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(Updated at 4:55 p.m.) A robbery occurred just past noon today at a bank branch on Lee Highway.
The United Bank at 5350 Lee Highway, across from the Harris Teeter, was robbed by a man who implied a weapon and passed a note to the teller.
The man fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash before police arrived. Police searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The FBI is also on the scene and investigating the incident.
The suspect is described as a black male, about 6 feet tall, with a muscular build. He is said to be wearing a gray hat, shirt, and pants.
Update at 5:10 p.m. — Arlington County officials say in a press release that the woman who was sick at the Pentagon this morning does not have Ebola.
Based on the public health investigation, which included the travel history of a woman who became ill this morning in a Pentagon parking lot, and on questioning of her by medical staff, medical authorities are confident that she does not have Ebola.
Arlington County Fire Department Emergency Medical Services transported the woman to Fairfax Inova Hospital Friday morning, after she became ill in a Pentagon parking lot. The woman had displayed symptoms consistent with the virus and her travel history was uncertain. She was put in isolation at Fairfax Inova Hospital. Arlington County took all necessary precautions to protect public health during this event, including activating its Emergency Operations Center. We are beginning to break down those operations now.
(Updated at 5:05 p.m.) Arlington County's responded to the Pentagon this morning due to an possible Ebola case on a tour bus.
Medics responded to the Pentagon this morning for a report of a woman on a bus who was sick and vomiting. When they were told that she had recently arrived from Africa, the hazmat team was called out of "a complete abundance of caution," Pentagon Force Protection Agency spokesman Chris Layman told ARLnow.com.
A large portion of the Pentagon south parking lot was cordoned off with caution tape, and police are telling those who don't work at the Pentagon to avoid the immediate surrounding area.
The woman — who reportedly boarded the bus at the Pentagon, got sick in the bathroom then got off — was transported via ambulance to a Inova Fairfax Hospital. The county's medical director also responded to the call and went to the hospital with the patient, according to scanner traffic.
A tipster with knowledge of the emergency response told ARLnow.com that the patient claimed she recently traveled from the West African nation of Sierra Leone. That was confirmed by D.C. health department officials. However, an Associated Press report is now questioning whether she has, in fact, been out of the country.
The tipster also said that four Arlington firefighters were held at the hospital for much of the day due to possible exposure, and are now monitoring themselves for signs illness. That tip could not be immediately confirmed. The AP is reporting that seven Pentagon police officers might have also been exposed and are being monitored.
Arlington medic units and Fairfax hazmat units are on scene at Inova Fairfax Hosptial, according to news helicopter footage.
PHOTOS possible #Ebola patient moved to #Fairfax hospital from the Pentagon #BREAKING #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/AdFbiLafHK
— Brad Freitas (@NewsChopperBrad) October 17, 2014
As of 10:50 a.m., Arlington County was mobilizing its Emergency Operations Center to deal with the incident, according to Arlington County Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.
Just before noon, the county issued the following press release.
Arlington Responds to Possible Ebola Case
At about 9:10 a.m. today, Pentagon Police officers identified a woman in the Pentagon South Parking Lot, around lanes 17-19, who was ill and vomiting. Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) was notified and responded immediately with both emergency medical aid and HazMat response team.
During the response, the individual allegedly indicated that she had recently visited western Africa. Out of an abundance of caution, all pedestrian and vehicular traffic was suspended around the South Parking lot, while Arlington County responded to the scene. At 9:53 a.m, the patient was taken to the Virginia Hospital Center; however she did not exit the ambulance. ACFD then transported the patient to Fairfax Inova Hospital.
Arlington Public Health is directing the public health response to this incident. Arlington County has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and a Joint Information Center (JIC) to manage the incident.
At the Pentagon
Out of an abundance of caution and to allow the investigation to proceed, pedestrian and vehicular traffic around the Pentagon South Parking lot's lanes 7-23 will remain restricted until further notice. The Corridor 2 entrance to the Pentagon is also closed.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
Arlington firefighters and the hazmat team cleared the scene at the Pentagon around 1:45 p.m.
The bus the woman boarded was later stopped and detained near D.C.'s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Bus from possible #Ebola case now held at 7th & I SE DC. pic.twitter.com/LiPOziRqBJ
— Bruce Leshan (@BruceLeshan) October 17, 2014
Despite numerous Ebola scares in the United States, there have been fewer than 10 confirmed cases in the country. Today President Obama named an "Ebola czar" to help coordinate the federal response to the outbreak threat.
(Updated at 1:15 p.m.) The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Arlington this afternoon as a dangerous storm system rolled through the area.
The tornado warning has since been canceled, but a flood watch remains in effect through 8:00 p.m. (See below.)
Medics in Arlington responded to at least one report of a person struck by lightning during the storms.
