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4Around Michiana
5Bridge to BeautyBridges can serve as the perfect accent piece in abackyard or garden.
8BAEC’s 2013 Parade of HomesPlus Remodelers Showcase
10Sensational SinksThe lastest designs and updates for your kitchensink.
12Kitchenettes...How Suite!Add luxury to your guest suite with a mini-kitchen.
14Native Plants toKnow and Grow!Did you know that there are numerous nativeIndiana ferns suitable for home landscaping?
16Preserve and ProtectGuard your property while you are away.
18year ‘round gardening –
Deadhead to Extend theLife of your Plants.
19Ask the ProWet and wild: Keeping pools healthy.
20Anchor’s AweighA salute to navy & white.
22Make A Change OutdoorsSustainable and responsible outdoor living.
24Get Cooking this Summerwith Outdoor Kitchens
25Business Gallery
26Outsmarting Dear ol’ Dad
When is the last time you enjoyed ablissful moment? I experience completehappiness hearing the laughter of mygrandchildren, and delight in watchingthem learn and grow.
Last week, “Papa” and I took our 2-year-old granddaughter to the local berry
farm to pick strawberries. With basket firmly grasped in one dimpled littlehand, she reached into a plant and dutifullyplucked a berry with the other. It was a tinygreen berry. I smiled and instructed, “Pickthe pretty red ones.” She, being a goodstudent, peered at the bright red fruit in mybasket, looked down the rows of plants andproceeded to select ripe strawberries. Howproud she was to show Mama and shareher bounty with her family. Pure pleasure!
Sometimes blissful moments are expe-rienced in the beauty of nature. One wayyou can enhance your natural surroundings is by including a bridge as anaccent piece. Whether spanning a stream or bed of river rock, bridgesadd adventure and interest to a yard and garden. Writer Shelley Swift de-scribes variations of landscape bridges in this issue. She also talked with apro about caring for backyard pools, a very timely topic for June!
Teresa Nicodemus writes about the latest designs of kitchen sinksand their amenities. Another of her features describes how to furnishguests with their own mini-kitchen – how thoughtful!
Ever practical Julie Young contributes a “green” feature about sus-tainable and responsible outdoor living. In another story, she tells abouthome security systems, especially important to have when leaving yourhome vacant while on vacation.
Additionally in June’s Michiana House & Home is news regarding an-other great home show: the 46th annual Builders Association of ElkhartCounty 2013 Parade of Homes Plus Remodelers Showcase, June 15-23.
So much to read, so many projects to dream about and plan … butdon’t forget to take time to relax. The most blissful moments catch us un-aware!
Rebecca Whitesel, EditorEmail: [email protected]
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June 8
Nappanee Second SaturdayVisit Nappanee to enjoy lots of affordablefamily fun with special activities throughouttown. The small town of Nappanee hasteamed together to offer a fun day for allages. The town offers lots of retail specials,free activities for kids and more.www.amishcountry.org
June 15
14th AnnualPumpkinvine Bike RideThis annual event supports maintenance ofthe 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail be-tween Goshen, Middlebury andShipshewana. Join 1,300 bicyclists and enjoygenerous SAGs serving locally producedfoods including homemade pie and icecream at the end of the ride. Cold cut sand-wiches will be served at lunchtime. EnjoyAmish countryside and newborn colts in pas-tures. Ride on roads with horses and bug-gies.Advance registration and fee required.www.pumpkinvine.org
June 15-23
Builders Association ofElkhart CountyParade of Homes PlusRemodelers ShowcaseEscape to rural Indiana for the 46th annualBAEC Parade of Homes Plus RemodelersShowcase. This annual event features a cen-tral site with three show homes located in theFarmington subdivision; seven other homeslocated in scattered sites will be featured inthe Parade of Homes. (See the article in thisedition for details.)Ticketed event 574.293.0997www.baec.com
June 16
Father’s Day TourRuthmere, a multifaceted cultural and histori-cal museum home offers free tours to all fa-thers in honor of Father’s Day.1 p.m., 2 p.m. 3 p.m.102 W. BeardsleyElkhart, IN574.264.0330www.ruthmere.org
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Elkhart Jazz FestivalDowntown Elkhart's Arts & Entertainmentdistrict comes alive with a weekend-long cel-ebration of jazz. John Pizzarelli will performFriday night. The Jazz at Lincoln CenterOrchestra with Wynton Marsalis, will head-line the festival on Saturday night.Admission fee: Ticket prices varyDowntown Elkhartwww.thelerner.com
June 21
Middlebury EventsDowntown Middlebury is the place to be onthe third Friday of each month, when thecommunity gathers in the town center tohear live music, visit with friends and enjoygreat shopping! Be sure to check the websitelisted below for weekly updates on all that ishappening in this northern Indiana town.inMiddlebury.com
June 26-29
