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Advantages and Disadvantages of Clover Lawns
Kerry loves to write about gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and entertainment.
Is Clover Bad for Lawns?
The short answer is no. Clover is not bad for lawns. In fact, clover might be good for your lawn, since it requires less water, fertilizer, compost, herbicide, and weeding.
Today, a grassy monoculture is the ideal of most homeowners. But as water and energy costs rise, many are seeking alternatives to the traditional thirsty, labor-intensive American lawn.
One of the most popular lawn alternatives is white clover (Trifolium repens), also known as Dutch clover or Dutch white clover. Although many people consider it a weed today, a healthy patch of white clover was considered a standard of excellence in lawn care until the 1950s, when people started using broadleaf herbicides to kill harmful weeds. The herbicides also killed the clover, so people got used to thinking of well-tended lawns as grass-only.
In recent years, however, clover lawns have been experiencing a revival due to their many benefits and charms. There are two types of clover lawns:
- pure clover lawns, which are best for areas with low or moderate traffic; and
- mixed grass-clover lawns, which are best for playing fields and other high-traffic areas.
Advantages of Clover Lawns
Clover lawns have many advantages over traditional bluegrass or Bermuda grass lawns.
- Clover stays green all summer, with little or no watering, in most regions of the USA. It is relatively drought-tolerant, and it greens up early in spring and remains green until the first frost. In the South, it may remain green all winter.
- Clover requires little or no mowing. White clover grows just 2–8 inches tall and requires little or no mowing to keep it looking tidy. However, some homeowners may prefer to mow in midsummer in order to deadhead old blooms, neaten the appearance of the lawn, or to prevent it from blooming.
- Clover attracts beneficial insects (like bees) to your yard that, in turn, help pollinate your garden. It also attracts parasitoid wasps that feed on aphids, scales, and whiteflies. These wasps are tiny and harmless to humans, and they'll be your enthusiastic allies in controlling insect pests in your garden.
- Clover never needs fertilizer. Clover is a nitrogen-fixing legume, a plant that essentially creates its own fertilizer—and fertilizes nearby plants, as well! Grass that is intermixed with clover will be healthier and greener and require less care than grass planted alone.
- Clover never needs herbicides. In fact, most herbicides kill it. Fortunately . . .
- Clover out-competes other weeds. Anyone who has struggled to eradicate clover from a grass lawn can tell you how persistent it can be. It has a dense root structure that allows it to easily out-compete most other weeds and reduce the need for weeding and expensive herbicides.
- Clover grows well in poor soil. It tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions, including the poor-quality subsoil common around many new homes.
- Clover feels great on bare feet. Since it's soft, lush, and cool, walking barefoot on a clover lawn is a luxurious treat. Those leaves and blossoms also have a mild, pleasant smell.
- Clover is immune to "dog patches." Dog urine discolors lawn grasses, but clover stays as green and lush as ever.
- Clover inexpensive. Clover seed is typically inexpensive. The average cost is about $4 per 4000 square feet. Homeowners who have been fighting it as a weed get it for free if they decide to stop fighting and let it grow.
Disadvantages of Clover
Clover lawns do have some disadvantages:
- Clover stains clothing more easily than grass.
- Clover is not durable enough for playing fields or high traffic areas, unless mixed with grass.
- Clover is a short-lived perennial and may require reseeding every 2–3 years to maintain an even stand in pure clover lawns. In mixed grass-clover lawns, clover will reseed itself adequately to maintain a consistent presence.
- Clover attracts bees. In most cases, this is beneficial. Bees are important pollinators that will help your garden grow beautifully from spring to fall. However, if someone in your family is allergic to bee stings, it may be a hazard. For more on clover and bees, see the next section.
Clover and Bees
Clover is one of bees' favorite flowers, and it makes a delicious honey. However, many homeowners are wary of planting a clover lawn because they are afraid of bee stings.
It is possible to have a clover lawn without bees. If you are allergic to bees or have young children, you can discourage them by mowing regularly during the summer blooming season to prevent flowers.
Let Your Clover Boom to Help Bee Colonies
However, if you are not allergic and have older children (or none at all), consider letting your clover bloom. Bees are threatened around the world by a mysterious condition called colony collapse disorder (CCD). When a hive is struck by CCD, the worker bees spontaneously abandon the hive and disappear, leaving the queen, a few larvae, and the immature workers to starve. The cause of CCD is still unknown, but it is believed to affect hives stressed from habitat loss, parasites, and pesticide use most drastically.
Read More From Dengarden
Honeybees are the primary pollinators for a third of all human food crops. Some, such as almonds, are 100% dependent on honeybees to produce. If honeybee populations continue their rapid decline, food prices are likely to increase dramatically. To learn more about this crisis, please visit The Pollinator Partnership or the Xerces Society.
Homeowners can help by ceasing their use of chemical pesticides and insecticides, and letting their clover bloom.
Clover vs. Grass: Which Is Better?
Why does it have to be either-or? A mixture of traditional grass and clover is a happy medium!
Or think of it like this: You're letting the grass and clover duke it out on the front lawn. Survival of the fittest: Let the strongest prevail.
Planting and Maintaining a Clover Lawn
- Clover lawns can be established by encouraging already-existing clover patches in your landscape, by seeding, or a combination of both.
- Clover is best seeded in early spring from mid-March to mid-April. It can also be seeded in fall. Tiny clover seeds are difficult to sow evenly—one way to improve your chances is to mix the seed in with some soil, sawdust, or sand. If you don't have any in your lawn or nearby, you may need to add a bacterial inoculant to promote the best growth; if you do already have it in your lawn, however, the inoculant is probably already present in the soil.
- After planting, use a misting attachment to water daily until you can see the seedlings.
- Existing clover patches can be encouraged by mowing with the blades set at 1.5–2 inches, which favors clover over most traditional turf grasses.
- In the middle of summer, stop mowing to encourage clover to flower and seed.
- Once established, most clovers are low-growing and require little or no mowing, unless you wish to discourage bees by mowing to prevent summer blooms.
- Never apply herbicides to a clover lawn.
- Clover is a short-lived perennial and may require reseeding approximately once every three years to maintain consistent coverage. It may successfully reseed naturally, however, or wild clovers may move in and take over aging stands.
How to Plant Seed Clover
- Clover seed should not be planted deeply. Sprinkling it on the surface or lightly raking it into the soil should suffice.
- It prefers full sun. It will grow in light shade, but less quickly. It won't grow well in full shade.
- If you're planting a shadier area, you may want to double the amount of seed.
- Keep newly-seeded areas moist until the new plants get a chance to establish.
Further Reading
- How to Start and Grow Clover: The Ecological Lawn Alternative
Before you consider installing a grass lawn, consider the many benefits of clover.
- Planting Your Bee-Friendly Garden
You can invite an array of bees into your own backyard by simply planting their favorite flowers. By providing nectar and pollen as food and creating shelters in your garden space, you will create new habitats for bees.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2008 kerryg
Nancy in Vermont on August 25, 2020:
I've been adding Dutch White Clover to my lawns for a few years now and just love it. It doesn't overtake the creeping charlie but I've learned to love that also. Wild turkeys and White Tailed deer and their chicks and does love it too.
Thom on June 26, 2020:
Where can I buy clover seed for about $4 per 4000 square feet?
Ron on June 12, 2020:
Judy, I don't know if what you're saying is true, but I wouldn't doubt it. That sounds spot on, actually.
Judy Janas on May 29, 2020:
I don't know if this true or not but it sounds like it might be: For many years clover was a treasured addition to the lawn. In about 1973 one of the companies that produces herbicide developed a new very effective herbicide. The only problem was that this new herbicide killed clover. No matter how the company changed the formula it still was lethal to clover. Rather than give up on the pesticide they undertook a massive ad campaign saying that clover is a weed and should be eliminated. The ad campaign was very successful and people began ridding clover from their lawns and the company made a lot of money with their new herbicide.
