies, orchids, buttercups, violets, roses, dogwoods, and mints ... Plant families that have been especially hard-hit by global warming have included lilies, orchids, buttercups, violets, roses, dogwoods, and mints. (Science Daily)
With 'Lola Mont�s,' an aging beauty is restored to full glory Oct 31, 2008
The film's flashbacks erupt like hothouse orchids: here is Lola luring Liszt (Will Quadflieg) into break-up sex; here is her neglected adolescence and the soldier-lover (Ivan Desny) she stole from her mother (Lise Delamare); here are her seductions of a student (a young Oskar Werner) and an aging king (Anton Walbrook). Yet the film constantly loops back to the metaphorical diorama of the circus, with its wheels within wheels of paying customers, circling horses, flying acrobats, and Ophuls's own... (Boston Globe)
An Introduction to Flowers Oct 31, 2008
Some flowers, such as certain species of orchids, can even imitate female bees in shape, scent and color; male bees move from flower to flower in the search for a potential mate, pollinating as they go. The Pollination of Flowers by Insects: Entomphilous. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Oct 31, 2008
WILD ORCHIDS Offering a terrific variety of bridal bouquets and fresh floral arrangements, plus free consultations. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
20 great spots by 20 great Aussies Oct 31, 2008
It's also riddled with an amazing array of wild orchids and native grasses and spectacular grass trees. Often I'll pack a picnic and go there with my girlfriend. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Builders push to clear inventory Oct 31, 2008
He handled an auction in March for a 157-unit high-rise condominium project, Eight Orchids, in downtown Oakland that did not sell out that day but it has continued to generate sales from the auction list of 1,000 prospects ever since. Another couple of dozen units have gone into contract based on the buzz generated from the auction. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
A single-minded pursuit of flavor Oct 29, 2008
(This stands in contrast to the decor, which aside from some potted orchids is dark and austere, preserving the old, slanted nature of the space. The dish is pink and red and scattered with flowers, with more stacking, this time of beets and goat cheese. (Boston Globe)
Annual expo focuses on ‘Orchids for Everyone' Oct 29, 2008
Annual expo focuses on Orchids for Everyone ... Annual expo focuses on Orchids for Everyone ... Society Theme this year was Orchids for Everyone, with an emphasis on growing orchids outdoors and on window sills. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Ruthstrom - Cicack Wedding Announcement Oct 29, 2008
The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Conn McWhorter before an altar decorated with all white roses, calla lilies and orchids in large urns atop white pillars ... She carried a hand tied bouquet of all white roses, calla lilies and orchids. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Climate Change Hits Walden Pond Oct 29, 2008
Plants that could not adapt to the temperature changes, including buttercups, asters, orchids, roses, saxifrages and violets, have decreased in number or disappeared. One Rhino Dies In Fight at Va. (Washington Post)
Manna, Kooyman wed in June (10) Oct 29, 2008
She carried a bouquet of ivory roses and orchids. The best man was John Giannoni, of Las Vegas, Nev. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Troubling toll in Thoreau's backyard Oct 28, 2008
Those that did are dying off, including many familiar families such as orchids, irises, sunflowers, dogwoods, lilies, roses, and buttercups. Because so many of the winners and losers have been found to be phylogenetically linked (meaning they are close genetic relatives), the study is the first to report that whole groups of related plants are at extinction risk from global warming, the researchers said. (Boston Globe)
Warming Climate Changing Thoreau's Walden Pond Oct 28, 2008
But species that did not respond to temperature changes have decreased greatly, including anemones, buttercups, asters, campanulas, bluets, bladderworts, dogwoods, lilies, mints, orchids, roses, saxifrages and violets. Related. (Fox News)
Thoreau is rediscovered as a climatologist Oct 28, 2008
"They happen to be our most charismatic species orchids, mints, gentians, lilies, iris." ... Of the 21 species of orchids Thoreau observed in Concord, "we could only find 7," Primack said. (International Herald Tribune)
Kokua Line: Greenhouse grows bare Oct 27, 2008
The original concept for the conservatory was to focus on orchids and to be named the Lyon Orchid Conservatory. According to the Master Plan, the conservatory was to honor Lyon for "his dedication, his works, and his love of orchids." ... It was meant to be "a sunny yet enclosed structure to protect the delicate plants from predators, particularly the bulbul bird, airborne disease, and theft while the surrounding garden area, gazebo, and courtyards allow visitors to enjoy special displays and... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
It's the Merriest Time of the Year at Windward Mall Oct 26, 2008
Posted on: Saturday, October 25, 2008. Crystal YamasakiReader Submitted. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Home & garden briefs Oct 25, 2008
