By Rich WoodConnection Writer About ten years ago, we installed a small backyard pond that included a pump that re-circulates the water up to a gently, tumbling waterfall. This peaceful water garden with its bubbling harmony of sounds has been one of the best additions to our home. Yes, it still requires some attention and [...]
GARDEN CITY – Garden City is in the process of a move to acquire its drinking water from Blount County, after signing an agreement with the county’s water utility that supplants a soon-to-expire contract that had allowed the town to purchase water from the Cullman County Commission.Mayor Harden Davis said the town decided to make [...]
In fact, the gull was watching for a hawk, not to mention the three falcons perched next to the man-made lake in the center of the Water Garden in Santa Monica.The gull let out a loud screech and kept on flying when it spotted the four birds of prey.”He’s letting the other gulls know we’re [...]
It has been reported that a ban over gardeners from sprinkling water on their lawn has been lifted. It has been informed by the Water Minister, Bill Marmion that the ban would end by 31st of August. .. more …
Kayaking and gardening go together like a hand in glove, as they say. Kayaking is the best way to check out water gardens in their natural setting for one thing, especially the exotically coloured dragonflies that are to be found there.This summer I again visited my favourite water garden on earth, the marsh at Otter [...]
MCPS Back to School Fair planned for SaturdayMontgomery County Public Schools will host the Fourth Annual Back-to-School Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.The fair will include entertainment, music, children’s activities, health screenings, information about the school system and resources for supporting [...]
The trees growing within the strips between the sidewalk and street are planted and maintained by the borough, yet homeowners bear the responsibilit for watering them. Street trees are especially vulnerable to drought-related stress because their root zones are often restricted by sidewalks, roads and driveways and are sometimes compromised by construction. Young street trees, [...]
The U.S. online retail market is big, getting bigger and increasingly dominated by the largest web merchants. But even in an industry where Amazon.com Inc. alone accounted for 20.7%-$34.2 billion-of all U.S. e-commerce sales of $165.4 billion in 2010 and the top 100 retailers, including Amazon, ranked in the Top 500 Guide accounted for 78.2%, [...]
Monday, October 25, 2010 9:50 AM What’s on this weekFRIDAY, OCTOBER 22CANTLEY. Village Hall: Ladies keep fit, 9.30am, for information contact Sarah on 01493 701583.GORLESTON. Kingfisher Room at the Seagulls Sure Start Children’s Centre: Healthy Start baby caf, providing help and information for breastfeeding parents, 1pm-3pm. GREAT YARMOUTH. Time and Tide Museum, Blackfriars’ Road: Boars, [...]
Recently, I gathered three great water design ideas while on a short walk. In Los Angeles I joined a docent-led tour down the hillside in the Central Garden at the Getty Center . I had seen photos of the famous Bowl Garden [see first photo above] , the round pool designed by Robert Irwin , [...]