Police reported significant flooding along Four Mile Run in the area of I-395. Flooding was also reported on S. Scott Street near the Wellington apartments, and on Route 50 near Glebe Road.
As of 1:15 p.m., 212 Dominion customers in Arlington County were said to be without power. According to a reader, the Harris Teeter at Lee Highway and N. Harrison Street was among those that had lost power.
(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) Following a surprise U.S. Supreme Court decision this morning, a same-sex couple became the first to legally receive a marriage license and get married in Arlington.
Arlington Clerk of the Circuit Court Paul Ferguson quickly approved the couple's application for a marriage license, and the women then took part in a wedding ceremony outside the Arlington County Courthouse.
"It's wonderful to be able to stand here today and perform this ceremony," said Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles, a minister at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, who has been performing same-sex unions for more than 20 years. "The Commonwealth of Virginia agrees with us that every person has worth and dignity and that love matters no matter what your sexual orientation is. We all have the right to be married to the person we love."
Newlyweds Erika Turner and Jennifer Melsop both are 26 years old and live in Centreville. They have been together for four years and planned on getting married in the District next year. They traveled to Arlington immediately upon learning of the court decision this morning because they heard an officiant may be available to perform a ceremony. They had no idea they were the first same-sex couple to request a marriage license in Arlington until they arrived.
"Not everyone in the United States has this opportunity," said Turner, referencing the states where same-sex couples can still not legally wed.
Ferguson noted some changes to the state-approved marriage application.
"Now, instead of saying 'bride' and 'groom,' it says 'spouse' and 'spouse,'" Ferguson said. "When we got the word this morning, we were not prepared for this. But we're doing our best to prepare now and welcome anybody that would like a marriage license to please come to Arlington. At this point, we can process it in the next 15 minutes or so. But if we get big crowds there could be a little bit of a wait."
Ferguson explained that same-sex couples now will go through the same process to request marriage licenses as all other couples. They can go to the sixth floor of the county courthouse, pay $30, fill out an application, take an oath and then get married within the next 60 days. No appointments are necessary and applicants are attended to on a first-come, first-served basis. The Commonwealth also will recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in other states.
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring spent part of the afternoon in Arlington to speak about the Supreme Court's decision to allow same-sex marriages in Virginia and four other states.
"This is the outcome that we have hoped for. It is the outcome we have fought for. And it is the outcome the Constitution requires," said Herring to a crowd in front of the Arlington County Courthouse. "The rights and privileges of marriage, which are guaranteed to us by the United States Constitution, are now available to all loving, committed couples in Virginia."
Herring explained that the court's action would allow same-sex couples to adopt children, file joint tax returns, share employer benefits and make medical decisions for each other.
"Simply put, this ruling allows all Virginians to be full members of our society, with all the rights and responsibilities that come with marriage," he said. "A new day has dawned, and the rights guaranteed by our Constitution are shining through. All Virginians have a constitutional right to be treated fairly and to have loving, committed relationships recognized and respected, and to enjoy the blessings of married life. We should all be proud that our fellow Virginians helped lead us forward. This is a tremendous moment in Virginia history."
Michael Gardner, the Falls Church resident whose 2012 sexual battery conviction was overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court earlier this year, has been indicted in another molestation case.
Gardner was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a child after an Arlington Circuit Court grand jury returned two indictments on Monday. He's being held without bond at the Arlington County jail.
The indictment charges Gardner with the molestation of a female family member who was under 13 years of age at the time. The two alleged offenses took place in 2009.
"The allegations came to light only after Gardner was released from prison after his conviction was overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court," Falls Church authorities said in a press release this morning. "The victim in the most recent case related the incident to an individual who, by law, is a mandated reporter of child abuse allegations."
Gardner's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6. He is also facing a new trial in the previous molestation case. That trial is scheduled to begin on Feb. 2, 2015.
Gardner was originally convicted in May 2012 of molesting two girls during a sleepover birthday party for his daughter in 2011. Gardner is a former chairman of the Falls Church City Democratic Committee and his wife, Robin Gardner, was formerly mayor of Falls Church.
Gardner's attorney could not be immediately reached for comment.
Photo courtesy Arlington County Sheriff's Office
A teen boy has been severely injured in a two-story story fall at the Arlington Mill Community Center.
A witness said the teenager had climbed on the other side of a railing two stories off the ground to do "pull-ups showing off for his girlfriend" when he lost his grip and "fell hard on his back."
He was transported to the trauma center at Inova Fairfax Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another witness at the scene, who did not see the fall but saw the aftermath, said the teen was conscious but "in shock" after the fall.
Police are investigating the incident. One of the teen's friends caught the fall on video and accompanied him to the hospital, police told ARLnow.com at the scene.
(Updated at 4:35 p.m.) Arlington County firefighters and paramedics responded to a serious multi-vehicle accident on the GW Parkway this afternoon.
