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Has anyone started Tidal Wave Petunias??
Hi Everyone,
Anyone want to offer me some advice of growing Petunias from seed indoors?
I just started two and a half flats of them and really don't know all they need?
How much Light, when to give fertilzer, when to transplant, Whats the best germination temp? Questions Questions! Thanks ahead of time to all who respond to this post!
hi, i started some tidal wave petunias one month ago in my basement with standard issue shop lights. One bulb is cool light and one is warm light (I read that simulates the sun most closely). They took forever to germinate, and they are TINY! But they look pretty healthy. I havent fertilized yet, need to research that. My basement is about 65 degrees air temp. I am a newbie seed starter, hope this helps a little.
Thanks for the post! I am glad yours are germinating, I sure hope mine will too!
I do need to learn how to grow these, having started about 35 of these and the seeds are not cheap! ha ha. My lights are two fluorescent tubes over the trays with clear dome on top, I have two cool white type bulbs. Hope that is okay??
I sure could use some guidance by someone who's successsfully grown these before. I am afraid I will mess things up! I have started lots of vegetables before but this is the first time I ever started flowering annuals! If you'd like you can keep me posted on your success of yours in your basement. Any information would be helpful!
Thanks again and Good Luck!
I haven't started mine yet but have grown tidal waves and other petunias from seed before. I have never used bottom heat but may try it this year. First use a good seed starting mix. I like miracle grow seed starting mix. Dampen the soil, drop one seed into each cell of your seed starting container. Do not cover the seeds with soil. Put a clear plastic cover on top to keep moisture in. Put under lights for about 12-14 hrs a day. Try to keep the soil as warm as possible. Once the seeds sprout take the clear cover off and keep under lights. Do not over water or your little tiny plants will die. My plants usually stay small for a long time since I have them in a cool room. Once the weather outside gets warm enough I harden the small plants off for about two weeks gradually giving them more wind and more sun. When I feel it's safe and the nightime air temp is above about 50 I will pot them up usually using miracle grow potting soil. My plants are usually only two to three inches when I transplant. Give the plants full sun and they will take off.By July the plants in the pots are big and full of bloom. Still can't believe these big strong plants came from a seed the size of a poppy seed. I've found petunias like good soil. I tried to plant some in decent soil directly in the garden bed and they did not do so hot. The ones in pots with potting soil mix do excellent. I may try heat under the seeds this year to see if speeds things up. I have two heat matts I just bought but I have other heat thriving plants I will grow such as begonia and peppers.
Experiment and have fun. I learn a little more each year. The first year I tried I lost a lot of petunia seeds because I over watered when the seedlings were small. They dampened off and died.
I bought 3 pkgs of tidal wave petunias approx a month ago, pelleted seeds with about 10 or 11 seeds in each pkg. I used vermiculite in 6pk plastic containers I saved from buying plants last spring. I put one seed in each of the cells, "borrowed" my wifes flour sifter to sift very fine vermiculite which I then covered the seeds with. I used a heated seed starter. I now have 27 tidal wave petunia which I just transplanted into 4" pots on the week end which are also filled with vermiculite. The roots were huge and some are sending out "runners" which are 2 to 3" long. I've switched from seed starter fertilizer to regular 20-20-20 fertilizer. I will be giving the petunias another week or so and then will pinch off the runners so that I can root these cuttings. I can't believe how fast they grow. Stan
I planted my tidal wave seeds about 2 weeks ago. I just saved them from the tidal wave plants I bought last year. I am trying the dark pink, light pink and white petunias - but so far only the dark pink ones are sprouting. They are tiny. I just put the tray in front of my kitchen window which gets a lot of sun - no grow lights or heating mats etc. I had donethe same last year and they come out really good. I dont fertilise till I take them outdoors. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much to all of you! The information you all provided was very good advice. I do hope mine will germinate, they are around 76f degrees inside the dome(soil temp). I planted them the eighth of march, I hope they will germinate and do well. Time will tell I guess. I never did Petunias before so this should be interesting.
I have some marigolds and impatiens and geranium I planted the same day. They all are already sprouting and most have completely germinated. So I am a little worried about the Petunias. I am trying to remain patient. Does anyone know how long it takes? And am I doing everything right?
sarahbarah27 and everyone,
I sure hope mine will all sprout, I started mine march 8th.
I started around 16 Silvers and 12 Purple Tidal Waves.
