Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer at the Arboretum
Irises for Southern California with John Schoustra – April 2 Irises are among the world’s most beautiful, useful and beloved flowers. A diverse array of amazing irises, many in bloom, will be described and sold this morning. John is the owner of Greenwood Daylily Gardens (www.greenwoodgarden.com), a world-renowned grower of daylilies, irises, geraniums and more. [...]
U.S. EPA joins Pasadena for NASA JPL Superfund site water treatment plant groundbreaking
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined the City of Pasadena, Calif. and NASA today to celebrate the groundbreaking for a facility that will remove perchlorate and other chemicals from the groundwater near the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Superfund site. “The EPA is pleased to support the Monk Hill water treatment plant, which will bring clean [...]
Ask Garden Gal: Planting Time in Pittsburgh
Agave attenuata Demands Attenuention Agave attenuata Demands Attenuention Dear Garden Gal, I live in Pittsburgh, a very cold climate. I planted collard and kale greens, and cabbage for my fall/winter harvest. I got really sick and had surgery in November and was not able to pull up and prepare my garden for spring. The plants [...]
Residents of the City of Duarte Can Apply for Grants for Exterior Home Repairs
Pre-Application Deadline is April 30 Between now and April 30, residents of the City of Duarte can pre-apply for lottery selection of grants for exterior home repairs including painting, roof replacement and window replacement. The Home Improvement Grant Program is open to qualifying residents who meet income guidelines. Priority will be given to those properties [...]
Home Buyers can Receive $18,000 in Tax Credits
A combination of California tax credit and the expanded federal tax credit has been passed by Congress and the state legislature so that qualified buyers of new homes can receive up to $18,000 in tax credits. Both programs differ as to eligibility and those thinking of purchasing a new home should check websites to see [...]
City Manager’s Weekly Report – Week Ending Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO: The Honorable City Council DATE: March 19, 2009 FROM: Charles R. Martin, City Manager cmartin@templecity.us SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Charlie’s Bon Mot: It may be true that the early bird gets the worm –But it’s the second mouse to the trap that gets the cheese. Highlights ● Monday March 23rd at 6:30 pm, the [...]
City Manager’s Weekly Report – For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Charlie’s Bon Mot: Sympathize with the TURTLE – the only time he can make any progress at all, is when he has his neck stuck way out. Highlights ● The City has selected its “Stimulus” projects. ● City Manager Martin asks Council for a release date ● The Council will hear proposals from economic consultants [...]
City Manager's Weekly Report
City Manager’s Weekly Report For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday, February 19, 2009 FROM: Charles R. Martin, City Manager Charlie’s Bon Mot : I shall not pass this way again; let me now relieve some pain, remove a barrier from the road, or lighten someone’s heavy load. Highlights ● Scam re property tax reassessments [...]
Temple City Manager's Report
Charlie’s Bon Mot If your plan seems to be going well, You are probably walking into an ambush. Highlights ● Some gas stations may have to close. ● New multi-purpose facility for Live Oak Park. ● Water supplies dwindle. ● Willmonte Avenue wants street lights. ● Recent court cases that could impact city operations. GENERAL [...]
City Manager's Weekly Report
City Manager’s Weekly Report For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday January 29, 2009 http://www.templecity.us TO: The Honorable City Council DATE: January 29, 2009 FROM: Charles R. Martin, City Manager cmartin@templecity.us SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Charlie’s Bon Mot If everything seems to be going really well, you obviously must have overlooked something. & Nature will [...]
