June 2006 Articles of Interest

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Here is a very long list of some recent magazine articles and some internet sites. If you are interested in any article, please let me know at Susan.Eubank@arboretum.org or at 626-821-3213 or in person. Please also let me know your areas of interest and I'll let you know when there are articles on that subject.

Drysdale, William T., "Amaryllis belladonna and its hybrids: the
naked ladies." Newsletter: UC Riverside Botanic Gardens,
v. 26, no. 1 (Spr. 2006), p. 1-2

Stark, Tim, "Top tomatoes: New York's "Tomato Man"
names the varieties you must plant now for the tastiest harvest possible this
summer." Organic Gardening, v. 53, no. 3 (Apr.-May 2006), p.
38-43/

Johnson, Melinda, "Rutaceae, or citrus family, in the Australian
Garden." The Bulletin: Quarterly Publication of the
Arboretum Associates, v. 30, no. 1 (Spring 2006), p. 1, 8-9.

Hines, Susan, "The movement, color coordinated: Conservation Fund
chairman Charles Jordan works to bring different perspectives to the mostly
white, mainly middle-class environmental movement." Landscape
Architecture, v. 96, no. 4 (April 2006), p. 130-133.

Knab, Allison, "Tea, anyone? A Chicago horticulturist puts
compost tea to the test." Landscape Architecture, v. 96, no.
4 (April 2006), p. 64, 66, 68-70.

Waton, John, "While Rome burns: modern plant-collecting is being
over-regulated to extinction." The Plantsman, v. 5, no. 1
(Mar. 2006), p. 60-61.

Maddams, William F. & John Miller, "Conservation of Yavia
cryptocarpa." The Plantsman, v. 5, no. 1 (Mar. 2006), p.
48-51.

Hsu, Eric, "Elusive Emmonopterys henriyi." The
Plantsman, v. 5, no. 1 (Mar. 2006), p. 30-35.

Vanderplank, John, "Searching for Passiflora." The
Plantsman, v. 5, no. 1 (Mar. 2006), p. 26-29.

Wright, Brian, "Camellia reticulata: the Kunming cultivars."
The Plantsman, v. 5, no. 1 (Mar. 2006), p. 10-16.

Hirtz, Alex, "Orchids and hummingbirds: greatest living gems of
nature." Orchids, v. 75, no. 4 (April 2005), p. 276-280.

Kirk, Brian and Margaret Jefferies, "The art & science of masking
making: students study the adaptive traits of natural specimens and how
masks are used as a component of culture." The Science Teacher,
v. 73, no. 3 (Mar. 2006), p. 48-51.

Hirsch, Ann M., "T is for tumeric." Mildred E. Mathias
Botanical Garden, UCLA, v. 9, no. 1 (Wint. 2006), p. 5-6.

Epping, Jeff and Erin Kappeler, "Award for garden excellence:
Olbrich Botanical Gardens," Horticulture, v. 103, no. 3 (Apr.
2006), p. 21-22, 24.

Sinton, Nan Blake, "Solving the puzzle: design solutions for the
plant collector's garden," Horticulture, v. 103, no. 3 (Apr.
2006), p. 50-55.

Hinkley, Daniel J., "The genus Schefflera: beisdes the typical
houseplant, this genus includes some attractive species worth trying in cooler
gardens." Horticulture, v. 103, no. 3 (Apr. 2006), p. 94.

Smiley, E. Thomas, "Growing trees downtown: a researcher compared
soil treatments under pavement to determine which provide a suitable rooting
environment for urban tree plantings." American Nurseryman,
v. 203, no. 6 (Mar. 15, 2006), p. 22-25.

"Pyrethorids: 'as nasty as DDT' to some nontarget
species." HortIdeas, v. 23, no. 3 (Mar. 2005), p. 1.

Peabody, Erin & Alfredo Flores, "New defenses against the daunting
Asian longhorned beetle: on the trail of a tree killer."
Agricultural Research, v. 54, no. 5 (May 2006), p. 14-15.

