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For me as a writer, the story has always taken precedence over everything else. I have never sat down to write with broad, sweeping ideas in mind, and certainly never with a specific agenda. It is quite a burden for a writer to feel a responsibility to represent his or her own culture and to educate others about it. For me it always starts from a very personal, intimate place, about human connections, and then expands from there. What intrigued me about this new book were the hopes and dreams and disillusions of these two women, their inner lives, the specific circumstances that bring them together, their resolve to survive, and the fact that their relationship evolves into something meaningful and powerful, even as the world around them unravels and slips into chaos. But as I wrote, I witnessed the story expanding, becoming more ambitious page after page. I realized that telling the story of these two women without telling, in part, the story of Afghanistan from the 1970s to the post-9/11 era simply was not possible. The intimate and personal was intertwined inextricably with the broad and historical. And so the turmoil in Afghanistan and the country's tortured recent past slowly became more than mere backdrop. Gradually, Afghanistan itself—and more specifically, Kabul—became a character in this novel, to a much larger extent, I think, than in The Kite Runner. But it was simply for the sake of storytelling, not out of a sense of social responsibility to inform readers about my native country. That said, I will be gratified if they walk away from A Thousand Splendid Suns with a satisfying story and with a little more insight and a more personal sense of what has happened in Afghanistan in the last thirty years.
2. What kind of response do you hope readers have to A Thousand Splendid Suns?
Purely as a writer, I hope that readers discover in this novel the same things that I look for when I read fiction: a story that transports, characters who engage, and a sense of illumination, of having been transformed somehow by the experiences of the characters. I hope that readers respond to the emotions of this story, that despite vast cultural differences, they identify with Mariam and Laila and their dreams and ordinary hopes and day-to-day struggle to survive. As an Afghan, I would like readers to walk away with a sense of empathy for Afghans, and more specifically for Afghan women, on whom the effects of war and extremism have been devastating. I hope this novel brings depth, nuance, and emotional subtext to the familiar image of the burqa-clad woman walking down a dusty street.
3. Where does the title of your new book come from?
It comes from a poem about Kabul by Saib-e-Tabrizi, a seventeenth-century Persian poet, who wrote it after a visit to the city left him deeply impressed. I was searching for English translations of poems about Kabul, for use in a scene where a character bemoans leaving his beloved city, when I found this particular verse. I realized that I had found not only the right line for the scene, but also an evocative title in the phrase "a thousand splendid suns," which appears in the next-to-last stanza. The poem was translated from Farsi by Dr. Josephine Davis.
4. You recently received the Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Refugee Agency and were named a U.S. goodwill envoy to that agency. What kind of work have you done with the agency? What will your responsibilities be in your position as a goodwill envoy?
It's been a tremendous honor for me to be asked to work with UNHCR as a goodwill envoy. As a native of a country with one of the world's largest refugee populations, I hold the issue of refugees close to my heart. I will be asked to make public appearances on behalf of the refugee cause and to serve as a public advocate for refugees around the world. It will be my privilege to try to capture public attention and to use my access to the media to give voice to victims of humanitarian crises and raise public awareness about matters relating to refugees.
In January of this year, I had the opportunity of going to Chad with UNHCR to visit the refugee camps where some 250,000 people from Darfur have sought haven. I had the chance to speak to refugees, local authorities and humanitarian staff and to educate myself about the staggering tragedy unfolding in the region. It was a sobering and heartbreaking experience and one that I will never forget. Presently I am working with UNHCR on the Aid Darfur campaign. It is my intention that my future work with the agency take me to Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan.
5. You present a portrait of Afghanistan under the Taliban that may be surprising to many readers. For example, the Taliban's ban on music and movies is well known, but many readers are not familiar with the "Titanic fever" that swept through Kabul upon the release of that film, which was shown in secret on black-market VCRs and TVs. How tight a grip did the Taliban truly have on the country? And how does pop culture survive under these traditions?
The Taliban's acts of cultural vandalism—the most infamous being the destruction of the giant Bamiyan Buddhas—had a devastating effect on Afghan culture and the artistic scene. The Taliban burned countless films, VCRs, music tapes, books, and paintings. They jailed filmmakers, musicians, painters, and sculptors. These restrictions forced some artists to abandon their craft, and many to continue practicing in covert fashion. Some built cellars where they painted or played musical instruments. Others gathered in the guise of a sewing circle to write fiction, as depicted in Christina Lamb's The Sewing Circles of Heart. And still others found ingenious ways to trick the Taliban—one famous example being a painter who, at the order of the Taliban, painted over the human faces on his oil paintings, except he did with it watercolor, which he washed off after the Taliban were ousted. These were among the desperate ways in which artists tried to escape the Taliban's firm grip on virtually every form of artistic expression.
6. You earned your medical degree before you began writing fiction. How does being a doctor compare with being a writer?
I enjoyed practicing medicine and was always honored that patients put their trust in me to take care of them and their loved ones. But writing had always been my passion, since childhood, much as with Amir in The Kite Runner. I feel fortunate and privileged that writing is, at least for the time being, my livelihood. It is a dream realized.
I have not found many similarities between my two crafts, except that in both it helps to have at least some insight into human nature. Writers and doctors alike need to understand the motivation behind the things people say and do, and their fears, their hopes and aspirations. In both professions, one needs to appreciate how socioeconomic background, family, culture, language, religion, and other factors shape a person, whether it is a patient in an exam room or a character in a story.
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Courtesy CT Fresh Inc.Mixed squash bins at CT Fresh Inc. in Stamford, Conn. The wholesaler combines different varieties of squash on special order for retail customers, owner Paul Ryan said.Produce dealers in Hartford, Conn., say competition for customers would be keen enough, even if their home market wasn't surrounded by two giants.
New York is about 118 miles southwest of Hartford, and Boston is about 100 miles to the northeast.
Produce vendors say they compete well with rivals in the two larger markets. FreshPoint Connecticut LLC, a Hartford-based subsidiary of Houston-based broadliner Sysco Corp., has customers in a five-state region, said Ken Yandow, president of FreshPoint Connecticut.
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The Black Enterprise Small Business Awards were created to provide special recognition to African American entrepreneurs who embody the Black Enterprise entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for companies and individuals bringing new products to the forefront, redefining sales strategies, and discovering new and profitable markets.
