so in terms of actual gardeners there's half of them? >> we are adding parks. >> hopefully in my district and a couple other supervisors district. and you know, i see for example, at the problem most heavy in the sdorz park they work real really, really hard and with when you look at the garbage situations it doesn't leave much time to create a better park. so in terms of having more fully rounded staff. how many security patrol officers do you have? >> our total shift d is about 23 or 22 which allows 2 to 3 park rangers on patrol all the time. >> one in candlestick park and two other parks? how did we let that happen? i'm being a little bit rhetorical. this seems inadequate. we have vandalism in our parks >> i don't have an answer other than the fact that, you know, we are under resource and the public function of our park patrol officers but there are certain specific needs that our park officers are better able to address than police officers. >> i'm not criticizing we set our budget the board of supervisors and the mayor so ultimatel

and have those 11 gardeners how many are african-american? >> i can't answer that off the top of my head. >> we can find that out later? supervisor wiener. >> thank you, mr. chairman. good afternoon. so i supported the non-residency of both tangible garden because we have policymakers in city hall have not been good to the recreational department over the last 10 years and have hallowed out our support and i've managed a lot of public space in san francisco and we have not given you the resources you need. i commend you in how we generate more park revenue in a reasonable way and make sure we can maintain those critical resources. so how many gardeners does the department have right now vs. we had 15, 20 years ago? i believe we had about a one hundred and 20. so let's we can get the exact number it's about 1 hundred and 50. the garden staff is essentially about half the number it was. we rely on the very robust

love, samurai, garden and sushi. it was a terrible title and i didn't like it and i didn't know what to say i had never disagreed. that was the first time i disagree. i said i don't want to look at my book case and see that book and cringe in 30 years. she called me from new york and said, i don't know why we are going over the title thing let's keep it the samurai's garden. then i was saying, thank you, god and it became the samurai a garden which in the end worked when you decide hathat samurai is in your class you will see how it works. it works in many, many ways. i'm pleased it stayed the samurai's garden. not of anybody's choice but because it was the one we didn't want to fight over anymore. >> okay. >> [laughter]. >> thank you. i >> i think you wanted something else. >> well, i met the samurai and [laughter] >> thank you. >> thank you, gale so much for coming. >> [applause]. thank you. [music] [applause] good afternoon, everybody. thank you for joining us today. the first thing i will ask you to do is put you

ruth wallace came up with the idea of a garden tour and a lot of us thought, a garden tour?d? who is going to come? well, we had every -- we've done it for six years. every year we've grown incrementally. after the first two years of raising money for the library -- there's our new library -- we then it was such a great community builder that we recently decided to keep wanting to volunteering and do it. we established a scholarship at city college for the horticultural department. and we have just gone gangbusters. we get good press and we get to see everybody's neighbor -- all our neighbors' gardens. because of the way san francisco s you get to be veuyer because usually you have to go through their garage or their house to see the gardens. and ruth gets known through the neighborhood because she's constantly peeking over fences and leaving fliers in people's mailboxes saying, do you want to be on the garden tour, and all this sort of thing. but anyway, so, we've -- just to show you how much the neighborhood has gotten to know each other, all the people in the portola, wav

shakespeares' garden is ada accessible. located at the bottom of this hill, it is a secret garden with an infinite in captivating appeal. carefully tucked away, it makes the top of our list for most intimate pyknic setting. avoid all taurus cars and hassles by taking a cable car. or the 30, 45, or 91 bus. the garden was designed by thomas church in 1957. grow old with me, the best is yet to be is inscribed on a sundial. it is anchored by twin white gazebos and flowers that bloom year-round. this is the place to tell someone special or the place to declare the commitment you two share. weddings and the event reservations are available for this adorable hidden gem. we know there are many other romantic parks in san francisco. we hope you have enjoyed this torre of lookouts, picnics, and strolls that are available every day. until next time, do not forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of these romantic locations or any other location, call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddin

because japanese gardens are a huge aspect on the culture i started reading on gardens. i love the natural and the idea on how they use the gardens and how much it reads to them i started reading. i read a line like the silk worker line where it embraced me and i thought, that's what i would write about. you never walk from the front gate to the front door in a straight line it's always a curving path in which you discover things along the way. i said, that's it. he lands, he gets off the train and slowly he would walk down this path and discover the story of this caretaker along the way. it began to move. but, you know, when i speak of it it seems like it's simple. it was not simple. this month of thinking about things. this is times of writing things down and thinking it doesn't work. and i'm incredibly fortunate i have a writer's group i have written with and shown my work to for the last. we are trying to figure it out on the way over. i brought some of the audience with me. this is what you do when you are a writer. you never know who will come who read a book in 19

