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I'm already planning new gardens for next summer and am considering a cactus/succulent garden. From what I've read, opuntias are my best bet.Any suggestions?
I'd like to see pics of your cactus gardens! Peggy |
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I am planning on planting a garden of cacti and succulents as as well. I have been growing some hardy cacti in pots for several years now. I currently have Opuntia fragilis, Opuntia humifusa, and Opuntia polyacantha. They overwinter in an unheated shed so they are definitely cold hardy! I have had no blooms yet, since I started them from seed and they are only 3 years old. This summer I bought an Escobaria vivipara from Iotts Nursery near Ward, SD. I read that it is hardy to zone 3 but I am wintering in the garage until I plant it outdoors. |
I do not have hardy cactus- although I do have some succulents that come back every year long enough for me to see them- then the bunnies eat em up... Leftwood has some he has grown from seed!! I do hope he adds his 3 cents. Julie |
- Posted by zenpotter z4 MN (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Nov 26, 08 at 8:32
I have a cactus and succulent garden that is on the south side of my house. Some of the plants are in their 4th winter. It has a slight slope away from the house so no water collects. I dug out about 1/3 of the soil and added gravel and sand to give it good drainage. I have the following cactus. These are all Optunia: polyacantha, ymochila, fragilis, humifusa, kleinae, macronhiza, fragilis little Gray mound. Also; Yucca glauca, Echinocereus viridiflours, Escobaria vivipara, Escobaria leei, Escobaria missouriensis. Last spring the Friends Plant Sale had several kinds of hardy cactus. I even purchased one that bloomed before I got it into the ground. Here are lists I have collected from various sources. There are repetitions since I have not cross checked. High Country Gardens 18" x 18-24" wide, (seed propagated). An incredible non-suckering selection of Parry's Century Plant, the seed for our crop was collected on the brutally cold, exposed high-altitude plateau near Flagstaff, Arizona. Without question, this is one of the largest, most cold-hardy forms of Agave you can grow. Plant in a lean, well-drained soil where it will get plenty of sun and heat. In time, the plant will bloom with a towering 12' tall, flowering candelabra that will attract hummingbirds from miles around. Zones 4-10. 1/2" x 8" wide (cutting propagated) Gold Nugget is a true alpine succulent, coming from the highest peaks of distant South Africa. In bloom, Delosperma congestum is irresistible; the large, shiny yellow flowers sit right on top of the succulent foliage and have a distinct white eye. Being an alpine species, it appreciates more regular moisture than other South African succulents. Plant Gold Nugget where it receives some afternoon shade, particularly where summer temperatures are hot. A gem for mountain rock gardens. Zone 4-8. Delosperma nubigenum 2" x 24" wide (cutting propagated) Formerly sold under the name of Delosperma congestum. This is an outstanding ground cover and rock garden plant, recommended for its vigorous carpeting growth habit. The foliage is succulent and evergreen, with a bright red winter color. Blooming for a month in late spring, the plant covers itself with hundreds of yellow daisies. Not as heat tolerant as Delosperma cooperi because it comes from colder, higher mountains in South Africa. Excellent for use in areas like Vail, CO and other mountain towns. Zones 4-8. Echinocereus coccineus 'Sandia Mts.' Quick Facts Echinocereus viridiflorus Quick Facts Full and Afternoon Sun Xeric Escobaria (Coryphantha) vivipara Escobaria leei Quick Facts :: Growing Tips Escobaria missouriensis Quick Facts Quick Facts :: Growing Tips Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum' Quick Facts :: Growing Tips Lewisia rediviva Quick Facts Quick Facts :: Growing Tips Not recommended for hot, low elevation locations. These three-year-old plants will be shipped bare-root. Zones 4-8. Sedum sieboldii Quick Facts :: Growing Tips Plant with Festuca 'Siskyou Blue' and Lavender! Try Sempervivums, Intermountain Cactus Normas succulents that will do well also For an interesting twist, there's a plant called Fameflower, Talinum is the genus name, there are species native as far north as North Dakota. It's a member of the portulaca family and has lovely ephemeral pink/purple blooms. The leaves look like fat little sausages. The June issue of Horticulture Magazine had an article about cactus that suggested these. Escobaria vivipara(Coryphantha vivipara; beehive cactus) hardy to zone 4 You may also want to check with the; Cactus and Succulent Society of America Purple Texas Cholla(Opuntia imbricata) ------------------------------- From the Garden Web Hi all. I posted on here a while ago and now I'm looking for another trade. I have many species of Cold hardy cactus, I'll list the ones that I have in greatest abundance. All need excellent drainage and a southern exposure is preferred. I'm looking for whatever you have to trade, especially other hardy cacti. I'll even trade seeds if you like (and I'm interested in them!). Opuntia humifusa: Native to Swest Ontario and throughout the eastern US. Low growing, bright attractive yellow flowers. Hardy to zone 4 (at least). Opuntia polyacantha: Native to z. 3 and 4 areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Sprawling growth. Yellow flowers with red throats. Zone 3. Opuntia fragilis: Native from Ontario west. small, tight little cactus. Flowers likely yellow. Have a few varieties. Likely hardy to zone 2 (at least 3) Opuntia cymochila (bought it as humifusa): taller growing and more conpact that normal humifusa, leads me to believe this is Opuntia cymochila. Yellow flowers. Zone 4. Hello again I don't have Opuntia cymochila, I'D like to have a cutting too! Hardy cactus and succulents in book marks. 