The accident happened just after 2:00 p.m. near the Windy Run overpass, northwest of Spout Run. Three vehicles collided in the northbound lanes, sending one of the cars off the roadway and down an embankment, nearly to the Potomac below.
Two people were in that car; at least one was trapped following the accident and had to be extricated by a rescue team.
One of the victims was flown to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, via a U.S. Park Police helicopter, with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, according to Arlington County Fire Department spokesman Lt. Sean O'Connell. The other victim in the car was transported via ambulance to George Washington University Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A third person was injured in one of the other cars involved in the accident. That individual was transported to Virginia Hospital Center with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries, O'Connell said.
All lanes of the GW Parkway were closed between Spout Run and Route 123 following the accident, according to WTOP. Closures remain in place as police investigate the wreck.
Photo courtesy @CAPT258
(Updated at 10:30 a.m.) The Arlington County Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on Columbia Pike this morning.
The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. in the rear mechanical room of an apartment building at 2008 Columbia Pike. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control and douse the flames.
No injuries were reported. It's unclear if any residents will be displaced as a result of the fire.
(Updated at 3:25 p.m.) Same-sex marriages could begin next week in Arlington and the rest of Virginia, following this afternoon's decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond not to delay its ruling striking down the state's same-sex marriage ban.
The court denied a request to stay the decision while it is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. That means unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes in the next few days, same-sex couples may begin marrying in Virginia next week. State Attorney General Mark Herring's office tells ARLnow.com licenses can start being issued next Wednesday (August 20), unless the Supreme Court issues a stay.
"Throughout this process, we have fought for the principle of equality, moving the case forward in a swift and orderly way. That is why I have asked the Supreme Court to review the case to quickly and definitively resolve the issue for the Commonwealth and all the states," said Herring in a written statement. "No one anticipated we would be this close this quickly to the day when all Virginians have the right to marry the person they love. That will be a historic day for our Commonwealth and a joyous day for thousands of loving couples."
Arlington's Clerk of the Circuit Court is prepared to issue licenses starting on Wednesday.
"If the Supreme Court of the United States does not intervene, the 4th Circuit decision stands and Arlington would issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples," Arlington County Clerk of the Circuit Court Paul Ferguson told ARLnow.com today.
When asked last month how his office would handle a possible influx of same-sex marriage applications, Ferguson said he and his staff "will do our best to accommodate applicants in a timely manner."
Last month, the court ruled that Virginia's ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional.
Update at 4:50 p.m. — All lanes have reopened.
Update at 4:00 p.m. — The trapped victims have been extricated from the van. Rescuers are starting to clear the scene and police are planning on reopening at least one right-hand lane shorty.
Earlier: Police and firefighters are on the scene of an overturned minivan on I-395.
The incident happened just before 3:15 p.m., on the mainline northbound lanes under Shirlington Circle. As of 3:20 p.m., the northbound lanes were completely blocked and traffic was being diverted onto the circle.
Rescuers are reporting three people injured, with two people still trapped inside the van. Firefighters are currently trying to extricate the two trapped victims from the vehicle.
Photos courtesy @gogogaryo as noted
(Updated at 5:50 p.m.) A strong thunderstorm ripped through Arlington during Monday's evening rush hour, knocking down trees, knocking out power and injuring two soldiers on Fort Myer.
The soldiers were reportedly struck by lightning on or around Whipple Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. They were reported to be conscious and alert — with non-life-threatening injuries — and were being tended to by Arlington firefighters and paramedics.
On N. Glebe Road just south of Ballston, a large tree was uprooted by the storm, bringing down power lines and crushing two parked cars. The power lines were live and one witness said the sparking wires "burned a hole through the pavement" below. No injuries were reported, but emergency crews have closed the southbound lanes of Glebe Road in the area of 4th Street N. as a result.
The lane closures on Glebe will stretch well into the night as repairs take place. The repair work and power pole replacement is expected to take 6-8 hours.
As of 5:50 p.m., Dominion was reporting 5,629 customers without power in Arlington County. The power outages have also impacted numerous traffic signals around the county. Dark traffic signals should be treated as a four-way stop.
(Updated at 9:30 a.m.) The W&OD and Bluemont Junction trails were closed in the area of Bluemont Park this morning due to a suspicious device reportedly found near the trail.
Police and firefighters responded to the incident and established a mobile command center at Wilson Blvd and N. Manchester Street. The county's bomb squad brought a robot to inspect the device, which was said to be located near the park's tennis courts.
As of 9:00 a.m., the bomb squad determined the device to be safe and the trail was being reopened.
According to Arlington County Police Department spokesman Dustin Sternbeck, a parks maintenance worker found a package in the grass near the intersection of the two trails, and immediately contacted police. It took police about an hour to clear the scene.