Shipshewana Quilt FestivalThis four-day festival offers many scheduledactivities as well as an abundance of thingsto do throughout Shipshewana, including aNationally Recognized Speaker, Quilt &Vendor Show, Quilter’s Schoolhouse, ShopHop and area activities.Admission feeDowntown Shipshewana, Ind.www.shipshewanaquiltfest.comNow-October
July 5-August 23
Central Park Concert SeriesRelax with free summer concerts in Warsaweach Friday, a perfect opportunity to spendtime with the family, enjoy familiar tunes andexperience new types of performances.July 5 - Parrots of the Caribbean (JimmyBuffett Tribute, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)July 12 - Shade 'N Shannon (Cash 'N ClineTribute)July 26 -7-8:30 p.m.Central Park PlazaEast Canal StreetWarsaw, Ind.www.koscvb.org
July 12, 13, 14
Krasl Art Fair on the BluffLast year over 970 artists applied for the ArtFair, which gave the expert jury the chanceto select some of the best artists in the na-tion. The Krasl Art Fair is rated among thetop art fairs in the country; ranked No. 20 inthe nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine andNo. 52 by the Art Fair Sourcebook.Friday: 5-10 p.m. Kickoff PartySaturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission: FreeSt. Joseph, Mich.http://www.krasl.org
July 13
Children’s SummerGarden Party Ruthmere, a multifaceted cultural and histori-cal museum home, will offer a Children’sSummer Garden Party, free to visitors of allages.1-3 p.m.102 W. BeardsleyElkhart, IN574.264.0330www.ruthmere.org
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2013 Quilt Gardens TourThe annual colorful garden tour features an-nuals planted in gigantic gardens and handpainted super-sized murals, all located in theheart of northern Indiana’s Amish country.Farmstead Inn and 18 other locations370 S. Van Buren St.Shipshewana, IN260.768.4129www.amishcountry.org
June 7
Downtown DOGtownBring your four-legged buddy to downtownSouth Bend where many of the restaurants,attractions and shops will have pup-friendlyactivities. Rescue Alley will feature local res-cues and shelters with many dogs lookingfor a fur-ever home. Join the Hunt & SniffScavenger Hunt, Agility & Music event, enjoyal fresco dining, see doggy demos, theSouth Bend K-9 unit and more!5-9 p.m.South Bend, Ind.www.dtsbfirstfridays.com
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Architecture Walking TourTours begin at noon and 6 p.m. for Then &Now: A Downtown South Bend ArchitectureWalking Tour. Tours begin at the AmericanTrust Co. clock at the corner of Washingtonand Michigan streets. Cost: $2Call for reservations574.282.1110
June 7-August 23
Central ParkConcert SeriesRelax with free summer concerts in Warsaweach Friday, a perfect opportunity to spendtime with the family, enjoy familiar tunes andexperience new types of performances.June 7 - Keith Scott Band (Blues)June 21 - Michael Kelsey (Progressive-Aggressive Acoustic)7-8:30 p.m.Central Park PlazaEast Canal StreetWarsaw, Ind.www.koscvb.org
June 7
Goshen’s First FridaysTo celebrate First Fridays’ 6th birthday,Goshen will kick off its Outdoor SummerMusic Series with free concerts on the court-house lawn, the ERRA Rain Barrel Auctionand Chalk the Walk. Kids of all ages are in-vited to share their artistic talent on thecourthouse sidewalks.5-9 p.m.Goshen, Ind.www.cityonthego.org
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DeFries GardenJuried Art ShowThe fourth annual DeFries Garden Juried ArtShow is set in the unique DeFries Gardens,east of New Paris, Ind. The beauty of thegardens and live music throughout the day encourage patrons tostroll the grounds enjoying the beauty of theart works amidst the flowers and shrubs ofthe calendar garden and other gardens.www.goshenpaintersguild.org
June 8
Restore MichianaThe Restore Michiana partnership of IndianaLandmarks and Historic PreservationCommission of South Bend & St. JosephCounty offers seven informative workshopson how to restore and improve interior andexterior elements around the house. Thismonth learn about plaster walls; sign up forthe additional afternoon hands-on module.9 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.William Kizer House803 W. Washington St.South Bend, INwww.RestoreMichiana.com
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Syracuse Artisans andFarmers MarketEnjoy the talents of local artists and harvestof local farmers as the popular SyracuseArtisans & Farmers Market enters its fifthyear. Up to 40 vendors will convene inVeteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill tosell fresh produce, handcrafted items and di-verse artwork.Veteran's Memorial Park at Crosson Mill1013 N. Long Dr.Syracuse, IN574.457.3440www.syracuseparks.org
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by shelley swifthouse & home feature writer
Bridges are about more than takingyou from one place to another.
In a landscape setting, bridges can be asdecorative as they are functional.Enter the phrase “garden bridge”
in an online search, and hundreds, if not thousands of inspirational imagesappear. Some are rustic, others modern,but they all serve the same purpose –
adding an extra element of beauty in anyoutdoor setting. Bridges can serve as the
perfect accent piece in a backyard orgarden. They can also create a bit of
eye-catching curb appeal in a spaciousfront yard. Of course, incorporatingthem into water features make them
all the more interesting.