So far, about half have germinated. I couldn't believe how tiny the little sprouts were! Tiny Tiny! I have been leaving the dome on but I am anxious to take it off soon because I am a little worried about getting the dreaded damping off.
I also have geraniums in half of the tray too. About half of them are germinated too.
I sure don't want to kill the Geraniums or the newly emerging Tidals under the dome while waitng for the rest of them to poke up! What to do, what to do?? Again thanks to you all! I need all the help and info you offer!
I would take the plastic off the petunias if possible, if half have germinated then the rest should follow if kept misted. I use a horse spray bottle i got from my local farm store to mist the seedlings.
The seedlings are really tiny! It is amazing what they become eventually!!!
Keep us posted!!!
so pelleted seeds are the ticket? Newbie here and I've tried petunias in the past... I think I sneezed or something becuase I couldn't see the crumbs enough to plant ;-) any suggestions on a good company to order pelleted petunia seeds from? thanks to everyone!
I started my hand-harvested wave petunia seed around the middle of April. It took a while, but they have germinated, and are well underway. I have some pics on my blog if you would like to look at them
Here is a link that might be useful: My Garden Blog
I have been growing waves for some years (favorite is tidal wave silver). Avalanches don't have a good growth habit once outside. Mine germinate in @ 3 days under shop lites, covered & with heating pad @75 degrees. A soil thermometer is good to have so you get the right temp. I have learned that the cell packs in stores don't work with most seedlings, as they need to grow on for quite awhile & they become too big for the cells. I use styro cups with holes poked in the bottom & just toss/recycle after transplanting outside (no need to resterilize for next year or stunted root bound seedlings). I am about to start my waves today.
I have had great luck starting all of the wave series from seed. I typically start between 200 and 300 each year. Much of the advice you have gotten already is sound. I have started both with and without bottom heat. Averaged about 85% germination without, 90%+ with. I usually get my seeds from Parks. (internet mail order) I like to get my seeds started early so that I can have blooms and good plant size in May. I typically start my seeds either the last week in January or first week in Feb. I start in the 72 cell packs using standard potting mix for the first 3/4 of the soil volume with the rest of the volume filled in with seed starting mix. This really reduces the cost as the seed starting mixes are generally much more expensive. I transplant after approximately 4 weeks into 16 ounce plastic cups. Usually buy them from the dollar store. Make sure you cut a hole or two in the bottom. I gow them under lights until day temp allow them to be moved outside. The current crop looks great with several of them starting to get small blooms on them. I will be giving all of them "haircuts" this weekend to promote a fuller plant growth. Let me know if you have specific questions that have not been addressed.
I have grown petunias fro 3 yrs now. Really easy, just don't overwater. I have started as early as Late feb . and as late as early April, with good results both times. I transplant into newspaper pots. Cabinet maker- I will go for January next year!
Just popped in 4-72 count flats of various petunia varieties. This is the first year I am starting seeds directly in our 10x12 greenhouse. It's freeing up a lot of space in the house just hope the results are there. The GH is heated to 50 degrees at night with heat mats for bottom heat set to 75 degrees. Using ProMix PGX seed starting soil, got to say it is alot finer and cleaner than some of the box store brands that cost quite a bit more by volume. Does anyone have any suggestions for raising the seedlings in a similar setup? I will tell you the house was much easier to tend to, our backyard is a swamp right now. I'll keep you posted with my results.
Cutting back the wave petunias makes for both a fuller plant and one with many more blooms. Simply cut back all of the stems and growth shoots to about 2-3 inches. As the plant grows back you will visable notice 2 new shoots out of each of the cut stems.
I have seeded my waves and have tiny little green leaves popping up all over the cup. Know I realize that I have placed too many seeds in each cup. What do I do i want to keep them. Is there away to remove the tiny sprouts and save them. Sorry this is the first time I have tried this and to my surprise its working. Now if I could just seed my rose bush.
My Tidal Wave seeds from Parks have germinated quite well. And, I transplanted them once they had their first set of true leaves. They are very slow growing though. I gathered seed from the tidal waves I purchased last year and they are doing very well. I'm so excited! In fact, I have pots that have set outside all winter that have hundreds of petunia seedlings coming up. Isn't Mother Nature just amazing?