3rd book mark Opuntia fragilis (Fragile Prickly Pear) Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear) Opuntia macrocentra (v. nova) Opuntia macrorhiza (Plains Prickly Pear) Opuntia polyacantha (Hair-Spine/Plains Prickly Pear) Opuntia polyacantha x. fragilis Other sources Try Sempervivums, Intermountain Cactus Normas succulents that will do well also For an interesting twist, there's a plant called Fameflower, Talinum is the genus name, there are species native as far north as North Dakota. It's a member of the portulaca family and has lovely ephemeral pink/purple blooms. The leaves look like fat little sausages. Echinocereus coccinea, E. viridiflora, E. reichenbachii (I think! - it grows in western Oklahoma), Coryphanta missouriensis, Opuntia humifusis. Here starts a list of Opuntia I will give the temp. that it can go down to. acanthocarpa -upright grower, withstand low temps. chlorotica-blue pads Utahhensis -15 Sempervivum, especially the species |
- Posted by peggy_hosta z4 neSD (My Page) on Wed, Nov 26, 08 at 11:34
THANKS! Zenpotter! I printed your list and will have fun researching these over winter. I live 3 hours straight west of Mpls just into So Dak so I have the same climate as you. Nice hot summer sun and nice cold winter snow! |
Zenpotter, that's great info! I tend to shy away from those cactus that "shoot" thorns, like the Opuntia species. Although this year I am growing Opuntia imbricata from seed. This is my tried and true list of cacti and succulents. Obviously there are more. These are just most of the ones I grow. Chiastophyllum oppositifolium Of course, Chiastophyllum and Lewisia (and to some extent Rhodiola) do NOT like dry, hot or full sun positions. They should never be planted with "normal" cacti or succulents. Escobaria vivipara is quite variable, as it has a large growing range from the high Rockies to the plains of S. Dakota and the edge of Minnesota. Eastern forms seem to possess less thorns, and are presumeable more moisture and humidity tolerant than mountain forms. Opuntia species are more moisture resistant than Escobaria species. Escobaria vivipara seed is incredibly easy to germinate, while most cactus seed is stubborn. I have found a "secret" to fairly good germination however (besides GA3), that seems to be working for me: high temps, 85-90F. Until tiny seedlings get their coat of stiff thorns for protection, I have found they are candy for slugs. The native Talinum of the Dakotas and western Minnesota is Talinum parviflorum. While interesting in its own right, I don't look at it as horticulturally significant, as its tiny flowers only bloom on sunny summer days and after 5pm, and are rather fleeting. I have seen them near Bigstone Lake, and while I never thought of the leaves as being tiny, long "sausages" before, it could be an accurate description. They fill an unusual niche in the landscape, ocupying thins soil lays that pool up with water when it rains, but quickly dries to dust soon after. They do not tolerate plant competion of any kind. Talinum calcynum produces MUCH larger flowers and in more profusion. While still not tolerant of plant encroachment, they are much more worthy of growing. Non-hardy Delosperma (like D. cooperi) can easily be overwintered insided in a sunny window. Rick |
- Posted by peggy_hosta z4 neSD (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 11:21
Rick, I live on Big Stone Lake. Did you see the T.parviflorum on the Big Stone Auto tour route east of Ortonville, MN? Peggy |
Why yes, Peggy. It is quite an interesting geological area. The state biologist that oversees the NWF and I spent an hour or so out there once. It was really good for both of us, as I knew more about the plant life there and she knew so much more about the insects, animals and general ecology. I learned so much in such little time, and I think she did too. Did you know they released that beetle that eats the terrible leafy spurge there? When we were out, she found some and showed me. That meant that colony was at least surviving, and she was very pleased. I wonder what it is doing now . . . |
- Posted by hoghaven_duluthmn (My Page) on Sun, Dec 7, 08 at 21:22
Sorry, I don't have any pictures, but I had kind of a fun cactus garden when I lived near Detroit Lakes. I put together a mix of hardy cactus and succulents, along with some indoor potted cacti. Also mixed in were artemisia and some thistle-looking things. I had been to visit a friend who lives in the Nevada desert and she would scavenge all sorts of things from the desert and mix it in with her cactus (i.e. animal bones, rusty sinks, whatever). It was just a fun garden. I wanted to recreate it, so I found small rusty farmyard junk and put it in the cactus garden--rusty wheels, oil cans, old boots, nice rocks, etc. Because I had heavy clay soil, I dug it out and put in a lot of sand and did a ground cover with pea gravel--it got full sun. The prickly pears did great and bloomed every year. I would set the indoor potted cactus in the ground (still in their pots) and bring them in before a hard freeze. It was actually my favorite garden. Some people would "get it" and other people would offer to bring me their junk. (some people just don't appreciate great art!) Since moving to Duluth, I have pretty much given up on a cactus garden. My prickly pears have never bloomed here--I guess it is just too cloudy and damp here. |