Carolyn Farrell on May 29, 2020:
Will a clover lawn choke out Creeping Charlie weed?
Michelle on May 15, 2020:
Does it hurt my geraniums to have clover Growing wild in the same pot?
Andrei Datsiouk on May 10, 2020:
please let me know if I can plant clover over moss
David Drummond on May 02, 2020:
Could NOT get grass to grow for the shade in our yard. Tried seeding, sod, you name it. Tried some clover for grins and giggles and BOOM! Loving it green GALORE!. Was wond'ring about life span until I read this. Cheers!
Leigh on April 10, 2020:
Thanks for this info. I had just heard about clover lawns a few days ago and am excited to implement this idea in our own yard. It just makes so much sense to move in this direction
Cheryl on March 13, 2020:
Shungite powder stops colony collapse. Bees love it, even roll around in it.
whitney on March 01, 2020:
WE have a large amount of clover in our lawns that my grand dad planted in the 50's. How ever it has spread to our horse pastures across the street and is bad for the ponies. It is high is carbs and also makes them drool a lot and become dehydrated if it is hot even if they drink a lot. We don't want our pastures to become too rich as it causes metabolic disease in equines and has to be limited carefully. Please keep the clover out of our pastures!!!!!
cpakstas on February 21, 2020:
I am coming up on my 4th year of having a mixed clover and grass lawn.
- so beautiful and lush in the summer
- doesn't require watering
- attracts so many bees and predatory wasps
- flowers!
- has re-seeded itself just fine so far
- really it's like hanging out in a magical fairy land in the summer
- easy to rip out if it spreads where you don't want it
- excellent pollination of adjacent vegetable gardens
- mostly dies off in the winter (still present but muddy)
- doesn't win the spring race against all weeds - there are some that come up earlier and need to be managed
- the clover and grass are indeed "duking it out" but the clover mostly wins. I find the grass and clover don't really mix but more find their own patches of yard that they like, so I have a few grass-only patches and the rest clover.
- it's very moist under the little clover umbrellas and slugs like it a lot
- if you let it get super tall, wildlife loves it for all the hiding spots... which could be a good thing unless the wildlife is invasive Norway rats
- definitely does require mowing occasionally
I'll keep it for the bees but I find it a bit more complicated than a grass lawn.
Virginia on November 16, 2019:
Deer are grazing daily for a long time in my newly established clover and grass lawn. Are the deer likely to kill or harm the clover lawn? Or will the clover (white clover) bounce back from all the grazing? Thanks
Gary on August 22, 2019:
Does it attract deer to my lawn (and garden)?
Kim Lemen on August 16, 2019:
Does it die out in the winter, leaving the ground vulnerable to washing away? Here in North Georgia, no one has a flat yard.
Dennis on August 15, 2019:
Excellent advice! Our Va. Green Lawn service always blames ANYTHING that looks bad on not having irrigation which they KNOW is impossible in rural areas using wells. It's their Fall back answer to everything. I'm going to put a clover mix in this FALL!!!!!
Mari Wittenbreer on June 19, 2019:
Just discovered this site. I appreciate how thorough this s piece on white clover is. it answers all my questions. This kind of horticulture writing is very hard to find these days. There is a lot of short, perky info that never seems to be either complete enough or well informed enough to be trustworthy. Thank you.
Jerry on April 27, 2019:
I planted clover last year on my lower bulk head at the beach after many years of unsuccessful grass growing I dug up crab grass put sand n soil then leveled area n planted micro grass seed organic it made it thru ruff winter in pacific north west . It's lovely green but I need to mow . When is best time to mow it please ?
Tonya Briggs on April 03, 2019:
How does it look in winter?? Like with grass, the dead grass remains & prevents big muddy patches in the yard. Do cloves do the same??
RE: Jay on April 02, 2019:
It does spread aggressively. I use a weed wacker to edge it once in a while. As a lawn alternative it's a great choice... very low maintenance.
But keep in mind, depending on where you live, certain homeowners associations (HOA) may not allow a pure clover lawn, because *technically* clover is classified as a weed.
Jay on April 01, 2019:
Does anyone know how invasive clover is? I like the sounds of a more environmentally friendly option to grass but am curious about how this alternative may spread.
louise on October 19, 2018:
I would like to use some of the information from your article in my paper for my Master Gardeners class but need a name , and credentials for each source for my bibliography . Could you please give me that info so I can properly credit you?
Sir Kevin Parr, Bart on February 13, 2018:
I reside in Northern Europe as ex pat British. I have an estate with many lawns .In summers very hot days in winters mostly snow and cold winds. I keep a flock of Pekin bantam show stock . They love clover but I do not seen ever to have enough. I am the stripy lawn brigade type. I am looking for the area around my hen housing to be seeded with red clover only cut in mid to late summer.It is around 100 feet x 60 lawn in front of hen housing .Where is seed available for me?
Tim McKernan on January 18, 2018:
I wish to plant micro clover on my poorly draining, full sun side lawn, but...there are resident deer across the street-will they consume what I wish to replace with?
firstname.lastname@example.com on July 17, 2017:
Is clover ground cover deer resitant?
Francis D on July 12, 2017:
When it comes to planting clover, we are the "Bickersons," but watching our acreage dry up and become a weed bed the last few years convinced me that clover could be the answer. Under the cover of darkness I hand tossed a bag of White clover and much to my surprise this years lawn is somewhat improved, the clover is muscling out the weeds and bring the grass back. I bagged the clover seed tops and I'm now spreading them. Ya.
Heather Coale from NEW PRAGUE on July 02, 2017:
I love this article. It just reinforces what I already knew instinctively (not scientifically). We rent, but I let my landlord know I didn't want chemicals. He did spray for creeping charlie last year, but I don't see any residual weed or damage from the chemicals.
Cheryl on May 29, 2017:
I have bare dirt right now. Can I directly seed clover?
Myrna on April 26, 2017:
I have a shady mossy back yard, with remnants of grass, but a lot of moss and weeds...would clover grow in these conditions?
ccjohnston on April 07, 2017:
I have a Fleur de Lawn ( Hobbs and Hopkins)established in 2012. I love the english daisies in the lawn but dislike the tall white and strawberry clover and most of all the grass which grows so much taller than my clovers and flowers. So, I have been adding micro clover as well as english daisies and JJup to bare spots in my lawn. as well as pulling to grass if I can. Problem this year, Invasion of chickweeds! There is o chemical that can control the chickweeds without killing the micro clover. I tried pulling manually in early march , tiny tiny 1 inch chickweeds, but now, with 2 heavy rainfalls in April, the whole place has been invaded by chickweeds which I thought I had eradicated manually. They are taller than my micro clover and shading all my bells perennis and JJup. WHAT CAN I DO? I do not like chemical because of 2 pomeranians that love to roll in the clover lawn but will use it if I have to .
anyone there knowledgeable as to what I should do?
ev on June 15, 2014:
can i reprint your article on a facebook page supporting your ideas? Please let me know if that's any problem for you! thanks!
marcie on April 04, 2014:
how do you kill moss but not the clover have a micro clover lawn
Carole on September 27, 2012:
I bought Ladino clover at a feed store and the stuff is giant! I asked the guy for white clover! Need a breakdown of different types of clover. I live in Seattle.
Nettlemere from Burnley, Lancashire, UK on June 22, 2012:
I'd never heard of people purposely cultivating clover lawns before, but what a great idea. I've been enjoying watching the bees on a local patch of clover recently and they certainly love it and it smells so sweet on a warm day too.
Winifred on June 05, 2012:
Will over seeding work on top of thatch? I am constantly raking thatch out of my lawn.