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Placing bridges over a pond or stream is where they look the mostinviting. “It allows you to walk over the water and enjoy it from above,which you can’t do by walking along the water’s edge,” noted Judy DePue,a landscape designer and owner of New Vistas Landscaping in Goshen.
Whether it’s plants or fish or simply the reflection, there’s plenty to beenjoyed by gazing down into the water from a bridge. “Plus, if you have awide enough bridge where you don’t need a railing, you can sit and dan-
gle your feet in the water, which is always nice,” said DePue.Culverts or ditches are also popular spots for bridges. You can create
the look of a creek bed by adding different size rocks and small stones tothe low-lying land beneath the bridge.
Bridges can even be used to hide an unsightly element, like anaboveground septic tank. No matter what the purpose, a bridge buildercan help create the perfect bridge for you.
Paul Miller and his staff create custom bridges at his company,
photo courtesy of New Vistas Landscaping, Goshen, IN
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Custom Steel Designs in Shipshewana. One of his personal favorites is abridge that leads out to a little island in the middle of a pond on a nearbyfarm. “We made a bridge to go out there and it looks great. Not only doesit make the island accessible by foot, but it gives you something really niceto look at too,” he said.
Miller has also crafted bridges for homeowners who simply want adecorative garden element, or who want a bridge to cover a low-lyingplace in their yard, like a downward slope or rain ditch.
“The bridges look nice on their own, but you can also plant flowersaround them and make them a landscaping centerpiece,” said Miller.
DOWN TO THE DETAILSIf you think a bridge may be the perfect addition to your landscape, con-sider the various types of bridges from which there are to choose. Themost popular style of landscape bridge is probably the universal gardenbridge, which is roughly 3 to 5 feet in length.
Landscape bridges can be small, but there’s no limit to the amount ofdetail they might have. Bridges can boast arched designs or lay flat, theycan have decorative railings and spindles or be more simplistic in design,like a suspension bridge with wooden slats and no railing.
More ambitious designs might include some sort of overhead cover-ing, like an airy trellis, or a fully enclosed bridge like those seen in stateparks and backcountry roads.
Whatever design you choose, simply scale the size to accommodateyour personal outdoor space. Miller often has customers bring him designsof large-scale bridges, which he then customizers to fit each homeowner’sneeds.
The bridges Miller creates are powder coated, which makes their fin-ish weatherproof and durable. Powder coating can be done in traditionalsteel bridge colors like brown and black, but can also be customized intojust about any color imaginable.
STYLISH CHOICESNo matter if a bridge is made of wood or steel, the color can really make astatement. A rustic wood bridge can blend in nicely with the environment,while a bright red or blue bridge can provide the perfect pop of color tobring your landscape to life.
Rustic cedar bridges made with log posts and hand-hewn wood arethe perfect complement to any woodsy landscape. Wood bridges can bemade of just about any type of wood. Choose from woods including pine,oak, redwood and cedar, depending on what look you hope to achieve.Stain the wood or leave it rustic, so that it whitewashes over time.
Vinyl bridges can mimic real wood, with less upkeep. Iron or steel
bridges can create a more formal look, and can be enhanced with lattice-work or decorative designs. A white wooden bridge with lattice sides is anideal accent for a formal garden.
A particular style of garden bridge is popular in Japanese gardens,which are well known for their use of low-lying bridges with arched de-signs. Many such bridges span over a koi pond or similar water feature.
An arched bridge can create depth, while a low-lying bridge is amore subtle addition. Boxy, multi-level bridges with straight lines and norails are also common in Japanese gardens, making them more functionalthan they are decorative.
A garden bridge can be placed over water, but is sometimes usedsimply as a decorative accent on land. Landscaping around the bridgewith colorful flowers and lush greenery helps the bridge blend into thelandscape and gives it added visual appeal. ■
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2013 parade of homes plusremodelers showcase
by teresa nicodemushouse and home feature writer
Escape to rural Indiana for the 46th Builders Association of Elkhart County’s2013 Parade of Homes Plus Remodelers Showcase, June 15-23.
This annual event features a central site with three show homes locatedin the Farmington subdivision, a picturesque area located only one mile from the
campus of Middlebury Community Schools in Middlebury, Ind. Seven other homeslocated in scattered sites will be featured in the Parade of Homes; with two homes
being extensive remodels entered in the Remodelers Showcase.The pricing for the featured homes starts in the mid-$200s.
“The fact that we have a central site for theShowcase this year is very positive. We have nothad a central site Showcase since 2008,” com-mented Executive Officer Kim McKibbin of theBAEC. “This shows the building climate is recover-ing. All of our builders and remodelers are ex-tremely busy. Many builders are booked throughSeptember/October for new homes.
“We are proud to showcase the followingParade of Homes builders for 2013,” McKibbinsaid. At the Farmington main site are GraniteRidge Builders, Team Construction and OakbrookHomes.
“Last year, approximately 5,000 peoplestrolled through the 2012 Parade of Homes PlusRemodelers Showcase. The same number – if notmore – is expected this year. According to theElkhart Board of Realtors, many homeowners arein the market for good quality used homes or arenow able to build new, which is a good sign,” saysMcKibbin. “People are more confident in the econ-omy, and interest rates are at an all-time low.”