Peggy, I live not very far from Minneapolis and so we obviously get more rain in the part of Minnesota I live in compared to where you are at. You may be able to grow some species I can't grow here. I have tried these and either the cold or being cold and wet at the same time killed them: Opuntia imbricata, Agave utahensis. Agave utahensis may only be hardy to -10 degrees F. Opuntia imbricata survived one winter and its supposedly hardy in Michigan which is a slightly warmer zone than here. The spot where all my cacti and succulents are isn't elevated but it has been amended with sand and also rocks on the bottom of that to allow better drainage. There is at least a 1 foot layer of just rocks at the bottom. I figured its better so it drains through instead of using well drained soil with a clay or poor draining soil below. Bath tub effect if you know what i mean. These have survived: Opuntia polyacantha, Opuntia compressa/humifusa, Echinocereus viridiflorus. I also tried Pediocactus simpsonii and I know for a fact it wasn't the cold that killed it but probably because it wasn't always watered well in the summer( it grows high up in the mountains where it usually gets adequate rainfall) or else it was the summer heat. Pedio's don't mind cold they actually grow alot in the springtime, what they hate is heat especially humid heat. Your best bet is to start them from seed yourself and especially not provenance information. The Opuntia polyacantha that i started the seeds were collected from Alberta, Canada so they are obviously cold hardy. Im suprized they survived though since it is also a much drier climate in Alberta than the Twin Cities. The Echinocereus viridflorus was collected from Hot springs, South Dakota. Opuntia compressa from New Jersey. It said cold and wet no problem but one year one plant either got damaged from a winter storm or something it rotted. I took a pad and planted indoors in March and replanted it in a pot and put outdoors in the ground in May. I think Opuntia polyacantha is hardier. I never tried Escobaria vivipara but it would be a good one and its similar to Echinocereus viridiflorus except it would have the pink flowers. I mean they are the same in size and belong to the same subfamily: Cactoideae Opuntias are less evolved and belong to Opuntiodeae. |
I meant to note provenance information. Escobaria vivipara for instance grows from Canada all the way to Tucson Arizona. Buying seeds collected in Tucson, Arizona probably wont produce hardy plants in Minnesota. mesagarden.com has provenance information on all the cacti seeds they sell. |
Thanks for sharing all those experiences, dogbane. Do you get seed rom your Echinocereus viridiflorus? I'd be very interested, as I only have one small plant, and suspect it will be self infertile. |
I have some Echinocereus viridiflorus seeds if you are interested. I also have Pediocactus simpsonii and Escobaria vivipara. Im going to try some of the Escobaria vivipara seeds myself since ive never tried it before. I might try the Agave parryi that was mentioned above, but ill make sure to have it planted on a raised bed of gravel and rocks. |
Opuntia humifusa and compressa have been going for five years now in south eastern new york zone 5. The cholla tree bit the dust however (Opuntia imbricata). That one was because of the cold. |
Hello dogbane, I am still interested in the E.viridiflorus seed. The Pediocactus only if you are not going to use them yourself. I can give you Escobaria vivipara seed from plants I grew from seed from wild ones at the Minnesota/South Dakota border. I would send you an email through GW, but I don't see that you have that option on your member page. If you could click on my name (Leftwood) and send me a note off the board here, we can connect. Rick |
- Posted by zenpotter z4 MN (email@example.com) on Tue, Jan 13, 09 at 10:43
I am not sure how I missed any of the posts from December 1 on. I must compile a list from all of the lists here. I do believe I will need to extend by cactus garden soon. |
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Head up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau, where you can stay in cheap chalets or organise a homestay. (Anders Blomqvist/LPI)
On the island of Borneo, Sabah's parks and wildlife preserves encompass some of the most pristine natural beauty in the world, with thousands of square kilometres of jungle, mountains, riparian lowlands, wetlands and valley bottoms that seem untouched by humans or technology.
Unfortunately, getting into these parks requires dealing with the most human of institutions -- bureaucracy -- for permission. Climbing Mount Kinabalu, diving in Sipadan or visiting the Danum Valley and Maliau Basin generally all need to be organised in advance. While most travellers understand the need for gatekeepers to protect the parks, it is less clear why the gatekeepers are private park concessionaires instead of government officials.
Because park access is intertwined with public-private partnerships, it can cost travellers an arm -- and sometimes a leg -- to book a visit to Sabah's parks through an officially designated tour company. However, there are a few ways to make your travel experience in Sabah cheaper and more independent.
The Tabin Wildlife Reserve, located only 48km from the town of Lahad Datu in eastern Sabah, is a smaller alternative to the pricier and more popular Danum Valley, a nearby conservation area that preserves ancient Borneo jungle. Staying in Danum means either booking through the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, a posh jungle camp where packages start at 2,390 Malaysian ringgit, or going through the often booked dorms of the field research centre, where the combined costs of meals, transportation and ranger fees come to almost 1,000 Malaysian ringgit.
While the Danum largely consists of primary rainforest, secondary trees of similar beauty can be found in Tabin, where you will find 122,000 hectares of preserved land, enough birds to excite the most hard-bitten ornithologist and Sabah's three largest mammals: the Borneo elephant, Sumatran rhino and the tembadau, a local species of wild cattle. Primates also swing through the trees, and many orangutans that are rescued and rehabilitated in other parts of Malaysia are reintroduced into the wild in Tabin.
