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2012 Press Releases

A grand landmark in bloom

Metrosiderous excelsus ‘Aurea’ variety

Renowned horticularist’s gift to SF The rare and famous Metrosiderous excelsus ‘Aurea’ variety, also known as the yellow-flowered New Zealand Christmas Tree, can be seen in bloom in front of 1221 Stanyan Street near 17th Street in Cole Valley. This specimen was planted by renowned horticulturalist Victor Reiter, who lived just down the street at… read more »

Lemonade reduces global warming?

Lemonade stand

Sweet story of youth environmentalism Orinda seventh-grader Lindsay Dunn planted several trees in a local nature area on Earth Day after studying global warming in a science class, and learning that trees reduce the amount of carbon dioxide — which contributes to global warming — in the atmosphere. She decided to take the additional step… read more »