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BOOTHBAY, Maine, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens asked everyone to wear green to the grand opening of Maine's greenest public building, the Bosarge Family Education Center. Festivities on Friday, July 15, included free admission to the Center and activities for all ages. Tours and programs continue all weekend. The Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) structure is expected to generate as much or more energy than it consumes, achieving...
DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Homes and Gardens announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama will be the cover subject for its August issue, as well as the focus of a feature article on healthy eating for children. The August issue is available on newsstands beginning July 19, 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090810/CG58830LOGO) Reaching close to 40 million readers every month, Better Homes and Gardens is the largest-selling consumer...
NEW YORK, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced the Company's management team will present at and attend one-on-one meetings with investors at the 2011 Global Hunter Securities Conference to be held July 17-19 at the Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard Street, San...
Solage Landscape Exteriors, a Full Service Landscape and Design Firm that Takes Clients from Conception to Completion, Shares Insider Tips Yorba Linda, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2011 Homeowners may have a vision for their yard "“ an enchanting garden, relaxing get-away, or a place to entertain guests, but completing the project seems overwhelming. That's why many homeowners choose to use a landscape designer. Their expertise and knowledge is invaluable in helping clients choose the right...
NEW YORK, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced the Company's management team will present at and attend one on one meetings with investors at the 2011 Brean Murray, Carret & Co. Beijing China Growth Conference to be held on June 27 and 28, 2011 at the JW Marriott...
ATLANTA, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Geosyntec Consultants (Geosyntec) announced today it has executed a strategic teaming agreement with ioBridge, Inc. of Marlborough, Mass., to develop and deploy "smart" technologies for the management of urban stormwater infrastructure. Geosyntec and ioBridge have committed to the exclusive use of ioBridge's remote control and monitoring hardware and software platform as part of Geosyntec's advanced water resources engineering applications. The...
ATLANTA, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Geosyntec Consultants (Geosyntec) announced today it has been awarded funding under a Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) program for the design, installation, measurement, and analysis of a series of actively controlled, distributed green infrastructure ('high-performance green infrastructure") approaches for urban stormwater control. Geosyntec will demonstrate through this $175,000 research effort that the integration of currently available,...
Whether it is the cost of groceries these days, the economy or just the desire to grow your own, beginning and seasoned gardeners are adding fruits, vegetables and herbs to their landscape. The many benefits of edible gardening, including the enhanced flavor, increased nutrient density of the food, and the sustainability factor provide a compelling argument to "get growing!" Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) May 25, 2011 Whether it is the cost of groceries these days, the economy or just the desire...
NEW YORK, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC) ("China Hydroelectric" or the "Company"), an owner and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China, today announced it will release its first quarter 2011 results on Thursday, May 19, 2011 after the market closes. In conjunction, the Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, May 20, 2011. The conference call will take place at...
Green roofs like the one atop a Con Edison building in Long Island City, Queens can be a cost-effective way to keep water from running into sewer systems and causing overflows, Columbia University researchers have found.The Con Edison Green Roof, which is home to 21,000 plants on a quarter acre of The Learning Center, retains 30 percent of the rainwater that falls on it. The plants then release the water as vapor, the researchers said in the study (http://www.coned.com/greenroofcolumbia).If...
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Naturescaping is a term that is in reference to a method of landscape design and landscaping that allows people, as well as nature, to exist. By including certain plants, particularly the native ones, into ones yard, one can attract beneficial insects, birds, and other creatures, and aid in keeping our rivers and streams in a healthy state. Widespread urban growth and urban sprawl over the last century has had an important impact on habitat that birds and other wildlife once called home....
Xeriscaping and Xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that help reduce or even eliminate the need for irrigation. This practice is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible fresh water supply. As climate patterns shift, more and more regions are using this method. The term "˜xeri' or "˜xero' comes from the Greek "˜xeros' which means "dry". Plants that require the appropriate amount of irrigation in reference to the local climate are emphasized, and care...