The reserve is run concurrently as the Tabin Wildlife Resort, a plush collection of jungle bungalows and cottages -- and the only accommodation option in the park. The resort is moderately priced, starting at around 504 Malaysian ringgit for a three-day package that includes all food, drinks and game drives. That is decent value, but it comes with a warning: it can be difficult spotting wildlife in a jungle. You may pay for three days of seeing trees.
A cheaper option that technically takes you outside of the parks system is to head up the Kinabatangan River (Sungai Kinabatangan) from the towns of Bilit and Sukau. Here you will find more than a dozen riverside lodges offering backpacker-quality accommodation in chalets that charge around 150 Malaysian ringgit per night. This fee includes boat trips on the Kinabatangan; and because so much of the surrounding jungle has been cleared for palm oil plantations, there are heavy wildlife concentrations along the river. You can also do homestays in Sukau and Bilit – look for signs in each village advertising the service. These are very cheap – around 40 Malaysian ringgit per night, plus 60 Malaysian ringgit to book a river trip; just be aware you will be treated as part of the family and may not get much privacy. On the other hand, the cultural experience is invaluable.
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FEZEKILE COKILE: As part of Environmental Week 2014, the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) team was outside the Day Kaif on Tuesday, 29 July, to spark interest among students about the different uses of water.
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DANIELA BARLETTA: "[The] green economy is growing like a mushroom," said Professor Heila Lotz-Sistka at a recent event hosted by the Career Lounge as part of Rhodes University's Environmental Week. Lotz-Sisitka and other speakers from the Environmental Learning Research Centre focused on the many career opportunities for those with a passion for environmental science.
Speakers spoke about their personal journeys by exploring the environmental research field and their shared love for the environmental science sector was clear.
MARKO SVICEVIC: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck South Africa just before 12:30 on Tuesday afternoon.
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EMILY CORKE: Grahamstown Riding Club has had to evacuate its horses from some of their stables due to a large fire burning dangerously close to its boundary lines. The fire broke out earlier today in the Grahamstown rubbish dump, adjacent to the stable. Emergency services are on site trying to get the fire under control.
Grahamstown Fire Chief, William Welkom, could not confirm the cause of the fire at this point but he could confirm that there was a vehicle on scene controlling the fire.
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Oral Sex Spreads HPV & May Lead To Throat Cancer
From Bloomberg News By Michelle Fay Cortez The virus that causes cervical cancer may be linked to throat cancer in those who engage in oral sex, a report says. A study in 300 adults found that those infected with the human papillomavirus, or HPV, who had oral sex with more than six partners, were 3 times more likely to get throat cancer. The research was included in a package of studies and commentary on the virus reported in today's New England Journal of Medicine. The throat cancer study did not explore whether Gardasil, the Merck & Co. HPV vaccine approved by U.S. regulators in June, would be protective against oral infections. Nonetheless, the findings could spur new debate over whether it should be more widely prescribed, since oral HPV infection occurs in both men and women who engaged in this type of sex. Tango's Take
Texas Marriage Bill Gets Iffy 'I Do' From Lawmaker
From The Houston Chronicle By Polly Ross Hughes AUSTIN — Lovebirds wishing to tie the knot would pay $100 for a marriage license under a bill the Texas House tentatively passed Wednesday, unless they took a prenuptial class on how to behave as a spouse. Before the 78-63 vote, furor among Democrats and rebellious Republicans over the marriage fee hike prompted the bill's author to promise he'll merely double the current $30 fee before a final vote today. Applicants taking the classes would get free marriage licenses. Even with final House approval, though, the bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where it must find a sponsor to get a floor debate. Tango's Take
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From Daily India London, Apr 3: One in three women regularly fake orgasms, a survey has revealed the average woman has sex 99 times a year, but on 34 occasions they do not reach the zenith. In the poll of 4,000 women, 30 per cent admitted they had faked an orgasm with every partner they have had. And 90 per cent say blokes cannot distinguish a fake from the real thing. Twenty per cent said they thought about other men during sex to turn themselves on. The survey by market researchers OnePoll is not all bad news for the men. Over 80 per cent of women said they would rather be with a bloke who was a flop in bed but was kind and caring than a sensational lover who showed little or no affection. Tango's Take
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From Gizmag.com March 23, 2007 Millions of people the world over struggle with fertility issues each year and until recently have had few options beyond expensive drugs or very expensive, invasive medical procedures. The Conceivex Conception Kit is the first comprehensive reproductive healthcare system designed for couples and was this week granted 510K clearance by the U.S. FDA. The Conception Kit contains fertility prediction tools, semen collectors and the only FDA-cleared home-use cervical cap for conception, which are designed to be used together for up to three months in order to enhance the couple's chance of becoming pregnant. The cornerstone of the US$300 kit is the Conception Cap, which brings the semen in direct contact with the cervix for four to six hours, increasing the opportunity for sperm to move into the uterine cavity and fertilize an egg at the most opportune time. Read More…
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Does anyone grow Clematis here in Pinellas Co., St Petersburg, Tampa Bay area ? I never see any and never in any of the local Nurseries, and hesitate to mail-order if they don't grow here since they are pricey.... appreciate any advice , Thanks, sally |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 3, 10 at 10:31
Sally, they do grow in warmer climates and can do very well - they are pretty common in coastal SoCal, which shares similar zones. However, your high summer humidity may be a limiting factor. I'll let some of the regulars that live closer to you and may also deal with similar conditions recommend specific choices. Two I might consider would be Clematis paniculata (the true species, not the misnamed sweet autumn clematis), a new Zealand species or C. x cartmanii, an evergreen hybrid of C. paniculata and C. marmoraria, another NZ species. |
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Why not any of the viticellas and perhaps even clematis texensis the species (native to hot and humid Texas). Other points to consider are to plant the clematis in amended soil (you may have to continuously add organic material and mulch since sandy soils tend to chew up organic matter pretty fast), keep them consistently moist but not sitting in water, and plant where they will get morning sun and afternoon shade. |
- Posted by gardenscents 8 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 5, 10 at 15:11
I grew jackmanii and one other I forget the name of in pots in Naples, FL (zone 10b) year round. When I got tired of them blooming or if they stopped or slowed down, I'd hack them to the ground and they'd start all over again! It's probably because I didn't know what I was doing, but they bloomed year round.... |
BRUSHWOOD Nursery has Clematis listed for Z 11, has anyone taken a look and does any of it look familiar ? for here in Pinellas ? I may call them and see what they say, seems a stretch for this micr-climate we have here, we are so humid.. and they are not cheap.... I was really hoping someone from here in Pinellas would be able to chime-in with their experience.... I know roses are sensitive here and some do thrive and some are just dogs, Thanks folks, sally |
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East Lansing, MI (Sports Network) - Delvon Roe scored 16 points to lead the ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans past the Iowa Hawkeyes, 62-54, at the Breslin Center.