Virginia on February 18, 2012:
Years ago, my husband put down Bermuda grass, and I've always hated it. Is it possible to sow enough clover to eventually take over, or am I stuck with that awful Bermuda?
Kimberly Schimmel from North Carolina, USA on December 24, 2011:
Would clover be an option for a shady, muddy backyard? I'm desperate, since no grass has succeeded there. I want something I can do from seed.
arusho on November 30, 2011:
Good hub, very informative. I like clover but my daughter isn't so fond of the bees.
virginia on October 02, 2011:
I am also curios to know if there is an effective weed way to control weeds in clover.
SARAH on September 17, 2011:
I live in singapore and am looking for clover seeds, if anyone can help me please email me at email@example.com
Thanks a million
Shelly on September 16, 2011:
I planted Dutch White Clover as an edging between my garden path and planting beds. It is working great. I plan to take a little out here and there as time goes by and replace w/ thing like strawberries or flowers I like. It will most likely get in my lawn (Yeah). My husband takes care of the sod and isn't as happy about it as I am. We spend too much on fertilizer, weed killer, water, ect. Clover was very cost effective as a boarder also.
Al Banyan on August 14, 2011:
I would love to build an all clover lawn. If I constantly seed it, will it replace / compete with my current grass and eventually dominate or do I have to kill grass first? Mainly fescue? Tx a million
PaulieWalnuts from Chicago on August 09, 2011:
I'M SOLD! Where do I sign up? I'm allergic to grass! I hate grass, the lawn grass industry has manipulated and scammed us for decades. Awesome Hub, may you have many 4-leafs in your clover yard and than harvest and brew clover leaf tea from your own backyard.
Luna on April 09, 2011:
Is clover toxic to children or dogs? Both my son and my dog think it's tasty. :(
Mandy Cee on March 28, 2011:
I just bught a 10 lb bag of Dutch White Clover and am super excited to get in in the ground...it may snow once more here..can I still try and plant it? low 40s-50?
Crissy on March 20, 2011:
We live in Lincoln, California and we have a very small patio yard with an area about 6' x 10". We attempted a sod lawn but we were unsuccessful we believe because we have very poor and compacted soil. It is my understanding that clover can thrive in this type soil, is this correct? Also, is clover at all toxic to pets?
Thank you!!
Travis on March 19, 2011:
You say that clover is good for reducing dog spots from female dog urine - however, every source I have read says that clover is toxic to dogs.
Paul Viverito- email@example.com on February 26, 2011:
Ilive in east central florida and have about 8000 feet of "lawn". The lawn is a mixture of weeds and grass and bare spots and god only knows what else. I plan on seeding with Dutch White clover, but at 79 yrs old I don't plan on doing much more than just spreading the seed over what already exists. What kind of results should I expect?
Sandi on October 29, 2010:
I didn't see an answer to Afo's question and I have the same exact question. I spent most of the summer and fall pulling weeds from my clover. Is there ANYTHING I can use like weed&feed to klii hte weeds and keep the clover looking beautiful???
erthfrend from Florida on September 28, 2010:
Excellent article with great info! Ive always loved clover lawns. I live in Florida and would frequently see them when visiting states north of us on vacation. They smell so good and i love the way they look. I would love to have one too! Thanks for the tips!
Afo on August 13, 2010:
How can I get rid of all other weeds AND keep clovers ?Is there a weed killer which doesn't kill clovers ? (I have all kinds of weeds and clovers and I just want to keep the clovers and get rid of other weeds).Thanks
kerryg (author) from USA on July 24, 2010:
Joseph, white clover is a fantastic choice for bees and also produces a very delicious honey.
I would definitely encourage a mix of many different types of blossoms on your garden or farm, though. It is very important for beekeepers to provide a steady source of forage throughout the active season of the bees, and the more variety of flowers, the easier this is to ensure.
For a list of more great plants for bees, and links to other resources, check out my article on bee gardening: https://discover.hubpages.com/living/beegarden
Joseph Astle on July 24, 2010:
We grow Bees. We are looking for something to plant on about 3 Acres that the bees can feed on. Would the White Clover be the best for that? Or should we use a mix?
frbock on July 05, 2010:
1 week ago, I overseeded my front lawn with something called microclover. I've got some popping up already. I didn't inoculate as I already have Dutch white in parts of the lawn. We'll see how it goes, this stuff has leaves about 1/3 the size of the Dutch White, and is supposed to only grow a couple of inches tall, and not bloom too much.
TheListLady from New York City on July 01, 2010:
This is a super informative hub! In fact I have a clover front lawn. But I had no idea of all the information you provided - it was already there when I moved here 17 years ago. I'll bookmark this and keep in mind when I move to the country.
Super hub! Thanks again and rated up and more!
LovesBees on June 29, 2010:
The mixed lawns work really well i got a part of my yard that's covered in clover but has plently of grass between. Best part of my lawn.
Beatriz Moisset on June 29, 2010:
We always must remember that native plants have co-evolved with native species; they are always better suited to the habitat in question and more beneficial to wildlife, including pollinators and birds.
Unfortunately white clover (Trifolium repens) is not native; neither are most other clovers such as sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) and species of Medicago. However the advantages (pollination, soil enrichment) probably outweigh the disadvantages; after all most grasses used as lawn are also non native.
It would be infinitely preferable to plant native clovers such as running buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum) (http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=TRST4). It may be rather impractical to do this considering that it is an endangered species; on the other hand it would be well worth a try precisely for this reason.
Yuyuba on June 29, 2010:
I am planning on dividing my garden into two parts, one a grass lawn and another as a clover lawn. What can I do to make sure that the clover doesn't start spreding to the grass lawn? Do I have to put something in the middle to separate them?
Charlie on June 03, 2010:
I have a lot of clover clumps or clonals. The blooms are starting to turn brown. Can't I just mow to spread the seed?
Monique on June 01, 2010:
Not sure where you live Kristen, but there are fescue mixes that you can use to over-seed your current lawn. These fescues with clover can be used to create a drought resistant, dog friendly, low mow lawn that will stand up to your dogs. All that is required is overseeding for a few seasons in spring & fall so that you don't have to go through the hassle of ripping out the lawn you have in place. I know there is a Canadian Company called Green Earth that sells both clover and a fescue mix they call EcoTurf. I have never been let down by their products yet and that says a lot considering I live in Calgary where the Chinooks wreak havoc on our gardens.
Good luck & enjoy.
kirsten on May 20, 2010:
I like the idea of a clover lawn but i need something that can withstand not just the urine burns but the traffic of my three dogs!! any ideas? maybe a mixture....
LewisSummer on April 02, 2010:
I love the fact that this information is getting out there. It's such a stigma to have clover in a lawn, and when I tell others about my plan to have a clover lawn I get a lot of raised eyebrows. THANKS!
Marmar on March 30, 2010:
I was wondering if you had any helpful links on creating a clover lawn with other landscaping items, such as rocks. I live in Memphis--it is hot and humid. My lawn gets direct sunlight--very little shade.
Priscilla Chan from Normal, Illinois on March 14, 2010:
Glad that you share the info with us. We have a big lot and all kinds of stuff growing. I don't mind anything except the dandelions and Poison Ivy and Posion Oaks. Thanks for the hub.
Jen M on February 24, 2010:
Hi! We have a small grassy area in our backyard that has always been difficult to keep healthy grass in. It gets way too much shade from the trees and it is generally pretty wet. And now that we've put in a trampoline for the kids, the grass underneath has been eliminated completely.
I've been looking for an alternative, something that would grow even underneath a trampoline, as the yard is a bit of a mudbowl without the grass and we have a dog who brings it all inside. :)
I was thinking that possibly clover was the answer, but I'm worried about the bees. The kids don't really run around on the grass much around the trampoline, but they are on the trampoline a lot, of course. And I don't want them stung.