Showcase attendees will be intrigued thisyear by state-of-the-art, energy-efficient productsthroughout all of the homes. Each home featuresnew energy-efficient appliances, windows and sid-ing. All builders, who are members of BAEC, com-ply with Indiana Quality Assurance Standards andare held to higher criteria. The Parade of Homesoffers insights into new building trends and uniquegreen products for the home. ■
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Central site builders: Farmington Subdivision
Granite Ridge14667 N. Horseshoe Bend, Middlebury
Team Construction14689 N. Horseshoe Bend, Middlebury
Oakbrook Homes56175 Bridle Path Drive, Middlebury
June 15-23
Scattered site builders:
Innovative Home DesignWoodfield Villas54151 Bethany Drive, Bristol
Town & County BuildersThe Farm11339 Fishers Pond, Middlebury
Team Construction Co.Field Stone Crossing III57628 Fall Creek Court, Goshen
Schrock HomesWestoria Development2012 Westoria Drive, Goshen
Remodelers Showcase projects:
Bail Home Services& Construction, Inc.Pheasant Ridge53848 Pheasant Ridge, Elkhart
Straight Talk ConstructionYellow Creek Trails59645 Park Side Drive, Elkhart
GM HomesFishers River Forest58880 River Forest Drive, Goshen
Fireside HomesCopperfield Sub-Division30368 Deer Pointe, Granger
Tickets to the event and the 2013 Parade of Homes PlusRemodelers Showcase Book are available at all Elkhart CountyMartin’s Super Markets. The book will also be available inwestern St. Joseph County Martin’s locations. You will also findthe book at numerous other locations throughout ElkhartCounty. Tickets will be available at all of the parade home sitesas well. Tickets are $7; children under 18 years of age mayattend the event for free.
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sensational sinksby teresa nicodemus
house & home feature writer
Step into the past, and you will find that the vintage kitchen sink was purelyutilitarian with its dual handle controls and durable white enamel over cast iron
bowl … not particularly aesthetically appealing. Step into the modern kitchen, andyou will find that the kitchen sink has morphed into a fashionable yet functional
jewel in the kitchen. Technologically advanced faucets with“touch on and off” features, customized bowl configurations and under-mount
installation make you want to reword the old saying, “everything but the kitchen sink” into “everything is the kitchen sink!”
FUNCTIONALITY AND STYLE“The industry always has something new to market, and we are constantly seeingstyles of kitchen sinks changing,” comments John Howard, designer for ModernKitchen in Elkhart. “Styles have a lot to do with trends in society. Today functionalitycombined with elegance is ‘in.’ You will find that kitchen sink options are driven bycounter and cabinetry style and blend easily with the kitchen’s surroundings. Thesquared corner, farm-style sinks with low gloss, white satin finishes are very popular.”
The farmhouse sinks, also known as apron-front sinks, conjure up images of tradi-tional kitchens, yet today’s farmhouse sinks fit easily into transitional décor. “The apronsink exposes a fashionable panel on the front of the cabinetry giving it a farmhouselook. I’ve seen these sinks in more transitional kitchens where traditional or rustic décor
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elements such as exposed beams and metal accessories create a moderneclectic mix in the kitchen,” states Layna Johnson, designer for CanaCabinetry in Elkhart.
Choices in installation between under-mount and top-mount sinksgive consumers additional options to choose the best sink for their needs.Under-mount sinks are mounted under the countertop, eliminating the lip ofa drop-in or top-mount sink and offering a polished, seamless look withinthe countertop. “It’s also easier to keep the countertop clean. You canbrush crumbs and spills easily into the under-mount sink. The top-mountlip is always a crumb catcher,” says Johnson.
Customized bowl configurations add to the functionality of the mod-ern kitchen sink, from deep double-bowl sinks, perfect for large pots andpans, to three-bowl sinks for added convenience. “The 60/40 sink is widelypopular as a double-bowl sink with one bowl smaller than the other. Thesmaller bowl usually features the garbage disposal and is handy for scrap-ing and rinsing,” explains Melissa Myers, designer for kitchens etc, inc. inElkhart.
FAUCETS AND AMENITIESWhen it comes to sink fixtures, brushed nickel and stainless steel faucetsdecorate today’s kitchen sinks says Myers. More chrome fixtures are mak-ing a comeback as well, creating a smooth, modern look in the kitchen.According to Darla Carter, sales consultant for Ferguson Enterprises inGranger, the biggest seller is the gooseneck, high arc faucet with pull-down sprayer. The all-in-one handle for both cold and hot water remainspopular in faucet design. “The major faucet manufacturers, Kohler®, Moen®
and Delta®, are all manufacturing touch and/or sensor triggered faucets. Aslight touch to the faucet will turn it on,” states Carter. Technology andfashion meld together to create the modern kitchen sink, handy to use andlovely to view. ■
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teresa nicodemus,house & home feature writer
Treat your houseguests to a kitchen of their own. Add cozy conven-ience to your guest suite with a mini-kitchen. Kitchenettes come inall shapes and sizes—from morning bars housed in a decorativehutch to guest kitchen ensembles complete with an eating nook.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSIf you are considering adding a mini-kitchen to an existing guest suite,ponder a few questions before getting started. How will the space beused—to prepare large meals or just as a breakfast bar? Who will useit—family members staying indefinitely or overnight guests? “How youwill use the space determines the design of your mini-kitchen,” statesRamona Kauffman, design consultant for Oakbrook Homes in Elkhart.“Also consider using open concept ideas to integrate the space in theroom. Maximize the design of the space for multiple functions; for exam-ple, utilize a small kitchen table for eating and for desk space or use acounter space for serving and as an eating area.”