Grow orchids and camellias. Have a passion for plants or a desire to exercise your green thumb. (Florida Times-Union)
The greatest walks on Earth Oct 25, 2008
Explore forests to spot bears, orchids and red squirrels. Walk facts Bruce Peninsula National Park, Tobermory; from one hour to all day; limestone paths, lakes, forest; easy-hard. (The Age, Australia -- National)
West Kauai Medical Centers annual holiday craft fair Oct 24, 2008
A plate lunch by Wong s will be available as well as pastries, orchids, rummage items and handicrafts. All proceeds from the craft fair are used to purchase medical equipment, instruments and supplies for the hospital. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Halekulani names Vikram Garg new executive chef Oct 23, 2008
The 455-room luxury hotel features award-winning La Mer, Orchids, House Without a Key, The Veranda, and Lewers Lounge, each boasting distinctive cuisine, providing a spectrum of tastes and dining experiences ... "Halekulani Executive Chef, Vikram Garg, lives with the passion of a connoisseur and the creativity of a world-class chef. We are thrilled to have his enthusiasm and expertise join the talents of Darryl Fujita, Chef de Cuisine of Orchids and Michelin-starred Yves Garnier, Chef de Cuisine... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Milton wins suit, compromises on greenhouses Oct 23, 2008
The Bakers grow orchids, which they sell to customers like Harry s Farmer s Market. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
EXCERPT: 'The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life' Oct 23, 2008
For the next two hours, six people hummed around him, watching videos, talking, and making phone calls, while the flight attendant set out linens and bud vases filled with orchids on the bird's-eye maple dining tables before returning to the galley to prepare lunch. Buffett never moved. (USA Today -- Money)
The Plant Ecology of Costa Rica Oct 22, 2008
Over 10,000 species of vascular plants (the main catergory of ) have been recorded in Costa Rica; there are about 1,300 species of Orchids accounted for in this number ... The cloud forests of Costa Rica contain trees with a diversity of ferns, mosses, orchids and bromeliads (of which the pineapple is a member) ... The most well known of Costa Rica's orchids is the Cattleya skinneri which is the national flower of Costa Rica. (Suite101.com)
Orchids thrive in Los Alamos Oct 21, 2008
Chisan Orchids Nursery in Los Alamos has blossomed into California's single largest grower of cymbidiums, according to Joe Kim, executive vice president ... In the series of shade houses, Chisan Orchids Nursery carefully nurtures 30 acres of cymbidiums from sprouts a few inches high to full-grown plants with narrow arching leaves. (Santa Maria Times)
Local couple makes philanthropy a livelihood Oct 21, 2008
Chisan Orchids Nursery in Los Alamos has blossomed into California's single largest grower of cymbidiums, according to Joe Kim, executive vice president. Bryan Walton/Staff. (Santa Maria Times)
Why are there mushrooms in my lawn? Oct 21, 2008
Most plants-from orchids, rhododendrons and madrone trees to most fruit and nut trees, turf grasses, annuals and perennials-depend on some type of fungal activity. A few kinds of plants don t have beneficial relationships with fungus, including plants that grow quickly following disturbance and plants that grow in saturated soils, such as cattails. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Crunching through Lebaran, hidden fear...or power? Oct 19, 2008
Granted, my Idul Fitri earlier this month was within our usual traditions; my parents' house full of friends and family, including my cousins' screaming children who went from cheerfully picking Mom's prized orchids to carelessly murdering her goldfish. But as I chatted up guests and chased the kids around, my mind was consumed with the embroiling turmoil and wondered if the US$ 700 billion golden parachute would save the day. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Local events for gardeners Oct 17, 2008
Alaska Orchid Society: Carson Whitlow will speak on slipper orchids, with a door prize of a flowering orchid, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St. If you are bringing plants for show-and-tell, you can set up at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Come visit our piece of heaven Oct 16, 2008
My family and I try to come up from Panama City, Fla. The people are so friendly and the views are the best. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Thomas H. Cook -Author Biography Oct 15, 2008
In addition to mystery and True Crime, Thomas H. Cook is the author of several literary works, including the novels The Orchids and Elena. Click here to read a review of. (Suite101.com)
Hasanain Juaini: Planting for a better future Oct 14, 2008
" Hasanain, also chairman of the West Lombok electoral committee, has other environmental conservation ideas. "Now I am trying to cultivate orchids. I have established a nursery and will cultivate orchids in the 'garden' (the area where the conservation program is held). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
JIM DODSON: Mourning Lost Friends Oct 11, 2008