I have seeded my waves and have tiny little green leaves popping up all over the cup. Know I realize that I have placed too many seeds in each cup. What do I do i want to keep them. Is there away to remove the tiny sprouts and save them. Sorry this is the first time I have tried this and to my surprise its working. Now if I could just seed my rose bush.
I have a greenhouse here in Washington and start varieties of "Waves" and others in my basement in February. Some germinate easier than others. Tidal Wave & Shock Wave are very similar, Tidal Wave Hot Pink has a pretty good germination rate. I use plug trays & for "Waves" I like the 200ct tray, one month from seeding to transplant. Seed shouldn't be covered & unless your using pelleted seeds, soil should only be moderate moisture but NEVER allowed to dry out. I like to bottom soak to water to avoid disturbing the surface. Germination is 5 to 15 days. DO NOT use fertilizer until you see the second set of leaves. DO keep the temperature from going under 65 or over 85 until visible, then keep around 65. I also use plug grade peat based potting mix and rub it through a fine screen for my trays, if your having problems with damping off, something is wrong with soil, temp, or amount of water I have never had that problem. I also never pinch. If they look "leggy" then either too much water, too much heat, not enough light, or a combination. It is also interesting to note that high Phosphate, not nitrogen causes stretching in Waves. I attached an image of a Baby Duck Yellow 12in basket, 5 plugs per basket. No pinching, half strength Plant Marvel Cal/Mag every time I water once established. Good Luck!
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Steve, I spent quite some time going through all of your pictures and they are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I started some baby duck this year and have about a dozen and have started to take some cuttings from them as well. I transplanted my seedlings into 21/2" cell pack and now have put them into 6" pots so they will grow. I see that you are recommending 5 plugs per 12" basket and based on your pictures, that is what I will do. I think if I also do 3 yellow and 2 Blue Wave in a 12" hanging basket that would look great as well. What do you recommend for Tidal Wave Cherry per 12" container. I have some Silver Tidal Wave and I usually put only 1 in a half barrel and it fills the whole barrel. Thanks again for the pictures. Stan
Steve: I also took the time to look thru your photos. They are amazing. This has got to be such a satisfying business you have. I wish you lived closer to Indiana, I'd be a good customer! Thanks for sharing your expertise. I love my wave petunias and this is only the second year I have started from seed. They are definitely slow growing but they are encouraged several times a day.
Hi, yes- last year I started in April, they were pretty puny but caught up VERY quickly one they were put outside in June (This year I just put them outside- looking good and they don't mind a little frost). I am zone 5b. I could not fork over $5 per plant when I had the option of starting them myself. (Though I always seem to buy SOME....lol)
Can pelleted Tidal Wave petunias be started by wrapping in a wet paper towel in a Ziploc, then moved to cups? I haven't had much success with my Waves (first try) in a flat - It's been over two weeks & only one germinated. My flat of Silver Tidal Waves almost 90% germinated, so I don't know what's up with that - handled both flats the same. So I thought I'd try a second pack of purples in paper towels to see what actually germinates. Any thoughts? I bought the Ferris Morse brand of pelleted Tidal Wave purple & silver from Lowes.
Hi, I decided to start my wave petunias from seed this year. This is the first time doing this and I have a question for ya'll. I planted my seeds on the 18th of February and my plants are very small. How big should they be by now and when can I start propagating from them? Here is a pic of what they look like now.
I started mine about a month before you. The Silver and the Blue. About a week ago I potted them up to 9 oz cups and cut off all of the runners that were starting and began rooting those up. I checked the cuttings today and a few had already started to root.
So..............give them another three weeks or so, they will triple in size. They are looking good so far!


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Nonetheless, our cottage in the old stables was very sweet and comfortable. If booking for self-catering bring all your own kitchen equipment as there are only the bare minimum of absolute basics. The staff are beyond charming and helpful and were the cherry on the icing of our stay. Do be warned that the cottages are too far to walk for the infirm from the main house with the main restaurant etc. (we drove).
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I'm trying to figure out where to put my Advantium or whatever speed oven I decide on. I've seen a few pix of the oven in islands and wonder if its works out ok or awkward. Any thoughts? Thanks
I have a Miele speed oven on my island, and I don't think this is the optimal situation for most people. Since I have both a conventional oven and a steam oven, the speed oven is really a luxury, and it isn't something I use every day.
For me, it's fine, and I am really comfortable with bending down to use it. However, I suspect that others would find this problematic if using the oven heavily, especially as a microwave and you're bending down for a few seconds at a time in 60 second bursts.