An Arlington Alert message this morning said the Bluemont trail was closed, though scanner traffic indicated that the W&OD trail was closed.
(Updated at 3:20 p.m.) Noah Simon is resigning from the Arlington School Board.
Simon announced his resignation, effective Aug. 1, at this morning's school board meeting. He said he was resigning to spend more time with his two children, following the death of his wife, Kedron, on Dec. 30.
"Simply put, I'm doing this because the board work has made me a part-time father," a visibly sad Simon said in a statement at the end of the meeting. "The last 6 months have been particularly difficult. I'm a broken man emotionally and physically."
Simon said he hopes the timing of his resignation will allow the special election to replace him to take place on the same day as the general election this fall, thus saving taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. Simon was elected to the school board in 2012 as a Democrat-endorsed candidate, and is serving a term that was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2016.
"I feel badly that I cannot fulfill my entire commitment to those voters," he said. "I want to thank the Arlington parents and the Arlington community at large for teaching me as much as I can learn about Arlington. This is not a decision I wanted to make. It's a decision I needed to make."
A former Capitol Hill staffer, Simon has a son and daughter who attend Arlington Science Focus School, according to his official APS bio.
In May, Simon decried the state of civil discourse on school issues in Arlington, after parents upset at a budget proposal said that school board members "don't care about children with special needs."
The Jamestown Elementary School PTA issued the following statement about Simon's resignation:
Noah Simon has been an exceptional public servant. He has listened and he has led. He has learned and taught, We have been very fortunate to have his time and ideas and tremendous devotion to all our children while he served on the School Board. He has helped make Arlington schools better today, and set good things in motion for the future. We will miss him greatly.
Nancy Van Doren, who was unsuccessful in her attempt to win the Democratic endorsement this spring to replace retiring school board member Sally Baird, hailed Simon's service and announced that she will seek his seat.
"Noah is a well-respected, well-loved member of the School Board and Arlington community. He has set a very high mark for effective, thoughtful, and compassionate service on behalf of Arlington's children, families, and educators," Van Doren said in a press release.
"It is a critical time in our community as we work to manage our growing school system," she continued. "I am prepared to meet the challenges facing our schools and therefore am announcing today that I will seek election to the seat that Noah is leaving."
Greg Greeley, who ran against Van Doren this spring and also lost to now-Democratic endorsee Barbara Kanninen, released a statement Tuesday afternoon thanking Simon for his service and supporting Van Doren's bid to replace him.
"Nancy has my wholehearted support and endorsement," Greeley said.
Earlier in this morning's meeting, James Lander was elected chair of the school board from 2014-2015 and Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez was elected vice chair.
"On behalf of the entire School Board, we want to thank Noah for his tireless and exceptional commitment to the school community, especially in the midst of the grief he and his family have experienced during the past few months," Lander said following Simon's announcement. "We understand and support his difficult decision to resign, and were fortunate to have such a passionate and committed colleague on this Board during the time he served."
Also at the meeting, Superintendent Patrick Murphy's contract was renewed for four years, in a 4-1 vote. The contract renewal was not on the board's published agenda.
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Those who park in Arlington will soon be able to skip the parking meters and pay directly with their smartphone, Arlington County will announce this afternoon.
Arlington will utilize Parkmobile, the same smartphone parking system currently in use by the District of Columbia, allowing smartphone users to use a single app to park in Arlington and the District. Parkmobile is available for iPhone, Android, Windows 7 and Blackberry devices. It utilizes a stored credit card number to pay for parking.
Arlington will offer Parkmobile at all 5,329 metered spaces in the county, though the system will be rolled out in phases. Drivers will be able to use Parkmobile in Shirlington and Crystal City by late July, officials say. It is scheduled to be expanded to Pentagon City in the fall, Ballston and Clarendon in the winter, and all remaining areas — including Courthouse, Rosslyn and Columbia Pike — by spring 2015.
"Whether you use public transportation, bike, walk, or drive in and around Arlington County, we are committed to providing the best commuter experience possible," County Manager Barbara Donnellan said in a statement. "This technology will make it easier for our residents and visitors to pay for parking."
Separately, Arlington County Treasurer Frank O'Leary told ARLnow.com Tuesday evening that his office recently signed a 5-year contract to bring the EasyPark parking payment system to Arlington. EasyPark is a battery-operated device that allows drivers to pay for parking without using a parking meter or a phone. It will replace the legacy iPark system; new iParks are no longer available because the company behind the technology went out of business.
Nathan Norton, Deputy of Operations for the Treasurer's Office, says the county is hoping to have EasyPark systems available for purchase online or at the Treasurer's Office by mid-July. The devices will cost $30 but will come with $10 worth of parking. EasyPark devices can be refilled online or at the Treasurer's Office. Unlike the iPark, which hangs from a vehicle's rear view mirror, the Easypark will hang from the driver's side window, making enforcement easier, Norton said.