Additionally, according to John Howard, designer, for ModernKitchen in Elkart, think about the cooking function of the area. Is arange needed? Will that require venting? Think about what appliancesare required and the cost of plumbing for a sink or dishwasher in theassigned area of your guest suite.
Blending the kitchen space into the room is an important factor.Doug Miller, owner of D.L. Miller Construction Co., Inc. in Elkhart, re-cently added a high-end mini-kitchen in a guest suite for a client. Thecabinetry space was approximately 8 feet in length, adding a luxuriousbackdrop to the kitchenette. The flat paneled cabinet doors were in ele-gant cherry. The cabinets were designed specifically to mimic free-standing furniture with the addition of feet to the cabinetry in order toblend in with the furniture in the bedroom. A single, under-mount sinkwas installed, along with task lighting underneath the cabinetry so thelighting remained unobtrusive to the rest of the guest suite.
MORNING BARS A variation of a full kitchenette in the guest room is a convenient morn-ing bar or coffee station for your guests. Beautifully designed hutcheswith glass doors and shelving with interior lighting can make this spaceelegant and functional for your guests. Set up a Keurig® with rich coffeeflavors, hot chocolate and tea brew cups, along with a colorful bowl offruit and a lovely vase of flowers to make your guests feel at home.Narrow built-in wall shelves provide a perfect spot for storing coffeemugs and saucers for easy accessibility and decorative flair.
“In aging-in-place homes, a morning bar can have multiple uses. Acabinetry grouping and counter space in a bedroom can not only serveas a coffee station but a nurses station as well,” explains Miller. “Youcan have space for a small under-cabinet refrigerator, room for refresh-ments and a microwave for family members requiring in-home care.”
Welcome your guests this summer with five-star elegance; wrapthem in comfort—from a fluffy comforter to their very own comfy kitchen.
RESOURCES
D.L. MillerConstruction Co., Inc.23267 CR 4 E.Elkhart, IN574.264.0644www.dlmillerconstruction.com
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fernsnative plants to know and grow!
by paul rothrockindiana native plant and
wildlife societywriter and photographer
Did you know that there are nu-merous native Indiana ferns suitablefor home landscaping? These in-clude Christmas, cinnamon, inter-rupted, maidenhair, royal and sensi-tive ferns, to name a few.
However, ferns seem ignoredin our modern home landscaping.Given their lush and varied foliage,this shortcoming should be ad-dressed. They can provide groundcover or accents with or instead ofhostas in shaded or partially shadedlocales.
One adaptable fern for thelandscape is the interrupted fern(Osmunda claytoniana), which ispictured. This species has pinnatelyor feather-like compound leaves orfronds that can attain 3 feet inlength. If the frond is a fertile one,spore-producing pinnae replacessome of its middle leaflets.
As the pinnae ripen, they turnbrown, then darken and graduallyfall away as the spores are shed.The result is a gap or interruption inthe series of leaflets along the frondaxis. According to fossil remains,plants resembling the interruptedfern have existed for the past 200million years.
Today, the interrupted fern oc-curs infrequently in rich woods andother damp habitats in Indiana.Thus, its propagation by horticultur-ists and its inclusion in our homelandscaping can aid in conservingthis and other fern species. Theeasiest mode of propagation is bydivision, but ripe spores germinatereadily on moist sterile soil kept inhumid conditions. However, pa-tience will be required since all fernsexhibit two distinct life phases, ga-metophyte and sporophyte. Thespore gives rise to the gametophytephase, which may take months tomature and start to form the familiarfern fronds.
Several relatives of interruptedfern, cinnamon fern (O. cinnamo-mea) and royal fern (O. regalis),may also enhance your landscape.These dramatic species demandmoister, organic soils.
If you need a fern for a some-what drier setting, consider theChristmas fern (Polystichum acrosti-choides). As is true of most ferns,this species grows best in slightlyacidic soil that is kept cool andmore uniformly moist by leafy mulch.
Visit the Indiana Native Plantand Wildflower Society website,www.INPAWS.org, for more aboutthe use and availability of nativespecies.
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by julie younghouse & home feature writer
It’s never easy to leave your home, even for a day or two.There is a fear that Murphy’s Law for travelers will descend upon
departure and anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Aweekend getaway may not require a lot in order to keep your
property protected, but a seven-day family trip or an extendedvacation demands far more provision in order to ensure that
everything is ship shape upon your return.
