Robert Kilburn; professor had hands-on approach to science Oct 28, 2008
For his daughter's ninth birthday party, Robert Kilburn took her and 11 of her girlfriends on a nature walk and taught them how to make terrariums out of fishbowls. "My friends still say that was the best birthday party ever," said Mr. Kilburn's daughter, Kristina Naylor, 44, of Dummerston, Vt. (Boston Globe)
Extension connection: Today the sun is shining! Sep 21, 2008
Each tour and class highlighted specific information on topics from Rain Gardens, Urban Composting, Designing for the Seasons, and Terrariums, to name just a few. Our group toured Cantigny (Can-Teen-ee) Park and greenhouse, and this was amazing. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Formidable fronds May 30, 2008
Bullock first fell for ferns as a kid putting terrariums together. One that he keeps as a houseplant is practically a member of the family. (Anchorage Daily News)
Science garden blooms at Peirce May 22, 2008
The sides of the container were punctured so string could be tied to each end, allowing students to wear their very own terrariums. This was part of the Peirce Elementary School science garden dedication, which officially opened last Thursday afternoon. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Memorial student meets the president Apr 18, 2008
Three years ago, Locke entered an Environmental Fair and created a booth displaying terrariums and explaining their usefulness in teaching about the water cycle. She was awarded first place for the most educational booth. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Magnificent vacations on Mars Apr 2, 2008
Cyberdynes Private Edenz is a cluster of 12 private terrariums on Phobos, the larger of Mars two moons ... Illustration by Bill WrightInspired by the success of Transplanetary's Orbital Spas at Deimos, developer Miles Dyson bought Mars' other moon, Phobos, and immediately broke ground on this cluster of 12 luxurious private terrariums. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Turtle collector wants menagerie back Mar 24, 2008
Steve Santhuff wandered about the field of empty plastic terrariums in his backyard, wondering how long the government will keep his turtles. The ones that lived, that is. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oval Office meeting Mar 15, 2008
During that time, an Environmental Fair took place where Locke set up a booth displaying terrariums and explaining their usefulness in teaching about the water cycle. She was awarded first place for the most educational booth. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Extension connection: ‘I do’ love flowers! Feb 10, 2008
The use of flowers is symbolic of new life and careful planning, and planting in the coming months may allow you to include home-grown flowers, terrariums, or live centerpieces for your wedding or reception. At University of Illinois Extension-Fulton County, we are committed to helping the people of Illinois put knowledge to work. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
LIFESTYLE: Herpers want you to know theres another side to snakes and other reptiles Jan 21, 2008
Terrariums like the glass case housing a mountain skink on an end table are a part of the furniture in Miscione s home. He considers himself to be more of a field herper, dedicated to studying and keeping the creatures in the wild. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Honoring a Hawaiian hero’s vision for peace Jan 18, 2008
From the whimsical entrance gate that includes a pint-sized door just for children to curvilinear landscaping and walkways and terrariums with small reptiles for youngsters to look at. The garden will be home to an outdoor performance stage where the community will enjoy music, puppet shows and more. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
S.F. Garden Club brings greenery to neighborhoods Dec 16, 2007
During World War II, the club sent terrariums to soldiers at the front, said Judith Taylor, the club's board secretary and honorary librarian, and author of two horticultural history books, "The Olive Tree in California" and "Tangible Memories.". In 1950, the club began to provide educational scholarships named after Alice Eastwood, director of the herbarium at the California Academy of Sciences at the turn of the 20th century. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Garden in a bowl Nov 1, 2007
What: All About Terrariums ... "I'm pretty impressed with myself."Terrariums were all the rage 20 to 30 years ago ... The glass containers we know as terrariums initially were called Wardian cases. (Fresno Bee)
Fair Creative Arts entry deadline nears Sep 26, 2007
Dish gardens and terrariums in Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 must be the work of the exhibitor. No time limit is imposed on the dish gardens and terrariums ... Class 1 Horticulture by categories: A Ferns; B Flowering plants; C Foliage plants; D Succulents; E Herbs; F General group; G Cut specimen; H Vegetables; I Dish gardens; J Terrariums; (Loose vegetables must be in a basket or container) Class 2 Artificial and/or dried material arrangements Class 3 Fresh flower arrangements. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
In brief: Family Dates Sep 21, 2007
Learn how to make terrariums out of bottles during this free program for grades kindergarten-sixth. Free; parking, $5 non- members. (Anchorage Daily News)
Outdoors hot line Sep 17, 2007
Junior naturalist program on terrariums. WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday. (Anchorage Daily News)
T-Rex's New Website Develops Quality, Captive Reptile Care, Reports Cuker Design Sep 11, 2007
