NOVEMBER 2005 ARTICLES
Below is a small, hand picked selection of some of the fascinating articles that can be found in the magazines and journals to which the Arboretum Library subscribes. If any of them interest you, you can stop by the library to take a look, or contact Susan Eubank at Susan.Eubank@arboretum.org
or 626-821-3213.
“Calculating the Carotenoids in a Fall Favorite.” By Marcia Wood (Agricultural Research, October 2005).
This article for the holidays discusses the nutritional benefits of pumpkins. The health benefits of Carotenoids, the most well know of which is Beta-Carotene, have long been studied by researchers, but new discoveries may improve the health of people around the globe.
“Meeting Welwitschia.” By Peter Marren (Plant Talk, January 2005).
This fascinating article describes one of the world’s most intriguing plants. The Welwitschia plant is an unusual Gymnosperm that grows only in the isolated desert regions of Namibia and Angora. This slow growing plant is know to live upwards of 1000 years.
Other Articles
Allen, Bill, 'The view from above: [...] list of tree house benefits." American Forests, v. 111, no. 2 (Summer 2005), p. 30-33.
Amato, Ivan, "Save the flowers: would-be scent engineers aim to resurrect lost floral fragrance." Science News, v. 168, no. 3 (September 24, 2005), p. 202-203.
Arita, Hector T. and Don E. Wilson, "Long-nosed bats and agaves: the tequila connection." Espinas Y Flores, v. 39, no. 10, p. 7-11.
Ballard, Keith, "Disaster in th Epi garden [Florida Red Scale]," The Bulletin, Epiphyllum Society of America, v. 60, no. 3 (Spring 2005), p. 47-50.
Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien, "Native plant care." Pacific Horticulture, v. 66, no. 4 (October-December 2005), p. 48-51.
Bradham, Bruce, "Rainforest window: a climate-controlled space in which to grow orchids." Orchids, v. 74, no. 11 (November 2005), p. 854-857.
Broschat, Timothy K. and Monica L. Elliott, "A key to common landscape palm disorders and diseases in the continental United States." Palms: Journal of the International Palm Society, v. 49, no. 3 (September 2005), p. 143-148.
Brown, Peggy Ann, "Cultivating community from the classroom: teachers using high-tech GIS tools to map and measure local trees say the kids are hooked and their possibilities are endless." American Forests, v. 111, no. 2 (Summer 2005), p. 34-39.
Clebsch, Betsy, "Subtle salvias for summertime shade." Pacific Horticulture, v. 66, no. 3 (July-Sept. 2005), p. 22.
Dold, Tony, "Imbhola yesiXhosa: traditional Xhosa cosmetics." Veld & Flora, (September 2005), p. 123-125.
Echeveria ecstasy. Avant Gardener, v. 38, no. 1 (November 2005), p. 4. Ehrlinger, Dave, "An undersea garden [at Quail Botanical Gardens]." Pacific Horticulture, v. 66, no. 4 (October-December 2005), p. 17-21.
Foltz, Steve and Brian Jorg, "Dealing with deer in the landscape." American Nurseryman, v. 202, no. 10 (November 15, 2005), p. 14-18.
Gardner, Martin and Paulina Hechenleitner V., "Myrtles of Chile." The Plantsman, v. 4, pt. 3 (September 2005), p. 152-158.
Gilbert, Edward & Max LIcher, "Flora and vegetation of the west fork of Oak Creek Canyon, Coconino County, Arizona." Desert Plants, v. 21, no. 1 (June 2005), p. 1-59.
Griesbach, Robert J. & S. Austin, "Comparision of the Munsell and Royal Horticultural Society's color charts in describing flower color." Taxon, v. 54, no. 3 (August 2005), p. 771-773.
Hermans, Johan and Phillip Cribb, "Orchids of Madagascar: a conservation challenge." Orchids, v. 74, no. 11 (November 2005), p. 836-847.
Hines, Susan, "Stone soup: when it comes to reviving parks in distressed neighborhoods, Steve Coleman say everyone from landscape architects to kids has something to contribute." Landscape Architecture, v. 95, no. 6 (June 2005), p. 124, 126-135.
Keitt, Bradford, Steve Junak, Luciana Luna Mendoza, and Alfonso Aguirre, "The restoration of Guadalupe Island." Fremontia, v. 33, no. 4 (October 2005), p. 20-25.
Krige, Alicia and Braam van Wyk, "The mystery of the silver vegetation: at the interface of the grassland and bushveld biomes, one suddenly comes across a rare plant community in the northern parts of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site where most of the species have a grey or silvery foliage. Veld & Flora, (September 2005), p. 134-137.
Kubrock, Jason, "Palms at Quail Botanical Gardens." The Palm Journal, issue 180 (Spring 2005), p. 40-41.
"Landscaping factors and home value." HortIdeas, v. 22, no. 11 (November 2005), p. 126-128.
Lawrence, D.H., "The last word [D.H. Lawrence's description of the mediterranean landscape around Tuscany], Plant Talk, no. 39 *January 2005), p. 48.
Leaser, David, "Good palms for small gardens." The Palm Journal, issue 180 (Spring 2005), p. 45-48.
Marinelli, Janet, "Charismatic plants: endangered plants need poster children, too." Landscape Architecture, v. 95, no. 6 (June 2005), p. 58, 60, 62-63.
Montgomery, Linda, "No space too small for water!: water garden." Koi USA, v. 30, no. 2 (Sept./Oct. 2005), p. 32-34.
Schilling, Tony, "Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius and its hybrids." The Plantsman, v. 4, pt. 3 (September 2005), p. 142-145.
Songster, Dan, "Musing on leaf and twig: otes on winter pruning of native trees." Fremontia, v. 33, no. 4 (October 2005), p. 26-28.
Speichert, Greg, "The color of marketing: matching the right plant with trendy colors of the season can result in a positive outcome for both growers and garden center." American Nurseryman, v. 202, no. 8 (Oct. 15, 2005), p. 16-20.
"Ubiquitous yucca." The Avant Gardener, v. 37, no. 12 (October 2005), p. 95.
Winterrowd, Wayne, "Flowering maples: in flower or in leaf, indoors or out, these tender shrubs are true delights." Horticulture, v. 102, no. 6 (October 2005), p. 50-52.
Wood, Marcia, "Calculating the carotenoids in a fall favorite: pumpkin power!" Agricultural Research, v. 53, no. 10 (October 2005), p. 10-11.
Wood, Marcia, "Uncovering genetic secrets in an exotic tropical fruit: pineapples in paradise." Agricultural Research, v. 53, no. 10 (October 2005), p. 12-13.