All entries must be received by March 15, 2013. Winners will be announced at a special awards luncheon May 16 , 2013 at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference.
- Nominees will receive a mention on our Website as well as in Black Enterprise magazine.
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- Winners will receive a prestigious Black Enterprise Small Business Award.
- BE Next – Young entrepreneurs of today doing the business of tomorrow. This award is presented to the entrepreneur doing business in a new, cutting edge arena (21st century-driven industry and business model a must). Only those ages 21 to 35 as of the award submission deadline are eligible for the award.
- Innovator of the Year-This award is given to the business flourishing in an innovative industry or those approaching business/entrepreneurship in a groundbreaking manner via their products and/or services.
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Originally built in 1764, Castle Hill Cider is a Virginia cidery and premiere venue for Central Virginia destination weddings and events. Located in Keswick's horse country, just a few miles from Charlottesville, Virginia, on the historic Castle Hill Estate, Castle Hill Cider's many indoor and outdoor sites offer endless possibilities from the intimate to the incredible for your wedding in Charlottesville. Pastoral fields, meadows, and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond provide stunning backdrops for incredible wedding pictures, making it one of the most desired wedding venues in the Charlottesville area. The Barn shares the crest of a verdant knoll with Linden tree grove. Artfully arranged below are apple orchards, a two-acre lake and custom designed pergolas framing beautifully terraced lawns. The sky is the limit when your destination wedding is at Castle Hill Cider. We can accommodate weddings with up to 350 guests.
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I'm new to the forum. About 2 years ago I moved to Portland OR, from Salt Lake City Utah where I had built and mainted a couple of great square foot gardens. We just moved into a new house as as much as I love the house, the backyard is small and largely shady. The other day, my partner had a great idea - GREEN ROOF. We have a mostly flat unattached garage at our house and with a few adjustments, and my building a good sturdy ladder, I'll be able to build a small green roof. However, with that, I dont' want to actually plant onto my roof, I want to build the raised bed version of 4X4 garden and put them up on low stilts. Buildwise, it's not major - however, the weight is a concern. Does anyone know where I can source lightweight materials or kits to build the 4x4 bedframes? I would use the same kind as i would on the ground, I just don't want them to be made of wood as I think that's heavier. Any info you guys can share would be great. I will post pictures as I get things going. |
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I'd recommend 1x6s for the sides but don't skimp on the plywood bottom. Either way, expect it to rot fast in our PNW weather, which could be a problem if it dumps your garden on top of your garage. Of course, creative use of rubberizes paint on the inside and drainage holes could help tremendously. Not particularly "green" I know, but it was my first thought. Good luck and let us know how it goes neighbor! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Sinfonian's garden adventure
Assuming good drainage, the soil if watered properly will weigh a good bit. I would take a known volume of soil. water it as if it were in your garden and weigh it. Then you can determine what your bed would weigh without any structure. Your next problem will be determining what weight your garage roof was designed to take. John |
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The Tour of Qushui River from the Tale of Genji by Utagawa Toyokuni
Japan: 18th to 19th centuries, Woodblock print
This print is an illustration of a chapter from the Tale of Genji, which was a popular subject of many woodblock prints during the 17th to 20th centuries. The geisha in this print are on a spring outing during the blooming of the cherry blossoms. They watch as their servants float bowls of sake down the river for men to attempt to catch and drink.
Written in 11th century Japan by Murasaki Shikibu, the Tale of Genji is considered by many to be the world's first novel. This novel tells the story of Hikaru Genji, a son of the Japanese emperor, and sheds light on the life of aristocrats in Japan. Despite being from such an early time period, the novel is quite complex, maintaining constancy between the more than 400 characters that appear in the story.
Many woodblock prints of the Ukiyo-e era, such as the one above, are based on Ryutei Tanehiko's 1985 novel Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji, which translates to "The Imitation Murasaki and the Rustic Genji." With its setting placed in the 15th century, this novel follows the story line of the original Tale of Genji and was so popular that it led to a mass production of woodblock prints during this era.
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Inner Sense (My Love Is Underground), James Johnston (No Matter What), Rebecca Vasmant (We Love…)
After a hugely successful party with Fabio Monesi of Wilson Records, we now present you with the Scottish debut of the mighty Inner Sense from My Love Is Underground. For only £5 Door Tax before 12 (£7 after 12) – This is not to be missed!!
Henri was first introduced to electronic music at the end of the 80′s, his father bought him an acid house music tape, and then others followed, focused on Chicago acid house sounds. Later, school mates introduced him to other types of electronic music, but he kept his attention on the first piano house tunes and warmer sounds like Black Box, Steve "Silk" Hurley 's remixes or Inner City stuff that were aired on dance radio shows.
The revelation came in 92 ! He heard by chance "Dimitri from Paris" on a radio show called Megamix. Dimitri played a lot of US garage – deep house stuff at that time, one of the only Dj's that played underground US house music in France. That's when he fell in love with the US garage sound and started buying his first 12 inches (from labels like Strictly Rhythm, Emotive, Nervous or King Street Sounds to name a few.) and a cheap turntable.
Inner Sense was originally created as a duo in the mid 90′s. Henri worked with his best friend Mathieu (a keyboardist) and they tried to produce some deep house stuff.
After a while, Henri started working solo on some tracks : The First Vibe EP was released on 9T's Records and later licensed by Italian Harley & Muscle. Then, he met Brawther and Jeremy (Underground Paris) thanks to an internet forum and became close friends. He kept on doing stuff by himself and The Second Vibe EP was released on My Love Is Underground Records. Since then, he's played in various MLIU parties and is trying to keep the original garage spirit alive: mixing a blend of vocal, deep and more tracky tunes.
First and foremost Rebecca Vasmant has a deep obsession with music and sound and from a young age has always been interested in how sound works. This obsession has lead onto becoming one of the most cutting edge Djs around playing all genres of music within sets. Techno, House, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Disco, Brazillian, Samba, Bossa, Folk and Electronic Soul are all predominent in her sets, Finding a way to bring her love of both electronic and live music onto the dancefloor. Known for being extremely credible and unique, Rebecca has made a huge blast onto the scene in the last five years.