com Encourages Customized Terrariums and Improvement of the Quality of Captive Pet Care Through Reptile Products. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- ``T-Rex'' is not just another dinosaur name; it's a comprehensive Internet resource for reptile and amphibian owners featuring expert insight and innovative products. (Primezone Releases)
Whats Cookin: Tufulios Restaurant and Bar Jul 16, 2007
You will enjoy the numerous terrariums around the restaurant ... The terrariums are beautiful and with some pointers from Hammond I think this will be a new hobby of mine. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Animals, rides, weather thrill fairgoers Jul 12, 2007
Updated Thursday, July 12, 2007. Weather Sponsored By. (Lompoc Record, CA)
In the backyard with Judy and Rex Lambert Jun 6, 2007
cor side of things now fairy gardens with miniatures, dish gardens, and terrariums. She has a full-time job, so she works a couple days on the weekends. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Plum Beach Garden Club turns 80 May 24, 2007
"We're also working on creating terrariums which will be good for the winter." To commemorate 80 years of service, garden club member Ginny Kenney said the club will have a luncheon and tea in December, and will create a booklet about the club's history. Kenney attributes the longevity of the club to interest from the younger members of the community. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Brave, colorful new worlds May 17, 2007
His hothouse of an exhibition at Judi Rotenberg Gallery features hemispherical terrariums bubbling off the walls, each filled with plant life either disturbingly adapting to survive in increasingly threatened habitats or genetically manipulated for marketing purposes. Burkhardt has been following this theme for the past few years; in 2005 he had a show, "Office Plants," featuring ferns attached to phone cords and the like. (Boston Globe)
More of this story May 10, 2007
They also created terrariums, bookmarks with pressed flowers and fresh flower arrangements. One of the most popular activities of the year was planting a time capsule with pictures, a newspaper and writings from each student. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Relocating 213 classrooms is no small feat Apr 29, 2007
Fifteen aquariums and terrariums, including turtles, lizards and other crawly things, must be moved from Woodham. Skeletons, glassware, test tubes and microscopes from Woodham that can't be used by incoming middle school students will be boxed and distributed to other high schools. (Pensacola News Journal)
The Plight Of The Iguanas Apr 22, 2007
About half the reptiles - a foot long or shorter - live in terrariums ... As Gutman gave a tour of the home, a 3-foot-long iguana named Loretta, bent on guarding her territory, cruised past terrariums to chase Sugar, another iguana, around a hallway and back into the living room ... Each of the 17 terrariums that house smaller iguanas and the floor spaces where the larger iguanas are free to move about are equipped with ultraviolet lights. (FOX61, CT)
Fire displaces exotic animals Apr 12, 2007
Empty terrariums and a charred bag of baby lettuce salad remained in the back yard Wednesday. Spector is licensed to keep the animals. (The Palm Beach Post)
Snakes on a Plain: Rattlesnake Rodeo Mar 24, 2007
Scruggs keeps his own menagerie of indigenous poisonous snakes, which he has trucked to the event in terrariums. Campbell has brought along some snakes he purchased at an earlier roundup in Whigham. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bring the Outdoors in Mar 23, 2007
Other outdoor items that can inspire your spring dcor include birdcages, plants or flowers in pots or urns, watering cans, sundials, baskets, garden statues or terrariums. Clip some branches from a flowering quince or fruit tree and arrange in a metal pail or water bucket. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
The writhing on the wall Feb 8, 2007
Such disturbing images are more readily associated with Grayson Perry's pots or the Chapman brothers' terrariums than wallcoverings or fabrics, widely assumed to be there to soothe or comfort a person in the privacy of their own home. "We're in a market where it's really easy to shock," says Simmons. (Guardian Unlimited)
Gore to Testify on Climate Change... Feb 3, 2007
First would be to get two large terrariums- sufficient in strength to be brough to 25% atmosperic pressure- then put in large thermometers, seal them, evacuate, and into one, fill to atmosperic pressure with carbon dioxide. And into the other, allow the air in. (The Drudge Report)
Glass artist's orchid-inspired sculptures at ABG Jan 27, 2007
Several dozen glass frogs inspired by rare or endangered species rest on some orchids' foliage, while others hang out in terrariums. Like the flowers, all are brightly hued, such as the strawberry poison dart frog and the golden toad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Central Florida Flower and Plant Shows 2007 Jan 14, 2007
"Not Just Whistling Dixie" African Violet Show, with hundreds of African violets and related plants, designs, dish gardens and terrariums: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22, 2-5 p.m. March 23 and 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24; Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 3260 U.S. Highway 98 North, Lakeland; free; sponsored by Dixie African Violet Society and hosted by Lakeland African Violet Society; 321-631-1106. Annual Spring Plant Sale, with displays and sales of various flowers, plants and garden accessories:... (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