The county says it will continue to accept payment for parking at meters (both mechanical coin-operated meters and credit card-enabled multispace meters) and via existing iParks, even after the new systems are rolled out.
(Updated at 4:20 p.m.) Kate Roche has been promoted to president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Roche, 29, will succeed retiring president Rich Doud, 71. She began her career with the chamber in 2007 and most recently served as the organization's vice president.
"To me, working for the Chamber has always been much more than just a job," said Roche said in a statement. "The business community continues to evolve and so do the needs of our members. As President and CEO, I will work to keep the Chamber progressing, growing and improving to become the essential partner for business success."
The chamber issued the following press release about the leadership change.
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Katharine (Kate) Roche has been selected as the Chamber's new President & CEO. On June 20, 2014, the Chamber's Board of Directors voted to approve Roche for the position after the Chamber engaged in an extensive nationwide search through retained search firm, Sterling Martin. Roche began with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce in 2007 and most recently served as Vice President.
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve the Arlington Chamber of Commerce in this capacity," said Roche. She added, "To me, working for the Chamber has always been much more than just a job. This is truly my community. The Chamber has an incredibly solid organizational foundation, and I look forward to building upon that. The business community continues to evolve and so do the needs of our members. As President and CEO, I will work to keep the Chamber progressing, growing and improving to become the essential partner for business success."
2014 Chair of the Chamber's Board Tim Hughes, of Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C., said, "As Vice President, Kate Roche has already given tremendous energy, enthusiasm and engagement to the community of our Chamber. She brings to the table a unique ability to build on our existing success and culture while dynamically leading our Chamber into the future. We are excited to continue our mission to strengthen businesses and the economic environment in Arlington with Kate Roche at the helm as President and CEO."
Roche is a graduate of The George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs. Prior to joining the Chamber, Roche worked for Women In Government, a national nonpartisan association of women state legislators based in Washington, DC.
A proud Arlington resident, she currently serves on several boards in the community including her Condo Association Board of Directors. She is also an active volunteer with several groups including the Junior League of Washington and the Arlington Community Foundation Scholarship Review Committee.
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Seeking Home Exhange From Bexhill to Easbourne. I have a good size 3 bed house with upstairs bathroom (shower & tub) small, medium & Large Bedrooms. Spacious Living area with seperate dining room.. Long kitchen (new one to be fitted2015) w/sep downst
This is for a housing association / Council property swap. Immaculately presented 2 bed Ground floor flat situated in Ridgewood, near Uckfield. 2 Double bedrooms, large living room diner, fitted wardrobes to bedroom 1, plenty of storage cupboa
large cupboard and 2 small cupboards in hallway built in wardrobe in bedroom there is loads of parking spaces outside and is close to shops beautiful views towards eastbourne
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anyone grow any hybrids of G.incanum x G.robustum. I am loving my rambling robin but bought it as a roadside stall and know very little about it - fabulous grey glaucous lacinate foliage and gently drooping bell shaped flowers. Suspect it has hardiness issues but has come through a dodgy east anglian winter in the UK.
"fabulous grey glaucous lacinate foliage and gently drooping bell shaped flowers"
Sounds pretty! How are your plants doing now?
I see you are from the UK so took a peek at your profile. Perhaps the distance in geography might be why people haven't responded?
You say you and your partner are beginning a new adventure on 5 acres.
How is that coming along? Hopefully well!
Any chance you could share an adventure or two with the friendly folks here at the GW? Thanks.
Ho yes, have been rambling on myself about this woodland lark - what a precipitous learning curve this is going to be.
But, on geraniums, the RR group are G.incanum/G.robustum hybrids and are really very easy to grow from seed. Silver Cloak is one of the variety names and seeds can be got from Plantworld.
Growing geraniums (or any other plants) from seed is surprisingly easy - certainly no special heat or light requirements, nice big seeds for station or module sowing and some rather unusual types (I especially like the less hardy maderense and palmatum)
The downside is no sterile (long blooming) plants such as the famed Rozanne........but plain old wallichianum including a pink variety, Syabru is available. And of course, this wood of 5 acres (of thuggish weeds) will have to be planted from seeds since I am now quite broke (ha).


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Your first job is to prepare the soil. The best tool for this is your neighbor's garden tiller. If your neighbor does not own a garden tiller, suggest that he buy one. - by Dave Barry
Wanting to see your Ws!
Technically, it's a NOID, but I'm pretty sure this is Wheee! I found it at Menards in July 2010, the year before Wheee was introduced. I'd never seen anything like it, liked the ripples, and took it home. I guess someone at the nursery sent out the wrong pot. I thought it looked pretty interesting then, but LOVED the way it looks coming up.
