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Way Down Yonder in the Paw-Paw Patch
Ever heard of the pawpaw tree? Ever tasted its fruit? Did you even know it had fruit? Though it may not have the name recognition of an apple or a peach tree, pawpaw trees have a long and important history in the United States. In 1541, Hernando de Soto observed Mississippi Valley Native Americans growing pawpaws and eating the fruit. According to scientist Neal Peterson, the Spanish mistakenly named the pawpaw fruit "papaya." Spanish explorers selected this name because they observed pawpaw fruit to have a similar green skin and orange flesh to a papaya. Overtime, the English language transformed the fruit and tree species name from papaya to pawpaw (Asimina triloba).
According to James A. Little in his 1905 A Treatise on the Pawpaw, pawpaw fruit helped sustain Native Americans and early American settlers in times of harvest failure. Little wrote that pawpaw trees needed little maintenance in order to survive in the wild, unlike apple, pear, or peach trees. Thanks to its resilience, Native Americans and early pioneers enjoyed pawpaw fruit as a dependable source of fiber and nourishment. Even members of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition survived on pawpaw fruit during their long journey west in 1804-1806.
Found between Georgia and Northern Michigan, pawpaws extend across eastern portions of the United States. Unlike the tropical members of the Annonaceae family to which it belongs, pawpaw trees thrive in harsh conditions of snow and ice. Despite this resilience, pawpaws still struggle to reproduce. Scientists believe the tree is ineffective at attracting flies and beetles to pollinate its flowers, thus creating challenges for reproduction.
The pawpaw tree produces a very nutritious and delicious fruit, which is actually a berry. The pawpaw berry is also called a "custard apple" and is said to taste like a mix between a banana and a pear, with a hint of vanilla. The name custard apple derives from the creamy texture of the fruit.
Smithsonian Gardens currently has seventeen pawpaw trees in its Tree Collection. They can be found in the Native Landscape garden at the National Museum of the American Indian, the Butterfly Habitat Garden adjacent to the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Air and Space Museum.
Next time you stop by one of the Smithsonian gardens keep an eye out for this beautiful tree with a deliciously-interesting past.
-Jessica Brode, Archives of American Gardens intern
November 26, 2014 at 7:00 am smithsoniangardens Leave a comment
In Pursuit of Primary Sources (National History Day Part II)
As a continuation to the National History Day post, we wanted to offer ways to find credible primary sources for any research projects. There is an infinite amount of information available to students today, but it is also infinitely important to know how to search for credible sources. Resources are available both online and in-person if you know where to look.
If your student is looking for something available online these are great starting points:
- The National Archives and Records Administration's hub for primary sources and learning activities with primary sources in the NARA collection: docsteach.org
- A page which NARA gears towards the NHD theme each year: docsteach.org/home/national-history-day
- Curated sets of primary sources by the Library of Congress ranging on topics spanning America's history: loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/
- A site detailing how to find information from Presidential Libraries, which are a subsidiary of NARA: archives.gov/presidential-libraries/research/
- For artwork and other cultural pieces check out the Google Cultural Institute (google.com/culturalinstitute/about/) and digitized artworks from internationally renowned galleries and museums: www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project
- Search your state's archive for any digitized material: http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/state-archives.html
- The Smithsonian's Collection Search Center is a catalog for all materials across the Smithsonian's many institutions: http://collections.si.edu/search/
However, not everything in an institution is available online. If your student has the ability to do so, visiting an archive is a great way to find primary and secondary sources. Local courthouses and city offices hold historical records such as property deeds or census records and registries. Art museums and galleries are also a great source. There may be local colleges or universities in your area with historical collections waiting to be explored. Don't forget to look for historical societies, churches, and of course libraries which all may have primary sources about your area. All it takes is a phone call or e-mail stating your interest to find out what material is available to you!
-Catherine Bell, Archives of American Gardens intern
October 6, 2014 at 8:30 am smithsoniangardens Leave a comment
National History Day and the Archives of American Gardens (Part I)
During a recent conversation, a parent of a high school student brought up the question of how to find primary sources to use in National History Day projects. That got the Archives of American Gardens staff thinking; maybe we have items that could help students find interesting and exciting ideas for projects. The 2015 theme for NHD is "Leadership and Legacy in History," and a further description for the theme can be found here: http://www.nhd.org/images/uploads/Theme_2015_5-7.pdf.
NHD encourages participants to develop their understanding of history using both primary and secondary resources, finding new stories beyond what is generally taught in the classroom. While the NHD website offers some great ideas for topics, the staff at AAG have a few of our own to offer. Each of the topics listed are ideas or starting points for an NHD project, and we have included places to find further information and resources beyond AAG collections.