There were other things I didn't want to give up, and I thought long and hard about the location. Be sure you're prepared for the bending, especially if you have kids and may be re-heating lots of times per day.
my miele speed oven is in the island. I don't mind it all all. My steam oven is in the island too. No complaints.
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Will the rehash of video formats run its course?
About a decade ago a well-known radio personality said, "I don't see the point in going to the Web for seeing pictures. I have a TV that's got plenty of pictures on it."
Point well taken. For some reason, some people in control of formats recreate the old and call it new. That's where we are with online video. Pre-roll, post-roll, roll, in banner, out of banner, whatever. Each has its own latent ancestor. We haven't done much to show how video ads can be more than a brief, small, jaggy waste of time before or after viewing video content.
I'm not totally pessimistic, but most of what we see in video is still the 4:3 format ratio (define). Not what I'd call innovation in such an innovative medium as the Internet.
With all this very predictable use of video online, why do we bother? Why do we make the new in a familiar way? Of course we want people to use what we made easily, but does that apply to video advertising? Isn't advertising itself about being out of the norm? Isn't it about being noticed?
We can't expect that anything that uses a "pre" as a setup is a good thing for the user experience. So a pre-roll won't break TV or online advertising's negative stigma. In fact, it perpetuates it. Yes, video is a better performer than rich media advertising. But won't users who find a lot of the tactics for presenting online video so familiar one day ignore them like they do in the TV world?
Me thinks so.
When we look back to the reason the CRT was formatted the way it was, we realize the 4:3 format was derived from the technological limitations. In essence, then, the CRT is the grandfather of the 250 x 300 pixel banner. Kind of like a family of video formats, isn't it?
Once again the familiar is created from a nearly outdated format for the user's benefit. In the very near future, legacy formats will be somewhat irrelevant.
Video and interactive video projections will break the self-imposed format prison. Touchscreens and proximity screens will do away with the remote control and the mouse click. Processors will quadruple in speed and the idea of seeing a moving image will change forever. How we view everything, interactive or not, through or from a screen, will be amazing. In some cases, screens themselves may be irrelevant.
As much as we may collectively hate advertising, the format and its interactive nature may change our relationship with video or any moving image forever.
We have to start thinking outside the 4:3 box and embrace the new technologies that will make it all possible. Otherwise, video advertising will see a sharp decline, like a stock you forgot to sell after it peaked.
Marketers shouldn't be afraid of taking the unconventional-format leap. Somehow I don't think embracing something new is hard for people to do on the Internet.
Out with the old video, in with the new format.
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Wearstler layered textures, shapes, and materials to create a sumptuous bedroom in a New York City loft. "The homeowners wanted a space that felt sexy, but where they could also just hang out," the designer says. The furniture is a mix of vintage and custom — French 1970s light fixtures, a one-of-a-kind leather-upholstered bed. The stained-walnut walls are finished with wax.


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The latest sneak peek for the drama film highlights how Clooney's character proposes his idea to protect finest art treasures from Nazis and recruits experts in arts to join his impossible mission.
George Clooney Plays Down His Contribution in 'Gravity' Re-WriteOctober 10, 2013 09:10:24
The lead actor calls director Alfonso Cuaron 'a sweet guy' for 'handing out credit to everyone all the time.'
George Clooney Reunites With Old Flame Monika JakisicOctober 03, 2013 02:10:11
The Hollywood A-list bachelor reportedly has been dating his former fling after splitting with Stacey Keibler two months ago.
Tim McGraw Joins George Clooney in Disney's 'Tomorrowland'September 17, 2013 03:09:49
The country crooner returns to the big screen in a new Brad Bird film that will begin shooting next week.
George Clooney Reported to Police Following Water Taxi Stunt in VeniceAugust 31, 2013 12:08:51
An Italian lawyer reports Clooney to the police after the 'Gravity' actor allegedly drives a water taxi in Venice without proper license.
'Gravity' Stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney Turn Up the Heat at Venice PremiereAugust 29, 2013 09:08:27
The Alfonso Cuaron movie about two astronauts stranded in space is the first 3D movie ever to kick off Venice International Film Festival.
'Monuments Men' First Trailer: Matt Damon and George Clooney Against Adolf HitlerAugust 09, 2013 09:08:24
Damon and Clooney are parts of a special force called 'The Monuments Men' who risk their lives to protect finest art treasures from Nazis.