THE BASICSThere are a number of obvious steps that must occur anytime homeownersleave their residence. They must set their thermostat to an “away” setting,stop mail and newspaper delivery, arrange for pet care, and alert a trustedfriend of their plans so that the person can keep an eye on the place. It’salso important not to announce travel plans to your entire social network.
According to AAA, home burglaries and vacations go hand in hand.The FBI reports that burglaries soar in July and August, averaging about$1,600 in losses per hit. For homeowners going on vacation, here are afew things to keep in mind:
Take inventory. Have a video recording of every room of your home’smore valuable items and make sure that all serial numbers, model num-bers, etc. are on file to make an insurance claim much easier to deal withlater on.
Make sure to update your contact information with your alarm compa-ny, test your sensors, and alert the company of your plans so that you maybe contacted while you are away. Frank Rhodes of Cottage WatchmanSecurity in Pierceton says homeowners often take for granted that every-thing is working properly and fail to notice when there has been a glitch inthe system. (See sidebar)
Double-check all doors and windows to ensure that they are locked.Houses can settle and jimmy locking mechanisms leaving your home inad-vertently vulnerable. Take the time to check smoke detectors and changebatteries in them as well.
Additionally, the home should look as it would during any other day orweek with only the most minor of adjustments. There is no need to closecurtains (which could prevent a neighbor or authorities from seeing insidein the event of a concern) and while every light in the place does not have
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Take it from meAs many of our House & Home
readers know, I recently went on vaca-
tion and while I am pleased to say
that I returned home incident-
free, a week after I returned, I re-
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night from my alarm company
that discovered a “disturbance
in the Force” and wanted to
know if everything was all right. I as-
sured the woman on the phone that I was fine and when prompted for
my code word, I rattled off the complicated Fibonacci sequence that I
assumed would satisfy her. It didn’t.
“Ms. Young, can you tell me who is on the call list?” she asked.
I offered my oldest son’s baptismal name, which threw her, consid-
ering I used the shortened version of it when I set up the contact infor-
mation. I further bombed her inquiry when she asked for his mobile
number and couldn’t remember his outdated cell account.
I finally satisfied her by giving her my home phone number but it
was a powerful reminder to stay on top of your systems and the impor-
tance of keeping them up to date, lest you end up running out of life-
lines at 2 a.m. like I nearly did!
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to be blazing, small timers can give your home the appearance it wouldhave every night that you are in residence.
“There are a number of ways you can give your home the appearancethat someone is home,” says Brooke Hamstra with the Wetzel InsuranceAgency, Inc. in Warsaw.
EXTENDED VACATIONSIf you are a homeowner who is planning an extended vacation or who rou-tinely spends a season away from your primary residence, your homesafety plan must be upgraded to further accommodate your additionalneeds.
First, you must consider the time of year that you will be vacationing.Will it be during the blistering heat of the summer months, or during a win-ter cold snap? If you are travelling in the summer, you must arrange foryour lawn to be cared for while you are away including mowing, wateringand fertilizing. During the winter, you have to take care to protect yourpipes in the event of plummeting temperatures. You may want to turn offyour water meter on the street side in order to keep the meter from freez-ing. You’ll also want to either turn off or turn down the gas on your waterheater for the duration of your absence and open any cabinets in order togive insulated pipes on exterior walls access to a heat source.
You’ll also want to remove all perishable foods from the refrigerator andpantry so that it does not spoil or attract a flood of pests to your home.Experts say that in addition, you should remove all cash and valuablesfrom the premises and store them in a safety deposit box.
“Smart technology really comes in handy when it comes to vacations,”says Bill Duxbury, owner of Lifestyle Consulting in Granger. He notes thatthe same technology that helps you control your thermostat, TV channelsand lights in your home can be extended to provide additional protectionwhile you are away. “It literally lets you be there when you are not.”
Home automation is critical when it comes to travel. Through one sim-ple software application, homeowners can access all areas of their homesand eliminate a significant amount of worry that comes along with extend-ed leaves of absence.
“It’s easy to use, easy to expand depending on your needs,” he says.“Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of home automation that can notonly control a home’s electronic components but also its administrative is-sues such as the heating and cooling, lighting and security systems.” ■
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deadhead to extendthe life of your plants
year ‘round gardening
We all want our garden plants to have longevity,variety and to be an inspiration to others. For yourgarden, deadheading is a way to trick your flowersinto producing more blooms, which will lengthen
the flowering season for your garden beds.
WHY DEADHEADBefore you can fully understand the reasons for dead-heading, you need to understand the goal of a flower-ing plant. Flowering plants exist to produce and dis-perse seeds, thus ensuring the continuation of theplant species. Once a flower is finished blooming, itstarts to dry out. At this point, the plant is sure that ithas done its job of producing seeds and that its lifecycle is reaching its end. But through deadheadingyou can trick the plant into thinking no seeds havebeen produced, which will force the plant to produceanother flower. Through the simple act of deadheading,you can coax more blooms out of a single plant. Notonly will your garden produce color longer than itshould, but it will look neater and cleaner.