Legacy of the Redwoods: How the Garden Club of America saved a Forest:
- Primary source from the Archives of American Gardens' Garden Club of America Collection: http://tinyurl.com/ltrszno
- Secondary Source giving background information: http://www.savetheredwoods.org/wp-content/uploads/GCA-Grove-FAQs.pdf
Milton Hershey's Legacy: Public Spaces at the Hershey Rose Gardens:
- Primary sources- catalog link to images of the Hershey Rose Garden from the Archives of American Gardens: http://tinyurl.com/mxpvfaj
- Primary sources- records from the Hershey Community Archives relating to the Hershey Rose Garden: http://media.hersheyarchives.org/archon/index.php?p=core/search&subjectid=426
- For more information on the Rose Garden and Milton Hershey see the Hershey Community Archives: http://www.hersheyarchives.org/
The Leadership and Legacy of Charles Sprague Sargent:
- Primary sources- images connected to Sargent from the Archives of American Gardens: http://tinyurl.com/pojn46l
- Primary sources- catalog link to images and documents on the Arnold Arboretum from the Archives of American Gardens: http://tinyurl.com/mxrzbhr
- For more information on Charles Sprague Sargent and the Arnold Arboretum: http://arboretum.harvard.edu/about/our-history/
The Leadership and Legacy of Frederic Law Olmsted: (Note: Materials listed are extensive)
- Primary sources- catalog link to images pertaining to Olmsted and his works including Arnold Arboretum, Rusty Rocks, Central Park, and Franklin Park in the Archives of American Gardens collection: http://tinyurl.com/od8vjwr
- The Olmsted Archives at the National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/frla/olmstedarchives.htm
- For more information on Olmsted and his specific projects: http://www.olmsted.org/the-olmsted-legacy/frederick-law-olmsted-sr
- For more information on the "Emerald Necklace:" http://arboretum.harvard.edu/about/emerald-necklace/
Leader in Conservation: The Legacy of J. Horace McFarland:
- Primary sources- images of parks in the J. Horace McFarland collection at the Archives of American Gardens: http://tinyurl.com/kwk869r
- Information on collection materials at the Archives of American Gardens: http://gardens.si.edu/collections-research/aag-mcfarland-collection.html
- Information on McFarland and materials relating to him at the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library: http://specialcollections.nal.usda.gov/j-horace-mcfarland-collection
- The Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission holds materials pertaining to McFarland and the American Civic Association: http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/mg/mg85.htm
Other ideas for further research include:
- The Leadership of the W. Atlee Burpee Company
- Legacy of Gardening in America
- Changing the Landscape: the Legacy of Women in Landscape Architecture and Design
- Public Parks: the Legacy of Public Spaces in American History
Whatever topic your student may choose, we hope these offer some unique opportunities to create an interesting project for National History Day. The Archives of American Gardens staff welcomes any questions regarding these ideas or collection materials and can be reached at email@example.com or 202-633-5840.
-Catherine Bell, Archives of American Gardens intern
Beyond Apple Pie: Apple Cider
This week we are highlighting a tree that is not growing in our Victory Garden—yet. Every Thursday in September we are exploring one of four key maritime regions with connections to the War of 1812 at FOOD in the garden at the National Museum of American History: the Long Island Sound, the Chesapeake Bay, the Great Lakes, and New Orleans. This week's theme transports us to the Great Lakes region for a discussion of the ever-changing agricultural heritage of the "Eden of the West." Join us in the Victory Garden for delicious food, cider-making demonstrations from Distillery Lane Ciderworks, rhubarb and apples pies from Whisked! Bakery, and more. Tickets available here.
What is more American than apple pie? At one point in American history the answer might have been apple cider. Cultivated apples (Malus domestica) originated from the wild species Malus sieversii in Asia and were brought to North America by European colonists in the seventeenth century. Much of the climate of North America was found to be amenable to growing apples. Through the process of grafting, regional varieties proliferated to create a distinctly American pomology. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew apples on their farm estates (here at Smithsonian Gardens we like to think of them as the founding gardeners) and produced cider. Today cider usually refers to the sweet, non-alcoholic variety. The cider (or "cyder") of the 18th and 19th centuries was a fermented, alcoholic beverage and much different than the commercially-available hard cider today. Dry, cloudy, and lightly effervescent, cider was brewed in relatively small batches and tasted distinctly of the maker's favorite blend of local apples. Cider apples are more bitter than apples used for baking and eating fresh, and there were hundreds of choices. Jefferson preferred 'Golden Wilding' and 'Red Hughes' for his cider. According to author Frank Browning in his book Apples, casks of cider were even used as an informal currency, an acceptable payment for goods and services.
Every apple-growing region in the United States was once known for their locally-developed cultivars. Lumpy or squat or pink on the inside, apples can express a certain terroir particular to the people and places who gave them root. Apples with names like 'Chenango Strawberry' and 'Black Oxford' are stories begging to be told. In the twentieth century Prohibition left cider production at a standstill and a more robust national transportation system put apples on the table no matter the season. Now, at most grocery stores only about a dozen varieties are available, cultivated over the years for their hardiness and sweeter flavor. The United States is now the second-leading producer of apples in the world, after China. 'Red Delicious' reigns as local apples have faded away, some lost but others making a comeback as interest in historic American food and foodways grows.
Once "new" to the Great Lakes region, apples are now deeply ingrained in the cultural and culinary heritage of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. At FOOD in the Garden this week our panel will discuss apples and other exotic (and sometimes invasive) species introduced to the Great Lakes region as settlers moved westward in search of fertile farmland. Tim Rose of Distillery Lane Ciderworks will be joined by Jodi Branton of the National Museum of American Indian and Rick Finch, interim director of the Glenn Miller Birth Place Museum for the discussion.
We hope to see you tomorrow evening in the Victory Garden as we raise a glass of cider to food history!