Is there a type of clover that doesn't flower? Or could you suggest another type of ground cover?
Thanks so much!
Jim B on February 10, 2010:
What would be a good grass to mix with clover. I have 5 acres that I would like to plant with a clover and grass mix
on February 07, 2010:
We tried a clover lawn once upon a time. We were not very happy with it. Seems to me to be a lot of work for busy folks so I'm not sure we'll try it again but you have me thinking. I've been thinking about a chamomile lawn but need to do some research to see how such a lawn would fair in the hot summers of South Carolina.
Stephanie_H from NC on February 04, 2010:
I've done a little research and found that my vine is actually common greenbrier and not kudzu! (Thank God) It's actually native to where I live, so maybe there's a small chance that clover can keep it under control.
Stephanie_H from NC on February 04, 2010:
I'm not quite sure if it's kudzu. It's a non-flowering vine that loves to stick it to trees. Their root systems are like a clump of brown, stubby fingers. I know it when I leave just one in the ground because it'll come back after a few weeks, just not as big.
I haven't thought about getting goats. I'm afraid they'd eat everything I didn't want them to eat.
kerryg (author) from USA on February 03, 2010:
Kudzu is a killer, and I think it would probably be too aggressive for clover to choke out. There are a number of grasses that fit your description, and some are more aggressive than others. I do know that we've had good luck with crowding out crab grass with clover.
Have you considered buying or renting goats to help you keep the kudzu under control? I've heard weed control goats have produced good results against the stuff.
Stephanie_H from NC on February 03, 2010:
What kinds of weeds does clover typically choke out? We have kudzu in a particular area of my yard that I've either (mostly) dug up or I'm keeping it under control by mowing. We also have some kind of grass (not sure what it's called; I just know it spreads by putting out runners) that I hope clover will get rid of.
How much shade is too much?
Tim on November 24, 2009:
I am growing it without even knowing it. It sucks...I spent 400 bucks on bermuda, and all that grows is this.
Next summer Clover! Its OVER!
sgtpepper on September 28, 2009:
We have overseed with a grass/clover mix called Earth Turf, which has a new type of really small clover that blends in better than red or dutch white clovers - http://www.earthturfco.com
Stays green thru summer without water!
oldwolves on August 30, 2009:
Im all in. This fall I'm going to make the attempt to do half my lawn in clover. My only concern is the best way to spread the seeds. It seems they are to small for conventional spreaders.
annualcreditreport on August 07, 2009:
I think planting small areas of clover or areas in less visible areas is a great idea... where I live we always have water shortages and if it can save water and still look good I'm all for it... thanks for the tip
LisaR on July 27, 2009:
Nice article, but I guess I'm in the minority here. I have two little ones, ages 4 and 1, and the clover is ALL over our lawn. My 4-year-old was stung in the foot last week by a bee. There are bees ALL over our lawn all day now. He won't go on the lawn at all, and my 1-year-old, who prefers to run around w/o shoes, cannot do so any more for the WHOLE summer. It's ridiculous that there's apparently no way to get rid of this. We tried mowing the grass shorter, but can't lower the mower enough to do the job w/o ripping up chunks of grass and earth. I think it's great that many of you want to help out the bee population, and I would, too, if it didn't interfere with my babies being able to enjoy their own yard.
MJCook on July 21, 2009:
When does clover seed mature? I have hundreds of blooms in a patch of clover in my lawn and the blooming has been happening for at least 4 weeks. Bees have been pollinating the blossoms. Some blossoms are now drooping and are turning brown but I cannot seem to find any seeds in the blossoms, only dried petals. I want to use the seeds to estabish another couple of patches in my back yard. Thanks for your help.
Devon eco lodges on July 05, 2009:
Really interesting - our lawn has turned to clover this year and we and the bees love it. Nobody has been stung yet, not even the kids. We're in the UK, in Devon. I've posted a link to your article on our blog. Thanks for some good information.
kerryg (author) from USA on July 05, 2009:
Clover spreads by runners or stolons across the ground, so if the lawns are seperated by a driveway, the clover is unlikely to spread across it.
J. Allison on July 04, 2009:
My neighbor who pays someone to keep her lawn immaculate is concerned that the clover in my lawn will spread to her lawn and that is unacceptable to her. The lawns are seperated by a driveway. I love my clover and my flowers love the bees. Will my clover spread to her yard? How does clover spread?
kerryg (author) from USA on June 19, 2009:
Unfortunately, clover does prefer to sprout and establish itself under cooler conditions, so in general I would say waiting until fall is preferable, but talk to your local extension agent to get a second opinion from someone more familiar with your local growing conditions.
White clover is shade tolerent, but in full shade it might be preferable to develop a real shade garden: https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Tips-For-a...
Either wild white clover generally is escaped dutch clover, so either should be fine.
Deer should not be a serious problem.
W. Alexander on June 19, 2009:
We live in Virginia, and have scraped out all of our grass in preparation for a clover lawn. Can we seed now in late June, or early July or do we need to wait? Some of our yard is almost completely shaded, is that a problem? We want it to be as tough, and low as possible; is wild white clover preferable to dutch white clover. We do have plenty of deer nearby, but we are planting it for us. Would the deer be a problem with a lower variety? Thank you!
kerryg (author) from USA on June 18, 2009:
Are you talking about air temperature or windchill? I live in an area that occasionally gets a windchill that low (air temperature rarely below -15 Fahrenheit) and our clover is very healthy and greens up beautifully in spring. In general, clover is hardy to very low temperatures, but may not fight off weeds as aggressively in areas with very cold winters and cool springs.
MrCold on June 18, 2009:
Does clover survive in cold areas like Calgary? Where it can be as low as -44. Does it comes back to life in summer?
kerryg (author) from USA on June 15, 2009:
tirsalope, sorry for the slow reply. I've been out of town.
Dutch Whiter Clover does indeed grow in Arizona, but prefers moister areas there, so unless you have a naturally moist lawn, you may not see as many of the benefits in terms of water conservation as those of us from wetter climates. There are several clover species that are native to Arizona, however. I would encourage you to contact the Arizona Native Plant Society for advice: http://aznps.com/
I also recommend researching a form of landscaping called xeriscaping. When many people think of xeriscaping, or dry gardening, they think it means your yard is covered in bare dirt and cacti, but the truth is that xeriscapes can actually be quite lush and beautiful:
tirsalope on June 09, 2009:
How does clover fair in Arizona. We bought a home with a patchy lawn and would love to convert to clover.
kerryg (author) from USA on May 02, 2009:
Guhpraset, that is a very interesting question. As far as I know, clover is native primarily to temperate climates such as Europe and North America. My understanding is that there are a few species from Africa and South America that may tolerate more tropical climates, but I am not aware of any from Southeast Asia.
Clover does best in full or partial sun, so a rubber plantation would probably not be the best place for it. However, I'm sure there are many alternative native groundcovers you could use instead.
This database might be helpful in your search: http://www.pfaf.org/
I also recommend you try contacting the IDEP, an Indonesian environmental and development organization that deals with permaculture and organic cultivation techniques, among other issues. Their website is here: http://www.idepfoundation.org/
guhpraset on May 01, 2009:
1. Will it grow in tropical area like Indonesia?
2. Are they have to be under direct sunlight? Will they grow under the shade of bigger tree, like rubber tree. I'm thinking to plant them in the rubber farm.
Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 29, 2009:
I remember the fun we used to have as children trying to find the 4 leafed clovers! Another excellent hub.
kerryg (author) from USA on September 17, 2008:
hot dorkage, thanks for reading!