for louis, versailles was intended first to be a garden, and he imagined that garden as an outdoor palaceuilt next to the one constructed in stone, and the one could not be understood without the other. in the garden, louis exercised the same despotism over nature that he did indoors over his court. these two tyrannies changed, softened even, over the long years of the reign. the most famous formal garden in europe, with its rigorous geometries of terraces and staircases, its regular parterre, gave way gradually to a greater informality of trees and fields, not merely because it was so expensive to keep up, but because a new attitude to nature was developing-- more sentimental, intimate, romantic. the mood of this moment is captured in a painting done not long after louis' death-- antoine watteau's departure from the isle of cythera. a group of courtiers prepares to leave the island of love. the painting signals the new attitude-- more informal, poetic, and often amorous. in this paradise of cythera, there are no restraints, and nature is free and unconstrained. it was a time in which the

will i meet her in the garden?" you're going to meet three of our women in the garden. i don't know what the garden means. what does that mean? oh, i loved it. what a great show. it's good, a four-hour show here on nbc. we love it. [ laughter ] [ scattered cheers ] here's some local news, you guys. in an interview -- new interview, former congressman anthony weiner -- [ laughter ] [ scattered applause ] i can't -- he said that he's considering running for mayor of new york city. if nothing else, i'm sure they'll provide some stiff competition. [ laughter and ohs ]

rose garden. good morning. >> welcome back. >> reporter: thank you very much, jon and laura. happy to be back. happy to be helping the environment right here in the bay area. after all, it is green week. this morning,we are live in san jose at the heritage rose garden. i am going to step out of the way. the garden is in full bloom until mid-may. we are going to talk about some of the ways you can help out. your environment in the bay area all morning long, easy ways to go green. we are going to have a lot of fun. talk about why these roses are able to grow here so beautifully because of our climate. let's go to your weather. there is a lot to talk about. you made it to thursday. we have a nice mild start. temperatures in the 50s, a couple upper 40s. up in the north bay, you might need a light coat or sweater. beautiful day shaping up. patchy fog will make way to the natural a.c. perfection. temperatures in the low 70s. by friday, the warming begins. highs in the mid to upper 70s. the heat cranks t

we're going to the enchanted garden! ♪ won't you ride along with me? ♪ - ♪ ride along! - ♪ won't you ride along with me? ♪ (trolley dings.) - bye-bye! - goodbye, trolley! - bye, trolley! - daniel, do you remember how to get into the enchanted garden? - mm-hmm. press the three red roses... one... two... three! wow. - wow. - come on, let's go in! - photo op!

we are taking you live to the heritage rose garden. you can see some of the beautiful roses out here. once the sun starts to make an appearance over the next 15, 20 minutes, it is going to get more and more beautiful as we see these gorgeous colors. a beautiful live shot. this morning, it is pretty chilly. you might need a sweater. we are in the upper 40s to mid-50s. overall, not that bad. later on today, the nicest day of the week temperaturewise, 74, inland. mid to upper 60s, bayside. at the coast, the low 60s. a lot of warmth headed our way. some of the warmest air of the year. i think we're going to trump what we had earlier this week. your seven-day forecast is coming up in addition to more green week fun here. let's talk to michael and see how your drive is showing up z. >> we are talking about green and conversation and then i talk about traffic. >>> we have no stalls, that's good news, past the coliseum. a good amount of traffic heading to the bay bridge with those tail lights. a couple breakdowns. the north bay, really quickly

her building spans my entire garden into next garden, the next lot. so it is this huge wall of building that is 10 feet from my property line and what she's proposing now with the deck is to bring the deck that is longer than the half of her house, 3 and 4 flights floors above my garden for a birds eye view of everybody's garden and i hope you agree with us. thanks. >> good afternoon commissioners. my name is steve har wits. i live directly across the street further downhill from the mentioned property. many years ago i bought an apartment in san francisco. i did not have a deck, i did not have a garden and i did the intelligent thing many years ago. i wanted more space and i went out and bought a small house which is the house i currently live in. i think i can understand why the decks why they are put on the apartment. it will give her a lot of outside space, but i think there are many variances that are already in place on this existing property and to impose existing variances upon variances i say what is the purpose of the law. so i would say, ju