-Kate Fox, Smithsonian Gardens educator
September 17, 2014 at 4:23 pm smithsoniangardens Leave a comment
The Fish Pepper
This is the second in a series of blog posts highlighting heirloom plants growing in our Victory Garden at the National Museum of American History with ties to the FOOD in the Garden theme of the week. Every Thursday in September we are exploring one of four key maritime regions with connections to the War of 1812: the Long Island Sound, the Chesapeake Bay, the Great Lakes, and New Orleans. We hope to see you tomorrow evening in the Victory Garden as we enjoy garden-fresh food, cocktails and hard cider from New Columbia Distillers and Distillery Lane Ciderworks, and learn more about two hundred years of Chesapeake Bay foodways. This week's event is sold out, but you can follow @amhistorymuseum on Twitter for live updates. Tickets for the programs on September 18th and 24th can be purchased here.
This spicy heirloom pepper has deep roots in African-American history, the fishing industry, and the food traditions of the Chesapeake Bay region. The fish pepper is both a decorative and culinary treasure; beautiful variegated foliage provides an attention-grabbing backdrop for the striated peppers that range from white to green to deep oranges and reds. It's a workhorse plant that's pretty enough to show off in the front yard as an ornamental and produces peppers with a mellow heat all summer long.
The origins of the fish pepper (Capsicum annum, the same species as the Tabasco pepper) are mysterious, but it likely arrived in North America by way of the Caribbean. A possible genetic mutation caused the plant to produce the prized spicy, light-colored peppers. African-American slaves and freedmen in Antebellum Maryland used the pepper to add an unanticipated heat to fish, shellfish—and even terrapin—stew. It was a prized "secret" ingredient in white sauces. The creamy, green young peppers added undetected heat to a white sauce without muddying the color. According to the authors of Chasing Chiles: Hot Spots along the Pepper Trail, the decline of the fish pepper (and its brush with extinction) is closely tied to the decline of the fishing industry in the Chesapeake Bay, though this heirloom is now is making a culinary comeback in the Baltimore area and is available from some seed companies.
Here are two past blog entries from Smithsonian Gardens and the National Museum of American History on the history of fish pepper. Enjoy!
-Kate Fox, Smithsonian Gardens educator
September 10, 2014 at 3:21 pm smithsoniangardens Leave a comment
Auto Vases: an Accessory Born from Necessity
Imagine yourself after a long day outside; you are driving down the road on a hot summer day with temperatures in the upper 90s. Now imagine there is no air-conditioning in the car; immediately a pungent odor of battery acid hits you and mingles with the stench of the other passengers' sweat. This experience is not common today thanks to temperature controls that are standard in most cars, but it would have been the case whenever you rode in a car until air conditioners were installed in automobiles in 1939.
There were no pine-scented cardboard trees to dangle from the mirror during this time, and many car owners desperately wanted a reprieve from the foul smell. The auto vase, a term coined by auto magnate Henry Ford, was the solution to the problem. As early as 1895, small vases, which held one or two flowers that emitted a sweet fragrance, became the first automobile air-fresheners.
The auto vase is comprised of a small bud vase with a bracket that allowed it to be mounted inside the car either on the dashboard or by a passenger side window. Vases came in many designs and colors, in a variety of price ranges. They not only improved the smell but also added a touch of elegance to the car interior. Pressed glass, cut crystal, metal, porcelain, ceramic, and even wood were used for the vases, which were often paired with brackets that were fancier than the vases themselves. The fixtures could be made of silver and some were even gold plated. Smithsonian Gardens preserves three examples of these auto vases in its Garden Furnishings and Horticultural Artifacts Collection. One of the three is made from Depression glass with a sky blue satin finish, and is encircled by a nickel-plated bracket.
Auto vases were sold in jewelry stores, auto parts stores, and catalogs from companies such as Sears. Henry Ford was so pleased with these simple solutions that he offered them in his parts department and added them to his system of mass production. The service these vases provided made them a desirable feature to add to any car. With improvements in car batteries and air-conditioning becoming standard in vehicles, the auto vase was no longer necessary. In recent years, however, there has been resurgence in these novelties. Cars such as the Volkswagen Beetle revived these little vases for a fresh twist on their interiors, and drivers of other cars have caught on to the trend.
For more information about auto vases:
Steele, Evie. "For your Limousine." Classic Car, vols. 23-25. Michigan: Classic Car Club of America, 1975. p. 22-23.
Stout, Sandra. Depression Glass Price Guide. Wayne, PA: Wallace-Homestead Book Company, 1980.
____. "Origin of automobile bouquet holders." Popular Mechanics, May 1913. Hearst Magazines, 1913. p. 678-679.
Lounsbery, Elizabeth. "Some Automobile Accessories." American Homes and Gardens, Vol. 10. Munn and Company, 1913.
____. "Flower-Decorated Motor Cars the Vogue." Automobile Topics, Vol. 18. E.E. Schwarzkopf, 1909. p. 386.
-Janie R. Askew
Research Assistant, Smithsonian Gardens
MA Candidate, History of Decorative Arts
The Smithsonian Associates – George Mason University
Historic Images of Early Olmsted Designs Digitized
This article was originally published in the National Association for Olmsted Parks online newsletter. April 26th is Frederick Law Olmsted's birthday; celebrate by visiting a local park!
Several hundred photographic images dating from the early twentieth century and taken by Olmsted Brothers' employee Thomas W. Sears were digitized recently thanks to a project funded by the Smithsonian Institution. The glass plate negatives are part of the Thomas Warren Sears Collection at the Smithsonian's Archives of American Gardens (AAG).