Having headlined many Ministry of Sound World more underground World tours as the only female resident in over 15 years already. Brazil, Nicaragua, India, Dubai, Bulgaria, Estonai, France, Spain, Bosnia, Istanbul, Latvia, and Austria already under her belt and with Mexico and Brazil to come, Being the first female World Tour Resident for Ministry Of Sound and also being resident for Cabret Volataire Edinburgh and having played at places like We Love Space Ibiza, Zoo Project Ibiza, Back To Basics Leeds, We Love Sankeys Manchester, The Arches Glasgow, Sub Club Glasgow, Soulist Soundsystem Paris, Turnmills London, Ministry Of Sound London, East Village Shoredich, Public Life London and Pacha London.
Playing along sides the likes of Dj Format, X-press 2, SLAM, Green Velvet, Silicon Soul, Funk D Void, Billy Nasty, Justin Robertson, Tommy Four Seven, Chris Leibing, Erol Alkin, Mylo, Riva Starr, Dj Format, Jo Mills, Dj Falcon, Steve Mantorvani (italy) ,Gigi Barocco, Paul Oakenfold, Joey Negro, Shit Robot, Max Herbert, Tania Von Pear, Luciano, Hans Bouffmyre, Larry Tee, Sebastien Leger and of course Harri and Domenic to name a few, Rebecca is set to play and headline many more parties to come.
As a Producer Rebecca has had releases on labels such as Universal Music, Amour recordings and various others and is currently working on a first album due to drop late 2012, collaborating with some of the best names in the underground house and techno scene as well as working on various live Jazz projects under her second alias which will see her name grow even further.
JAMES JOHNSTON (No Matter What/4lux/City Fly)
James Johnston's passion for deep house and the classic house sound has seen him emerge as one of the most exciting producers at the forefront of the current underground house scene. As well as releasing music on many respected labels he also co-runs the mighty No Matter What with fellow house head Alex Agore; a label which has quickly become buy on sight with the last two vinyl releases, both featuring James, hitting the NO.1 spot in the Juno house chart.
James is also an in-demand DJ and sets are an education in how house should sound and be played, showcasing his ability in joining the dots between the classic sounds that are synonymous with Detroit Techno, Chicago House and New Jersey Garage – fusing a cross-pollination of sounds complete with an ear open to the future…
As we said before, this is Inner Sense's Scottish début and it's not often you get to see him play in such an intimate venue so tickets are guaranteed to sell out fast!! Grab em while you can!!


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Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Tonic was a popular remedy for "female complaints" and the elixer was promised to cure every womanly ailment from menstrual discomfort to infertility to the dreaded prolapses uteri. Advertisements claimed there was "a baby in every bottle," and women of the time, uncomfortable discussing feminine problems with male doctors, turned to Lydia. Many were scandalized when, as required by the new Pure Food and Drug act, it was revealed that the tonic was 20% alcohol. The glass tonic bottles, advertisements, and pamphlets are now interesting collectibles (see some on Ebay).
Today, Lydia Pinkham's herbal compound is again available, although the extravagant promises have been reduced the the modest claim that it will "make you feel better" during menstruation and menopause because it offers "nutritional support". (Whether it is still made using the 40-proof recipe Mr. Pinkham won in a card game, I don't know.)
You surely want to know more about the extraordinary Mrs. Pinkham, who hobnobbed with the likes of Oliver Wendell Holmes and Susan B. Anthony, and was even extolled in a drinking song:
Let us sing (let us sing) of Lydia Pinkham The benefactress of the human race. She invented a vegetable compound, And now all papers print her face, O, Mrs. Brown could do no housework, O, Mrs. Brown could do no housework, She took three bottles of Lydia's compound, And now there's nothing she will shirk, she will shirk, Mrs. Jones she had no children, And she loved them very dear. So she took three bottles of Pinkham's Now she has twins every year. Lottie Smyth ne'er had a lover, Blotchy pimples caused her plight; But she took nine bottles of Pinkham's-- Sweethearts swarm about her each night. Oh Mrs. Murphy (Oh Mrs. Murphy) Was perturbed because she couldn't seem to pee Till she took some of Lydia's compound And now they run a pipeline to the sea! And Peter Whelan (Peter Whelan) He was sad because he only had one nut Till he took some of Lydia's compound And now they grow in clusters 'round his butt.


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Yes, women play polo. So if you think of the sport as a game played predominantly by men and only for the rich and famous, think again. In fact, most historians believe polo is the oldest recorded team sport of both men and women in the world. And thankfully, the game is no longer limited to those with a hefty stock portfolio.
In golf, women and men can play from different tees; in polo, everyone plays at the same level of difficulty. "It's the only sport I know of where men and women play as equals on the field," says John Rosene, president of Barrington Hills Polo Club. "There's a handicapping system that plays from -2 to 10. A player who's handicapped at, let's say +1 or +2, is absolutely equal to that of any other player handicapped at that level." He adds, "It's always a big surprise when a high school girl forces her way onto a football field. Most of the time, women play women's soccer or women's basketball. But with polo, it's truly a co-ed sport."
Originating in Persia, the sport traveled to Asia, Argentina and even Mongolia before hitting the U.S. While some games are played in indoor arenas, traditional polo is played outside on a grass field, typically 300 yards long and 160 yards wide…just about the size of three football fields put together!
A team is made up of four polo players on horseback who wield long wooden mallets to hit a small white plastic ball into the opposing team's goal. The ball can be whacked, resulting with a speed of 110 miles an hour. Players must stay at a gallop, with their polo pony in line with the ball to either pass it ahead to a teammate or hit the ball down the field to attempt a goal.
A match lasts one-and-a-half hours, divided into four time periods or 'chukkers,' each lasting approximately seven minutes. While that may seem like a short time, it's very exhausting for both the players and horses. Players ride a different polo pony for each chukker due to the extreme demands on the animal. At half time, spectators participate in the divot stomping tradition on the field, to help replace divots created by the horse's hooves.
However intense the sport may seem, learning to play initially requires only modest training. Barrington Hills Polo Club offers a spring and fall training program that meets once a week for six weeks. Instructors belong to the U.S. Polo Association and take special care with all students. "We take people who've never been on a horse before and have them playing the same day," says Mr. Rosene. "We provide everything they need: equipment, horses, everything." Women often make up nearly half of the students in the program and continue to play on a regular basis.
Amateur polo player Megan West, 27, has been playing for seven years and loves every minute of it. "People see polo as a hobby, but it's a lifestyle. Anyone can learn to play," she says. "Polo in general can involve riding multiples horses, and keeping the horses fit means a lot of time in the saddle!"