Korie Lucious shot 4-of-7 from three-point land on his way to 12 points off the bench for the Spartans (22-5, 12-3 Big Ten), who have won five of their last six outings. Michigan State's bench outscored Iowa's reserves 30-7.
Michigan State completed the season sweep of Iowa, also recording a 71-56 victory on January 29.
"I take my hat off to Iowa. They make you play in a way that we did not play very well at," said Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo. "They did a good job in every way they could do it."
Jake Kelly finished with a game-high 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists to pace the Hawkeyes (14-14, 4-11), who were coming off a 70-60 overtime victory over Michigan on Sunday. Aaron Fuller tallied 10 points in defeat.
After controlling a majority of the first half, the Spartans were able to maintain around a 10-point margin to start the final half.
Kelly's jumper cut the gap to 48-43 with about 8 1/2 minutes remaining. But Goran Suton and Roe combined to make six consecutive shots from the stripe to extend Michigan State's gap to 54-43 with under six minutes to go.
This was essentially the final blow as the Hawkeyes never got closer than five points the remainder of the way.
Trailing 9-8 about 5:30 into the game, Michigan State went on a 14-2 run to build a 22-11 cushion. Lucious connected on a trio of three-pointers during the surge, including two straight to end the spurt with under 10 minutes until half.
The Hawkeyes never got closer than six points the rest of the half, as the Spartans took a 32-22 lead into the locker room.
"I thought our guys fought for the most part the best they could all night and hopefully we walk out of here a better team," said Iowa head coach Todd Lickliter. "Even though it's late in the season and we want to be able to finish strong, hopefully it will help us be a better team."


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State kills 1 wolf, targets another to protect livestock
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife agents kill one wolf and prepare to kill another to protect a rancher's livestock in northeastern Washington.
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife agents killed one wolf and are preparing to kill another to protect a rancher's livestock in northeastern Washington.
The wolves are in the population protected by state, but not federal laws. Only wolves in the western two-thirds of the state are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The wolf killed Tuesday morning was part of a pack in the so called "Wedge," a remote area of northeastern Washington home to wolverines, grizzly bears — and The Diamond M Ranch, where complaints by a rancher of one calf killed and others injured generated the department's decision to kill the wolf and prepare to kill another by Wednesday afternoon.
The targeted animals are two of last year's pups from a pack in the Wedge, not the alpha male and female of the pack. "We don't want to break up the pack, and this year's pups are not [predatory]," said Dave Ware, manager of the game division for the department.
The department has been working to recover wolf populations in the state and manage a balance with ranchers making their living where wolves now live after being hunted to extinction as a breeding species by the 1930s.
Washington was home to two known packs of wolves in 2010, and five packs last December, and now has eight confirmed packs — and maybe more, based on public reports and observed tracks. The rebound is typical of the pattern, Ware said, in which recovery begins slowly, then picks up speed.
Wolf recovery in Washington is being managed under a state plan adopted by the state Fish and Wildlife Commission in 2011 that includes taking action when wolves prey on livestock, which this pack, Ware said, had shown a preferential tendency to do.
"Typically in these situations you are trying to change their behavior," Ware said of the pack. That, the department estimates, will take killing two wolves, not just one.
The killing drew criticism from Mitch Friedman of Conservation Northwest, who questioned whether the rancher, who grazes his animals on open public range, took enough steps to prevent conflict with wolves.
"The killing of problem wolves will be part of life in Washington from here on out," Friedman said. "But it's unclear in this case whether the right livestock stewardship steps have first been tried to reduce conflict potential. If we expect wolves to behave, ranchers need to meet them half way."
