New York Times - United States

SINCE his death last weekend, much has been made of Paul Newman’s legacy as an actor, but less attention has been paid to his impact on organic snacking.

And Then There Was the Food

Chicago Tribune - United States

In the end, they ditched the guy-in-the-gorilla-suit concept. Same with the cloak of darkness.
Instead, armed with a slingshot, souped-up lacrosse sticks, a plastic whiffle-ball thrower and six baskets brimming with 724 seed bombs—yes, seed bombs—

Guerrilla gardeners attack!

Times Online - UK

Last week I received a card from Royal Mail informing me that since I wasn’t home (which I was) I would have to go to the post office to pick up a package. How exciting. A surprise gift.

Cassandra: stay childless and save the environment

Wired News - USA

In the ’80s, Newman got into the organic food business with his company, Newman’s Own

Legendary Actor Paul Newman Dies at 83

CasualGaming.biz - Hertford,Hertfordshire,UK

It looks as Taito are to follow-up their worldwide DS and Wii smash Cooking Mama by taking the lead character outside – to the garden.

Gardening Mama – the next casual smash hit?

ABC Science Online - Australia

It’s spring and many of Australia’s native orchids, the most diverse, spectacular and cunning group of flowering plants, are unfurling their astonishing array of insect lures

Orchids: nature’s sexy sirens

Romeo Observer - Romeo,MI,USA

The Michigan Forest Association, in conjunction with the Michigan Forestry and Parks Association and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is searching for famous and historic trees in Michigan, said a DNR official.

Famous and historical trees sought
as part of national effort

The Ledger - Lakeland,FL,USA

Have you noticed a double standard for animal cruelty? If you or I shot an animal full of buckshot and let it die in pain and agony, we would be fined and jailed. However, governors can sidestep laws intended to protect animals and do just that

Palin and the Environment

Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom

The garden shed is man’s last refuge. I live in Diss, Norfolk, and it’s my tranquil haven, the furthest away from the neighbours and my three-year-old twins, where I don’t have to be tidy or have a mobile phone with me.

My space

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Waterloo,IA,USA

The pomegranate’s juicy secrets are all over the news.
But that’s to be expected in the exotic fruit’s rise to fame.

Fruit’s seeds pack a healthy wallop