The historic images include unpublished views of early Olmsted design projects including the Emerald Necklace in Boston and Roland Park in Baltimore. There are even a handful of images of Fairsted, the Olmsted firm's office in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Sears started his design career with the Olmsted firm and later went into private practice in Philadelphia. Among his most noted commissions are Reynolda, the R. J. Reynolds estate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (now part of Wake Forest University) and the Colonial Revival gardens at Pennsbury, William Penn's country estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
An amateur photographer, Sears documented several projects of the Olmsted firm, his own design work, and numerous gardens and landscapes in the U.S. and Europe that he visited. The Sears Collection at AAG includes over 4,500 of his images, dated approximately 1900-1930.
The 900 Sears images digitized for this pilot project are all available on the Smithsonian's online catalog at www.siris.si.edu . Their resolution is truly remarkable: it is possible to read the caption of a framed photograph seen in the background of Sears' dorm room at Harvard University!
Approximately 20% of the Sears Collection was digitized during the rapid capture digitization project. The time needed to capture a high resolution digital scan of each fragile glass plate negative was under a minute as compared to 9-14 minutes per scan that AAG staff had been averaging with a flatbed scanner. The Archives of American Gardens hopes to secure funding in the future to digitize the remainder of the collection which includes Olmsted gems like New York's Central Park, Buffalo's Delaware Park, and Branch Brook Park in New Jersey.
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Melanie Birge 2 years, 2 months ago
What happened with the Casino's bringing in the revenue to help with the School Funding? Where did/dos that go?
Andrew Dufour 2 years, 2 months ago
See and there in lies the problem. I only support this because selfishly my wife is an educator and I see her struggles daily with inadequate funding. However, I recognize all the downsides to this proposal and would much prefer that income taxes went back up (or even a bit higher) and that money be used to fund education.
Abdu Omar 2 years, 2 months ago
Hey Coach, I don't think she said that at all. She wants more funding to have the things that students need in the classroom. Educational funding isn't only for salaries and the lack of funds hurt the students more than the faculty.
verity 2 years, 2 months ago
Of course you're right, but some people have to misinterpret or they've got nothing.
MarcoPogo 2 years, 2 months ago
Steve Miller 2 years, 2 months ago
Browny should just leave things be to be done by qualified people.
Steve Miller 2 years, 2 months ago
Bam , whiff boof.. holy tax increae bat man...
formerfarmer 2 years, 2 months ago
If you think the good old gov is going to use turnpike money for education, I want some of what ever your drinking. It will go to whatever the Koch Brothers tell him.
bd 2 years, 2 months ago
The turnpike was supposed to be paid off years ago!
verity 2 years, 2 months ago
I may be wrong, but I think it was and then it was supposed to be a free road. I could be wrong and I'm sure someone will tell me if I am.
Leslie Swearingen 2 years, 2 months ago
KTA makes repairs and upgrades on a consistent basis in order to keep the roadway in a sound and safe condition. Those investments are funded through tolls and proceeds from revenue bond issues. Ultimately, toll revenue from Turnpike customers funds all operating and bond debt-service costs.The Turnpike contracts with business partners for the operations at six service areas. These partners provide fuel, food and other products and services expected by today's travelers.
A few of the Turnpike's safety features include:
median barrier to prevent crossover accidents limited access to reduce merging traffic 47 uniformed Highway Patrol Troopers rumble strips on both the inside and outside shoulders, as well as prior to three mainline toll plazas
NET TOLL REVENUE (2011) $84.3 million
http://www.ksdot.org/PDF_Files/QuickFacts2010.pdf Check out pages 14 and 15
From what I have been able to learn it sounds to me like they pretty much do the same thing, so I think they should be merged. It seems redundant to me to have both since one is repeating the other.
Centerville 2 years, 2 months ago
Why use the money for schools? We already ship 75% of our taxes there and they're still whining - and apparently not even teaching reading any more.
jayhawklawrence 2 years, 2 months ago
The problem we now face is a lack of credibility because the right wing does not understand the importance of trust in government. Nothing good can happen when there is no trust.
These people believe in machiavelli and power politics.
verity 2 years, 2 months ago
Fantastic idea! It would fund us at least until the next election.
2xhawk 2 years, 2 months ago
All we care about is how much the tolls will be, and how well the road will be maintained. Given how desparate the state is for $, is there ANYONE that believes we'll be better off in those two areas if K-DOT takes over the KTA?
rukidingme 2 years, 2 months ago
Hey Folks, be prepared. both houses in Kansas and the Govenor office are controlled by the same party. First time since 1964, So guess what, what ever the govenor wishes for will happen. So prepare yourself for the ride.
jhawk1998 2 years, 1 month ago
I have a better idea. Close the toll booths and terminate the KTA. I paid $1.75 just to drive to kcmo today and 12 bucks last week to see family in Wichita. Roads have been paid for years ago. Ridiculous.
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In the central nervous system, adenosine and adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) play an important role in regulating neuronal activity as well as controlling other neurotransmitter systems, such as, GABA, glutamate, and dopamine. Ethanol increases extracellular adenosine levels that regulate the ataxic and hypnotic/sedative effects of ethanol. Interestingly, ethanol is known to increase adenosine levels by inhibiting an ethanol-sensitive adenosine transporter, equilibrative nucleoside transporter type 1 (ENT1). Ethanol is also known to inhibit ATP-specific P2X receptors, which might result in such similar effects as those caused by an increase in adenosine. Adenosine and ATP exert their functions through P1 (metabotropic) and P2 (P2X-ionotropic and P2Y-metabotropic) receptors, respectively. Purinergic signaling in cortex-striatum-ventral tegmental area (VTA) has been implicated in regulating cortical glutamate signaling as well as VTA dopaminergic signaling, which regulates the motivational effect of ethanol. Moreover, several nucleoside transporters and receptors have been identified in astrocytes, which regulate not only adenosine-ATP neurotransmission, but also homeostasis of major inhibitory-excitatory neurotransmission (i.e., GABA or glutamate) through neuron–glial interactions. This review will present novel findings on the implications of adenosine and ATP neurotransmission in alcohol use disorders.