Basically, it's because the pure clover might not reseed evenly, and if clover is all you have, you don't want it to be patchy. In a mixed grass-clover lawn, the grass will cover any areas the clover doesn't, and vice versa.
hot dorkage from Oregon, USA on September 17, 2008:
why does the mixed lawn self reseed where the pure clover lawn needs help from people?


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Paulina Gretzky reportedly caught on fire while hanging out at an outdoor bar
Paulina Gretzky loves to party. Anyone who has ever spent a few minutes flipping through her Instagram photos could tell you that. Apparently her parents never told her that she needs to take extra caution when partying around an open flame.
According to TMZ, Paulina was spotted smoking a cigarette on the outdoor patio area of The Tipsy Goat in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Tuesday night. When she turned to flick her cigarette butt into one of the lounge's fire pits, a scary scene reportedly broke out.
We're told as she turned … a corner of Paulina's sweater slipped into the pit, and before she knew it the entire thing was engulfed in flames.
Eyewitnesses say Paulina and several bar patrons ripped off her sweater — or what was left of it — and onlookers jumped into action, extinguishing the flames."
Paulina is supposedly fine and did not need medical attention. There was no word on if she was drinking or not, though history would tell us there is a good chance she wasn't sober. To make matters worse, TMZ added that Paulina was once asked to leave The Tipsy Goat because she was dancing on the fire pit. And her sweater didn't catch fire then? Go figure.
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Barclays focus on Islamic liquidity
Barclays Capital will focus on growing its liquidity management and risk management businesses as the Islamic bond market continues to struggle because of global economic worries, its head of Islamic products said.
The euro zone debt crisis and a lacklustre economic outlook in the United States have created more risk aversion among clients, creating opportunities to expand liquidity and risk management offerings, said Dominic Selwood.
"In this year and the coming 12 months, I think it's about shining torches on places where people haven't been looking but are truly critical, like liquidity management, risk management, like the hedging products," he said.
Barclays will launch an Islamic structured notes programme in the near future, Selwood said, declining to give an exact time frame for the offering.
"It will be a significant milestone for Barclays," he said. "It's been a while since the market has had a structured note programme. It will be more up-to-date in terms of sharia aims and sharia technology."
An Islamic structured note is a derivative with value attached to the underlying value of assets, such as a basket of commodities or an index, and provides a return to investors as well as capital protection in some cases. A programme provides standardised documentation for the product.
Barclays will also expand its Islamic liquidity management offerings, such as repurchase agreements (repos), to markets such as Africa where Islamic finance is expected to grow.
A lack of liquidity management tools is seen as one of the key challenges for the Islamic finance industry; the religion's ban on interest rules out most interbank tools. Repos allow banks to grant extra funds to lend or buy assets, thereby boosting liquidity.
Selwood said the strengthened focus on liquidity management came amid lacklustre activity in Islamic bonds, or sukuk.
"We're not focused right now on leading the high-profile sukuk deals, that's not where the day-to-day work is for Islamic needs," he said. "We're still there for sukuk when it comes back, and when the market begins to look more favourable for issuers and investors."
Selwood said sukuk pricing remained difficult in the current environment, causing many potential issuers to sit on the sidelines until there is more clarity or more benchmark issues come to market. He added that the market was unlikely to see a recovery this year.
Selwood joined the company in February, after Barclays' former head of global Islamic finance operations, Harris Irfan, stepped down in January. Irfan's departure was seen by some in the industry as an effort for Barclays to shift focus away from Islamic finance towards its more profitable core businesses.
Barclays obtained a licence to open an official Islamic window, or branch, at the Dubai International Financial Centre in September, allowing the bank to handle regional Islamic business out of Dubai.
"We want to demonstrate that Barclays has a firm commitment to (Islamic) business and there is no stronger way of doing it than a licence."
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Arctic quest: The Great Game points north
Energy and trade have long dominated great power politics. The new "hot" region for development is in fact one of the coldest: In the Arctic, power means all manner of energy as well as influence in key developing trade routes.
Far away from highly publicized supranational trade blocs such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement, a fascinating gathering is taking place a long way up north. In the Arctic, in fact: a place inhabited by a sparse 4 million people from some 30 ethnic groups, governed by eight nations – albeit with Canada and Russia the major powers, controlling some 80 percent of the governed landmass. The region covers 30 million square kilometers (18 million square miles), or one-sixth of the Earth, and includes all 24 time zones.
The third Arctic Forum is currently taking place with President Vladimir Putin the most high-profile attendee, discussing key topics relating to both the sustainability and development of the region. Nevertheless, the conference venue may not be a place on everybody's lips: Russia's Salekhard, the closest city to the Arctic Circle, is thriving with a population of 42,000 thanks to its being a highly significant economic center sitting slap bang in the middle of massive Arctic oil and gas reserves, which across the region account for some 10 percent of known world hydrocarbon reserves.
Many already discovered Arctic reserves have yet to be exploited and there is considerable belief that the region has vastly more hydrocarbons lying under the Polar ice – perhaps one-fifth or more of total world reserves. Melting ice is promoting more exploration, which is driving a tense poker game of land grabs as nations try to assert their claims over previously unattractive sheets of ice.
At the same time, the reduction of the ice means greater
potential to travel and a huge opportunity for new shipping
routes. That is provoking a fascinating outbreak of great power
politics between the US, Canada, Russia and others (including
China). The quest for Arctic dominance even includes a new arms
race in the region: Russia, for instance, recently announced the
restoration of the substantial Soviet-era military base on the
Novosibirsk Islands, as competition over regional dominance and
concerns for defense increase. At the same time, the proximity of
the Novosibirsk Islands to the northern sea route could prove
pivotal if the increased thaw enables greater merchant naval
traffic – a short cut compared to southern routes. Previously,
Canada has also actively developed new ports and military
facilities, such as a training base in Resolute Bay. Elsewhere,
China has a certain proxy influence through Iceland, so all the
major powers are represented in this final dash for hegemony in a
region largely ignored until recent times.
The US government may have recently approved an aggressive
"Arctic Action Plan" having already somewhat trampled on the feet
of even its own allies in the region as the race for regional
dominance accelerates. Exploring and laying claim to the
Lomonosov Ridge has been undertaken by several nations including
Norway as well as the regional superpowers, while stories abound
of US submarines exploring trade routes beneath the ice.
Meanwhile, the Chukchi plateau is a key piece of sea floor
contiguous to Alaska claimed by the USA. Above the surface the US
Canada and Russia have been assiduously demonstrating their
innovative new fleets of 'icebreakers' as part of the process of
asserting their claims on territory they believe is rightfully
Aside from increasingly accessible hydrocarbons, there is a massive opportunity for sustainable energy to be developed using geothermal and hydropower. That has already revolutionized the energy situation in Iceland, for instance. Nowadays, large multinational companies such as BMW have relocated their data centers to enable them to exploit Iceland's incredibly cheap electricity. Russia and Iceland appear to be developing their cooperation to deploy more geothermal energy in the Arctic, which again has a particularly transformative possibility for both economies and could deliver very cheap power at a time when many European countries such as Britain and Germany will soon face enormous energy shortages, due to their myopic energy policies.
Nevertheless, the geopolitical background to the Arctic remains complex as, under international law, nobody controls the North Pole and the surrounding area. The UN Convention on the Law of the Seas endeavors to codify land claims, but this is difficult – given that the US has not yet ratified the treaty. Therefore, various portions of the Arctic sea region are in dispute, including the rights to the Northwestern Passage and northern sea route. Several nations have been "flag posturing" throughout the past 20 years or more, as they jostle for competition to secure what they perceive as their sovereign territory.
