Archive for June 2008

Bureau County communities are in bloom - Bureau County Republican

It’s finally summertime, and communities across Bureau County are blooming. The Communities in Bloom Garden Walk, sponsored by Bureau County Tourism, will take place July 12. The free event will kick-off at Hornbaker Gardens in rural Princeton at 9 …

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is blooming - CNN

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite its urban image, the Bronx has 7,000 acres of park land, about 25 percent of its total area. In addition to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, the borough’s green spaces include the New York Botanical Garden; a 19th century …

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Group Meetings - Austin American-Statesman

Round Rock Chambermasters Toastmasters — Noon to 1 p.m. today. International public speaking club. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Ave. Free. 369-3206. Austin Sierra Club’s annual picnic — 6:30 to 10 p.m. today. Bring a dish to share; no …

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Welcome to Rock Garden, but please mind the litter! - Chandigarh Newsline

Welcome to Rock Garden, but please mind the litter!
Chandigarh Newsline, India - 9 hours ago
Chandigarh, June 30 Chandigarh is all set to become the country’s first heritage city and the Rock Garden undoubtedly plays an important role in helping it

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New York promotes the Bronx’s parks and gardens - USA Today

New York promotes the Bronx’s parks and gardens
USA Today - 1 hour ago
A tram takes you around the garden’s 250 acres, which include a children’s garden, forest, rock garden, and a Victorian-style glass conservatory.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is blooming - Newsday

Despite its urban image, the Bronx has 7,000 acres of park land, about 25 percent of its total area. In addition to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, the borough’s green spaces include the New York Botanical Garden; a 19th century garden overlooking …

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is blooming - San Jose Mercury News

Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is blooming
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 52 minutes ago
A tram takes you around the garden’s 250 acres, which include a children’s garden, forest, rock garden, and a Victorian-style glass conservatory.

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EBTC recognizes top Green Thumbs - Edwardsville Intelligencer

The city of Edwardsville’s Beautification and Tree Commission (EBTC) has announced the 2008 Green Thumb award winners. Every year, the EBTC asks residents to nominate a residential, commercial and/or public beautification setting that stands out …

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Public to get a look at ’secret garden’ - Janesville Gazette

Public to get a look at ’secret garden’
Janesville Gazette, WI - 1 hour ago
First, the rock garden is tucked in the corner between the narrow concrete driveway and three-season porch. Then, the shade garden borders the one-car

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Mountain biking: Heber City woman fifth on short track at Deer … - Salt Lake Tribune

Mountain biking: Heber City woman fifth on short track at Deer
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 7 hours ago
The course featured a new rock garden that had some loose rocks, making it hard to find a good line, but Leov evidently found it.

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