MadPlanter, I'm wondering if you have a unique sport of your own. Your very good picture shows the margin as white. The new plant I got last year was creamy yellow on the margin lasting until late Sept. when it was basically white. A beautiful plant whatever it is.
War Paint - 2nd year, Niagara Falls sport - kept its colors pretty well last year - which was unexpected.
Warwick Comet - had a good year last year after a move
Waving Winds - Galaxy selfed
Woolly Mammoth - Blue Mammoth sport, It was not happy after moving it a year earlier.
Wylde Green Cream - Vanilla Cream sport
Some beauties here! Thank you so much for that Wheee! Mine was up when it arrived, so I missed the delightful twistings. Maybe it will redeem itself in my eyes in the next couple of weeks. Yeah, I have some poking up, which are leafing out.
More on that later.
Warwick Essence, shown near dormant in a tub with two other fragrant hosta
Wheee! arrived in May
and Wheee later in the year:
in May
Whirlwind in August
White Dove, a lovely smaller hosta which keeps its white margins shown first day of summer in June
and in August too, with Little Jay...3 in one pot from one nursery (Mason Hollow) and 2 separately potted (Green Mt)
White Elephant
White Knight--A fine fragrant hosta, I won't embarrass him with a dormant picture. But WAIT for this big boy to grow!
Same with Wide Brim, another new one.
Winter Snow...had no idea it was related to S&S, she is a really fine chartreuse girl who lights up the shaded flower bed when a beam of light strikes her. "Brighten the corner where you are."
Woop Woop
and that's all folks.
Sadly, I have under appreciated this hosta---probably due to the fact that I have had it for a long time, and at a time when I was not that interested in hosta. So this was one of two divisions I took one year. My original Wide Brim is now almost covered by a maturing corkscrew hazel. This year I am determined to remedy this situation so I can see how pretty this hosta is.
'W' is for "WOW" there are some fantastic varieties on this thread! The variegation on 'Wonderland' is beautiful; I must acquire 'Warpaint'....So many others...beauty overload...
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I used 3 Wolverines to fill in the space lining a path while waiting for Guacamole to fill in. Boy have they grown quickly during the four years in this location
Three WOLVERINES on May 22, 2012
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I bought White Elephant in 2011. I hope mine develops the upright habit of mctavish's. It seemed to withstand the onslaught of cutworms in this bed.
WHITE ELEPHANT on August 2, 2012.
I'm hoping someone has a better picture of Winsome ( bottom left and not the center of attention) to post. This tough little hosta has the same variegation as Wide Brim but is shorter and takes up less space.
WINSOME ( 5years old ) on June 10, 2012
irawon, my H.'Whirlwind' is at the Northeast corner of the house, only gets early morning and very late afternoon sun. In too much sun it became all green.
I also notice quite a difference between the various hostas 'Wide Brim' and 'Wolverine' shown.
This post was edited by berndnyz5 on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 12:24
I noticed the differences too Bernd. Our wide brim is about 20 years old. Probably not a tissue culture, but a division. I has been moved recently which set it back a bit but is doing quite well in almost full sun with some timely late afternoon dappled shade. I wonder if tissue culture plants are more identical than divisions.
Irawon, that Winsome is well named, and boy is it BLUE. I suppose my favorites tend to be the medium-sized hosta anyway, since space is a factor in choosing more hosta with less of a spread. Although, it is hard to pass over a great one like Sagae...but Winsome is worth investigating. As for White Elephant, and other highly whitened hosta, they just do not thrive for me. Yours and Myrle's are outstanding though.
Moccasin, the blue is Blue Jay. Winsome is the green with the gold margin just peaking in on the left.
Bernd, I was thinking that my Whirlwind wasn't getting enough sun, so your comment that too much sun turns it all green is very helpful. I like the almost white center and the flowers are very pretty too.
I was struck by the variability of Wolverine too. The blueness may just be due to the date on which the picture was taken and sun exposure. The width of the leaf increases with age as does the thickness of the wax coating, which renders the leaf more blue.
Thanks for the kind words, Faye. I have to do my pictures one at a time, too. One of these days I'll have to find a new website. webshots closed, and Shutterfly doesn't let you link to photos. (sigh).
Here's a mug shot of the possible Wheee! from when I bought it. The margins come and go. In 2011, it barely had any white at all. In 2012, the margins were back. I understand that's normal for Wheee! They're never yellow, just creamy white in spring.
I'll have to admit I had hopes of discovering a new sport when I got it, but I'll settle for a cheap Wheee!
Jan, I cannot wait for your Winter Snow to knock your socks off. You will love what you see, and it grows quickly.
Who cares if anyone posts only one photo per entry....that makes it easier to find a particular hosta because Google bots index GardenWeb within an hour of a post being offered up.