Whether the ice continues to melt or not, technological advances
mean that the Arctic may be forever changed as its various
resources are exploited for geothermal, hydro and of course oil
and gas. The desire to transit through the region will cause many
standoffs. However, the ability to derive low-cost energy from
the region could provide a significant driver for economic growth
– provided the great powers do not descend into conflict driven
by the quest for dominance. In a region that will become much
more significant as the Arctic Forum continues to meet, even
tourism is increasingly on the agenda as intrepid travelers go
ever farther north to experience exotic destinations.
The region hangs under the shadow of potential aggression as
several parties may up the ante to impress their claims on
territory they believe contiguous to their ocean shelves, both
Canada and Russia will doubtless be amongst those keen to rebut
upstart territorial claims.
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The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RT.


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Herkula history
HERKULA always in motion
The company history of HERKULA goes back to the year 1894. The company´s place of origin is Krefeld (Germany). Since the 1950s the tireless commitment, farsightedness, determination and sense of responsibility of Mr. Bodo Franke has led to an exceptional industrial success story and to international awareness of our company. Since Mr. Bodo Franke died, at 25th of January, 2012, the company, which is now fully owned by the charitable foundation "Stiftung Bodo und Jutta Franke Deutschland", is managed in this spirit.
The milestones of the corporate development are summarized in the following timeline:
Opening of a second R&D laboratory in Aachen
Worldwide sales directly from our production site in St.Vith
Our laboratory has successful eliminate all ecological-critical solvents, binders and additives in numerous solvent-based Herkula products. Moreover we developed solvent-based gravure printing inks for the cable industry which are non-hazardous to health and environmentally friendly.
Furthermore the year 2015 was marked by an active presence at international fairs such as WIRE South East Asia in Bangkok, Cable & Wire India in New Delhi, SVIAZ/ EXPO COMM in Moscow, WIRE South America in Sao Paolo, Kunststoffen in Veldhoven (The Netherlands), and MIDEST in Paris.
Certifications of the managements systems ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 have been extended by AIB Vinçotte International SA Brussels until December 18th, 2017
From now on the Herkula Internet presence has a new face. www.herkula.com not only has a neat design, but also got a completely new content. The extensive rejuvenating cure has been done in order to present our products and the company Herkula in a modern, informative and customer-oriented style. Just take a look at the following pages. You will surely appreciate our new face!
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Belgian Herkula company, the laboratory has been renewed completely and equipped with numerous more measuring and testing equipment.
Bernard Sproten assumes the company management.
Launch of Tight Buffer materials for Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Thermostable UV resins (150 °C long term stress) was brought onto the market
Development of flame retardant UV resins (FRNC, ZH) for glas fiber industry
Marketing of water-based ring-marking inks for PVC and PE
Herkula is certified to ISO 9001:2000
Herkula is certified to ISO 14001
Almost complete replacement of solvent-based inks by UV inks for grain printing
Spread of grain printing (wood imitation) on plastics
Beginnings of the printing of panels with solvent-based inks and later UV inks
Presentation of UV-curable inks for optical fibres
Opening of the "Farbwerke Herkula St. Vith S.A." by King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola.
Foundation of the "Farbwerke Herkula St. Vith S.A."
Introduction of solvent-based and water-based coatings for plastics, such as PVC, ABS, PP, PA and others for the automotive industry
Development of special inks and varnishes for ring marking, gravure and offset printing for PVC and PE insulated wires and cables
Marketing of inks and varnishes for industry
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Air Liquide Canada obtains FSSC 22000 food safety certification for its liquid carbon dioxide facilities
Jan 30, 2013, 12:00 ET
MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Liquide Canada, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide Group, the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, today announced that all its carbon dioxide production (liquefaction) plants in Canada have obtained Food Safety System Certification 22000, an internationally-recognised standard for food safety systems. This certification initiative is part of a benchmarking application of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI), whose mission is to provide continuous improvement of food safety management systems, with a vision of "safe food for consumers everywhere."
In this way, Air Liquide Canada can assure its agrifood and beverage industry customers, who must meet today's strict food safety standards, that its carbon dioxide production facilities have been audited and certified for effective risk management, hygiene in its facilities, and Food safety excellence in operations and employee training.
"We're proud to support our customers, and their customers in turn, by providing impeccable quality in our products for use in the agrifood and beverage industries, and we are one of the first companies in our sector here in Canada that can offer our customers the assurance this FSSC certification represents," said Adam Peters, president and CEO of Air Liquide Canada. "Our employees have worked diligently to meet this new certification and it certainly is something our teams have a right to be proud of."
Liquid carbon dioxide is used for cryogenic freezing and surface hardening of food products as well as temperature control during food mixing and blending processes to ensure the cold chain management. In its gaseous state, carbon dioxide is used as a key ingredient of carbonated beverages and for preserving freshness in foods, and for providing nutrition and supporting healthy growth to vegetables in greenhouses.
Air Liquide Canada owns and operates liquid carbon dioxide plants and depots in Moncton, New Brunswick, Varennes, Quebec, in Courtright and Hamilton, Ontario, in Medecine Hat, Fort Saskatchewan and Woking, Alberta and Langley, British Columbia with capacity to serve its customers from coast-to-coast.
Air Liquide in Canada
Founded in 1911, Air Liquide Canada has over 2200 employees and serves more than 80,000 customers in Canada's aeronautics, automotive, agrifood, chemical, defence, electronics, energy, metallurgy, metal fabrication, mining and healthcare industries from sites in key industrial locations from coast to coast.
Industrial Merchant activities of Air Liquide
The Industrial Merchant business line manages the production and distribution of industrial gases in bulk systems and cylinders, and provides customers with the applications and services required for their implementation. Its customers range from tradesmen to major businesses and use industrial gases in 5 key sectors: food and pharmaceuticals, automobile and manufacturing, crafts and distribution, materials and energy, and technology and research. For 2011, the Industrial Merchant business line generated revenue of €4,892 million.
| Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in 80 countries with 46,200 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases have been at the core of Air Liquide's activities since its creation in 1902. Using these molecules, Air Liquide continuously reinvents its business, anticipating the needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress, to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance.
Innovative technologies that curb polluting emissions, lower industry's energy use, recover and reuse natural resources or develop the energies of tomorrow, such as hydrogen, biofuels or photovoltaic energy… Oxygen for hospitals, home healthcare, fighting nosocomial infections… Air Liquide combines many products and technologies to develop valuable applications and services not only for its customers but also for society.
A partner for the long term, Air Liquide relies on employee commitment, customer trust and shareholder support to pursue its vision of sustainable, competitive growth. The diversity of Air Liquide's teams, businesses, markets and geographic presence provides a solid and sustainable base for its development and strengthens its ability to push back its own limits, conquer new territories and build its future.
Air Liquide explores the best that air can offer to preserve life, staying true to its sustainable development approach. In 2011, the Group's revenues amounted to €14.5 billion, of which more than 80% were generated outside France. Air Liquide is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (compartment A) and is a member of the CAC 40 and Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 indexes.
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For further information:
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I am Brian Lang. Born and raised in Alberta, I have since moved to British Columbia.
I am a Web developer, Geocacher, Scout Leader & Father of three boys.
I've been online since 1986 (before the internet) and active as a programmer since 1996. My current preference is to use ColdFusion, JQuery/Javascript but I'm open to try other technologies as necessary. I've used ASP, ASP.Net and PHP on occasion in the past, but not on any recent projects (as of December 2014). My philosophy on programming languages is this: I may not know them now, but give me a project in a new language, and I'll learn the language as I go. It may take me a bit longer to complete a project in an unfamiliar language, but I am more than capable of learning.