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2009 Fall MAG Swap: Plants you Want List
Sunday, September 27, at 10 am (ish) at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland
DIRECTIONS for the WANTED list:
If you're new to the swaps, please take the time and have the courtesy to read these posts. They're here to help everyone have a good time.
Yes, you can come if you don't have any plants.
1. Post a list of the plants you want, ideally with Latin names to avoid confusion and cultivar names if they have them, and you know what they are.
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7. Much more info on the Haves list thread.
Wishing everyone a great swap! Happy gardening!
Sweet woodruff (as much as I can get for my deer away border around the daylilies)
Interesting daylilies, especially that will do well in part shade (no ditch or stella dora)
Crazy daisy
Hollyhock seeds (specific colors/types)
Inca sun brugmansia
Angel's Summer Dream brugmansia
Highbush Blueberries
Pussytoes (Antennaria)
Geum triflorum (Prairie Smoke)
Phlox (tall, not pink or white--have those)
Anything perennial and purple (love daylilies and irises)
Anything that blooms now other than sedum and obedient plant (have lots of those)
Here are my wants
# 55 (or similar) Gallon Food Grade Container (for rain barrel)
# Trees/Shrubs:
# Camellia - hardy, tall, and shade tolerant
# Swiss Stone Pines
# Needle Palm (or other really hardy palm)
# Hazelnut/Filbert Trees - which won't grow over about 10 feet
# Fruit:
# Passion flower - Incense or other zone 7a hardy (already have maypops)
# Hardy Banana
# Fruit trees/bushes almost anything
# Flowers/Plants:
# Agave (zone 7 hardy)
# Pink Lavender
# White Lavender
# Hardy Cactus (zone 7)
# Lemon Verbena
# Verbena (low type and hardy)
# Dalihas
# Hardy Cyclamen
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- Lily of the valley
- Hellebores
- Hardy orchid (Bletilla spp)
- variegated solomon's seal
- native pachysandra (allegheny spurge)
- variegated pachysandra
- any large hosta
- any native shrubs or small trees
I'm hoping to find the following:
Butterfly Weed
Bleeding Heart
Hosta Plantaginea (August Lily)
Hosta ~ blue mouse ears
obedient plant
firewitch dianthus
arctic fire dianthus
tall phlox (red, salmon, purple, blue)
Eryngium alpinum - Sea Holly
Platycodon grandiflorus - Balloon Flowers -- (Pink)
Chelone (turtle head)
Sedum cauticola Lidakense
Sedum Sexangulare
Yarrow ~ paprika
The swap will be on Sunday, September 27, starting at 10:00 am (or so) at the south end of parking lot #3 (associated with shelters D, E, and F) at Black Hill Regional Park near Germantown, Maryland. Bathrooms are across the street at the visitors' center. There is an extremely nice playground nearby (not in sight of the parking lot), and there is an off-leash dog park a little further away. There should be at least some shade in the parking lot, and there are picnic tables and a grill, up a trail, that will definitely be shady.
Alfie, thank you for reminding us that the swap is on SUNDAY. I was all set to show up on Saturday. Actually, this works out better for me.
Wanted - ajuga.
Yes, I know...boring, but its like having potatoes on the plate, you've got to have the boring groundcovers to set off the flowers.
Wanted... sunshine and a closer drive to the swap.
I've got a 1 and 1/2 hour drive from B'more and it's already 9:30 and still raining... so I think I will forego the wet drive and uncertain weather today.
Jett ...Chrismd and Pat.....I will keep your few plants for you until the spring swap.
Have a good swap everyone...see you in the spring.


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Los Angeles, CA 90025
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3900 Stansbury Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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25302 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
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234 N Isabel Street
Glendale, CA 91206
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6447 Woodman Ave
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(818)786-516980 students | Gr. PK-1
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2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323)753-0043Daycare / Preschool91 students | Gr. PK-KG
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712 E Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310)673-4525Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)65 students | Gr. K
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3035 East Ave S
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)533-3910Daycare / Preschool (Christian)18 students | Gr. PK-K
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1129 Cole Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323)466-9984(Non-sectarian)47 students | Gr. PK-1
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11728 Moorpark St
Studio City, CA 91604
(818)766-5557Daycare / Preschool103 students | Gr. PK-KG
Van NuysAbc Little School
14926 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818)786-0310Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)26 students | Gr. K
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17643 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)708-8766Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)143 students | Gr. NS-1
TorranceAbc Playhouse
18213 Prairie Ave
Torrance, CA 90504
(310)371-123193 students | Gr. PK-1
BurbankAbc School House
4102 W Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
(818)842-8466Daycare / Preschool36 students | Gr. K
NorthridgeAbraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818)368-5781(Jewish)400 students | Gr. KG-8
PasadenaAbundant Life Academy-other
1530 Elizabeth St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626)398-2418Alternative School (Christian)42 students | Gr. 1-12
CovinaAcacia Montessori School
450 W Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626)966-9356Montessori School51 students | Gr. PK-KG
InglewoodAcademy For Early Learning
1020 N Park Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310)672-3777Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)71 students | Gr. NS-PK
Van NuysAcademy Of Amherst Jr-sr High School
Crewe St
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818)503-7869Alternative School14 students | Gr. 7-12
Los AngelesAcademy Of Basic Learning
10457 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323)777-1769(Non-sectarian)34 students | Gr. K-11
Valley VillageAdat Ari El Day School
12020 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818)766-4992(Jewish)180 students | Gr. K-6
Los AngelesAdat Shalom
3030 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)474-0197(Jewish)48 students | Gr. KG-7
Woodland HillsAdat Y'shua Academy - Woodland Hills
Po Box 814
Woodland Hills, CA 91365
(818)222-0200Alternative School (Christian)6 students | Gr. 2-9
La Canada FlintridgeAdvanced Education Academy
4490 Cornishon Avenue
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We enjoyed hosting April and her ladies from Texas.