I'm really loving the way the new GardenWeb format makes the green/blue hosta appear.
And, thanks to the other Wheee! posted, I know that mine is not a deviant lifeform, it is just young. I'll give it a couple of years, but meanwhile this spring, I'll be documenting its every move. Several of mine are poking noses already, and the 5 days of rain we have (3 more to go) should either help or wreak havoc with the potted hosta.
MadPlanter, I was on Webshots also. The other day, I discovered that some of the really great photographers from WS are now in a group on Flickr.com.......you might like to check them out.....just search Flickr using Webshots and see what you find.
I use Flickr. I tried Photobucket, but it was not as intuitive to me.


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Death Valley has a lot of superlatives associated with it: Hottest; driest; lowest. It is the hottest place in North America because of its low elevation and the surrounding mountains recirculate the hot air keeping it from dissipating at night. Daytime temperatures frequently reach 120 F and nighttime temperatures mat remain about 100. Death Valley is one of the driest points because the series of mountain ranges sap all the moisture from the clouds coming in from the east leaving very little rain when the clouds reach the valley. Death Valley also contains the lowest point in the lower 48 states because of the geologic makeup of the Basin and Range type of terrain. These forces continue to make the Panamint Mountain Range get higher and the Badwater Basin (lowest point in the US at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level) get lower. These unique forces allow the lowest point in the lower 48 and the highest point in the lower 48 (Mt McKinley at 14,491 feet (meters) to occur within 100 miles of each other. The geologic forces also combine with climactic and biological factors to form a unique ecosystem that provides a home to many species of animals and plants that are not found anywhere else in the world. Many people think of Death Valley as a vast wasteland; but there is actually an abundance of life here if you know where, and when, to look for it.
A short distance (maybe 7 or 8 miles) after you enter the park from the east there will be a turnoff for Zabriskie Point. From the parking area there is a short, paved path leading to the viewpoint. The mountains you see here are part of the Amargosa Range and in early September they appeared totally devoid of life. The colors were a wide range of near whites, light grays and dark grays that under the right light are almost black. Through the gaps in the mountains you can see Death Valley and beyond that the Panamint Range. The view is really quite interesting and is worth the stop.
Although there is a lot of sand in Death Valley, it is evenly distributed throughout the valley. In a few places the terrain causes the sand to be dropped to the ground all at one time. There are a total of five areas with sand dunes in Death Valley National Park. The easiest area to access is the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The dunes here were formed when the winds were slowed significantly by the narrowing of the valley and the height of Tucki Mountain. These weakened winds then deposit the Quartz sand scoured from the mountains all at once to form these dunes. Because the winds are never very strong, the dunes remain in the same place with just some minor resculpturing.
For more information see my Death Valley National Park Page.
Death Valley National Monument is noted for having the hottest, driest climate in North America. There is more variety of terrains than most expect though you need to be observant and be willing to do an awful lot of driving to really see it. Within its boundaries are the 11,000 foot Telescope Peak and the valley floor which is called Badwater. It is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. This park is best visited in winter unless you are going specifically to say you drove around in 140 degree weather.
I was there in late summer in 1994 and it was still pretty hot, certainly not camping weather! This was another miss in 2008 due to bad timing. It was already hot as blazes when we came through Valley of Fire on the eastern side of Las Vegas and we couldn't see just driving through the park. Even during a six month trip, you have to make some choices. We would love to go here in winter one day along with Joshua Tree.
This is the lowest place in the continental US and one of the two hottest places on earth, with summer highs often about 120-125 F and reaching as high as 136. It is a hellish place in the summer, and is dry, barren, and rocky all year long, with almost no rainfall. However, in winter, it is pleasant, ranging from slightly cold to slightly warm, highs anywhere inthe 50s-60s F, and even in early spring it is generally pleasant, if getting hot.
A fascinating place, striking and harsh, it has extensive sand dunes, swaths of land covered in gravel and rock with nary a weed, salt flats, and historic buildings - Scotty's Castle in the NE, abandoned Borax mines, and an old charcoal kiln site. It also has camping and a few hotels, one being an historic old hotel from the 1920s.
Four separate American Indian cultures have existed in Death Valley. The Nevares Spring People, a group of primitive hunters and seed gatherers about 9000 years ago when lakes still existed in the basin then, the climate was mild and games was plentiful. Four thousand years later the culturally similar Mesquite Flat People replaced the original inhabitants. The third group, the Saratoga Spring People, arrived about 2000 years ago to a dry, hot desert. These more advanced hunters and gatherers created handcrafts and left mysterious, meticulously created stone patterns in the valley. The Desert Shoshone moved into desolate area 1000 years ago. They were nomads, living on game, mesquite beans and pinyon nuts. They camped in the valley near water sources during winter and moved into cooler mountains in summer.