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Mardi Gras, Jack Cooley, and a selfie
13 comments:
i zoned in on the seagulls right away! love the mural, too. fascinatingly sloppy. :)ReplyDelete
I love this post! And honey- you look so much like you did as a child and that dress is a dream. I'm so glad you still have it, still have some of these paintings. I especially love the watermelon guy one.ReplyDelete
And Jack may not have given you painting lessons but he obviously influenced your decision to make your art your life and in doing so, was a very important person to you.
How fun to find the picture stash. Yes, you still look like that little girl. Funny how some of us commenced with that yellow-white hair and wound up really dark.ReplyDelete
I'm not a big fan of clowns, and applaud you letting them go look for homes where they are appreciated.
What a great story! And selfie.ReplyDelete
It is hard to imagine you in that dress, no matter your age.
Wonderful story....and thank you for the telling of it. I love childhood memories that just need to be shared because they are filled up to the brim with "good stuff". Oma LindaReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Enjoyed that!ReplyDelete
We went again in 1969 or 1970 when I was still in high school but you were off at school somewhere by then. BTW: even back then, the glass beads were coveted and not thrown by all the krewes. I then spent 4 years in college at Tulane and (of course) did Mardi Gras every year since classes were never held M-W of that week.ReplyDelete
And, hey, you want some Cooley's? I still have several including a lithograph he did for the Jazz Fest one year ... and no place to hang them.
Loved seeing the paintings! What great memories for you.ReplyDelete
He reminds me of a few hobby painters I have met. One fellow designed the first Ford T-bird and always did a selfie in each of his portraits.ReplyDelete
What a find! I like the seagulls too. That would be my choice out of the bunch.ReplyDelete
I can't believe you still have that dress!
Even though Jack didn't teach you painting, you obviously learned a lot hanging out with him and your parents' other artsy friends.
Those are found treasure. I hope you keep the ballerina ~ that one is my favorite.ReplyDelete
What a great story. And fine memories. I do like the seagull painting.. and of course the one of you. The others, not so much but cool(ie) that you have them. And I suspect it's just as well that he didn't teach you anything. To my eye, you're a far better artist.ReplyDelete
I found one of Mr Cooley's paintings at my mother - in - laws house. I just hung it over my dining room table. It is beautiful!ReplyDelete


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Christian Yelich hit two home runs and took over the major league lead with 39, powering the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Yelich homered in the first inning for the second straight game. The first of his four hits came on a sinker by Dario Agrazal (2-3), and he sent it 408 feet into the bleachers in left. He also hit a solo homer in the first inning against the Cubs on Sunday. In the ninth inning, Yelich crushed a slider from Geoff Hartlieb 425 feet onto the river walk beyond right field to make the score 9-6.
It was Yelich's sixth career multi-homer game, and his fourth this season.
Brewers starter Jordan Lyles (7-7) limited his former team to three runs (one earned) on two hits in five innings in his first start against the Pirates since being traded on July 29.
Lyles walked two and didn't allow a hit through the first three innings. Bryan Reynolds led off the fourth with the 10th homer of his rookie season, cutting Milwaukee's lead to 5-1. Pablo Reyes hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer to left off Lyles in the fifth to make it 5-3.
In his last outing for the Pirates, Lyles allowed eight runs (five earned) on seven hits in 1 2/3 innings of a 14-8 loss to St. Louis on July 24. He was 5-7 with a 5.36 ERA for Pittsburgh this season.
The Brewers snapped a four-game losing streak and entered as losers of six of the last seven games.
The Pirates are last in the NL Central after falling to 4-19 since the All-Star break.
Brewers closer Josh Hader got the final four outs for his 25th save. He struck out two before giving up a two-out double to Reynolds and a triple to Starling Marte as the Pirates closed to 9-7 in the ninth.
Agrazal lost a third straight start for Pittsburgh, lasting five innings while allowing five runs on eight hits. Four runs came in the fourth, including one on a homer from Mike Moustakas, his 27th, that put the Brewers ahead 2-0.
Brewers: RHP Zach Davies was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 3 with back spasms. Manager Craig Counsell said he does not think Davies' recovery will be long-term. … RHP Jake Faria and RHP Devin Williams were recalled from Triple-A San Antonio, and RHP Aaron Wilkerson was optioned to San Antonio.
Pirates: RHP Richard Rodriguez is expected to return Tuesday after being placed on the paternity list Saturday.
Brewers: RHP Chase Anderson (5-2, 3.73) will look to allow fewer than three runs in a ninth straight game when he faces Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Pirates: LHP Steven Brault (3-1, 4.15) will pitch for the first time in more than a month when he takes the mound Tuesday. After allowing one run on three hits in four innings against Milwaukee on July 5, Brault was placed on the injured list with a shoulder strain.
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As we prepare for our live charity webcast on Saturday, August 25, we are putting together several videos to play during brief breaks. And we'd like to recruit YOU for a very special compilation video, because you are our best Candidates.
If you are interested in participating, simply email a photo of yourself holding a hand-written or printed sign with any variation of the below. You do NOT have to be a LOST fan to submit a photo – all are welcome!
- I'm helping Cancer Get LOST for … (insert name of loved one/friend who has or had cancer)
- Cancer sucks. Let's help Cancer Get LOST!
Be creative with your message – all we ask is that you include the words "Cancer Gets LOST." The photo does not have to be staged or complicated – take it as/where you are, or include LOST-related clothing or props, etc. Please keep in mind that, given the subject matter and goal of this charity (to raise money for the National Brain Tumor Society), we are aiming to create a serious and touching video.
* Please email photos by 8/5/12 to: jo [at] jopinionated [dot] com
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Saturday, 28 March 2015
One step forward, two steps back.
We have had two sunny, pleasant, obviously Spring days. Now today it is almost Winter again, with a very strong wind blowing and frequent showers. How rarely is the ground just right for the tractor - it is either muddy or it is too dry. Days of dry ground means that the farmer has had a very bad neck and shoulders, probably caused by jolting up and down on the tractor while spreading slurry.
Now only a few days from the end of March (it always seems such a long month doesn't it?) which came in 'like a lamb' it seems likely that it will go out 'like a lion'.
Tonight (or rather in the early hours of tomorrow) we shall put the clocks forward one hour and evenings will become lighter. Somehow mornings being darker is hardly noticeable.
Yesterday, over in Kirby Lonsdale, which is of course much further West than here in the Dales, all the daffodils were out and the lilac was heavily in bud. Here little is really moving apart from the young nettles which are springing up everywhere. I am just having a day inside. I have cooked a lunch (bacon and egg with chips, sweet corn and peas, followed by delicious fresh oranges - so good at this time of the year), shall now light the wood burner and have a peaceful afternoon doing the crossword.
Enjoy your weekend wherever you are.
11 comments:
- Heather said...
It's quite windy here with frequent showers so no gardening. I gave the kitchen and hall floors a good going over with the steam mop this morning so woe betide my husband if he doesn't wipe his feet when he comes in!
I am now ready for a relaxing afternoon ready Miss Garnet's Angel.
- 28 March 2015 at 07:27
- The Weaver of Grass said...
Heather - hope you enjoy Miss Garnet - I loved it.
- 28 March 2015 at 08:02
- janzi said...
what a windy day here on the borders of derbyshire and nottinghamshire and leicester... we are being blown around by the wind and the sun keeps trying to stay and give us warmth, but not succeeding.. I hope you have a lovely weekend too, and that the farmer feels a lot better soon.. You are right about aging, it is shocking how soon our dear friends are going.. some we know why, but others remain a mystery,. I guess then that I expect they have passed on from this life.. other than that, I would not expect them to take me off their list>> Ha ha... I get really annoyed thinking about the world continuing after I am gone, and now I am reaching my three score and ten, I feel the breath of lost years past very much.. I AM lucky to have great kids and now grandchildren, but I am still waiting to be grown up!!
- 28 March 2015 at 08:26
- Joanne Noragon said...