While riding is essentially the best way to exercise and practice, Ms. West says cross training is necessary to maintain strength year round. "In the summer, I'm usually just playing polo, grooming, exercising horses and doing farm chores [stacking hay, grooming horses, et cetera]. In winter, I found that yoga and building core strength is the most helpful. I started doing a bit of weight lifting as well."
While she happens to play polo up to four times a week, Ms. West maintains that it's not out of reach for anyone thinking about trying: "Getting out and riding is what's most important."
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Hi all,
We live on a good-sized piece of land with a very large creek meandering through the middle of it. Several years ago, we had soooooo much trouble and damage from beavers. But it's such a philosophical dilemma! I love beavers. That are magnificent animals. But what to do????? For several years, my husband spent his weekends tearing down their dams and trying to scare them off. I spent alot of time protecting hundreds of trees along the banks with chicken wire fencing. They finally left several years ago, but today we found freshly chewed down trees again. Nothing seems to work in scaring them off. Maybe there's been some new invention that I haven't heard of? Maybe one of those ultrasonic noise makers? (but we'd need a few dozen!). Darn. I hate these dilemmas. They even started coming up the banks and chewing down trees in our yard a few years ago. We don't let our dog run loose....but maybe we could borrow the neighbors?? Any suggestions? (And moving them isn't an option. It's over $500 per animal, and they just move them somewhere where they become someone else's problem). And we're not into killing.....so that's not an option. Hopefully, they're just passing through. I guess I can't blame them. I love living here too! |
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- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 5, 06 at 9:19
Thanks for that link elly, It looks like it has some interesting solutions. When we bought this land, we thought it was so neat that it had this big creek......which meanders through our property (it has 6 90 degree turns in it, just on our property)......but after a few years with the beavers, we sure wish it weren't here. Beavers are such incredible animals, and their work ethic is unbelieveable! lol! One year, I decided to try to outsmart them, but putting a long piece of drainage tubing from one side of their dam to the other....so it would drain the back-up of water. Next morning, DH went to check on it, and the beavers had pulled it out of creek completely. They are very intelligent, and they are good parents. I'm usually a live-and-let-live kind of person, but the trees they destroy in a short period of time is unbelieveable. So....we just try to encourage them to move on. Thanks for your help. |
We have a labrador retriever who would be in heaven if she had a creek to swim in, and beavers to sniff out and chase. But she has to settle for walks in the city, sniffing for raccoons and rabbits, and the occasional swim at the dog park. |
Too bad UPS won't deliver beavers, Cathy. They would be more than welcome here, as long as the current resident beeves and muskers wouldn't mind. We don't have neighbors, and that means no humans except us to complain when their yards flood (ours is currently happily in the process of doing just that from all the 5+ inches of rain we are getting)and their plantings get chewed. I figure beavers were once a normal part of the picture here, and although I am sure things in my neighborhood are not the same as they were 300 years ago ecologically speaking, having them come back here would surely not have the impact on people that it would if this were a highly populated area. Amazing how the balance is always shifting...50 years ago you would be hard pressed to find a beaver anywhere in this area and now they are once again making their presence known in just about every watershed. I keep a section of log on my bookshelf, the first sign of beaver re-arrival I ever found in "my own" woods. Maybe one day seeing those chew marks and pointy little tree stumps will seem as common as noticing a squirrel-chewed walnut hull on the trail. |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 9, 06 at 17:35
Hi Dirtgirl.........they're in the mail!! lol! Just be sure to open the packages with gloves on! I have real philosophical dissonance with beavers. If you remember, I was a tree in my previous life, and hold them in a special place in my heart. It's so hard to find some beautiful trees chewed down over night. I know they are part of the natural plan.........and I want to just let them be. But dang........they have destroyed so many of "our" trees. They even have come up in our yard and chewed down nice trees. I think we'll just use scare tactics. (I'll go out about dusk, and if I see one, I yell "BOO" real loud). Seriously though, we use fire crackers, canned horns, and other totally useless stuff. I agree that we need to let a dog run around there. I'll have to borrow the neighbors. Even though our dog Suzi (the princess warrior) could take on any sized beaver, we insist on keeping her as a prisoner of love here in our house and fenced in back yard, so she doesn't get squished on the road. |
Hmmm....do you think me being right smack dab in the middle of this little town, that the other residents would care if I adopted your beavers?? They're already going to have a field day with me when they see what I do this "yard"....lol.....ahhh, I can hear it all now.... Terry |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 10, 06 at 17:15
Found another chewed down tree today. And we've gotten a ton of rain, so the creek is super high.......which I'm sure the beavers will love. I'm going to have to spend alot of time cutting 2 or 3' chicken wire to put around a few hundred trees. :( |
- Posted by gardener_sandy z7 VA (My Page) on Sat, Mar 11, 06 at 1:24
I love this "live and let live" attitude towards the beavers. Our local botanical garden has had several killed over the last year or so due to the damage they did to some very expensive trees. In Virginia it's against the law to trap and transport any wildlife so I guess they didn't have a choice but it's still sad. The garden officials are making an effort to fence them out now but I don't know if it will work or not. |
- Posted by adirondackgardener z4a Adks. (My Page) on Wed, Mar 15, 06 at 15:57
>We have a labrador retriever who would be in heaven if she had a creek to swim in, and beavers to sniff out and chase. Careful what you wish for. I once had a contractor working for me who showed up late one day because he had to rush his german shepherd to the vet. Seems it tangled with a beaver who sunk its teeth through the loose skin in the dog's throat and began dragging it towards the water. It took a well aimed 2x4 to convice the beaver to let go. |
I was a wildlife rehabilitator for 4 years, and raised/released 3 beavers. (Awesome creatures!!!) Having raised them and seen their strength -- and their teeth -- I would never let my beloved dogs tangle with one. Even on land, beavers are very powerful and have almost no neck for a predator to grab. I'm afraid a dog would lose badly. Leslie |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 22, 06 at 17:49
Have you ever seen xrays of their heads? Their teeth go back soooooo far! |
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I have some Convallaria in an 8" pot. There are about 20 plants. The leaves are very large and look healthy but I only have 2 flower stalks. What is the problem for the lack of bloom?