Jack's major passion was orchids ... Then we sat in his living room talking quietly about his colorful boyhood in Buenos Aires -- where the priests of his neighborhood parish ran the local brothels -- and how, as a husband and father of four small children, he traveled through rebel territories relying on little more than his sense of humor and his passion for orchids as a passport for safe passage ... "Oh, actually," Jack answered off-handedly, "I made that." He modestly explained how he loved... (The Pilot Newspaper)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 10, 2008
GROW. See some of the rarest species of orchids and buy a few to take home at the ILLINOIS ORCHID SOCIETY FALL SHOW AND SALE. The Chicago Botanic Garden event includes awards for best in show. Oct. 11-12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free, parking is $15. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Stop this creative destruction and waste of public funds Oct 10, 2008
Stop this creative destruction and waste of public funds (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Climate change forcing critters to move up Oct 10, 2008
Working their way up the forested slopes of Volcan Barba in Costa Rica - from sea level to the volcano's summit at nearly 10,000 feet - Colwell and his team of scientists surveyed the ranges of 1,902 different species of insects and plants, including moths and ants, orchids, mosses, ferns, fungi and the shrubs and bushes that live beneath forest canopies. Trouble ahead for insects. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Aebi, Meath were wed in July (6) Oct 8, 2008
She carried a gathered bouquet of chartreuse orchids, white miniature callalilies, deep yellow freesia, and deep orange and hot pink dahlias with stems wrapped in chartreuse ribbon. The best man was Ian Lawson, of Lodi, friend of the couple. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A greenhouse is a gardener's best friend Oct 7, 2008
She also grows orchids during winter ... However, the more serious home gardener, such as someone looking to grow orchids, might want to consider a greenhouse, he says. (Fresno Bee)
King of all grooms Oct 6, 2008
"I needed this room to be romantic." Jafari said when the bride saw the room, draped in willows and orchids, she started "crying from excitement. She never saw anything like it before." (People). Chihuahua' top dog The comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" opened as the top film in US theaters, collecting $29 million in ticket sales for Walt Disney Co., while the returning Shia LaBeouf thriller "Eagle Eye" fell to second place with $17. (Boston Globe)
Guide to our natural gems Oct 4, 2008
If you fancy a world where the trees thrust up to heavens, where wild orchids hang like beaded curtains, and raucous gibbons deliver wake-up calls every morning, then head to Maliau Basin. And the best park for self-guided treks with over 30km of well-marked trails. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Suwanee couple transforms bathroom into spa Oct 3, 2008
Try orchids near the tub, linen on the windows and, of course, soft cotton on the robes. DeSantis also suggests creating an atmosphere with music and adjustable lighting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
World's best eco-spas Sep 25, 2008
The 12 forested acres play host to more than 160 species of birds, one of the world's most extensive collections of orchids, and all botanicals used for UNU's spa treatments ... Sure, it's a heady doctrine, but chances are, after arriving at the cloud forest, meandering through the wild orchids, and pondering the mysteries of the ancient Incas, things will start to make sense. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Serendah International Orchid Park left neglected Sep 23, 2008
During its early heyday, orchids were seen blooming in a colourful sea of purple, pink, yellow and white, among some of the many striking colours. The developer was also quoted as saying at that time that there would be over 500,000 orchids from 100 hybrids and species in the first phase of development that covers 48ha of the hillslope ... The team had expected to have a refreshing sight of a sea of orchids on reaching the place but was instead shocked to find the place looking like a forsaken... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Yours, once again Sep 21, 2008
The occasion: a gala Bengali wedding ceremony at a banquet hall decorated with wild blooms and orchids filled to the brim with guests. The bridegroom: 80-year-old Poresh Chandra Sarkar of Delhi, is flanked by his demure wife of 50 years in a red Benarsi sari resplendent with sandalwood paste, heavy gold jewellery and topor. (India Times, India)
Sweet spots: top places to travel Sep 18, 2008
Rain and humidity havent loosened their grasp on the rest of Southeast Asia though, which is bursting at the seams with exotic orchids and off -season deals. Fall colors and clear skies make for an ideal mid-autumn stroll through some of Japans many traditional gardens. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Manners for Young Travelers 3: Help... Sep 17, 2008