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Dosage: Doses vary and depend on the severity of your sleep problem. Some experts recommend taking up to 3 mg before bed; others advise starting with much smaller amounts, like 0.3 to 0.5 mg. It's best to discuss the right dosage for you with your doctor.
Precautions: Side effects include drowsiness, decreased attention, and balance problems 6 hours after taking it, so make sure you can get full night's rest; melatonin can also cause stomach pain and headaches. When used with certain antidepressants, melatonin can cause depression and other mental health concerns.
The darker your bedroom, the more melatonin your brain produces.
This hormone, often in short supply in people with insomnia, helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Your brain's pineal gland churns it out naturally at nighttime and halts production in response to morning light, which energizes your body for the day ahead. Acting as the body's sandman, melatonin slows body functions and lowers blood pressure; this causes a dip in core body temperature and helps trigger sleep. Conversely, a strong light signal during the day reverses the process--as melatonin declines, cortisol and other hormones are released, raising blood pressure and core body temperature.
Although studies are somewhat contradictory, many experts recommend melatonin supplements to help people with sleep issues caused by circadian rhythm disturbances, like jet lag. If you're traveling, your internal clock may get thrown off. In one study from the journal Sleep, researchers found that people who took as little as 0.3 mg of melatonin got about a half-hour more snooze time. Melatonin may also help people with other kinds of insomnia, like that related to shift work. Although taking a supplement can help improve sleep, you need only a small amount--too much can disrupt your slumber.


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According to reports in Italy and France, today, Brendan Rodgers is preparing for the possible summer exit of Luis Suarez, and sees Sanchez as a possible replacement for the Uruguayan.
The 24-year old attacker - who is also interesting Manchester United - is struggling at Barcelona this season, and with only 4 goals in 34 games, the Catalan club is reportedly ready to offload him in the summer. Sanchez recently acknowledge his problems in front of goal. he told Marca:
"The fact that I can't score makes me nervous. At any rate, the hard thing is to create chances, and this is something I'm doing."
Liverpool were linked with Sánchez in the run up to the 2011 summer transfer window, and around that time, Udinese Chairman Franco Soldati made the following statement:
"Sánchez of interest to both English and Italian teams. A team has already offered a figure close to 30-35 million euros but I cannot say where it came from"
It was speculated that Liverpool had made the bid, and considering the club went on to spend over £50m during the catastrophic summer of 2011, it's definitely possible.
Barcelona signed Sánchez - nicknamed 'El Niño Maravilla' (The Wonder Boy) - for €26m 2011, and it seems unlikely that the club would sell Sanchez after spending so much money on him only 18 months ago.
Despite his struggles in front of goal, Barcelona caretaker boss Jordi Roura insists the club is happy with Sanchez. He told Fox Sports recently:
"We are very pleased with the work and his attitude. He's been a bit unlucky and I'm sure he will go on to score goals, and that will give him a lot of confidence"
Rodgers recently admitted that he expects to spend the summer batting away bids for Suarez, but if the Uruguayan jumps ship, is Sanchez a viable replacement?
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This is probably a dumb question, but is it possible to only consume veggie/fruit smoothies that you make yourself by blending an array of fresh veggies/fruits together?
Food Talk And Fabulous Finds - Can you live off smoothies?View Full Version : Can you live off smoothies? Serval87 05-22-2011, 08:20 AM This is probably a dumb question, but is it possible to only consume veggie/fruit smoothies that you make yourself by blending an array of fresh veggies/fruits together? MIMI 193 05-22-2011, 08:56 AM you would be missing a whole load of protein and carbs that your body needs if you only ate fruit and veg smoothies ..they are great for you , but they don't have all the nutrition you need to be healthy .Maybe a smoothie for breakfast with a slice of wholewheat toast and a smearing of peanut butter , and a smoothie for lunch with a pitta bread with low fat houmous, and then a normal low fat dinner with a smoothie for afters , thats an example of getting all your vits , fats carbs protein and veg portion in one day....hope this helps xx Serval87 05-22-2011, 10:06 AM Thanks, MIMI, that actually sounds like a pretty healthy (and expensive) diet. :) ncuneo 05-22-2011, 12:46 PM You could with the right ingredients, but why would you want to? I'm sure you've heard this before, but the weight loss journey is one of a lifestyle change if you want it to be permanent. At some point you have to start learning how to eat appropriately, permanently. What that means for you may be different than what that means for me. So the journey is one of finding a healthy lifestyle that promotes weight loss, but is one that you can stick to forever to insure weight maintenance. Sorry I know that's not what you asked, but I always worry when someone is looking at things that can only be temporary. kaplods 05-22-2011, 05:17 PM You could in theory make a smoothie with all the nutrition you need, but it wouldn't be easy or cheap. And it sounds like "easy and cheap" is what you are looking for. If you're dieting on a tight budget, check out the Shoestring Meals forum. There are tons of great tips there on where to shop to find really great deals, and also shopping tips and great cheap recipes. I'd also recommend exchange plan dieting. It's awesome, because you can choose your carb level (if that's important to you, for me it is because carbs, especially processed and quickly digesting ones tend to increase my hunger and appetite levels). It also makes grocery shopping a snap (I know exactly how much fruit to buy, for example - because I know exactly how much I'm going ot eat). Hillbillyhousewife.com is where I found exchange plans of differing