Since they were coming in after dark and were a little frazzled from a long day commuting we met on the road. I had the pleasure of transporting April's mom smoothly up the last part of the road.
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- antigang
2007 January 29, Randal C. Archibold, "In Los Angeles, Antigang Efforts Start on the Street", New York Times:add
- The police abolished an elite antigang unit known as Crash, and a federal consent decree was imposed requiring a more stringent system of checks and balances among gang enforcement units.
- baritonal
2007 January 29, Anne Midgette, "Marilyn Horne Puts Her Protégés on Parade in Song", New York Times:add
- Certainly Mr. Capalbo, who has a nice baritonal heft, didn't sound completely at home in "Tres Poemas" by Joaquín Turina: he sang strongly but also often flat. Ms. Cooke, who has a smooth, grounded mezzo, and Ms. Strauss, who seems a little overeager to establish the strength of a good-size voice that needed a little more filling out, alternated in Dvorak's "Ciganske Melodie" ("Gypsy Songs").
- counterimage
2007 January 29, Alan Cowell, "Russia Turns to Spin to Redefine Itself and Reassure the West", New York Times:add
- So the high-powered Russian delegation of political and business leaders spent part of the past week trying to project a counterimage, buttressed by slabs of statistics to display economic growth and sober stewardship in the service of market freedoms that should not alarm the West.
- crudenesses
2007 January 29, Bernard Holland, "In Opera's Famous Pair of One-Acts, Tenor Doubles His Workload", New York Times:add
- He has a clear sound and a musical sense that is mostly enlightened if betrayed occasionally by small crudenesses of attack.
- exonerations
2007 January 29, "The True State of C.S.I. Justice", New York Times:add
- The most recent exonerations show how much such commissions are needed.
- gass
2007 January 29, Jon Pareles, "Restless Quick-Draw McGraws", New York Times:add
- Proton Proton, a Brooklyn band, opened the show with lean, hard-riffing, changeable rockers driven by an unusual instrument: the gass, a combination of guitar and bass.
- halfcourt
2007 January 29, Pat Borzi, "Clock Expires as Comeback by Knicks Falls Short", New York Times:add
- Guard NATE ROBINSON had a halfcourt 3-point basket at the end of the first quarter disallowed on video review, because the clock showed time had expired before the ball left his hands.
- hyperspeed
2007 January 29, "23-Month Campaign", New York Times:add
- This really is an election on hyperspeed.
- laminitis
2007 January 29, Joe Drape, "Barbaro Faces a New Peril After Surgery", New York Times:add
- "It is not laminitis, but the undermining of the sole and part of the lateral heel region are potentially just as serious," Richardson said.
- lockbox
2007 January 29, Manny Fernandez, "Man Sold Drugs to Two Accused in His Death, Friend Says", New York Times:add
- FISHKILL, N.Y., Jan. 28 — Manuel A. Morey kept his drugs in a lockbox under his bed, his friend said.
- manifestolike
- misidentification
2007 January 29, Michael Wilson, "Queens Officer Stops Fight and Shoots One Assailant", New York Times:add
- The misidentification was cleared up when the man to whom the identification belonged, a 20-year-old who was not involved in the fight, came forward yesterday, the police said.
- noirs
2007 January 29, Wendell Jamieson, "Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt, Nights Are Noir in Fog City", New York Times:add
- Several noirs, including "Raw Deal," have been set here.
- overmodulated
- postmatch
2007 January 29, Christopher Clarey, "Contemporary Dominance Secure, Federer Is Now Measured by the Ages", New York Times:add
- "I'm happy to be the guy who follows up on you; it's a great honor," Federer said in his postmatch remarks as he gestured toward Rosewall.
- probingly
2007 January 29, Vivien Schweitzer, "Yes, Tonal. Have a Problem With That?", New York Times:add
- The contrasting moods of the five movements were probingly explored, and there was no weak link in the band.
- quartal
- scarifyingly
2007 January 29, Holland Cotter, "Feminist Art Finally Takes Center Stage", New York Times:add
- The performance was scarifyingly funny as a send-up of feminism's much-maligned sexual "essentialism."
- shotmaking
2007 January 29, Christopher Clarey, "Contemporary Dominance Secure, Federer Is Now Measured by the Ages", New York Times:add
- It was a terrific set, full of bold shotmaking and lunging defense, with González's blocs of fans inside and outside Rod Laver Arena providing plenty of positive reinforcement with their chants of "Chi-Chi-Chi, Le-Le-Le, Chile!