Mathilde: Watering plants, feeding the dogs---some of the orchids die if they re watered the wrong way---a few things I d rather handle by myself. But there are plenty of simple tasks, like washing dishes, wiping up the bathroom, dusting, taking out the garbage. (Suite101.com)
Mavericks to take charge Sep 17, 2008
Harry Reid would spend millions for a museum in Poland, or 12 million for an orchids greenhouse, while we still have men and women sleeping under our bridges. We have not been this energized by a candidate in many years. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
GAIL MARSHALL: Time for this bee to leave the hive Sep 12, 2008
It's my favorite -- a mixed bouquet of tulips, roses, orchids, baby mums, snapdragons. They're all tied up with a bow. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The native plant alternative Sep 11, 2008
Vinegar weed, also called turpentine weed, is a shrub with blue blossoms that resemble orchids. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Together (9/8/08) Sep 9, 2008
Tables were highlighted with vases of orchids, peonies and ruscus, candles and gift boxes. One hundred guests enjoyed a prime rib and halibut buffet. (Anchorage Daily News)
Niken Asih Santjojo: Taking green spirit to her school Sep 9, 2008
The school boasts more than 150 plants ranging from large trees to decorative plants -- including teak, mango and sawo trees, buah naga (dragon fruit) plants, orchids and roses -- found wherever space is available, from the school's front yard to corridors between classrooms. Credit for the new face of the school should go to Principle Niken Asih Santjojo, 53. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Prairie orchids sprayed with herbicide Sep 9, 2008
McLEOD, N.D. (AP) Someone has been trying to kill western prairie fringed orchids, apparently under the mistaken belief that the protected prairie plant would restrict land use, officials say. About 25 orchids were sprayed with herbicide in Ransom County just west of McLeod, along a trail taken by an all-terrain vehicle for 134 feet. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Estelle Parsons having a ball playing a monster Sep 9, 2008
"I don't feel like I've won the U.S. Open and everybody's cheering," Parsons says during an interview in her spacious Upper West Side apartment, currently filled with freshly delivered orchids celebrating her return to Broadway. "I'm just going out there and giving it my all and that's about all I can do.". (The Trentonian, NJ)
The lure of plain vanilla from Germany Sep 8, 2008
The chain's low-key style reflects its reclusive, elderly founders, the octogenarian German billionaires Theo and Karl Albrecht, who reportedly live on the island of Fhr in the North Sea, where they are said to collect typewriters, play golf and tend to orchids. In 1971, Theo was kidnapped for 17 days, and the brothers have kept a low profile ever since. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Pamper me wild Sep 7, 2008
Be it feather duvets or pillow menus, wild orchids or dedicated butlers, from mood lighting to spa-within-the-suite, the super luxury traveller is asking for the moon and niche hotels are more than willing to satisfy his every whim. 00004000 The trend may be attributed to globalisation and awareness, and every luxury hotel worth its salt is trying to outdo competition in fussing o ve r exclusive clientele. (India Times, India)
Season gets off to a hot start with colorful gala Sep 6, 2008
Mobiles made of oval pieces of metal dangled like long earrings from ceiling to floor, and smaller versions adorned tables as centerpieces, combined with a total of 4,000 white orchids from Thailand. Catering by McCall Associates was also a major undertaking, with 500 pounds of beef short ribs, 475 pounds of filet mignon and 100 pounds of Dungeness crab. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kuala Lumpur's Hibiscus and Orchid ... Sep 4, 2008
The collection of hibiscus gives way to the orchid farm where you will see the orchids growing in mass in the gardens and in covered areas that shelter both plant and tourist from the harsher effects of the sun. How Many Orchids Are There World Wide ... If you are visiting the city of KL, this is a great excursion that combines beauty, education and at the weekends it also becomes a market place for orchids. (Suite101.com)
Botanical garden works to save endangered fern Sep 4, 2008
The garden's extensive collection of orchids includes a rare beauty -- the Bulbophyllum lobii echinolobium -- that originates from the dry mountainous areas of Sulawesi. The flower, in shades of brown and yellow, is carefully guarded to protect it from commercial use. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Top 10 Central American beach escapes Sep 3, 2008
Guests wax enthusiastic about the tree house accommodations, surrounded by black orchids and replete with skylights for stargazing (in air-conditioned comfort). Despite the draw of lazy days spent by the freshwater pool, adventurous vacationers can borrow kayaks and bikes, as well as explore nearby Mayan pyramids, waterfalls, caves, and the worlds only jaguar preserve. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Restaurant prepares hot and spicy dishes for Ramadan Sep 2, 2008
Beach life: Sweet tasting coconuts dressed with orchids, known as Air Jando Pulang. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