Minter, Brian, "Revitalizing interest in gardening: by
reconnecting with the current and future generations of gardeners and keeping
up with the new, hot trends, garden centers will help renew this once mighty
leisure activity's appeal. American Nurseryman, v. 203, no. 10,
(May 15, 2006), p. 51-53.

Tan, Beng, "Smoke and mirrors in kangaroo paw germination."
Australian Plants, v. 23, no. 184 (Sept. 2005), p. 133-139.

Horak, David, "An eye for detail: evaluating an exhibiiton of
contemporary botanical art." Orchids, v. 75, no. 5 (May
2006), p. 358-373.

Hart, Gavin & Sharelle Hart, "Ankarana: a haven for xerophytes and
crown lemurs among the tsingy of Madagascar." Cactus and
Succulent Journal, v. 78, no. 3 (May/June 2006), p. 105-112.

Kemble, Brian, "Agave guadaljarana." Cactus and
Succulent Journal, v. 78, no. 3 (May/June 2006), p. 126-130.

Anastis, Cait, "Revamping the annual plant sale." Leaves,
v. 4, no. 4 (May/June 2006), p. 8.

Owens, Anne, "Puppy love at Holden: on your next visit."
Leaves, v. 4, no. 4 (May/June 2006), p. 13.

Brill, Eugene, "Growing Protea from seed is easier than you
think." Let's Talk Plants, no. 140 (May 2006), p. 12-13.

"San Francisco Flower & Garden Show celebrates end of winter with
eye-catching exhibits", Pacific Coast Nurseryman, v. 65, no. 5 (May
2006), p. 40-42.

Pitcairn, Michael J., "Yellow starthistle continues its spread in
California." California Agriculture, v. 60, no. 2 (Apr./June
2006), p. 83-90.

Birsner, John, "Rose rustling in California gold country,"
American Rose, v. 38, no. 16 (Apr. 2006), p. 18-22.

Upson, Tim, "Rosmarinus eriocalyx." Curtis's Botanical
Magazine, v. 22, no. 1 (Feb. 2006), p. 62-68.

Hazelrigg, George, "A freeway runs past it: a revitalized public space
makes a splash in Oakland." Landscape Architecture, v. 96,
no. 5 (May 2006), p. 44, 46-48, 50, 52, 54-55.

Gilmer, Maureen, "East meets West at the California Cactus
Center: notable nursery." Garden Compass, (May/June
2006), p. 38-40.

Milius, Susan, "They're all part fungus: grass blades, coffee or
cacao leaves...probably all plants." Science News, v. 169,
no. 15 (Apr. 15, 2006), p. 231-232.

Helme, N.A. & T.H. Trinder-Smith, "The endemic flora of the Cape
Peninsula, South Africa." South African Journal of Botany, v.
72, no. 2 (May 2006), p. 205-210.

Mason, David, "Rock-steady rock roses: sturdy, shrubby Cistus
provide evergreen structure and spicy-cented blooms in the most challenging
sites." Horticulture, v. 103, no. 4 (May 2006), p. 66-69.

Hoffs, Ellen, "Hillside surprise: outside San Diego, Patrick
Anderson combines patience, thought, and sheer joy in plants to make a
startlingly lush desert garden." Horticulture, v. 103, no. 4
(May 2006), p. 70-75.

Martus, Carolyn, "Invasive plants: Arundo donax."
Let's Talk Plants, no. 139 (Apr. 2006), p. 6-7.

Zagory, Ellen, "Planting plans for Central Valley gardens."
UC Davis Arboretum Review, no. 54 (Spring 2006), p. 1-3.

"Northwest Flower & Garden Show draws 56,835, down from last year;
new marketing strategies will focus on today's gardeners to bring attendance
back up." Pacific Coast Nurseryman, v. 65, no. 4 (Apr. 2006),
p. 6, 8-9.

Brach, Anthony R. & Hong Song. "eFloras" new
directions for online floras exemplified by the Flora of China
project." Taxon, v. 55, no. 1 (Feb. 2006), p. 188-192.