- tenorial
2007 January 29, Bernard Holland, "In Opera's Famous Pair of One-Acts, Tenor Doubles His Workload", New York Times:add
- Given the flat-out vocal and emotional muscle each part requires, not to mention the Met's vast acoustical space needing to be filled, pitching tenorial woo at both ends of a doubleheader is not unheard of, but it is to be remarked on when it happens.


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Seattle HotelsThe jewel of the Pacific Northwest, the Emerald City is a cluster of stylish modernity, flecked with greenery and framed with spectacular mountainous landscapes. Cosmopolitan yet casual, cutting edge yet eco-friendly, the city's diverse population keep it focused on 21st Century living. From the quaint historical avenues of Pioneer Square to the contemporary art of Seattle Center, history and culture runs strong. With delectable dining, chic shopping and a buzzing nightlife to boot, whether you're here for business or pleasure, this seaside city lacks nothing.Things to seeWith its flying saucer-like appearance dominating the skyline, the Space Needle is Seattle's most iconic landmark. At over 600-ft high, the observation tower and revolving restaurant offer unmatched views of the city and mountains beyond. Chirping seagulls, souvenir shops, and the enticing smell of fish and chips - the Seattle Waterfront is the quintessential seaside experience. Here you stroll along the pier or view Seattle from a scenic cruise. Pike Place Market is a mecca for seasoned shopaholics and bargain hunters alike. Overlooking Elliott Bay, the bustling market has it all, from artisan crafted trinkets and antiques, to fresh local produce. Pioneer Square is the oldest neighborhood in the city. Home to quirky boutiques and eateries, the leafy streets are adorned with ornate lamps and pretty Renaissance Revival architecture. Baseball fans should make a home run for Safeco Field. Home to the Seattle Mariners, the stadium has a retractable roof and room for over 47,000 rowdy fans.Hotels in SeattleAs you'd expect for a large cosmopolitan city, hotels in Seattle are varied and plentiful. From sleek high rise aparthotels offering deluxe city living, to quirky-meets-chic boutique accommodation – whatever your purse or preference, you'll find something here that ticks the boxes. Swimming pools, flat screen TVs, and WiFi are all common amenities in the city, while glittering Elliott Bay views adorn some of the more luxurious digs. Those conscious of the environment will have a number of eco-friendly hotels to choose from, while those conscious of their bank balance will find plenty of budget hotels in Seattle too.Where to stayA hotel in Seattle's Downtown will put you in the bright lights of the city's action. The primary business district and commercial haven, here you'll find stacks of shops, restaurants and nightclubs, along with attractions including the Pike Place Market. For artsy types the 74 acres that make up Seattle Center is a cornucopia of cultural treats, with theater, music, and festivals galore. Art installations stud the streets, and the food court fuels the foot-lit buzz. Bellevue is a blend of cosmopolitan convenience and outdoorsy endeavors. With Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Woodinville's wine county near by, hiking, biking and a good Chardonnay are all within reach. How to get to SeattleWith direct connections to major destinations throughout the world, Seattle Tacoma International Airport will be the primary gateway into the city for most. Located a 25 minute drive from downtown Seattle, getting in from the airport is easy. Shuttle buses run frequently, while the Link Light Rail can transfer you to the heart of downtown from the airport's station in just over half an hour. For those travelling in via sea plane, the Lake Union Sea Plane Base will be your port of call. The Amtrak train comes to Seattle from all over the United States and Canada, making stops at King Street Station, just south of downtown.
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Even before the bang of a gavel opens Texas' 83rd legislative session around noon, lawmakers will have filed nearly 600 bills that would create or change state law.
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Since 1985, thousands around the world have celebrated the first day of Spring by eating vegan for the day in a huge international event called Meatout. Every year, Meatout raises awareness of the benefits of eating vegan: helping animals, achieving great health, and saving the planet.
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Hard freeze, damaged plants. :-(
I inherited some nice big potted plants about a month ago and although this is my second winter on this property, I seriously underestimated the destructive force of a hard freeze. Apparently my property is at the bottom of a little basin and cold air pools here: it got down to 17 degrees two nights ago. Now my sago palm, ponytail palm, and plumeria are badly damaged.
How can I help them? Do I remove the dead/damaged leaves, or leave them on until spring? Is there any hope for the plumeria if the growth tip is dead? It is a recently rooted cutting with about 6 inches of new growth to the stem. All the leaves were killed, and it looks like all the green part of the stem may have been damaged. Should I prune it back to the original cutting in the spring and hope it will re-grow?
Thanks for any help you can give me, I'm heart-sick. Also trying to figure out what to do for these plants for future freezes, as they are too big to bring in the house (except the plumeria, that I'll bring inside from now on.)


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How to Make a Photography Studio at Home
If you are a photographer, having a studio in your home can be very beneficial. You may be shocked to find that it is not nearly as complicated to set up as you might have thought, so let's look further into how to make a photography studio at home.
Have a Designated Room
Although it doesn't have to be a huge room, it should have enough space for all your equipment, props, etc. Also, remember that you will need the space to move around without distorting the image. A room that is 20 feet deep is usually considered ideal for taking full body shots, although you can make it work in a room that is 15 feet deep. Never use a lens wider than 50mm when shooting in your home studio to avoid lens distortion.
When you are between shoots, you can close the door and not have to worry about anyone accidentally breaking anything. Not only will this make your clients see you as a true professional, but they won't feel awkward or uncomfortable like they would if they were right in the middle of your family's living space.