carb levels (they call them the high-carb, middle-of-the-road, and high-protein plans). MeganTheMushroom 05-22-2011, 10:13 PM I think it's possible, but I think you should add things like avocados, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, different oils like flaxseed, spirulina, cholorella, and other herbs to them. Some veggies, like spinach, kale, and frozen broccoli are okay in smoothies, but a lot aren't. I think if you want to live off of smoothies, you should look into a raw food diet. Many raw foodists eat green smoothies for breakfast, and then meals based around raw produce! You'd be amazed at how tasty this can be! :) Many people DO live off of juice, but I've never heard of any living off of smoothies. I'm sure it's possible, but I just don't think it's preferable....I like crunchy things :3 Nola Celeste 05-22-2011, 10:31 PM Depending on what you put into them, sure...but we have teeth for a reason. ;) There's nothing magical about pureeing food. Smoothies can taste terrific and have plenty of health benefits, but as others have noted, so does eating the foods contained in the smoothie. They're nice for variety, but there's no reason to live off of them unless you're having a broken jaw re-set or just got wisdom teeth removed or something (and even then, you wouldn't want to drink them with a straw). Teeth are good things; use 'em. :D AnnieDrews 05-23-2011, 12:42 PM It's "possible" to do anything you want to. Even live off of smoothies. I personally enjoy food too much. I also think our bodies burn calories and work better when they are digesting foods we eat. I think a smoothie-only diet would get boring after a while, so doesn't make much sense to me. darway 05-23-2011, 10:21 PM Smoothies can cause glycemic spikes. They hold a compression of calories that would be distributed more sparsely in the original bulk food. (Plus store-bought smoothies tend to have sugar-laden additives in them.) Like yogourt, and trail mix bars, smoothies have this "veneer" of healthiness from marketing publicity which doesn't necessarily pan out. Uggla 07-08-2014, 10:21 AM Of course you can live off of smoothies, and be extremely healthy as well, many people in the world eat soft diets for many reasons. What is important is what you consider to be a "smoothie" should actually be a blend of nutritionally dense foods, making sure you get the fiber, vitamins, fats, protein, etc.. that the body requires. This is completely obtainable with the right knowledge. 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Tweet this: Money and a promise from Twitter
The company finally closes its second round of financing and promises that yes, it will have a revenue model. Some day.
For all you Twitter addicts, here's meat for another tweet: The company has closed another round of financing, this time led by Spark Capital, along with Jeff Bezos' investment entity, Bezos Expeditions.
Bijan Sabe of Spark has also joined the company's board of directors. I'm trying to get a hold of a live, human being at the company, which makes an e-mail (or Twitter account) its only point of contact with the outside world.
As such, we're left to rely upon Twitter's uninformative press release for the rest of the details, which aren't many. In particular, we're still left guessing how much money the new investors ponied up. (In April, News.com reported that Twitter had signed a term sheet for a round of financing ranging between $15 million and $20 million.)
However, the company does go out of its way to promise that yes, one day, it "will become a sustainable business supported by a revenue model."
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Roughians often let their rugged flags fly in their second homes. Here these cozy wood bunks are somewhere between luxury lodge and "glamping" (glamorous camping—think Oprah and Gail making Moscow Mules and Sea Bass in Yosemite).
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1/30/2015 |
Bradley, four other D-backs prospects make Top 100
The D-backs have five players on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list that was announced Friday night on MLB Network, highlighted by right-hander Archie Bradley at No. 15.
1/30/2015 |
Miggy, Goldy sit atop MLB Network's rankings at first
Who is the best first baseman in the game today? MLB Network gave that title to Miguel Cabrera for a second straight year, but runner-up Paul Goldschmidt could make a move for the top spot this season.
1/29/2015 |
Which prospects will make the Top 100 cut?
After an offseason filled with transactions and intrigue, Spring Training is fast approaching. That means it's time for the unveiling of the latest MLBPipeline.com Top 100 Prospects list. The Top 50 will be unveiled during a one-hour special on MLB Network and MLB.com beginning at 9 p.m. ET, and the entire list will be available on MLB.com.
1/28/2015 |
Stewart names Carter special assistant to GM
Arizona senior vice president and general manager Dave Stewart turned to an old friend and teammate Wednesday, hiring Joe Carter as a special assistant to the general manager.
1/27/2015 |
D-backs, Stewart comfortable with $91.5 million payroll
With a little more than three weeks until pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training, D-backs general manager Dave Stewart says his team's payroll is at $91.5 million, a number the club is comfortable with maintaining.
1/24/2015 |
Grace mourns Banks, remembers his genuine kindness
During his 13 years playing for the Cubs, Mark Grace got to know Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, but it was the first time that he met Banks that stands out.
1/22/2015 |
Tomas impressing D-backs in third-base workouts
Yasmany Tomas has only been working out for a few days at the D-backs' Spring Training facility, but already the team likes what it has seen from him at third base.
1/22/2015 |
D-backs excited for Hermosillo exhibition March 29
Over the past two months, the D-backs have made waves internationally, and the culmination of those efforts came together Thursday afternoon in two different events 350 miles apart. At the same time the team's biggest on-field signing of the winter, Cuban Yasmany Tomas was meeting with the media for the first time at Salt River Fields, a group of D-backs executives descended upon Hermosillo, Mexico, for a news conference to announce their upcoming exhibition game on March 29.
