AgriLife Research project aims at decreasing corn irrigation requirements

ETTER -- Dr. Wenwei Xu cannot pinpoint a gene that allows drought resistance or water efficiency in corn, but he is definitely drawing nearer to providing producers with corn exhibiting those traits. "We will be running out of water at some point, so we need to find water-efficient or drought-tolerant corn hybrids, plus management technology to reduce the amount of water required to produce corn ...

Grilling is the best way to prepare vegetables. In fact, grilled vegetables are twice a treat. First, the nutritional value of grilled vegetables remains intact. They are still good in fighting stroke, heart diseases, diabetes, and different types of cancer, unlike vegetables that are boiled and fried, which lose their nutrients in water and absorb fat. Second, grilled vegetables are tasty. The ...

Aquino names Ecijano as new irrigation czar

CABANATUAN CITY – The manager of the Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System (UPRIIS) was named new administrator of National Irrigation Administration (NIA).

Supervisors award bids for park trail

Hilltown Township Board of Supervisors awarded a bid in a special meeting Aug. 23 for paving the Forest Road Park driveway and parking lot. With a bid of $71,229.55, Haines Paving and Landscaping in Rushland, Pa., was the low bidder among the nine companies that submitted bids.

Is Your Deck Safe for Labor Day Revelry?

Don't become one of the 900 people injured and 20 people killed due to deck disasters. Is your deck, balcony or patio ready to party this upcoming Labor Day? According to the Home Safety Council, 83 percent of all American homes have some sort of outdoor living space such as deck, porch, patio or balcony. But an estimated 20 million decks nationwide may be in danger of collapse.

Cornell educator will speak about organic gardening

NIAGARA FALLS—John Farfaglia, a horticulturist and educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Service, will give a 30-minute presentation on organic gardening beginning at 12:25 p. m. Wednesday in Common Council Chambers in City Hall, 745 Main St.

Green Parrot takes flight with Mary Kate's Legacy Foundation 5K Run & Walk

The Green Parrot Restaurant Pub & Patio in Newtown will be hosting its first annual Mary Kate’s Legacy Foundation 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, Aug. 29. The run will take place in Newtown Township beginning at the corner of Silo Drive and Sycamore Street at 9:30 a.m.

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Troubled ditch will be closely monitored

The Talent Irrigation District has a short-term fix planned for ensuring its 90-year-old McDonald Ditch won't fail and trigger a muddy landslide again while it seeks a 21st-century upgrade for this 19th-century infrastructure.

City wins award for irrigation work

The City of Lone Tree will be recognized by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association at the organization’s annual conference in September in Atlanta.

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Hong Kong Vegetables Promotion

The month of September focuses on the delightful vegetables of Hong Kong in simple preparations to enjoy.

Italian-style gazpacho adds spices, mozzarella

Conventional wisdom says that cooking vegetables tends to diminish their nutritional prowess. And while there is some truth to this, it isn't always the case.

Gardening Tips: Labor Day weekend, from a gardening viewpoint

Labor Day weekend generally marks the last weekend of the summer vacation season. Next week the kids will be heading back to school and some seasonal residents will be beginning to close up their summer homes.

Top salsas blend fruits, vegetables, chiles

Contestants' creativity taxes judges' tastebuds. CHIEFTAIN PHOTO/MIKE SWEENEY Salsa chef Sheila Banker (left) visits with judge Deann Pujol after claiming first place in the State Fair's first salsa contest Sunday.

County challenge: Eat more vegetables

Grocery shoppers, beware. There could be a run on rhubarb andrutabagas.

Gulf Shores Garden Club presents bench to South Baldwin Community Theater

GULF SHORES, Ala. — At one of the GSGC's meetings this year, Elaina Herring, member of GSGC & also President of SBCT expressed a desire for some landscaping for the theater, which has been recently renovated inside and definitely needed some "sprucing up" outdoors. Some landscaping materials had already been promised, but more was needed, so the garden club agreed to donate funds for some ...

Valpo firm's contract with city stirs debate

MICHIGAN CITY — A Valparaiso landscaping firm submitted a much cheaper bid for a city contract in March than its local competitors, causing some to wonder now how it was able to do so.

Revival of monsoon increases water level in irrigation dams

Kolhapur, Sept 5 : Revival of the monsoon since last week has increased the water level of various irrigation dams in Western Maharashtra, particularly in Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara distircts.

Agriculture Ministry to proceed with irrigation project in north-western Selangor

SABAK BERNAM: The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry will proceed with the project to upgrade the irrigation channel and retention pond in the north-western part of Selangor, its minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said. He said the ministry could not wait for a permit from the state government to do so because the project had to [...]

Top Picks: Home show in town

Explore new ideas in home remodeling, landscaping and garden care at the three-day California State Home & Garden Show, opening Friday at the Sacramento Convention Center.