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Sounds like overcrowding and, perhaps, not enough food. Maybe three to an eight inch pot. Topdress with good compost and well-rotted or pelletised animal manure (steer, horse, or sheep but not chicken because it can be too 'hot' and alkaline.) And - cover with oak leaves in winter. Morning sun up to about 10am could be useful, too. Repot every year if they are going to stay in a small-ish pot. |
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Posted By Tom Kensler On October 3, 2013 @ 2:27 pm In College Sports,Colorado State University,Football,Mountain West Conference | No Comments
Congrats to Colorado State senior running back Chris Nwoke for being named a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation's 2013 William V. Campbell Trophy, which is nicknamed the "academic Heisman."
Nwoke also is one of 170 candidates for the NFF Scholar-Athlete Award.
Nwoke, from ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, has rushed for 2,357 career yards at CSU.
Academically, he is a three-time, academic all-Mountain West honoree. Nwoke is pursuing a second degree after graduating in May with a business administration degree and a 3.28 grade-point average.
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Fourteen years after a Boulder grand jury voted to indict John and Patsy Ramsey in the death of the daughter Jon Benet, the indictment was released to the public.
Friday, Judge Robert Lowenbach turned over to reporters the four pages of charges signed by the grand jury foreperson (whose name was redacted). Although Lowenbach had more grand jury documents in his possession, he ruled that only the signed pages were "official actions" by the grand jury and that all other records were protected by grand jury secrecy rules
The released documents proved false the common belief that a reading of the case evidence held the Ramseys blameless. In fact, the grand jury — who served for 13 months on the case — believed there was enough evidence to charge Jon Benet's parents on counts of Chlld Abuse Resulting in Death and Accessory to a Crime.
Read the indictment here. (PDF)
Then-DA Alex Hunter chose not to present the indictment in criminal court so the Ramseys were never charged. It must be noted that the standard of proof for a grand jury indictment is probable cause. For the Ramseys to have been convicted in court would require the higher evidentiary standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Hunter did not comment on his decision not to prosecute the Ramseys in 1999, but Daily Camera reporters spoke to Hunter's former assistant Bill Wise who agreed with his former boss's judgment: "You just don't have the evidence. The totality of everything that was presented by Boulder Police Department was just insignificant to prosecute."
But Boulder Police were less convinced than prosecutors — and were relieved to be able to speak out on the grand jury findings after being bound by secrecy laws for so long. Police Chief Mark Beckner released a statement revealing that "Investigators at the time were disappointed in the then district attorney's decision not to issue indictments." Furthermore, Beckner saw little chance of closing the Jon Benet Ramsey case: "While we believe at this point it is unlikely there will ever be a prosecution," he stated but with the hope that authorities one day "will be able to put together a case worthy of presenting to a jury."
Attorneys for John Ramsey, who had earler asked that the entirety of the grand jury record be released, sought to minimize the impact of the indictment without the fuller context of the testimony they relied on. "What you have is nothing more than confusing accusations without any evidence to support the accusations," Ramsey defense attorney Lin Wood told reporters. "It's fundamentally unfair to the Ramsey family and the system of justice. If you're going to make public what amounts to an accusation, let's see the evidence."
The fact that a grand jury found enough evidence to indict the Ramseys might never have been made public if not for the reporting and dogged legal challenges of Daily Camera reporter Charlie Brennan, whose lawsuit paved the way for the document release.
Brennan wrote a first-person piece about the whole secret indictment saga in which he deemed the document's release as befitting the public's right to know what goes on in its name. "The courts belong to the people, and transparency of the courts is a central pillar on which our system is based," Brennan wrote. "There was no transparency — until today — surrounding the Ramsey grand jury's final days and ultimate decision."
While the grand jury indictment release ends one chapter of the Jon Benet Ramsey story, the story itself has yet to reach a final conclusion.


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Hooters woos women with salads
Hooters wants more women to dine at its restaurants, and it's convinced this will happen by adding salads onto the menu—because it's leafy greens, not silicone globes that have deterred many women from dining at Hooters all these years, right?
In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek last week, Hooters CEO Terry Marks said that the chain—which used to have two locations in B.C., and still operates in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg—is undergoing a makeover.
"There's an opportunity to broaden the net without putting wool sweaters on the Hooters girls," Marks told Bloomberg Businessweek. "Everything we do should appeal more to women, but nothing we will do will turn men off."
That means, the infamous uniform of white tank-tops and orange short-shorts worn by Hooters servers are here to stay. The menu, on the otherhand, will see some changes, including more salads, fresh chicken wings and hamburgers, and healthy dishes to lure in female customers. The restaurant also plans on adding larger exterior windows and additional interior lighting for a more family-friendly atmosphere.
According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Hooters' revenue has been decreasing since 2007. While women already make up nearly one-third of the restaurant's customer base, Hooters is convinced that it's more women—not frat boys—that will turn Hooters around.
You can follow Michelle da Silva on Twitter at twitter.com/michdas.
Women will never go to hooters unless they're hotter than the waitresses. If they're hotter, they probably have higher standards.
Hooters was made for guys. Appeal to them again and it's a hit. Salad is not the answer and family friendly is not the solution.
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Join Lisa Duggan, Kenyon Farrow, Amber Hollibaugh, Richard Kim and other contributors to the recently launched issue of The Scholar & Feminist Online, "A New Queer Agenda," for an evening of politics, discussion, and celebration.
Film tells the story of the first integrated high school in Batesville, Mississippi
Award honors exceptional work in the field of multicultural education
In The Atlantic, sociology professor writes about JFK's renowned speech and the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Birmingham protesters.
Sociology professor answers questions about his new book, Gospel of Freedom: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail and the Struggle That Changed a Nation
Ellen Gruber Garvey, professor of English at New Jersey City University, reveals a previously unexplored layer of American popular culture, where 19th-century activists collected and constructed new narratives through scrapbooks.
Professor Lee Anne Bell is one of the filmmakers behind a gripping documentary about school desegregation that premiered at Barnard this fall.
Political Science Professor Mona El-Ghobashy considers the events leading to Hosni Mubarak's ouster.
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As one of the UK's innovative, niche Jewish charities, we honour a new generation of young philanthropists inspired by their engagement in a proactive movement to better humanity. Promoting the person-centred message that everyone's contribution matters is the meaningful way we aim to communicate with the public. With 85% of the total coming from the new, young donor audience, Laniado UK now stands out as a distinct charity which promotes giving and leadership. Our goal is to harness the potential in this viable community and encourage philanthropy at all levels.
