Nail artist Chieko Ishijima Chieko Ishijima, 25, is the manager of Brilliant Nail Shibuya, a salon next door to the Marui and Seibu department stores, smack in the middle of one of Tokyo’s hubs of young fashion. She quickly painted and sculpted her way to the top of the highly competitive nail-art industry with intricately layered designs incorporating semi-precious stones and super-cute designs made from acrylic. Once on … Read more on The Japan Times

The art of nature: Bonsai club shows living sculptures this weekend Art is created from nature when it comes to sculpting a bonsai, and hundreds of these miniature pieces of art will be on display this weekend at the 21st annual Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai Show in Scotts Valley. Read more on Santa Cruz Sentinel

Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club to hold 41st annual Gem and Mineral Show 2010 marks the 41st year for the Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club’s Gem and Mineral Show, which will be held on March 27 and 28 in the Valley.The show will feature thousands of rocks and minerals in displays as well as rock and mineral vendors, according Read more on The Daily & Sunday Review

Robertson Show results FARM PRODUCE: Fodder Corn 1st H Norman Sunflower 1st B Clayton Hay, pred. Read more on Southern Highland News

Home and garden calendar TODAY Read more on The Florida Times-Union

All you need is love: ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and with Cupid targeting everyone in sight, coming up with original V-day plans might be a bit daunting. Read more on The Allen American

What’s On What’s On in the world of gardening, design and property… HortTalk: Tree Risk Management – diagnostic tools used in modern arboriculture, by Frank C. Read more on Otago Daily Times

Succulents finding a home in containers Container gardening and online marketing are increasing the popularity of succulents. Read more on The News Journal

Get your red hot nostalgia fix right here Are we in retro mode right now? The Ranch House has been rebooted as a destination for Island-style comfort food; not a free-standing “ranch house,” like the original in Äina Haina, but in a second-story walk-up on Kapahulu Avenue, where Sam Choy’s and Sergio’s used to be. Read more on Honolulu Advertiser

Garden Calendar Friday* Registration deadline for Gardening Study School on March 15-16. Topics to be covered include plant growth, pruning techniques, growing outdoor flowers, botanical gardens, classifying plants and bonsai. Details and registration forms at www.s … Read more on The Bryan-College Station Eagle