Shepherd, Dan, 'Affiliation for conservation: the North American
Botanic Garden Strategy for Plant Conservation presents a unique opportunity
for nurseries to join botanic gardens in their mission to preserve natural
landscapes." American Nurseryman, v. 203, no. 8 (Apr. 15,
2006), p. 23-25.

Appleton, Bonnie L., "Designing and implementing utility line
arboreta." Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, v. 32, no. 2
(Mar. 2006), p. 80-85.

Luley, Christopher J., "Identifying wood decay and wood decay fungi in
urban trees." Arborist News, v. 15, no. 2 (Apr. 2006), p.
12-19.

Lavranos, John J., "Aloe orlandi: a surprising discovery from
the horn of Africa." Cactus and Succulent Journal, v. 78, no.
2 (Mar./Apr. 2006), p. 62-65.

Sterling, Donna R. & Wendy M. Frazier, "Collaboration with
community partners: with help from the community, students build model
cars while learning physical science content and skills." Science
Teacher, v. 73, no. 4 (Apr./May 2006), p. 28-31.

Carmichael, Chris, & Carlos Rendon, "The history of Lapageria
rosea at the University of Califonia Botanical Garden."
Pacific Horticulture, v. 67, no. 2 (Apr.-June 2006), p. 23-27.

Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, & Bart O'Brien, "California native
plants for the garden: Dudleyas." Pacific Horticulture,
v. 67, no. 2 (Apr.-June 2006), p. 41-42.

McIntyre, Linda, "Inspried garden art: beyond embellishment,
garden art expresses the individuality and soul of the gardener."
The American Gardener, v. 85, no. 3 (May/June 2006), p. 22-25.

Gomez-Rhine, Traude, "Quietly to the rescue: how a little-known
propagation program strives to save rare and endangered plants."
Huntington Frontiers, v. 2, no. 1 (Spr.-Sum. 2006), p. 5-8.

Boyd, Steve & Orland Mistretta, "Lepechinia rossii (Lamiaceae), a
narrow endemic from the western transverse ranges of Southern
California," Madrono, v. 53, no. 1 (Jan.-Mar. 2006), p.
77-84.

Milius, Susan, "Nectar: the first soft drink; food coloring,
preservatives, and all." Science News, v. 169, no. 19 (May
13, 2006), p. 298-300.

The Librarian's Index to the Internet (www.lii.org)
sends out a weekly update on websites of interest. I have gleaned ones
that might be useful for for us.


California Ripe Olives
This California olive industry website features many olive cooking ideas and
recipes. Also find a food column and nutritionist-written articles on diabetes,
diets, and related topics (both accompanied by recipes), a chart of olive
sizes, a brief article on California olive heritage, and classroom activities.
From the California Olive Industry.

URL: http://www.calolive.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21644

Early Signs: Reports From a Warming Planet
Collection of articles from 2006 about the effects of climate change and global
warming on regions throughout the world. Topics include retreating glaciers on
Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and in Ecuador, and rising saltwater along the coast of
Bangladesh. A joint project of the U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism,
Salon, and NPR's "Living on Earth." Note: for nonsubscribers, a brief
advertisement appears before the articles display. Includes links to related
programs from National Public Radio (NPR).

URL: http://dir.salon.com/topics/early_signs_reports_from_a_warming_planet/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21631

GrayLit Network: A Science Portal of Technical Reports
A collection of federal government "gray literature," which is
"foreign or domestic open source material that usually is available
through specialized channels" but not through regularly publicized means.
Includes technical literature from agencies such as the Department of Energy,
Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, and NASA. From the U.S.
Department of Energy.

URL: http://graylit.osti.gov/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21582

Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ): Emergency and Domestic Programs
Background and updates about pest responses and emergencies in regions of the
U.S. Some of the topics covered include fruit flies, Asian longhorned beetles,
karnal bunt (a fungal disease of wheat and triticale), citrus greening
(Huanglongbing or yellow dragon disease), citrus canker, and plum pox. Includes
images, survey maps, reports, and other material on the pests. From the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
(APHIS).

URL: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21610

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