There is one disadvantage to deadheading. Whenyou remove the spent flower heads and discard them,no seeds will be dispersed. Some plants will propagateby reseeding itself. Also, seeds are an important foodsource for birds and small animals.
HOW TO DEADHEADDeadheading is really very simple. All you need to dois remove the flower heads after they die and becomedried out. Most people pinch them off with their finger-
nails, but you can also use clippers or scissors to snipthem off. For some plants such as geraniums, youshould snap off the dead blossom. Roses, daisies andother plants with a tougher stalk may need to be cutwith pruning shears.
Be sure to remove the entire flower head whendeadheading. If you simply remove the flower’s petals,the plant isn’t convinced it has failed to produceseeds. Rather than forming new flowers, the plant willwaste its energy trying to get the petal-less stems toproduce another flower.
WHAT TO DEADHEADNot all flowering plants need to be deadheaded.Some, such as begonias and impatiens, are termed“self-cleaning” plants. This means they will releasespent flower heads on their own.
But there are numerous other flowers that benefitfrom regular deadheading. These include petunias,daylilies, cosmos, marigolds, pansies, coreopsis androses. Deadheading some perennials such as balloonflowers, blanket flowers, foxglove and hollyhock, cansignificantly lengthen their blooming time. Astilbe andpeonies, for example, need to be deadheaded fre-quently to keep the plant looking tidy and healthy.
WHEN TO DEADHEADIdeally, you should deadhead your garden every fewdays to get rid of the flower heads as soon as the colorbegins to fade. Deadheading your garden is a simpleway to keep it looking neat and tidy and to extend theflowering life of the plants. Longer color during the sea-son equals a garden that is an inspiration. ■
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HOW ESSENTIAL IS IT TO CHECK YOUR POOL WATERTHROUGHOUT THE SEASON?
It’s extremely important to test water regularly. Water may be clear butthere are other issues that can harm the liner and/or equipment. Watershould be checked weekly or even more often in hot weather. It’s agood idea to check it after a pool party or heavy rains.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO TEST IT?There are a couple of different home tests. There are strips you can dipin the water, which are quick and simple. There’s also a test kit whereyou put different drops into a tube filled with water. The best way to testis by taking a water sample to your local pool store that has a comput-er lab.
WHAT NEGATIVE EFFECTS CAN IMPROPERLY TREATEDWATER HAVE ON YOUR POOL?
The No. 1 effect to bad water chemistry is that it will damage the poolequipment. It is far more inexpensive to keep the water chemistry cor-rect than to have to change equipment or a liner in a pool.
DO POOL OWNERS EVER REACH A POINT WHERE THEIR WATER IS BEYONDSAVING AND THEY NEED TO START OVER WITH CLEAN WATER?
Yes. One factor is if someone gets nitrates (fertilizer) in their pool water.Nitrates will neutralize chlorine and there is no chemical you can put inthe pool to remove it, so the only way to remove it is to replace thewater. All other pools can be cleaned with chemicals and filtration. Onemay choose to remove and replace water if the pool has sat for a cou-ple of years and the chemical cost would be extremely high, so replac-ing may be the best alternative to cleaning.
HOW CAN A POOL PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH ROUTINE UPKEEP AND/OROPENING AND CLOSING A POOL?
I say when in doubt, call a local pool store and ask. Whether it’s open-ing, closing, water testing or equipment service, most swimming poolcompanies offer a full range of services.
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Jeff Loucks started installing pools for himself, family and friends about14 years ago. Eventually, he started putting them in for his constructioncompany clients. Six years ago he opened Modern Swim in Goshen,where he helps a number of homeowners install and maintain back-yard swimming pools. With swim season now in full swing, he sharessome insight into the importance of maintaining healthy pool waterthroughout the summer.
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Sail into summer with the classic combination of navy blue and white.Whether your decorating destination lists toward crisp and tailored or
soft and casual, nothing beats navy and white for providing a fresh appearance. Blue is soothing, white is clean and airy,
a harmonious union if ever there was one!
Another great thing about this tried and true color combo is that it isequally at home in the kitchen, living room, bedroom or any other spaceinside – or outside – of your home. For a fresh look in the kitchen, placenavy windowpane check cushions on white chairs. The living room ap-pears traditional and inviting with furniture upholstered in navy with whitepiping. Marry floral fabrics with navy ticking for a pretty bedroom. Navyand white stripes yield a nautical look – perfect for beach cottage orpatio.
You may wish to hang sheer white curtains with navy panels. Blueand white ginger jars, tiles and pottery make great accent pieces. Whitewood furniture keeps everything light, although deep woods look strikingagainst navy and white.
Should you want to accent with another color, add red for a patrioticflair. Silver pairs well with navy and white as do shots of yellow. Othershades of blue go nicely, especially watery, coastal hues.
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by julie younghouse & home feature writer
Over the past few months, Michiana House & Homemagazine has been committed to bringing you the
latest trends in sustainable lawn and garden products.Let’s recap the various ways you can “make a change”
in your outdoor lifestyle, improve your “green” score andwin bonus “eco” points from the ground up!