Eva Longoria Denies George Clooney RumorJuly 20, 2013 08:07:18
The 'Desperate Housewives' beauty takes to Twitter to explain that she and the 'Up in the Air' actor have been friends for years.
Report: George Clooney Wooed Eva Longoria Before Stacy Keibler SplitJuly 19, 2013 09:07:10
The 'Desperate Housewives' actress reportedly turned down the 'Up in the Air' actor knowing that he was still with the pro wrestler.
Stacy Keibler Addresses George Clooney Split: It Was Not DramaticJuly 16, 2013 11:07:18
Keibler insists she remains friend with her ex, and says that she's now focusing her energy on her new projects.
Stacy Keibler Breaks Up With George Clooney Over the PhoneJuly 10, 2013 04:07:08
The former 'Dancing with the Stars' star reportedly doesn't want to have a long-distance relationship with the 'Ocean's 13' actor, who is currently working on his new movie in Germany.
George Clooney to Be Honored With BAFTA L.A.'s Stanley Kubrick AwardJuly 10, 2013 08:07:09
The 'Gravity' actor will receive the Britannia Award for Excellence in Film at this year's awards gala on November 9 at the Beverly Hilton.
Report: George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Break UpJuly 09, 2013 10:07:53
The 'Monuments Men' actor is rumored splitting from the former WWE wrestler after they were never seen in public since March.
George Clooney Says Cheating Report Is 'Made Up'May 30, 2013 02:05:53
Family Holds a Public Viewing for Chris Kelly in AtlantaMay 09, 2013 09:05:50
The Kris Kross rapper's family members and friends gather at a funeral home in Atlanta to say goodbye to Kelly, who died from possible drug overdose.


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What happens when Siri gets an intimate makeover and loses the robotic-gigabite tone? Heartstrings will be pulled and sparks may fly. In the upcoming movie Her, directed by Spike Jonze, introverted writer Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix) falls in love with his computer operating system named Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). Doing away with the standard GPS-giving, reservation-taking relationship people have with their computerized personal assistants, Samantha gets to know Theodore on a very human-likelevel. The cast also includes Amy Adams, Olivia Wilde, Rooney Mara, and Chris Pratt. Her is set to release on November 20, but you can check out the techie-romance trailer right now.
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When this guy says, "What a set of headlights," he's not speaking metaphorically.
Listening to someone give the play-by-play after they witness an accident doesn't exactly sound entertaining, but this guy proved it definitely can be.
Police weren't about to Gillette this fella off the hook.
You might love the music of Kiss, and you might even be one of the band's biggest fans. But you're probably nowhere near as passionate (or whatever you want to call it) as the person who just dropped nearly a quarter of a million dollars for a piece of Gene Simmons' used chewing gum.
The government shutdown isn't all bad.
Punching a customer because he's being sarcastic? Yeah, right!
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Here's a compelling reason to stop smoking.
Instead of working out their marital differences with a therapist, one couple has decided to take their problems to the people.
You've heard the phrase "a good head on his shoulders." Well, how 'bout "a good nose on his head?"
You never really appreciate how, well, wild the wild truly is until you see it for yourself. And these pictures of a Golden Eagle attacking and taking down a deer are a glimpse into just that.
At Shocktoberfest in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania there is an attraction called the Naked and Scared Challenge, in which brave souls can go through a haunted house in the nude. Like most haunted houses, this one is dark, so you don't have to worry about people seeing if you're scared stiff (pun intended).


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An exploration of the significance of the Daoyin [therapeutic, 'leading and guiding'] exercises in Zhubing Yuanhou Lun 諸病源候論
One of the important early Chinese medical texts which includes daoyin exercises as a treatment is Zhubing yuanhou lun (ZBYHL). It was compiled by Chao Yuanfang 巢元方, the imperial physician of Emperor Yangdi 煬帝of the Sui 隋Dynasty, in 610 C.E. ZBYHL is the earliest known nosological text to be found in China. It is a medical compendium in 50 juan, describing 1739 diseases and detailing under sixty-seven headings their etiology and symptoms. More particularly, ZBYHL lists 110 sets of daoyin exercises which are helpful in the treatment of specific diseases.