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The first white people were two groups of emigrants on their way looking for California gold. About 100 people wandered down Furnace Creek Wash in late 1849 while looking for a shortcut to the Mother Lode country. Lost and out of food, the two separate groups were forced to endure severe hardships before they could escape from the desert. Their experience provided the valley with its morbid name.
This center was bustling with loads of visitors. Here is where you'll find some park rangers to help you with information about the park. They do charge a small fee for the maps, but it is well worth it. They have a little movie presentation that explains many wonders of the park. A gift shop is on site too. Furnace creek you'll find many amenities too!
8am-6pm daily.
Death Valley is the lowest point in North America so a trip out there can give you something to check off your "Been There, Done That" list if you make lists of things like - highest point, lowest point, furthest east, furthest west.
It can be done in a day trip from Los Angeles but, to really be able to see and do much of what this area has to offer, two days would be better. The best time to go is Spring. The wildflowers can be spectacular if we had a good winter. Also, the temperatures are good in the Spring. Summer is way too hot (and that hot weather can last into October or November). The winter can be a terrific time to go but, if it rains a lot, it can be dangerous. Roads have washed out in the past. Always check with AAA before you go. Road closures can really mess up your plans.
The valley offers a very large assortment of activities and sights so check the park's website to decide what is best for you instead of listening to my suggestions.
Death Valley National Park is located in the eastern portion of California, about 3 hours from Las Vegas, Nevada. As its name suggests, Death Valley is a barren landscape. But the striking contrasts between the arid terrain and the mountains create a beautiful landscape. Death Valley is also an eclectic mixture of high altitude terrain and below sea level flatlands and also of golden sand dunes and brightly colored canyons. All in all, its a place much worth seeing.
For more information on this park, please visit my Death Valley page.
In spring 2005 the desert in Death Valley National Park bloomed with trillions of Desert Gold. The last time this happenes was eight years earlier, but the spring rains in southern California made the occurence more spectacular than normal.
Meet the little creatures that live in this world. Amazing how they can survive in this heat. The sand is so hot, that is was burning my feet.
You can see the photos on my Death Valley page
Oh, I loved this.... the sanddunes. To me that felt a bit like a real desert. Walking downhill like that, I didn't notice how all the sand creeped in my shoes at first... but all of a sudden... auch.... the sand is so hot! Hahaha, it was fun though :-)
Take a look at my Death Valley page for more photos and info.
Death Valley is another amazing place! This whole trip has been going from one amazing place to another, fantastic. Now I am going from the cold and snow in the Sierra Nevada to the heat in Death Valley.
It is a long road through Death Valley, and it is hot outside. Make sure that your car is in good order before you go here, and bring plenty of water. Believe me, you'll need it!
You can find more photos and info on my Death Valley page
Very hot and very dry. I was there one August (big mistake) and it was extremely hot. We were told by the park rangers not to run the A/C because it would overheat the car. There are several water tanks alongside the road in case you overheat. The two neatest things about Death Valley are the giant sand dunes and the sign marking below sea level (Death Valley is the lowest point on the continent of North America). Unfortunately, due to the stolen camera episode, there are no pictures. I plan to go back some day, and when I do, I'll post a pic.
sand dunes require a steady supply of sand, wind to blow the sand, and a wind break that causes deposition of sand. Each dune field in Death Valley National Park receives most of its sand from the nearby alluvial fans and experiences plenty of wind. Furthermore, each dune field lies in an area that is slightly sheltered from prevailing winds. The dunes at Stovepipe Wells, for example, lie in the embayed mountain front just north of Tucki Mountain. The dunes in Panamint Valley lie at the far north end, well above the main part of the valley in elevation and against the mountains, the dunes near Saratoga Springs lie in a bowl-shaped area within the Ibex Hills, and the dunes in the Eureka Valley lie between the Last Chance and Saline Ranges.
Death Valley is a land of extremes. It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the Earth with summer temperatures averaging well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It encompasses the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at 282 feet below the level of the sea, and it is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of only 1.96 inches a year.
This is the largest national park in the States. Bounded on the west by 3368 m Telescope Peak and on the east by 1669 m Dante?s View, which offers a vista of nearly all of Death Valley, the park features spectacular desert scenery, wildlife, and is an area of great geological, historical, and cultural interest.
Death Valley National Park is located in east-central California, right on the border with Nevada. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in California. No matter what direction you come from you'll be struck when you enter the valley as the landscape will change from High Sierras to desert and the view of the valley like a vast emptiness with the mountains in the background is just breathtaking. Death Valley holds a number of records like being the lowest (282 feet below sea level) and hottest place in the Western Hemisphere. The valley has a lot to offer and is a great place for photography. Just make sure to bring lots of water, it's a very hot and dry place.
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