and he's the only man crazy enough to put a garden in sausalito because there is no garden probably moresive than that part of land that you saw today. ha ha ha. it's got a great view. >> so, no matter how big or small the farm is, fresh herbs are definitely making a comeback, winning over farmers, chefs, and diners alike, taking meals from the mundane to the magnificent with each and every bite. >> so, i would just invite people to try it, experiment. >> the bottom line is we're trying to make people happy. >> almost any dish, except maybe oatmeal, that we'll work on. >> steve mcshane here. mcshane's nursery and landscape supply. think of the best salsa you've ever had. it was the fresh cilantro, wasn't it? herbs go a long way in the garden and we're going to learn a little bit about how to succeed with herbs in your landscape and in backyard. well, let's see, the first thing i'd say is you need to plan for your herb garden. most people are growing herbs these days in containers. they put a little gravel in the bottom, water their high-grade potting soil, maybe a little bit of [indistin

terry is a gardener retiring after spending the last 17 years at the san francisco botanical garden and a steward of california plants and of the many accomplishments he's his colleagues have given four that stand out. he extended the native garden removing old plantings and establishing california natives. third, what was an ivy covered hill he put bolders and suited for them and species for a special garden with a latin word i can't pronounce. terry, can you? >> [inaudible] >> and finally planted trees that are going to be enjoyed by future generations. the garden has historical significance in the city and terry has traveled throughout the state to get plants and his knowledge has benefited creatures and known by horticultists and department staff and botanical staff. retirements are -- they're bittersweet because we're excited and happy for you that you get a chance to celebrate the next stage of life but we're going to really, really miss you and we want to thing you for your hard work. terry congratulations. [applause] >> thank you. >> all right. we now move on to conclude with th

she is still the chair of the board of the cusada gardens. we know it's quesada.laughter] >> she is still the board. she is still very much at the heart and soul of everything we do. she is our spiritual mentor, and we love her. we truly, truly adore this woman. and i'd like to introduce her to you and i think you'll understand why. congratulations, annette young smith. (applause) >> first of all, i thank god for being here and i thank god for all of you being here. >> amen. >> and i'd like to thank jeffery for nominating me and i accept the award. thank you. that's all. [laughter] (applause) ♪ ♪ (applause) >> what a fantastic way to end this evening. a standing o. that's fantastic. (applause) >> and a woman who obviously practices actions speak louder than words we need here in city hall. without further a do, we conclude this year's nen awards. i want to acknowledge my partner michael pollack back there. (applause) >> not only does he make me look old and fat, but he's an incredibly talented young man. these amazing videos, we'll get all this up on the web for y

the garden forces you to be in an allegory of the journey to eternity.he palace faces north, so there's always a shadow on its facade. like the heaven it represents, you can't read its features until you're very close. as you arrive at the entrance hall, you're reminded you may have to struggle like hercules to stay on the right path. the grand staircase brings you to the hall of the emperor. in the end, the journey is worth taking, for if you proceed correctly, you arrive at your goal. this has not been a dismal journey. it has taken place, after all, in a garden, a reminder that the earth can be a happy place, at least for those who might find themselves as the guests of prince eugene. like much art throughout history, then, baroque was optimistic, but whose optimism? the 17th century was certainly a period of great expansiveness in european culture, both in geographical space and in the mind, but it was also the time of the inquisition, bitter religious wars which devastated the continent, and the time in which despotic monarchs dressed up their naked

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and getting your own garden up and running.we're live out here in san jose. the heritage rose garden, maintained primarily by volunteers. all the supplies are generated by the city of san jose. they are generously donated. all you have to do is come out here, bring yourself and you can take part in such a beautiful effort out here. keep the bay area as pretty as it is and take pride in the community you live in. we are joining forces to get this place cleaned up. a lot of pruning that needs to be done. we want to talk about your thursday forecast. a gorgeous day shaping up, the best day of the week temperaturewise. one of those days where you don't need your ac or your heater. we are going to hit the mid-70s. currently, trps at that range where you might not need a coat. you can probably get by with a light sweater or go to the short sleeves. upper 40s, low 50s. headlines tell the story. a little bit of fog early. that will be followed by the natural coolant onshore flow continuously pumping in the beautiful ocean air. that wil

he will go to the white house rose garden. this hour we'll have live coverage of the president deeply disappointed because they have failed to pass these, even these modified background check expansion regulations. meanwhile, authorities are supposed to come out fairly soon to brief us on the latest investigation in the boston marathon bombings. we're getting conflicting word on when that might happen if in fact it will happen. but two sources do with knowledge of the investigation say authorities want to question a person seen on video, a person seen on video as a possible suspect in the attack. let's bring in our chief national correspondent john king. our security analyst as well. they're here. juliet will be walking in momentarily. john, let's update our viewers on what we know right now as far as the criminal investigation is concerned. >> we do know for a number of sources they believe they've made substantial progress described by some as a breakthrough in this case because of a video analysis much of it coming from the