The content of these 110 sets of daoyin exercises is the main focus of my PhD thesis. The initial task is to translate the descriptions of the diseases and the corresponding daoyin instructions. An examination and analysis of the text will follow in order to gain a deeper understanding of the daoyin practices contained in ZBYHL.
To establish the foundation for the research, a literature review will be undertaken. Western scholars such as Catherine Despeux and Livia Kohn have done valuable research into the daoyin tradition mainly in the context of Daoist longevity and Yangsheng 養生 practices. This research focuses on the curative aspect of daoyin practices as described in ZBYHL. It seeks answers to questions such as:
- Is daoyin central to the medical practices of ZBYHL and if so, why?
- What particular benefits does the text suggest can be achieved by daoyin practices?
- What distinguishes those illnesses for which daoyin is prescribed and those which it is not?
- Is there a tension between preventative and curative daoyin ?
In order to answer some of these questions and to understand more fully the medical aspects of daoyin exercises in ZBYHL, the research will draw insights from the Chinese medical theories which inform these exercises. For example, the theory of Yin and Yang, the five phases, the twelve channels and the idea of Qi 氣 are all concepts important to the daoyin practices. The techniques employed in the daoyin exercises in ZBYHL will be examined, including those relating to posture, breath and moving the qi.
A synopsis of the textual history of daoyin will be given and will make possible an understanding of the historical development of the daoyin tradition and the particular contribution made by its practices in ZBYHL. The primary task is to trace relationships between different daoyin manuscripts and books. Texts such as Yinshu引書, Huainanzi 淮南子, Baopuzi 抱朴子, Qianjinyaofang 千金要方,Yangshengyaoji養生要集, Zhengao 真誥, Yangxing yanming lu 養性延命錄, Taiqing daoyin yangsheng jing太清導引養生經, Yunji qiqian雲笈七籤, Ishinpō 醫心方will be examined. Secondary sources written in English, French and German will be explored as well as those in traditional and simplified Chinese.
The research will examine the historical background and political context in which the text was compiled. It will seek answers to questions such as:
- What can we tell from the text about the political, cultural and religious influences which helped to shape it?
- To what extent are these daoyin practices available to all strands of 7th Century Chinese society rather than only to Daoist religious circles and to the imperial court?
Critical questions concerning translation will be considered. Some may relate to issues such as the standardisation of Chinese medical terminology and others to the tension between connotative and denotative translation styles.
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Humorist's Ohio Home On National Register Of Historic Places
The suburban ranch-style home in Ohio where humor writer Erma Bombeck launched her nationally syndicated column has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The community of Franklinton, across the river from downtown Columbus, is the oldest settlement in the area, dating back to 1797. Another community, a few miles north on the west bank of the Olentangy River, came into being about nine years later. Through the years it's grown to more than 70,000 on just 128 acres. It's Union Cemetery. One June 11th a series of events celebrate its 200th birthday.
On Sunday, historical re-enactors, singers, and an ice cream social will be part of events marking the 200th anniversary observance. Union's general manager Paul T. Walker, Jr. hopes people unfamiliar with cemetery will attend.
"A lot of people drive by and they don't realize how beautiful it is and how well maintained it is," Walker says. "It is a peaceful, restful place."
200 years ago, before the crush of Columbus surrounded it, the cemetery site would have been idyllic. Historian Ed Lentz will guide visitors on tours this Sunday. He says the cemetery began with the passing of a man named Balthazar Hess.
"He came into the Ohio country with his family relatively late, when he was in his fifties, and settled on 400 acres," Lentz says. "And when he died he was buried here on a little knoll overlooking the Olentangy River."
That was in 1806, 10 years before the end of the major wars with the British and the Indians. Back then the area was forested frontier. But as time passed the cemetery became the final resting place for families whose names are still known today.
"Cooke, Lane, Kinnear, Kenny, Maynard, Ackerman. These were the original families. And the roads that ran near their homes came to be named after them."
The monuments that bear those names stand in the cemetery's oldest section just north of the OSU campus between the river and Olentangy River Road.
Union, like many older cemeteries, is a chronicle of history. There's the grave of David Beers who was held captive by Native Americans for 10 years before he came to Ohio. He lived to be 104. The cabin he built before his death in 1850 is still lived in.
There are veterans of the Revolutionary and Civil wars including Joel Parsons, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who fought at the Battle of Vicksburg. There's the grave of Walter Standish Smith whose epitaph says he invented the exact weight scale. Ed Lentz says Union has better known names as well.