1/21/2015 |
Competitive nature shines through for Hale
Prime examples of Chip Hale's intensity and desire to win can be traced back to the way the new D-backs skipper led in past Fantasy Camps for the club.
1/19/2015 |
D-backs' fantasy camp thrills new fans from Australia
It was not like Australians Greg Milburn and Jamie Bishop knew a lot about the D-backs when they signed up for the team's 10th annual Fantasy Camp, which took place last week at Salt River Fields. But the pair did have a little background with the D-backs after Arizona opened last season in Sydney.
1/19/2015 |
Rehabbing Arroyo discusses jamming with D-backs in 2014
Right-hander Bronson Arroyo joined MLB Network's Hot Stove on Monday to talk about his health for this upcoming season, but not before talk ventured toward the club's various talented musicians.
1/19/2015 |
D-backs retiring Big Unit's number as part of promo sked
The D-backs announced their promotional schedule for the 2015 season, highlighted by the retirement of Randy Johnson's No. 51 uniform, five bobblehead giveaways and theme nights throughout the year.
1/17/2015 |
D-backs announce Minors deal with Cuban righty Lopez
The D-backs officially agreed to terms Saturday on a Minor League contract with Cuban right-hander Yoan Lopez.
1/17/2015 |
Marshall to receive PBSF Legends award
Jim Marshall, the D-backs' senior advisor, Pacific Rim operations, will receive the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation's Legends in Scouting Award on Saturday night at the annual "In the Spirit of the Game" banquet in Los Angeles.
1/16/2015 |
Big Unit's Hall of Fame plaque to feature D-backs logo
Randy Johnson will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this summer as a member of the D-backs.
1/16/2015 |
D-backs avoid arbitration with Hellickson
The D-backs have avoided arbitration with newly-acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2015 season.
1/16/2015 |
D-backs' MVP show a hit with Hall again as the star
Many current and former D-backs took part in the Most Valuable Partner show and handed out the annual awards to longtime and newer sponsors who are treated as part of the family. Derrick Hall's self-deprecating humor made him the star.
1/16/2015 |
Stewart: We'll go with Tuffy behind plate
The D-backs are no longer in the market for a starting catcher, general manager Dave Stewart told MLB.com, Stewart said the D-backs have made an organizational decision to stick with Tuffy Gosewisch as the starter and Oscar Hernandez as the backup.
1/16/2015 |
Petco Park to host Monster Jam truck events
The ballpark that starred as a Holiday Wonderland last month is transitioning again. Over the next four Saturdays, Petco Park will host two Monster Jam truck events ahead of San Diego's 31st annual stop on the American Motorcyclist Association's Supercross tour.
1/14/2015 |
Third annual D-backs Race against Cancer set for May 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to host the third annual D-backs Race Against Cancer on May 2. The race, presented by the University of Arizona Cancer Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, will take place in the streets of downtown Phoenix and will conclude with a lap around the bases at Chase Field.
1/13/2015 |
Crusading attorneys reunite at D-backs Fantasy Camp
Back in 1996, Mike Moore and Grant Woods were a pair of state attorneys general who teamed up with others to fight 13 tobacco companies in a landmark lawsuit. This week, the two are back together, this time to play baseball at the D-backs' 10th annual Fantasy Camp taking place at Salt River Fields.
1/13/2015 |
D-backs scour the globe in order to improve
The D-backs have been active on the international market since the period began, signing prospects from places like the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Taiwan.
1/13/2015 |
Cuban pitcher Lopez agrees to record deal with D-backs
Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Yoan Lopez has agreed to a record-setting $8.27 million bonus with the D-backs. The club has not confirmed the deal, but "it's all pending a physical right now," D-backs general manager Dave Stewart said.
1/12/2015 |
D-backs fantasy camper still going strong at 80
After participating in the D-backs' first Fantasy Camp 10 years ago, Don Kucharek vowed he would not return. Not because he didn't enjoy it, but rather because he felt it was such an amazing experience he would never be able to match. Recently his wife, Bev, surprised him with a gift for his 80th birthday -- another trip to Fantasy Camp.
1/12/2015 |
Former pitcher Prieto joins D-backs as coach, translator
Ariel Prieto has been added to the Arizona Diamondbacks Major League staff as a coach and translator, as announced by D-backs senior vice president and general manager Dave Stewart on Monday. More Results > |


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Hi..I just received this hibiscus as a gift. I'm really into flowers but don't know much about pruning, cutting, spraying, etc. When I first received the plant it was blooming daily, but recently it stopped blooming all together. I've kept the soil moist and haven't changed its condition. It is in a pot, as I don't have a place to plant it yet. I did notice that a couple of the leaves have tiny holes inside it. All of the leaves have remained very growth and it even looks like there is new growth at the base of the plant. It the lack of blossoms normal or do I need to do something. I've read several items on this forum and have wondered if spraying it with soapy water would help. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. |
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Hibiscus usually stop blooming for awhile before producing blooms again. Fertilize regularly with a water soluble fertilizer such as Miracle Grow, 20-20-20 or Hibiscus Food.Prune in August. I have included a very good website with tons of info on hibiscus rosa-sinensis including fertilizing and pruning. Let me know if it works and if it helps. Thanks Mike |
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