We aim to set the best example of what can be achieved through involvement. To this end, our focus on involving the future philanthropists of tomorrow has helped us cultivate an eager and willing audience motivated by achievement toward a charitable goal, communal identity and engagement and personal fulfilment.
UK Overview
To achieve our goals, we rely on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill and teamwork of Laniado employees. Laniado's ability to deliver on our strategy is dependent upon our employees as they are one of our greatest assets. Based on the vision of our founder, we believe in individuals and in our colleagues' ability to use their common sense to take responsibility and use their initiative.They are responsible for discovering, developing and delivering the innovative ideas and programmes that recruit and manage our volunteers, fundraisers and friends to help to enable their efforts in supporting Laniado Hospital.
We believe one key to successful charity evolution and growth in today's rapidly changing economy driven by knowledge and innovation is to let go of formal centralised control that is so often found in the traditional charity infrastructure. Our staff stay closer to our donors and volunteers, who know better the needs of the community and can respond faster to changing expectations. At Laniado, decisions are made faster, the entrepreneurial creativity of our employees is released, and ideas are managed better.
Simon Silver - Chief Executive
Simon completed his degree in History at the University of Bristol in 2000. He went on to live in Japan where he was employed by the Japanese government at local level working in education and international relations. In 2002 Simon went to study at Yeshiva, qualifying as a Rabbi in 2008. Upon qualification he worked as a fundraiser and educator at Aish UK for three years before taking up the CEO role at Laniado. Simon is in the second year of a three year MBA at Imperial College
Paul Greenberg - Business Development Manager
Paul studied Special Event Management at the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure qualifying with honours in 1999. Paul immediately became an Event Manager for Recruit PLC at Wembley Stadium and in 2001 took up a job with Aish UK becoming Director of Sales for their away trip department. In 2009 Paul co-founded Redbox Events off the back of his successful entertainment agency - Pure Orange. Redbox continues to run high profile events for companies including Aviva, Kraft, BT Hong Kong Football Club and Jumeirah. Paul joined Laniado in September 2011, as Business Development Manager. He lives in Edgware with his wife Shoshanah and their three children. Through his experience in events, Paul plans to continue to raise the profile of Laniado in the UK thereby encouraging young philanthropy within the community.
Shira Jackson - Events Manager
Shira has been with Laniado for just a few months and has already made a huge impact including helping turn the brochure for our dinner into a £65,000 fundraising project.
Jerry Kohn Chairman
Jerry Kohn graduated college in New York in accountancy. After getting married he worked for twenty years as a commodities trader for Marc Rich and Co which later became Glencore. Jerry is now working as a property investment adviser, advising on commercial and residential investment opportunities across the UK. Jerry and his wife Chana live in Golders Green, they have eight children.
Our trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of our charity and are responsible for the general control and management of the administration of Laniado Hospital UK.
Our trustees have and must accept ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which Laniado Hospital UK been set up. They are ultimately guided by the tenets and directives of the Articles of Association for Laniado UK, as the charity is now limited by company guarantee (Reg. 1126356) and by the expectations and responsibilities laid out by the Charity Commission. They aim to ensure compliance, and are focused on the duty of prudence and the duty of care in the charity.
Our Trustees are:
Jerry Kohn, Chair of Trustees
Sam Dayani, Stephen Greenman, Avrumi Stern and Rabbi Aaron Shaye Spitzer
Together with the charity, the trustees aim to implement and abide by the Charity Commission's "Hallmarks of an Effective Charity," helping to establish Laniado Hospital UK as a role model in good practice.
- David Bloom
- Raphael de Botton
- Mort Mirghavameddin
- Michael J Sinclair
- Stephen Ziff
- Warren Lawson
- Raphael Noe
- Dovi Friedmann
- Marc Haguenauer
- Gemma Lyons
- Hilary Natoff
- Kevan Green
- Yossi Goldberg
- Darren Freedman
- Melissa Freedman
The Executive Board are responsible for upcoming financial prospects to ensure that Laniado has a secure future. In a very short span of time, their wealth of knowledge, talent and passion for communicating the universal message of Laniado has brought many new supporters and friends from all walks of life and beliefs. They are bound by their belief that Laniado is serving as a living, active new philanthropy for our modern age and provides concrete solutions for the physical, mental and social needs of those less privileged in the troubled Middle East.
David Bloom, Head of Executive Board
David is Chief Executive, Founder and Executive Board Member of Goldacre Ventures. He has a wide-ranging background in the Technology Media & Telecommunications industry and now develops and markets high technology concepts for Goldacre. David has an extensive background with a number of Jewish Youth groups and is a trustee for Sinai Youth. David has been a Laniado Board member for over 5 years and has previously chaired the Laniado UK Gala dinner. He is excited to head the Laniado Board.
Raphael de Botton, Executive Board Member
Raphael de Botton is an Associate in the Private Equity Group, based in London. Before joining Blackstone in 2006, Raphael worked for 2 years at Lazard in the Mergers and Acquisition division, in New York. Raphael currently serves on the Board of the Tragus Group Limited. Raphael graduated from ESSEC Business School with a Master's degree in finance, and from the French National Institute of Telecommunications with a Masters of Science.
Mort Mirghavameddin, Executive Board Member
Mort started his career with the London Stock Exchange in 1986 before moving to the Securities and Futures Authority where he was an inspector in the enforcement/surveillance division. In 1995 he joined Guinness Mahon & Co. as Group Head of Compliance. Following the acquisition of Guinness Mahon & Co by Investec, he became the Head of Compliance for Investec Holdings (UK) Limited. From 2001 to mid 2010, Mort was the Managing Director of Investec Bank in the Channel Islands where he grew profitability from £1 million to £20 million per annum during this period and was responsible for assets of £2 billion. Under Mort's leadership, Investec Bank Channels Islands was awarded the accolade of Best Large Business by the Department of Commerce and Employment in Guernsey in 2009. Mort subsequently established one of the first Mezzanine funds in the UK, Maslow Capital, before heading back to the corporate world as CEO of Jordan International Bank in Mayfair. As one of our most dedicated and active Muslim supporters, Mort has helped to advance cooperative efforts in the community at large, widened the scope of the charity and facilitated a more positive perception of interfaith work. He is a role model for our volunteers, activists and donors.