"Woody Hayes, Dave Thomas, "Chic" Harley, football player. When the Ohio Stadium was completed in the early 1920s, sometimes people referred to it as the 'House that Harley built' because of his notable success," Lentz says.
Visitor Beverly Humphrey says the proximity of the Horseshoe isn't lost on her late father. She says her dad Harold Crego still listens to OSU's marching band from his eternal resting place near North Broadway. Humphrey and relative Linda Nash Scheiderer were driving through the older section of Union Thursday morning looking for the graves of departed relatives.
"We're cousins. Our grandparents are here in the old part and our Aunt Ethel is of one of our mom's sisters. She's in here. Aunt Mary's in here."
Scheiderer and Humphrey say they think Sunday's event is appropriate recognition for the people buried here.
"I think it's a nice tribute to the people that have gone before us for them to do something like that," says Scheiderer.
"And to set aside a special day just for the cemetery because it is such an old cemetery and there's such much art here even. I like to come through here and look at the stones because they're so old," says Humphrey.
"Architectural designs."
"And it's always been so serene."
Historian Lentz agrees. He says you see the evolution of American funerary art simply by wandering the grounds. Some grave stones are topped with lambs – a symbol of the loss of an innocent child. There are urns – a symbol of the body — draped by cloth which represents sorrow or mourning.
In the newer section across from Riverside hospital, there's a recently added marker at the Chappelear family plot that proclaims "For God and Country Methodist Republicans." One of the deceased is quoted as saying "I would rather be in Circleville."
Today Union remains one of the Columbus area's oldest working cemeteries, and according to Ed Lentz, one of the most interesting.
Cemeteries are more than just places where people are buried. They're nature preserves. This large piece of real estate almost by definition becomes a Botanist and bird lover's delight, Lentz says.
The 200th anniversary observance will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend.


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This week, I am answering my own fashion question – spending Spring Break and beyond in Florida with my daughter. It takes us from the hip pool scene in Miami for her birthday, to the exciting equestrian village of Wellington, to the clubby atmosphere of Palm Beach and Vero Beach. What to pack? Luckily I have recently honed my skills writing a book, What2WearWhere's Packing for Travel, which will be available shortly. So I chose
If you have missed Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis, the fascinating personal interview series at the 92nd Street Y, here is your chance to peek inside the lives of the most influential icons of fashion and culture. Join Fern on Monday, April 20 from 6pm to 8pm at Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate the launch of Fern Mallis's Fashion Lives: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis.
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Spring is slowly getting here in NYC. And this year the fashion trends are so great, that I cannot wait until the weather turns and I can break out my Spring looks. This week I shopped at Bergdorf Goodman for the latest looks. These pieces can transition from cooler to warmer days. And with the fabulous accessories out there, every look can be updated with ease. Adding a suede bag or shoe, like these,
Please join us in supporting the NYC Mission Society at the annual Champions for Children Gala on April 1st at 6 pm at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel expertly hosted by the glamorous Chair, Jean Shafiroff. Cole Rumbough, the dashing chanteur, is spearheading a lively Junior Society After Party at 9 pm, following the gala at Doubles. Please visit Champions for Children Gala, for more information and to purchase tickets to this wonderful event.
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It is that time of year to get into the trenches – trench coats that is. From Wikipedia comes the origins, "A trench coat or trenchcoat was originally an item of clothing for British Army officers of the First World War, hence its name, and it shows this influence in its styling. Traditionally this garment is double-breasted with 10 front buttons, has wide lapels, a storm flap and pockets that button-close.The coat is belted
This will be a delightful event hosted by Nina McLemore, and the Madder Hatters girls themselves, Diana Niles King and Belle McIntyre. Check out their gallery of "Real Women, Our Hats" to see women wearing Madder Hatter creations to social and sporting events.
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends!!!
Happy and BLESSED Thanksgiving, all my KT family!
Here's some food for thought:
Thanksgiving is a holiday surrounded by myths and legends. Many societies have a day set aside to give thanksgiving for the many blessings they enjoy. In the United States, Thanksgiving has become a time for families and friends to get together, eat probably too much, and give thanks.
Following are some interesting facts about this beloved holiday:
While most Americans think of the Pilgrims as celebrating the first Thanksgiving in America, there are some claims that others in the New World should be recognized as first. For example, in Texas there is a marker that says, "Feast of the First Thanksgiving - 1541."