Irrigation season close to normal

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September gardening essentials

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Needham Health Department urges you to eat your fruits and veggies (Eat Well, Be Fit)

The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better. Fruits and vegetables fight cancer. They have more vitamins and minerals per calorie than any other food group. Here's how to incorporate more into your life.

Savoring the great outdoors : Carriage House expands dining experience

Picture yourself seated on a patio on a late afternoon overlooking a backyard perennial garden in the shade of a perfectly placed redbud.

Condo gardening

andi Dara of Harrison Township wants people to know condominium owners are gardeners, too.

Parkway Centre is south-end retail oasis

The lush landscaping, modern signs and array of hotels, shops and restaurants at Parkway Centre in Grove City aren’t typical of Franklin County’s south side.

Irrigation project to proceed in northwestern Selangor

SABAK BERNAM: The Agriculture and Agrobased Industry Ministry will proceed with the project to upgrade the irrigation channel and retention pond in the north-western part of Selangor, its minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said.

Expansion of Agusan Sur irrigation project pushed

STA. JOSEFA, Agusan del Sur (PIA) – A considerable number of farmers in this landlocked far-flung municipality of Agusan del Sur have a reason to rejoice as the powerful Regional Development Council (RDC) OF Region 13 has endorsed the P57.7-million expansion of the Sta. Josefa Pump Irrigation Project here. Because of this new development, more farmers in almost all barangays (villages) in this ...

Gardening with the Masters: Soil prep: Plan ahead

This column was prepared by Lake County Master Gardener Bernie J. Garrison.

Green power

Vegetables are important sources of fibre, vitamins and micronutrients. Being creative with vegetables can give a whole new dimension to your dining experience.

Party on the Patio raises funds for education

DEARBORN — Dearborn firefighters Matt Rea and Jeff Powell serve as guest bartenders Thursday at the Double Olive outdoor bar for a Party on the Patio fundraising event for the Dearborn Education Foundation.

Exterior Improvements

LANDSCAPING, SIDEWALKS and other exterior improvements are now under way at the Ponca City Aquatic & Family Center - YMCA as workers strive to meet the substantial completion date of October 29. The general contractor is Lambert Construction.

Fruits, vegetables cut cancer risk for smokers: study

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of some kinds of lung cancer for smokers, according to a study released this week.

Gardening Q & A: Scorched leaves caused by salts

Some plants tolerate more salts than others, but all plants have a maximum tolerance.

First graders learn gardening skills

Last school year, youngsters in the first grade class of Christine Skipp, R.B. Hunt Elementary School, spent a portion of their class day working in a wonderful gardening area, near their classroom. They planted and cared for a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers -- usually butterfly and hummingbird attractants or host plants for butterflies. They learned about what they were growing and ...

Home/Garden Notes: Gardening series focuses on native plants, pollinators

Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County will present a fall Backyard Gardening Lecture Series from 9 a.m. to noon next Saturday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Dor-seyville Road in Fox Chapel. This fall's event will focus on native plants and pollinators.

Gardening Tips: Lessons about life that trees teach us

1.) Be firmly rooted in your particular place. Trees are not wishy-washy, nor are they easily pushed around or moved once they have become established. Some humans have these attributes, too. Together they are referred to as “integrity.”

Patio wars: Why doesn’t Toronto just wanna have fun?

A new bylaw’s attempt to keep the peace has restaurateurs crying foul

Landscaping with a lighter footprint

One suburban company is making it their business to keep grass in this area green -- and not just in color.

Learn how to grow vegetables free

CRAIGIEBURN gardeners can learn how to grow vegetables and herbs at a free event next week.

Irrigation farmers find buyers drying up

JEREMY MORTON and Ian Shippen are southern NSW irrigation farmers trying to use the water market to sell out and get off the drip.

Martha Stewart: Your patio furniture? It's a wrap

Dear Martha: How should I prepare my patio furniture for winter storage? A: Although most outdoor furniture is built to withstand the elements, proper maintenance and storage in the offseason helps it last much longer.

Landscaping company adds intern

Saleha Ahmad is working as an intern at Savannah Hardscapes of Hardeeville.Originally from Pakista

Piscataqua Landscaping announces business acquisition

ELIOT, Maine — Piscataqua Landscaping Co. Inc. has announced its acquisition of Suntree Corp., a tree care service company, including tree removal, pruning and bucket work.

Elgin neighbours make noise over patio

A proposed patio at MacLaren and Elgin Streets is facing opposition from its neighbours.

Landscaping begins on Morriss/Gerault

Progress on the Morriss/Gerault Road Improvement Project is becoming more visible throughout the corridor as crews began work last week on the landscaping improvements.

Consuming variety of fruits, vegetables may decrease squamous cell lung cancer risk: Study

Adding a variety of vegetables to one's diet may help decrease the chance of getting lung cancer, and adding a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of squamous cell lung cancer, especially among smokers.

Gardening tools stolen in Aylsham

Thieves have stolen gardening equipment and tools from a shed in Aylsham.