Jan 5th, 2005 · When Joseph Nga came to the United States from his native Cameroon in 1996, he was pursuing a career in ethnobiology. But two Masters degrees later, he still found his ambitions frustrated. In the process, a new path emerged. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
Nov 26th, 2004 · The Filbert Steps create a steep spine that runs up and down San Francisco's historic Telegraph Hill, leading visitors past some of the city's oldest houses and most sublime, secret gardens. The gardens are heavy with blossoms -- and local history. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
Sep 9th, 2004 · Hundreds of pinwheels posing as daisies are among the eye-popping sights at California's Cornerstone Festival of Gardens. The exhibit offers new ideas in landscape design. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
Aug 26th, 2004 · A new tree-climbing institute in Oregon wants to increase awareness of old-growth forests by helping people explore treetop ecosystems. But the group wants to make sure the venture does less harm than good. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
Jun 23rd, 2004 · The idea of "green" roofs -- covering the tops of buildings with plants, trees and grasses -- is as ancient as Mesopotamia. Touted as a solution to pollution and other environmental problems, they're increasingly showing up around the country. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
Jun 9th, 2004 · Kinky Friedman used to perform offbeat country songs with his band, the Texas Jewboys. He later turned to writing mysteries. Now he wants to be governor of Texas. His slogan for the 2006 campaign: "How Hard Can It Be?" NPR's Ketzel Levine has a profile of the Texas funnyman.
Apr 19th, 2004 · For five decades, Dave Frishberg has been crafting deftly worded, wry songs that harken back to the golden age of the musical. The jazz composer says he learned the art of musical wit from Broadway legend Frank Loesser. For Intersections, a series on artists' influences, NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.