The date of what is typically recognized as the first Thanksgiving is not precisely known though it occurred between September 21 and November 9, 1621. The Plymouth Pilgrims dined with the Wampanoag Indians for the first Thanksgiving.
The First Thanksgiving lasted for three days.
According to Edward Winslow, a participant in the first Thanksgiving, the feast consisted of corn, barley, fowl including wild turkeys and waterfowl, and venison.
52 Pilgrims attended the first Thanksgiving in 1621 including John Alden, William Bradford, Priscilla Mullins, and Miles Standish.
Approximately 50 Native Americans attended the first Thanksgiving including Massasoit and Squanto - the Pilgrim's translator.
The First Thanksgiving was actually a secular event that was not repeated. A Calvinist Thanksgiving actually did occur in 1623 and did not involve sharing food with the Native Americans.
The first national celebration of Thanksgiving was declared in 1775 by the Continental Congress. This was to celebrate the win at Saratoga during the American Revolution. However, this was not an annual event.
In 1863, two national days of Thanksgiving were declared: One celebrated the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. The other began the Thanksgiving holiday we still celebrate today.
The author of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," Sarah Josepha Hale, was key in getting Thanksgiving officially recognized as a national holiday.
Each year the President officially declares a day of National Thanksgiving.
Since Harry Truman, every president has pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Got my apple pie done last night and will be doing the pumpkin (made from real pumpkin, not canned) pie soon. Then fire up the charcoal grill and get out the rotisserie, slap the bird on and let it cook.
We discovered this way years ago, and George and I continue to do it unless we're invited out. Comes out nice and juicy and frees up the oven for other things.
Among my blessings, I count you folks here on KT as one of them.
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Updated: October 9, 2012, 3:15 PM ETBy Brad Bournival | BuckeyeNation
The names fell off the tongue quite easily in terms of Ohio State commits at Saturday's Nebraska game. Eli Woodard (Voorhees, N.J./Eastern), Cam Burrows (Trotwood, Ohio/Trotwood-Madison), Joey Bosa (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas), Billy Price (Youngstown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch), Darron Lee (New Albany, Ohio/New Albany), Evan Lisle (Centerville, Ohio/Centerville), Jayme Thompson (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic), Jalin Marshall (Middletown, Ohio/Middletown), Tracy Sprinkle (Elyria, Ohio/Elyria) and Ezekiel Elliott (St. Louis/John Burroughs) all made visits for the game.
And while the 63-38 victory by the Buckeyes was big, just the chance to get back together with future teammates went a long way.
Tom Hauck for ESPN.comJayme Thompson, Cam Burrows, Ezekiel Elliott and Eli Woodard do the O-H-I-O pose at The Opening in Oregon in July. All four renewed their friendships on Saturday to watch the Buckeyes play Nebraska.
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Quick preparation and long slow cooking make this hearty casserole from Frank Bordini perfect for a winter's meal
Method1. Cut the venison into cubes and place in a non-reactive bowl. Pour over the Guinness and red wine.
2. Add the bay leaves, thyme, juniper berries, onion and garlic. Leave for 1 hour to marinate.
3. Drain the meat and pat dry, reserving the marinade. Season the flour with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and use to coat the meat, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat the butter and olive oil in a casserole and brown the venison on all sides. Add the marinade. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, until the venison is tender. Serve with country-style bread.
- 2.5 kg venison shoulder
- 1 litres Guinness
- 275 ml red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 4 juniper berries
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp plain flour
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Facebook Retools Its Safety Info Center
Jim LiebeltJim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University. Jim has over 25 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim's culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Olympia, WA.
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Facebook has revamped its safety information center to better help its 400 million users protect themselves while using the social network, the company said Tuesday.
The Safety Center has been retooled to try to make it more user-friendly, offer content from safety advocacy organizations, and provide advice for specific groups: parents, teenagers, teachers, and law enforcement officers.
Facebook compares staying safe online to learning stranger danger or the rules of the road.
"There's no single answer to making the Internet or Facebook safer," Elliot Schrage, vice president of Global Communications and Public Policy at Facebook, said in a statement. "That's why we're introducing new tools and advice for parents, educators and teens. We want our approach for improving safety to be as simple, easy and effective as our approach to improving Facebook's user experience."
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