matt lauer asked me how to garden without a garden. >> pot, container gardens, this is a nice way to grow things and get your hand into gardening. are you a gardener? >> what is your guess. >> no. >> you have to have holes so good drainage so cover that with this fiber, and a little bit of weight to hold that down so the soil doesn't wash out of the hole. then in your fancy coat, dump that right into here. >> what needs to be in the soil? >> this is going to be a tea garden so you're going to grow things, oops. >> sorry. >> i have some dirt in my hair. >> it's on your face. you look great, though. >> okay, so just dump the whole thing. >> all right. >> we need to fill about three-quarters full of soil and then we'll start planting things that would be fragrant and delicious in an herbal tea. >> what is a good combination? does everything get along with everything else? >> in herbs pretty much. lavender, we make ice cream, remember squeeze the pot and get the whole root ball out. you don't need those. we need more than that for this. >>

i can't believe how much our garden grew! wow!ered them. - and we had lots of sunny sunshine! - and now we get to pick the vegetables and taste them. - yippee! - yeah! (laughing) - tasting the vegetables? oh, no, i don't think i like vegetables. i don't want to try them. - ok, you three, would you like to find some juicy red tomatoes for the group to taste? - yes! - yep! - off you go! - tomatoes! let's look for red tomatoes. where would they be? - oh, tomaaaaaaatoes! - looking... looking... looking... do you see red tomatoes? (he gasps.) look! these bushes have tomatoes! i think. but... they're so little. - are they tomatoes? - uh-huh. those are cherry tomatoes. - i never had a cherry tomato before! hi, little cute cherry tomato! - daniel, why don't you and miss elaina pick six cherry tomatoes for us to try? - come on, toots! let's get picking! - will you count the tomatoes with us? ok, let's count! one, two, three, four, five, six. - six tomatoes! - great job, you two. now i'll just wash them off so we can taste them. - have you

in the 1890s, monet began to build his water garden at giverny, and this garden, periodically enlarged became his principal subject. nature here was organized according to his exact specifications. the light played across a world all of his own design. he could work out-of-doors summer after summer when the weather was right, but also work close by in his studio, where his memory would be freshest, and bring the pictures to the degree of finish he sought. he spent his final decade working on these huge canvases of the lily pond, and they remain an old man's celebration of the world of light and color. this is monet's old studio, giverny, now the gift shop restored with lavish donations from foreign sponsors, especially americans-- rockefeller, ford, henry kissinger, richard nixon. here you can buy the age of the impressionists in reproduction. it's ironic that having started out as radicals, the impressionists should end up being the art of the establishment, the most sought-after, the most well-known, and the most reproduced art in history. the familiarity of impressionism deprives us

her building spans my entire garden into next garden, the next lot. so it is this huge wall of building

who showed him our garden was but a jail? humbaba was great and scary, but not so very strong, though no one could ever conquer him as no one would ever try. time and again, when things grew old, humbaba alone believed himself eternal and young, still powerful, able to defeat all. humbaba didn't want to know one fact: that accumulation will lead to eruptive change. but, sadly, when suddenly he realized it after all, he chose to check its power on all, the tall. he crushed all the shrubs and plants leaving them creeping and broken all over. he damaged the flowers and colors, the flowers withered, their leaves all burned and soon they were throwing their seeds every which way and when the whole orchard changed into a dry, gray waste, humbaba, his mind like stone, shouted his horrible cry of fire and burned all that gray and yellow, birds of all kinds were flying away with ashes in their beaks which humbaba couldn't oversee any more or ever set on fire. then, grandfather ended his day and continued closing his big thick yellow b

they don't leave you out and like i was working at the garden. i don't work there no more, but they are still there for you even though you are not a part of the area. they are a lot of help. they give you great advice. i can go to them when i need them. i really love it there. and we really like it because we need more money to help us go to trips. like to go to nevada and travel and see the world. you know, that's about it. [applause] >> hello. my name is candace peerson, i started off in girls 2000 a few years ago, i am not going to tell you how many, because then you know my age. i am here to talk about the cut. last friday we received e-mail that we got like cut bad. and i am basically here to propose when i go out on maternity leave and come back, that all of this is situated and it's really hurtful because this is a program that i started out when i was a youth and to see that they may not have that when they get older like started working in that garden. and now i am a bookkeeper. i was able to go to san francisco state university because