Dr Michael J Sinclair, Executive Board Member
Dr. Sinclair was the founding member of the Saatchi Synagogue and continues to be closely involved as a Trustee. He was Chairman of Jewish Continuity, founded by the Chief Rabbi in 1993, and some years later, he oversaw its merger with the JIA, becoming Vice-Chairman of the newly formed United Jewish Israel Appeal. He continues to sit on the Board today. Dr. Sinclair was a founder of Schools J-Link, the Jewish Learning Exchange and the Jewish Outreach Network. He has been Chairman of the Management Committee of the Sage Nursing Home since its opening. Dr. Sinclair is Chairman of the Executive Board of The World Council for Torah Education and a Board Member of the British Friends of Arad. He is Vice Chairman of JNF UK.
Stephen Ziff, Executive Board Member
Stephen has worked in financial services for over 12 years and is currently a partner at a leading global private equity firm. After starting out in investment banking for the Rothschild Group, he moved to Israel where he set up and ran a venture capital fund. Upon returning to London, he joined Coller Capital where he currently remains with responsibility for finding and making secondary private equity investments in the UK. This requires him to work alongside hedge funds, corporates, financial institutions and other private equity focussed investors. Outside of business, he is married with three young (but growing) children and, in addition to Laniado UK, he is involved with Jewish Care and is a governor at Hertsmere Jewish Primary School. Stephen chaired the Laniado UK Gala dinner in 2013.
Warren Lawson, Executive Board Member
Warren Lawson is an Executive Director at JRJ Group, a private equity investment firm which specialises in Financial Services companies. Prior to joining JRJ in 2009, Warren was a long/short equity global financials analyst for Atticus Capital, a hedge fund with over $20bn in AuM in 2007. He holds a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bristol University and was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Raphael Noe, Executive Board Member
Raphael is an Analyst at AREA Property Partners, an international real estate fund manager, where he is responsible for sourcing and oversight of investments. Prior to joining AREA, Raphael was part of the Lee Baron Group. In addition to this, Raphael currently serves on the Board of his local synagogue, Kehillas Toras Chaim, where he is responsible for religious and social events. Recently graduated form Queen Mary University of London, Raphael received a First Class Honours degree in English Literature. He lives in Hendon with his wife Eve and his daughter Lyla.
Dovi Friedmann, Executive Board Member
Dovi is the founder and CEO of SAND Fine Jewellery - Jeweller of Distinction. Dovi offers a personal and bespoke service to high net worth individuals sourcing conflict‐free natural diamonds of all shapes and sizes, and designs the jewellery according to the clients' needs. He is also the sole agent in the UK of Karma Creations, a high-end, exclusive diamond jewellery line that offers "fashionable diamond jewellery with a purpose". Dovi recently moved back to London having lived and worked in Asia for 10 years. Dovi pioneered De Beers' Precious Collection in Hong Kong and Taiwan, led the supply of Forevermark, and sold the largest polished diamond of its kind in the world in 2008. Dovi is married to Ginat, and lives in Hendon with their four children, Shira, Noa, Danya and Amitai
Marc Haguenauer, Executive Board Member
Marc has been working at StormHarbour, a boutique investment bank since April 2010, which specializes in structure debt and in refinancing issues. Previously, Marc worked at Natixis and The Royal Bank of Scotland in Paris and London as a senior structurer on Asset Backed Securities where he was responsibile for bringing to the market over 6bn Euros of public and private deals. Marc began his career with Société Générale in Hong Kong on Asian equities. Outside of work, Marc is a tennis fan and plays regularly at a decent level. Marc holds a BA from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Reims (France).
Gemma Lyons, Executive Board Member
Gemma graduated with a First Class degree in Economics and Econometrics from Nottingham University in 2000. She immediately joined the Corporate Finance department of UBS Investment Bank and spent the next five years working on some of Europe's largest media mergers and financing. In 2005 she began to work for the CEO of UBS Investment Bank undertaking a role primarily focused on the strategy and the CEO's communications. Gemma chose to leave the city after 13 years in 2013 to dedicate more time to her family and charity. She lives in Elstree with her husband Simon and their three children.
Hilary Natoff, Executive Board Member
Hilary Natoff has vast experience in the field of Healthcare where she has been investing in the sector at Fidelity International for 11 years. She is a portfolio manager of the Fidelity Funds - Global Healthcare fund and co manages the Fidelity Global demographic fund. Prior to her 16 years in the city, she qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse. She is a proud advocate of Israel and has raised a considerable amount of money for Israeli charities and is a patron of MyIsrael. She has attended Laniado dinners in the past and is excited about her new role as an executive board member. She looks forward to helping Laniado grow and we are delighted to welcome her as the newest member of the board.
Kevan Green, Executive Board Member
Kevan has been working as an Optometric Joint/Shared Venture Director for Specsavers for almost 30 years, running at one time 6 stores, examined students for the College of Optometry, Chaired the Local Optical Committee, and past Chair of Chigwell and Hainault Synagogue. Spending time in Netanya through serendipity met a young family on the beach who happened to feature in the Laniado Dinner Campaign two years ago. This was the catalyst for touring Laniado Hospital, attending last year's dinner and raising money in the Essex area. A Mad cyclist he's looking forward to being a Board Member and raising money for the Hospital.
Yossi Goldberg, Executive Board Member
Yossi is a banker and has worked for Santander in their corporate banking team for 7 years. He studied Business Management at Kings College London University and graduated with a 2:1 in 2007, before that he spent 2 years "studying" in yeshiva in Israel. Yossi is also actively involved with Kisharon a special organisation that supports people with learning difficulties in North-West London. He is married to Abby and lives in Hendon with their five children, Rikki, Elisha, Micha, Evie and Reuben.
