News tagged with garden
Save the seeds: Scientists are relocating plants that may be affected by climate change
Nov 17, 2009 |
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As warmer temperatures threaten to devastate plant species across the globe, scientists are taking the lead by relocating plants to safer grounds, according to a recent New York Times article.
Association marks 20 years of greening Hollywood
Oct 26, 2009 |
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(AP) -- With local, organic food, minimal electricity use and on-site composting, the Environmental Media Association's 20th anniversary party might be the green standard for future Hollywood awards shows.
Study predicts effect of global warming on spring flowers
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2009 |
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An international study involving Monash University mathematician Dr Malcolm Clark has been used to demonstrate the impact of global warming and to predict the effect further warming will have on plant life.
Community gardens don't impact crime rate
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Urban residents across the United States have dug in to create green spaces in their neighborhoods, transforming vacant lots into colorful and crowd-pleasing community gardens. According to the American Community ...
Cape tulips -- pretty but pests in pastures
Aug 17, 2009 |
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CSIRO and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia (DAFWA) are collaborating to try to outwit one of southern Australia's worst agricultural weeds.
Study of flower color shows evolution in action
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have zeroed in on the genes responsible for changing flower color, an area of research that began with Gregor Mendel's studies of the garden pea in the 1850's.
Indoor Composting With NatureMill (w/Video)
Apr 22, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Many people throw out organic food waste. When I do this, I feel vaguely guilty, knowing I should probably compost it for my backyard garden. However, last time we tried to compost, the neighbors ...
Landmark national study reveals significance of green practices in attractions industry
Jan 08, 2009 |
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The results of a national survey released by PGAV Destination Consulting, a planning and design firm in the international entertainment, tourism and hospitality industries, in collaboration with the world-renowned Missouri ...
Invasive garden ants as new pest insects in Europe
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Dec 03, 2008 |
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Northern Europe has so far been free from invasive pest ants, but it seems just a matter of time until Lasius neglectus, a new ant that was discovered in 1990, will reach these latitudes and wreak havoc in parks and garden ...
New roadside beautification concept studied
Biology /
Jul 17, 2008 |
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Travel America's highways or drive down any city street this summer and you'll probably see them. From small, manicured beds of flowers maintained by community volunteers to extensive landscaping projects ...
