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Orchid day to promote breast cancer awareness Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:09AMKUALA LUMPUR: Known for its strength and resilience, it is no wonder the orchid flower was chosen to signify women of all ages at risk of being afflicted with breast cancer.
SFist Drinks: The Fleur de Pepin at Era Art Bar in Oakland Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:41PMEra Art Bar and Lounge is a truly beautiful and HUGE new cocktail venue that just opened a few weeks ago on Grand & Broadway in Oakland about four blocks from the Fox Theater. Their cocktail menu was designed by resident mixologist Marjan Simovics, who describes the Fleur de Pepin cocktail thusly: The name translates to Flower of the Seed and refers to the grappa, which has grape seed. Hayman's ...
Bronx Orchid Display In Full Bloom Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:41PMThe New York Botanical Garden unveiled its annual orchid display Thursday.
Biology, art students gain hands-on experience in the field Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:55PMStaff Writer Since 2001, I’ve teamed up with Muriel Miller, an award-winning adjunct professor of art at Eastern Connecticut State University and Paier College of Art, to take students from our three universities (and a few lucky others) overseas on field biology and art programs.
Musical delves into Miami Beach's diversity Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:47PMrts at St. Johns on Miami Beach announced new dates for the kickoff party and the premiere of the original musical Wish You Were Here, which is about the history of Miami Beach.
Adult Plus+ program travel, culture programs to begin March 2 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:08AMCelebrate the end of winter by taking a day trip in March with the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.
Philadelphia Flower Show: a global tour Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:55AMThis year, the Philadelphia Flower Show has added "International" to its name and adopted "Passport to the World" as its theme.
The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower at The New York Botanical Garden Offers Reprieve from Relentless Winter Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:24PMOpening February 27, The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower inside the balmy Haupt Conservatory features thousands of colorful orchids, soaring palm trees, and a tropical retreat from the seemingly unending winter of 2010.
Miami City Ballet fetes area supporters Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:16PMPatrons of the Miami City Ballet gathered at the Ritz-Carlton's La Coquille Club Jan. 29 for a reception honoring the company's Palm Beach supporters. Founding artistic director Edward Villella called the Palm Beach audience "our most coveted audience" in his remarks to the crowd.
The orchid show opens at the New York Botanical Garden Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:04AMWHAT: The Eighth Annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden presents "Cuba in Flower." WHO: Jorge Sanchez of the Palm Beach landscape architecture firm Sanchez & Maddux will represent his Cuban homeland as the orchid show's new designer.
Home & Garden Calendar Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:23PMASHEVILLE IKEBANA: Presentation on beginning bonsai, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 23, Folk Art Center, milepost 282, Blue Ridge Parkway. Demo of how to prune, shape and pot bonsai. 645-6633.
Poinciana Day School completes orchid sale, celebrates 100th day of school Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:16PMPoinciana Day School just completed its annual Valentine Orchid Sale as part of a lesson about the holiday.
Plant of the Week: Gongora orchid Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:19AMHeight:
Georgia O'Keeffe show at the Phillips is a must see Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:07PMTo appreciate art, you have to, at some level, connect with it. Whether it's a painting or a sculpture or a photograph or an installation, you have to be able to feel it.
Enjoy the sun, warm weather while it lasts Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:46PMIt has been more than a month – 42 days, to be precise – since Rock Hill and its neighbors have had a dry weekend. No more. The outlook for this weekend is sunny and actually a bit warm.
Baby's encores Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:48AMTHOSE who can't get enough of our favourite baby elephant can see more of her this weekend.
Shoppers Reluctantly Stock Up For Snow Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:32PMWith a prediction of another 6-8 inches of snow, many Tri-State residents say they've had enough.
Shoppers Reluctantly Stock Up For Snow Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:20PMCINCINNATI -- With a prediction of another six to eight inches of snow, many Tri-State residents say they've had enough. The question: "Are you ready for another six to eight inches of snow?"
In the Mood for Motel Food Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 10:40AMAH, Valentine’s Day once again. Peak season for fine dining restaurants, chocolate and flowers shops, hotels ... and motels!
Florist deals with Valentine's Day rush Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 10:51PMIt's one of the busiest times of the year for area florists and there's not much time left to buy an arrangement for your sweetie.
President Hu visits Taiwan businesses on mainland ahead of Spring Festival Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 8:56PMPresident Hu Jintao on Friday visited some Taiwan businesses in Zhangzhou of southeastern Fujian Province ahead of the Spring Festival to extend New Year greetings. &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd L), who is also general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), talks with a businessman (1st L) from China's Taiwan Province, at the Zhangpu Pioneer Park of ...
Orchids grown at College of the Ozarks earn national award Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 2:47PMJudged by the American Orchid Society
Happenings Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 7:55AMFOOD, PERSONAL ITEMS, COOKING ITEMS collected by Atlantic County Sheriff's Department 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to Feb. 12 at Civil Court House, 1201 Bacharach Blvd.,
HCM City’s largest ever flower market opens Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 5:11AMVietNamNet Bridge – The Spring Flower Festival opened at the Tao Dan Park in HCM City on February 8. With the theme “Vietnamese flowers”, the festival introduces many rare and new species of orchid, yellow apricot, bonsai, ancient ornamental trees, ornamental stones and ornamental fish.
Home and Garden Calendar Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMSend items for the home and garden calendar to Polly McDaniel at pmcdaniel@CITIZEN-TIMES.com two weeks before the event. Or mail to McDaniel, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802.
Express love for your Valentine with plants, flowers Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:37PMWith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many people start thinking of giving roses to their sweetie, but they often worry that their choice will send the wrong message on this day dedicated to love.
Best Bets - Feb. 5, 2010 Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:43PMMusic, comedy and other entertainment events for the week.
