September 2006

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Here is a list of some recent magazine articles and 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 at the Arboretum Library. Our hours for the Library are available at the Arboretum website (http://www.arboretum.org).

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Hines, Susan, "A garden's matriarchal moment: in Atlanta, the exuberance of sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle fills the botanical garden." Landscape Architecture, v. 96, no. 9 (Sept. 2006), p. 18, 20.

Echols, Stuart and Eliza Pennypacker, "Art for rain's sake: designers make rainwater a central part of two projects." Landscape Architecture, v. 96, no. 9 (Sept. 2006), p. 24, 26-30, 32.

Arvidson, Adam Regn. "A green demonstration: several 'green streets' are popping up around Portland, Oregon; can they go regionwide or will the city continue to tiptoe through test cases? Landscape Architecture, v. 96, no. 9 (Sept. 2006), p. 50, 52-63.

Hines, Susan. "Shared wisdom; staying power: having left Central Park in good hands, Elizabeth Barlow Rogers broadens her efforts to promote landscape appreciation." Landscape Architecture, v. 96, no. 9 (Sept. 2006), p. 134-137.

Allsup, Jackie. "Conundrum at the Arboretum" [solutions to a 300 koi die-off at an Iowa arboretum] KOI USA, v. 31, no. 2 (Sept./Oct. 2006), p. 78-80.

Brenzel, Kathleen D., “Wild about grasses: Why have lawn when you can have a meadow? A passionate grower shares his secrets for using grasses in pots and beds.” [John Greenlee] Sunset, (Oct. 2006), p. 102-107.

Slump, Ken, “Nine ladies dancing: an Oncidium by any other name is still a delight to grow and flower.” Orchids, v. 75, no. 9 (Sept. 2006), p. 648-650, 652-653.

Cameron, Art, “Ornamental grasses in masses: when one plant just isn’t enough, using ornamental grasses in a grand approach or a layered approach can create a stunning, low-maintenance garden. American Nurseryman, v. 204, no. 6 (Sept. 15, 2006), p. 14-17.

Metrustry, Deborah and Tomasz Anisko, “Versatile Vitex: chaste tree is a tough, drought-tolerant shrub that performs well in a variety of soils; several species of Vitex were put to the test at Longwood Gardens, and the results showed this genus passed with flying colors.” American Nurseryman, v. 204, no. 6 (Sept. 15, 2006), p. 26-28, 30-32,

Lavranos, John J. & Kerstin Koch, “A new, yet introduced, species of Aloe from around Petra in Jordan. [A. koenenii] Cactus and Succulent Journal, v. 78, no. 5 (Sept./Oct. 2006), p. 222-223.

Gurvich, Diego E., Pablo Demaio & Melisa A. Giorgis. “The diverse globose cactus community of Argentina’s Sierras Chicas: ecology and conservation.” Cactus and Succulent Journal, v. 78, no. 5 (Sept./Oct. 2006), p. 224-230.

AgMRC: Industrial Hemp
This overview of industrial hemp in the U.S. discusses early uses of hemp (such as rope, clothing, paper), the differences between industrial hemp and marijuana, potential markets for hemp (such as food and oil), and hemp legislation. Includes related links. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University.
URL: http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/commodity/biomass/industrialhemp/

California Climate Change Center, University of California at Berkeley
This site features a collection of reports "analyzing the expected impacts of climate change on California," including the August 2006 report, "Economic Growth and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in California." Includes a "briefing on the state of climate change policy at different levels of governance" with links to related sites in California, other states, for the U.S., and for the globe. From the University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://calclimate.berkeley.edu

Online Guide to Plant Disease Control
"This site contains the alphabetical (A to Z) text sections of the ... Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook, part of the OSU Extension Plant Pathology slide collection, as well as photographs. ... Additional articles from the handbook have been incorporated into the 'Pathogens and Pesticides' section." Includes material about chemical, cultural, and biological control measures for plants in Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho. Also includes a glossary. From Oregon State University (OSU) Extension.
URL: http://plant-disease.ippc.orst.edu

The Seattle Hempfest
Website for this annual cannabis policy reform event that celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2006. Includes a history of the event, a poster gallery, archived websites for past events, facts about the history of hemp use, details about recent Hempfest activities, photos, and associated material. Includes links to related sites.
URL: http://www.hempfest.org

The Missions of Alta California: Photographs by William Henry Jackson

Exhibit of selections from William Henry Jackson's series of albumen photographs (1885-1890) of the Franciscan missions in California. Features images of twelve missions including Mission Dolores in San Francisco, and missions in San Luis Rey, San Juan Capistrano, and Santa Barbara. Includes multiple images of some of the missions. From the Mandeville Special Collections Library, University of California, San Diego.
URL: http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/missionsites/

Pacific Northwest Conservation Tillage Systems Information Source

This publication series and supporting materials provide "the principle source of information on new research developments on conservation farming systems" in the Pacific Northwest. Topics discussed include soil erosion, plant disease management, weed control, fertilizers, and more. From STEEP (Solutions to Environmental and Economic Problems), an interdisciplinary team from Washington State University, Oregon State University, and the University of Idaho.
URL: http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu

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