You've given me pause, on this journey from winter. Quite the tease, isn't it. But perhaps two steps forward and one back. The sun is shining bright on our new fallen snow, and I'm not going out.
- 28 March 2015 at 08:33
- JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...
Our daylight savings time started the first part of March - I do love the longer evenings, not dark now until past 7:45.
- 28 March 2015 at 09:08
- The Broad said...
I hope the farmer is staying warm and mending still! Here some parts of the town have blooming trees, but those of us in this part of town have promising buds and I can see the trees are thinking about coming out into leaf. One thing about going away in April is that when we get back Spring should almost surely have sprung in all its glory! Tonight I am looking forward to another episode of Montalbano, the Sicilian detective! I find him quite delicious!!!
- 28 March 2015 at 09:24
- Terry and Linda said...
I have a few spring bulbs with bright blooms...sure makes the days nice!
- 28 March 2015 at 10:25
- Anna of Mutton Style and Years said...
Crossword and fire sounds so peaceful. It's five thirty and I don't know where to start. I've taken masses to British Heart foundation shop today, done the weeks shop, put boxes in attic, cleaned a bathroom and taken a daughter riding. I feel I have not done much as I have not managed my normal Saturday housework. Is there room for me on your sofa?
- 28 March 2015 at 10:33
- Tom Stephenson said...
My favourite bit was you lighting the wood-burner.
- 28 March 2015 at 15:23
- Hildred said...
Typical March weather here, too. I have just been to my DILs and she was bewailing the sudden gusts of wind that had blown the grass she had just raked into a pile, back over the lawn.....
The trees are leafing out in that tender spring green, - the long row of curly willows that Charles planted on the farm are now twenty feet high and make a lovely green shaded lane up to the house (which I still miss).
Hope the farmer is soon more mobile again!
- 28 March 2015 at 15:51
- Cro Magnon said...
Far too much to do here too. I need a 36 hour, four meal, day.
- 28 March 2015 at 21:41


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text: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Pushes Priorities in Congress December 27, 2014 admin Analysis and Opinions, Immigration 0 By Patrick O'Connor Immigration, Tax Breaks Are Among Items on Business Group's Agenda U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue wants lawmakers to move beyond intraparty skirmishes and partisan bickering that paralyzed the last Congress. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce flexed its muscle in the midterm election, winning 14 of 15 Republican primaries in which it was involved and helping the GOP recapture the Senate. Now it wants the Republican majority in Congress to get to work. Chamber Chief Executive Tom Donohue said in an interview that the GOP has two years to enact "a vigorous program aimed at meeting the needs of the American people" or risk losing their majority. The Chamber wants Congress to act on business priorities such as an immigration overhaul, transportation funding, tax breaks and trade agreements. Mr. Donohue warned lawmakers to move beyond intraparty skirmishes and partisan bickering that paralyzed the last Congress, hinting that his group might look to oust lawmakers who try to derail the legislative process. The Chamber played a central role in the midterm campaigns, spending more than $70 million, according to an official. After backing a number of losing candidates in 2012, the goal for the group—and the Republican party—in 2014 was to nominate candidates with the best prospects of winning a general election, and an aptitude to govern once they arrived in Washington. "We had candidates who were fundamentally more interested in turning over the apple cart than they were in governing," Mr. Donohue said of the congressional elections in 2010 and 2012. Of 268 candidates the Chamber endorsed in the 2014 election, 249 won, including 22 in the 30 most contested races in which the group was involved. In the eyes of Mr. Donohue and other Chamber officials, the results sent a clear message: "People want Congress and the Senate to govern," Mr. Donohue said. "They want them to be competent." Polls support that view. Public-opinion surveys taken before and after the election showed a much higher share of the electorate wanted to see lawmakers compromise than in 2010, when the tea-party wave swept Republicans to power in the House. Over the last two years, the Chamber's efforts to elect GOP candidates haven't always translated to clout in Congress. Immigration changes, a top Chamber priority, hit a conservative roadblock in the House. Republican resistance also complicated passage for other top business priorities, including transportation funding, tax breaks for selected industries and the reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Extension of an insurance backstop for major terrorist attacks also failed to clear the Senate in the final days of Congress. In 2015, Congress faces many of the same issues, as well as another potential round of budget brinkmanship when lawmakers will next need to raise the country's borrowing limit and fund the government for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. The Chamber additionally wants approval of new trade agreements and legislation to expand domestic energy production. It would also like to change parts of the 2010 health law, including a repeal of the tax on medical-device sales, and the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial law. Mr. Donohue wants Republicans to act on immigration despite the political furor created when President Barack Obama in November eased deportation rules for millions of illegal immigrants already in the country. "There's one thing they could do right now, and quickly—pass a bill," Mr. Donohue said, referring to the Republican outcry over Mr. Obama's executive actions. "You're the dog that caught the truck. Now, figure out what to do with it." The Chamber head thinks the 2016 presidential race offers both parties further incentive to change the current system. "Would you want to run for president in either party if you were opposing an immigration bill?" he asked. Mr. Donohue said the biggest impediment to productivity in the next Congress is the continued disappearance of conservative Democrats and centrist Republicans willing to work across the aisle. "The middle has all gone away," he said. The Chamber, of course, played a role in that disappearance by targeting conservative Senate Democrats to help the GOP reclaim a majority. The group backed only six Democrats in the last election, none in the Senate. Polarization in both parties has made it harder for the Chamber to work with Democrats, Mr. Donohue said, because there are few conservative or centrist Democrats who share the group's policy priorities. "I want to be in a position to support some of the Democrats we used to support before," Mr. Donohue said. Despite the polarization, Bruce Josten, the Chamber's head of government affairs, sees more room to compromise over the next two years because expanded Republican majorities and an "enlarged moderate GOP wing" will make it easier for congressional leaders to negotiate with the president. "There are more opportunities to cobble votes together," he said. Mr. Josten also noted that Mr. Obama, House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) and incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) all share the need to pass legacy items. "None of them can succeed without each other," he said. Mr. Donohue has run the organization since 1997, building it into one of the most powerful trade groups in Washington. The group represents more than three million businesses, big and small, and has become a major conduit for their political spending. As the 75-year-old Mr. Donohue nears the end of his second decade presiding over the Chamber, he said he doesn't plan to wind things down—"If I did, I wouldn't say," he added. He said a top executive who recently announced his own decision to step aside told Mr. Donohue "the next day, nobody listened to him anymore." Immigration


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Human stem cells from the placenta; a non-controversial, plentiful source of human stem cells for progressing medical research and developing new medical therapies
Dr Bill Kalionis, Dr Clare Whitehead, Prof Shaun Brennecke
Stem cells have been isolated also from a variety of adult and embryonic sources. Currently, stem cells for research are taken from the umbilical cords of newborn babies, bone marrow of children or adults, or aborted fetuses, or discarded test-tube embryos.
However, these sources have a number of limitations. Umbilical cord blood contains only small numbers of stem cells and extraction of bone marrow requires a painful needle and a very close match between donor and recipient to prevent rejection. Moreover, the use of embryos and fetal tissue as stem cell sources is extremely contentious.
Recently, the placenta has been shown to be a plentiful, non-controversial source of stem cells. It therefore may have a number of advantages over traditional methods of preparing stem cells.
Our aim is to develop methods to harvest and characterise stem cells from the placenta so as to provide a safe non-controversial alternative to the harvesting of embryonic or fetal stem cells. These placental stem cells will be used to develop novel therapies in our field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In addition, through collaborative interactions with other medical researchers, these stem cells will be used to develop novel therapies to treat a wide range of other significant human diseases and disorders.
Our research group has extensive experience in studying placental functions and specific placental cell types. We enjoy an excellent international reputation for innovative and leading edge placental research.