To set the best atmosphere for photo sessions, I like to have a soundproof treated room. Even if you can't remodel, there are techniques like using acoustic curtains and panels that you can hang on the walls to create a quiet setting for you and your subject.
Whether you use a door, privacy screen, or curtain, make certain that the room can easily be closed off to the rest of the house when shooting. This not only keeps your focus on the photography job at hand, but it will also prevent your client from becoming distracted by something else going on in your home.
Lighting, Windows, and Ceiling Height
Your ceiling will act as a large reflector and can add light to your photos that you hadn't even considered, especially if it's a low ceiling. Before you settle on a room, perform several test shots to assess any potential lighting effects. This gives you the opportunity to determine if there is anything you can do to prevent light from bouncing off the ceiling.
Low ceilings can also inhibit your ability to use a hair light. While you may be able to use it with a person sitting down, it will not work for anyone other than children who are standing. The general rule is that you should have 3 feet between the hair light and your subject for the best results.
As you become more experiences, you may decide to purchase lighting equipment for your studio. Most home studios are large enough to include a good overhead light, as well as 2 fill lights.
Finally, consider the placement of any windows in the room. While sunlight can be beneficial in certain locations because it can provide even, soft lighting (if the window is north or south facing) and eliminate the need for a flash, it is also harder to control and can potentially limit how you use the room. Keep in mind that the extra light and noise can be shut out with good acoustic drapes.
There are several backdrop options, but make sure you have adequate storage space. They include:
- Seamless background paper is an option that is available in huge array of colors (from solid to graphics) and quickly and easily creates an even, smooth background for photos. To use seamless background paper, you will need to purchase a wall mount to hang the paper from. When you are finished, you use the chain to roll it back up.
- Curtains, blankets, and throws make a great backdrop. You have the option of purchasing a backdrop stand to hang them from, pinning or taping them to the wall, throwing them over a door or the back of a chair (if you have a child sitting down), clamping them to a bookshelf, or even stringing them up in the doorway.
- You also have the option of purchasing a white background and using gelled lights to alter the color or using Photoshop to edit backgrounds and colors into place.
- When photographing babies, place a pillow, cushion, or beanbag on the ground and cover it with a textured throw. A throw is also perfect for baby that is more difficult to keep still. Simply have a parent sit in a chair and cover him or her with the throw (or a large blanket). Sit the baby where it is propped on the top of the crook of the person's elbow. Wrap the blanket around the baby in a manner similar to swaddling. The adult can hold the baby's legs and arms still without it being seen in the picture.
If you have room for a few props, they can bring a whole new element to a simple photo. You can find some creative and amazing props at thrift or antique stores, garage sales, and even in your own closet.
If you have worn carpet or scratched floors in your studio, don't despair. You have inexpensive options that will leave you with the ability to change out your flooring on a whim.
For example, if you prefer gorgeous wood floors, head to your local flooring warehouse and look for "wood" vinyl options that have been cut down from their full size. Choose several sheets in different shades. Look for sheets that are around 6 feet wide.
If your floor is carpeted, purchase a few pieces of plywood to put down before you put the vinyl down. This will prevent a "sunken in" look. Now, you can easily change out the flooring without spending a ton of money.
I hope you found this mini guide helpful, and that you feel ready to tackle your own home photography studio. Not only will you get great photos out of your project, but it will put a professional feel to your entire operation that your customers will appreciate. If you're a visual learner, the video below is very helpful.


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The reason admob, facebook and others are not particularly effective is because they 'exploit' app discovery by charging per install. This is a very expensive and un-scalable option for most app developers. According to a Gartner report released in January 2014, less than 0.01% of apps will be viable. That is a massive problem which should concern app developers.
App Developers need to learn the concept of broader marketing and branding and how it can be done cost effectively. So, PromotedApp Dot Com wants to help app developers achieve consistent downloads and user retention, through evangelism and branding of your app.
If you want sustainable marketing and long term discovery of your app with growing followers and sharing, then simply post your app on
PromotedApp is a Visual & Social Media Startup helping solve the critical problem of app discovery and user retention. PromotedApp is like the Pinterest for apps!
Most importantly, its very affordable.. only $50.00 to post once, or $50.00 per month to create your own App Media Board. This can include all your gorgeous app screenshots, videos and articles. Developers can also message followers and users on the platform with app updates and incentives.
PromotedApp is at the beginning of helping solve a huge problem and we are developing algorithms and other attributes to help with app discovery.
It's important to realize facebook, google, twitter and co, were not built from scratch to help solve the problem of app discovery and user retention which is even more critical. What they do is exploit app discovery through cost per install, or pay per click ranging from $0.30 to $4.00. That is ok for them, but it really is not the cost effective way to scale your app brand.
App Developers should think like fortune 500 brands and understand the full spectrum of media & marketing to achieve sustainable retention with app consumers. For instance, if your app media board includes videos and article reviews about your app, users will start to integrate more closely with your app brand and share your content. This is the long term solution PromotedApp provides.
Apps can be shared and downloaded agnostically on any device and every piece of media uploaded can be followed, and also shared on major social networks.
Users can curate lifetime app boards for free, from developer postings they love. This way, your apps & updates can be downloaded more frequently, followed and shared with friends.
Hope all the above information helps App Developers learn how PromotedApp aims to help solve the problem of discovery.
We are Crowdfunding too! See the following link below if you'd like to become a Sponsor and have your app amplified as we scale! :
fundly dotcom/promotedapp