News tagged with garden
Botanical Garden braces for blooming corpse plant
The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, nestled in Strawberry Canyon just above the central campus, features a mind-boggling 12,000 kinds of plants and breathtaking views of the Bay Area. ...
Jun 21, 2010 |
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New orchid species is discovered in the UC Botanical Garden collection
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Haitian orchid is enjoying celebrity status at the UC Botanical Garden, after scientists discovered that the long-time Garden resident is a distinct new species.
Apr 27, 2010 |
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NYC study: 50 native plants disappearing
(AP) -- Oriental Bittersweet was an exotic foreigner still found mostly in East Asia when the New York Botanical Garden planted its first specimen in 1897.
Apr 03, 2010 |
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Kew botanists discover more than 250 new plant species in 250th anniversary year
Giant rainforest trees, rare and beautiful orchids, spectacular palms, minute fungi, wild coffees and an ancient aquatic plant are among more than 250 new plant and fungi species discovered and described by botanists from ...
Dec 22, 2009 |
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Save the seeds: Scientists are relocating plants that may be affected by climate change
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.
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Association marks 20 years of greening Hollywood
(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.
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Study predicts effect of global warming on spring flowers
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.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2009 |
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Community gardens don't impact crime rate
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 ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Cape tulips -- pretty but pests in pastures
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.
Aug 17, 2009 |
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Study of flower color shows evolution in action
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.
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Indoor Composting With NatureMill (w/Video)
(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 ...
Apr 22, 2009 |
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Gardening gives older adults benefits like hand strength and self esteem
Researchers at Kansas State University already have shown that gardening can offer enough moderate physical activity to keep older adults in shape.
Feb 03, 2009 |
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Landmark national study reveals significance of green practices in attractions industry
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 ...
Jan 08, 2009 |
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Another reason to get your hands dirty
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal ...
Dec 29, 2008 |
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