Gardening Calendar Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 3:12AMcamellias CAMELLIA SHOW AND PLANT SALE Lakeland Amateurs will compete on equal terms with professionals at the show presented by the Lakeland Camellia Society. WHEN: Saturday. Those wishing to enter blooms may bring them from 7-10 a.m. Judging is 10:30 a.m. to noon. Show is open to the public from 1-5 p.m.
Eddie Montgomery opens his own place Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 10:30AMEddie Montgomery's Steakhouse in Harrodsburg is open now.The menu includes some of the coun
Flower, ornamental tree prices scale new heights Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 7:52PMVietNamNet Bridge – The flower and ornamental tree market has been steadily humming for the last several days, three weeks before Tet. Prices have been stable for popular products, but prices for high grade goods have been escalating.
Celeb-branded scents are popular at fragrance counters Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:02AMThe lineup of celebrities with fragrance deals resembles the invitation list for the People's Choice Awards. There are film stars, TV personalities, pop singers and socialites, all with a marketable image and, presumably, a thirsty fan base that will lap up every last drop of what these public figures bottle and sell.
Gigi's store offers cupcakes galore Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 10:34AMIt's finally open: Gigi's Cupcakes. The store at 2703 Richmond Road, next to Starbucks, m
Halle Berry, Halle Berry: Adds Second Fragrance To Her Perfume Line Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 9:40AMActress Halle Berry, has just added a second fragrance to her personal fragrance brand by introducing a second signature scent, entitled 'Pure Orchid'.
Halle Keeps Her Perfume Game Poppin, Adds Second Fragrance Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 9:02AMHalle Berry continues to rake in the stacks by adding to her empire. She’s now expanding her personal fragrance brand by introducing a second signature scent Halle: Pure Orchid. Pop the hood to get a whiff of what it’s made of. Halle Berry had an instant hit with her eponymous fig-scented debut fragrance in 2009, [...]
New phlox will make your garden glow Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 2:47AMIt was just a couple of weeks ago that children had visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. I'm not sure about sugar plums, but as I am hunkered in by the fireplace I do have dreams of great new plants I want to try in the landscape when spring arrives.
Vanity Fare Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 7:12PMIT’S a known fact that pollution and too much sun is bad for the skin. However, not many realise there’s an enemy within that hampers skin renewal. Dior’s Capture Totale One Essential is a new generation serum that boasts a dual anti-ageing performance.
Smell that? Halle Berry launches second signature scent 'Pure Orchid' Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 2:36PMHalle Berry 's about to launch her latest fragrance and she's gone from figs to cactus flowers. The 43-year-old Oscar-winning actress will release Pure Orchid, the second edition of Halle by Halle Berry next month.
Cricket Pollination Discovered for the First Time Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 9:46AMIsland found to host first known flower-pollinating cricket.
The pineapple as an ornamental plant Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 2:28AMThe pineapple is more than just a delicious fruit. It can also be an ornamental plant. Members of the genus Ananas include the familiar edible pineapple as well as some plants grown indoors for their decorative foliage and attractive miniature red fruits.
FIRST LOOK: Halle Berry’s Newest Signature Scent Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 8:41AMCourtesy Coty Halle Berry had an instant hit with her eponymous fig-scented debut fragrance in 2009, and she’s kicking off the new year with a sexy second act. Pure Orchid, the next, limited-edition incarnation of Halle by Halle Berry, plays up the exotic bloom with notes like jungle cactus flower, blackberry creme and [...]
Week Ahead: Jan. 18, 2009 Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 6:31AMRemembering MLK: Among the various MLK Day events today is the seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Rock Hill MLK Committee. The breakfast is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at First Baptist Church at Dave Lyle Boulevard and Hood Center Drive in Rock Hill. The event's theme will be “Remember, Act, Celebrate,” and the guest speaker will be Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey ...
Introducing macro photography Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 6:19AMThe fish stall at Deddington farmers' market. Photograph: Jrwhippet/Flickr We are still wading through the street market assignment submissions. Confronting total strangers is always difficult and I think the results are demonstrating this.
Sex, lies and orchids Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 4:13AMScientists have found out why orchids resort to sexual trickery to lure in male insects - it leads to a more efficient pollinating system.
Hope rekindled from an odd source Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 3:40PMLessons on hope and survival can sometimes be gleaned from the most unlikely circumstances. Such was the case when a rather colossal flower met with an unfortunate accident.
Surprise! Cricket Pollinates Rare Orchids Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 10:25AMThis is the first time scientists have seen a cricket pollinating a flower and it represents rapid adaptation.
Nguyen Hue Flower Street to shine for “Dawn of Spring” Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 12:56AMVietNamNet Bridge – The theme for flower street of Nguyen Hue, HCM City, this lunar New Year will be “Dawn of Spring”, announced the Saigon Tourism Corporation (Saigontourist) on January 11.
First pollinating cricket caught on camera Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 11:15AMCrickets are usually known for destroying plants, so researchers were stunned to see one give an orchid a helping hand
First known instance of a cricket as an orchid pollinator captured on film by Kew scientist Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 12:18AMA researcher studying how the orchid genus Angraecum has adapted to different pollinators on Reunion Island has used motion sensitive night cameras to capture the first known occurrence of a cricket functioning as a pollinator of flowering plants.
Golden blooms Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 5:42PMThe beauty of the orchid is forever preserved in a special plating process.
Popular photography: Third-place winner in online poll tells how he captured ghost orchid Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 3:14PMPeople apparently like to take a peek into other people’s lives. Or they at least like to see their photos.The Daily News asked its readers to choose their favorite reader-submitted picture from 2009, and the online poll was quite popular, with 763 people voting for one of 10 pictures chosen by the newspaper’s editors out of the thousands received from our contributors last year.Today, we ...