Young Laniado Committee
Perri Noe (head), Joy Ambalo, Yael Bodenstein, Sarah David, Natasha Freiberger, Danielle Schicha


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I have this new awareness and energy." It is fair to say that after the enervating accident, Wojcik became a changed man. "We have the power to change our lives," he explained. "The progress of my healing wasn't just physical, but it was actually stimulated by the time I spent getting in my head and heart." Wojcik said he really wants to let people know that they are in control of their world. He added that belief is extremely important, and that it was a key aspect in his healing process. His movement IMYUBBIE as well as his newly published book, "Yubbie: The Fall and Rise of an Everyday Joe," is intended to teach children, teenagers and adults about not only the short-term, but also the long-term effects of bullying. The presentation Wojcik plans to give to the fifth graders at Juniper Park School focuses on teaching children who are victims of bullying to stand up for themselves. Wojcik now uses the name "Yubbie" as an acronym: "Y" is for "not yielding"; "U" is for "use available resources"; "B" is for "be understanding"; "B" again is for "be aware"; "I" is for "intervene"; and "E" is for "express that special talent." Using this acronym, along with a story to go along with each part, Wojcik will teach the children how they should handle bullying without using violence or cruelty themselves. He greatly encourages children to tell an adult about being victim to bullying. Wojcik said one of the biggest problems is children are afraid to tell someone and get help. He also hopes to help those who do the bullying to understand how much it hurts, and how the pain is permanent. When describing how he relates to children he said, "I tell them the truth. I want to engage them. I give them a scenario and ask them a question about how they'd react to it. Then I tell them what they should do. I get down to their level." Wojcik said his primary intention is to get them excited about the idea, in order to explain things and have them listen and understand. "I want to have a good time with these kids. I'm just not some cold fish getting up there and telling you facts. I'm going to get you involved, that's my goal," he added. Wojcik said in addition to his visuals and scenarios, music is a powerful tool in his presentation. He even wrote a song that encompasses and goes along with the topic of his presentation called, "Say NO to Bullying Today." "It's being a role model to the kids. 'Yubbie' is like a superhero to kids now," Wojcik explained. "I'm a big guy. People think I'm a powerful man and I'm not sensitive at all, but one time I was talking to [my wife] about this event that happened in my childhood, and I started tearing up. I'm 57-years-old and have a black belt, and people think that I'm this big tough guy, and here I am, crying," Wojcik admitted. 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hello. i am new to gardening. i started in the winter of 2011 by growing things like peppers in pots in my living room. i have questions about the hardiness of some plants that im new to. will dahlias and gladiolus come back every year? also will amaryllis bulbs come back every year. i have 5 amaryllis in a pot they did not bloom last year at all and i left them in the pot on my porch all winter. also will daylilies come back or do i have to replace them as well? also what zone am i in, i live in gadsden alabama some maps say 7 some say 8. i am texting on my phone sorry for the typing. |
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- Posted by louisianagal z7bMS (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 22:20
I'm can't get to a map from this link (stupid new computer program) but Birmingham would be zone 7. Mobile zone 8. I'm in Tupelo MS zone 7 and Jackson MS would be zone 8. My understanding is that dahlias need to be dug up and stored for the winter. They are not hardy. Now having said that there are many variables. You might have a milder winter. You might be on the border of 2 zones. You might have them planted in a microclimate (area that is warmer than most of your property), you might have a dahlia variety that is more cold hardy than most. But you would be taking a chance leaving them out. They might also rot. Gladiolus can be left in the ground. Mine do fine. There are different varieties of amaryllis. The ones you order from catalogs or buy the bulbs at the garden center will do fine in the ground but the ones you grow at Christmas time are sort of florist varieties and don't always survive but I always put mine in the ground at the end of the holidays. Daylillies will come back. Welcome. Laurie in Mississippi |
We're in Gadsden, too, and it's zone 7. Traditionally it's been 7a, but with the milder winters lately, it's more like 7b, though I wouldn't count on it staying that way indefinitely. The information from Laurie applies here. Daylillies and glads love it here and will thrive and multiply. Amaryllis will survive if you're careful not to plant them too deep. That said, I haven't had any bloom again after I've planted them in the garden, but I don't give them any special attention and haven't studied the problem. Dahlias have to be dug up and stored over winter. Where in Gadsden are you? We need to meet sometime. |
thank you for the information. catbird im in glencoe. i work at the gadsden walmart :) |
- Posted by squirrellypete z7b GA (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 10:48
My Christmas Amaryllis that I planted out in the garden sometimes bloom, but not dependably. Not quite sure what the trick is there. Hardy Amaryllis are quite lovely if you can get your hands on some bulbs. They're smaller than the big showy Christmas ones but they multiply fairly quickly and are beautiful in mass. And as others have already said, glads will come back. Dahlias are hit or miss if you don't dig them. Daylilies are right at home here. Although every once in a while you may obtain a variety that doesn't take well to our heat and humidity. Some are bred for more Northern climates and will just sort of limp along, sometimes die out altogether. By far though most varieties will grow, bloom and multiply like crazy here. |
i grew up in florence (northwest alabama). the old-fashioned dinner plate dahlias would return faithfully and bloom each year without being lifted. i will suggest that they probably need a well-drained site or the winter wet might rot the tubers. maybe the small flowered ones are not as hardy? |
- Posted by madabouteu 8A - central Alabama (My Page) on Tue, Feb 26, 13 at 21:55
Desirai, the newest USDA maps show Gadsden right on the border of zones 7 and 8. Downtown Gadsden is 8, Alabama City is 7. So far this winter we've not been below 19, which means we've actually had a zone 9 winter except for one night! This rezoning is confirmed by the Arbor Day Foundation, which used data from 1995 - 2005 to redraw growing zones - the resulting maps moved zone borders north about 150 miles, all across the nation. The ADF map showed the 7/8 border somewhere between Attalla and Albertville. I agree with Catbird, we should meet! |
thanks for the information on hardiness, it really confuses me sometimes. |
- Posted by browneyedsusan z8a AL (My Page) on Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 17:16
Please come to our spring plant swap at Oak Mountain state park on May 4th. We'd love to meet you and share plants and advice. Check the post "Start thinking about the Spring Swap" on this page for details. Susan |
where is oak mtn state park? |
oh i have a question about peonies... never had peony before. i bought one, where should i plant it, is it perennial? i have it in a pot outside in part shade part sun i dont think its doing very well. |
- Posted by madabouteu 8A - central Alabama (My Page) on Thu, Feb 28, 13 at 6:59
Click on the link below to read a publication fom the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service on peonies. We do not have the ideal climate for them, but can grow them with some care. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Peony care
- Posted by madabouteu 8A - central Alabama (My Page) on Thu, Feb 28, 13 at 7:01
Click on the link below to read a publication fom the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service on peonies. We do not have the ideal climate for them, but can grow them with some care. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Peony care
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