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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Little known fact: A group of unicorns is called a blessing.

Another little known fact: “bonsai” does not refer to a type of tree, but is actually a method of growing and pruning trees.

While bonsai trees were originally meant for the great outdoors, recent trends have made them more popular as indoor plants, and thus more readily accessible. You can usually find them in the floral departments of many popular grocery stores.

Bonsai trees make great indoor plants because they are stylish, easy to maintain and are just so damn cute. Even if you’re a bit neglectful of your tiny tree, these little guys are resilient and can survive a while without constant watering and attention (just don’t let it become a habit).

So, if you’re looking for a way to get started, check out Web sites like www.bonsaigardener.org for tips on caring for your baby tree and other interesting facts. And think about it; if you get more than one, you can have your own bonsai blessing.

Housepets in a pot

The best greenery those with a not-so-green thumb

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Enjoying the fruits of campus foliage

Students and community members forage campus edibles.

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Trees planted to commemorate students

The MBA program and Graduate Business Council sponsor dedication to honor two ...

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Group wants more accessible fruit

In March, the Lawrence Fruit Tree Project will begin planting trees in ...

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Small gardens 101

Learn how to grow vegetables in minimal space

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Celebrity Dish: Mario Little

Stars share, for better or worse.

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This weekend

Grow with the flow

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Students go green to save green

Local gardening organizations help students grow their own produce.

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Good Afternoon Mrs. E

One-hundred-and-thirty-seven buildings occupy the 1,000-acre Lawrence campus and more than 100 are ...

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Fired up about coal

Lawrence’s coal-fired plant contributes to high asthma rates, river pollution.

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Swingers

Cyndi walks in the front door of a very familiar home. Her ...

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Nintendo Wii: Does it have health benefits?

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Pins and pompadours: The return of rockabilly

Few genres of music attract the kind of rabid fans that evolve ...

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Preserving Douglas County’s prairies

University students and scientists brave prairies to collect seeds for preservation efforts.

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More than a drink with jam and ...

America doesn’t embrace tea like much of the world, but increased domestic ...

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"O, Christmas tree, o, Christmas tree"

Owning a Christmas tree farm is more than just cutting down trees.

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Q & A with Vince DiFiore of ...

DiFore discusses life in college and the stresses of being a musician

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Personal essay: Growing up, IRL (in real ...

Sullivan: I embarked upon an epic quest to ditch my geekiness and ...

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Faith, Fellowship and Football

Stuckey leads no matter the path.

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Better Health in a Green House

Indoor plants provide natural remedies for wellness worries

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That's disgusting: Not washing your retainers

Plastic molds harbor nasty bacteria if not cleaned

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Man hopes to brew up success for ...

Profits from the sales go to villagers in South American to ensure ...

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Question & Answer with John Scofield

His claims to fame almost endless—having played with jazz greats such as ...

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Free For All: April 11, 2007

I’ve decided to wear black for the rest of the week to ...

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Porn Star Profile: Jody Maxwell

Erotica star talks about Midwest roots.

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Wallyball gives students change of pace

This little-known variation of indoor volleyball is played on racquetball courts.

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Kansas Cities: Manhattan

The home of Kansas State University and Tuttle Creek Lake.

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Campus tree population cut temporarily due to ...

Football facility project costs campus dozens of trees, but officials say they ...

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Brew-It-Yourself

How to reap the rewards of homemade beer.

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Music guy

A road map to music utopia

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All hail the queen

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In the Limelight

Grab the mic and lose your inhibitions onstage by performing karaoke around ...

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Idea-sharing website Pinterest grows in popularity

Pinterest is the latest in website fads among women younger than 34.

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Setting Up Camp

Keep your outdoor experience safe

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Departments benefit from bug ‘employees’

Officials benefit from worms that make organic fertilizer while others use ladybugs ...

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Rival coaches share common roots

Mark Mangino and USF coach Jim Leavitt both have ties to Bill ...

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Sleep apart, stay together

Why sleeping separately is good for some relationships.

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Kansan Departments

Your guide to surviving the week.

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Peaks and valleys

A look at how local bands keep local venues alive — as ...

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Research program prepares for medicinal herb garden

Native Medicinal Plant Research Program will begin working on the new garden ...