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LAWNS AND GARDENSIf making a decision to create a more sustainable eco-system in your yard,consider just how “green” you want to go. Using grass seed that promotesa shorter blade and applying organic or water saving fertilizer will help cutdown on energy used to maintain your lawn and garden throughout theseason. The less you have to water and mow, the better! And if you caneliminate emissions by using a human powered push mower and benefitfrom water saved in a rain barrel system, even better!
Understanding native plants and using them appropriately throughoutyour yard will also help get the biggest bang for the buck. Why plant anexotic flower or tree variety that requires more care than a newborn, whenone of our local varieties will come adapted to the Midwest climate andterrain? Be sure to use homemade compost in your garden to give yourplants rich nutrients that money can’t buy.
Local garden centers are terrific resources for eco-friendly gardenpractices and are only too willing to help homeowners make a change infavor of a “greener” yard. Stoney Acres Greenhouse in LaGrange,McIntosh Greenhouse & Garden Center in Goshen, and Kruse FarmSupply & Garden Center in Bristol all have professionals who know the lat-est tips and tricks. Sometimes they even hold workshops to meet variousinterests. When in doubt, don’t forget to contact your local extension office,which can provide even more tips and how-to advice.
HARDSCAPES, STRUCTURES, LIGHTING AND FURNITUREBeing green does not begin and end with the living materials on yourproperty. Sustainable materials can be found throughout outdoor roomsand landscape plans. From concrete to stone as well as permeable andpervious pavers, homeowners are looking to create beautiful settings thatbenefit Mother Earth as well.
Mark Walker of Kuert Concrete in Goshen says his company special-izes in Xeripave SP pavers that are designed to infiltrate storm waterthrough the surface into the soil below where the water is naturally filteredand gross pollutants are removed. “These porous segmental pavers areideally suited as a practical long-term alternative to impervious materialsand can be used in conjunction with traditional materials in order to createa responsible balance in the yard,” he says. Choosing recycled or natural materials in your outdoor structures and fur-niture also helps improve the sustainability in your yard. Wooden gazebos,pergolas and decking materials responsibly milled can be a great choice,along with durable polyvinyl pieces that are made from recycled milk jugsand other plastics.Raber Patio Enclosures & Furniture in Shipshewana specializes in outdoorpoly furniture that is manufactured from HDPE (milk jug) plastic. “It’s really
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With Father’s Day just around the corner, be sure to light up dad’snight by purchasing inexpensive solar lights that can accent the patio,deck, driveway or any other landscape element. At $2 apiece (in somestores) it’s a small investment to make that will give back in the electricityhomeowners save.
No matter how you use your outdoor rooms, look for ways in whichyou can make those small changes that add up to a big difference for fu-ture generations! ■
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What works best inyour space?Outdoor kitchens can be as elaborate – or assimple – as you’d like. But to make the most ofyour new space, you need to carefully considerthe design. Have a professional check the patioor deck where you plan on building your outdoorkitchen beforehand. While most can support theadditional weight, you may need to add structuralsupport.
Think about how the space will be used.Do you want guests to eat outside or just minglewhile you cook? What features (pool, trees, etc.)are already in your backyard and need to beworked around? Is there enough ventilation areaso smoke from the grill can blow away?
Make sure there is plenty of space forpeople to watch without getting in the way or being too close toopen flames. Typically, there should be 3 feet of space on eitherside of the grill for workspace and food preparation.
How often will you be usingyour outdoor kitchen?This will determine numerous factors, including the equipmentyou purchase. If you will use your outdoor kitchen just in the sum-mer, a grill with wheels can be moved into the garage and pro-tected from the elements once the seasons change. These typesof grills are the most common and come in a wide variety ofsizes and prices with a range of features. You can also take thesewith you if you move to a new home.
If you want to use your outdoor kitchen year-round, you’llneed to do more planning. Look for a built-in grill with side burn-ers in the base unit that allow for cooking at different tempera-tures simultaneously. This base can provide extra countertop andstorage space. Make sure the grill is in an area that can withstandhigh temperatures and is impervious to stray embers or sparks,such as a stone patio. Remember, you won’t be able to take itwith you, so think carefully before investing a lot in a permanentgrill.
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What else do I need?Standard grill accessories that every backyard chef needs includegriddles for grilling fish and veggies, a meat thermometer andtongs. And don’t forget insect control. Citronella candles, torches orother repellents will help keep pesky insects at bay.
An exhaust hood keeps smoke out of your guests’ eyes.Refrigerators with icemakers are ideal for storing beverages andfood that needs to be kept cold. An outdoor sink makes preppingand cleaning veggies an easy task. Unless you plan on washingdishes outside, a cold water connection is all you need.
For small appliances and stereos, you’ll need outdoor GFCIoutlets. Consult with a professional electrician for local code re-quirements. Consider purchasing patio heaters or an outdoor fire-place if you plan on grilling in the chilly months.
Weatherproof your new outdoor kitchen. Get a cover for grillsthat live outdoors. Select weatherproof materials for countertops,cabinets and other elements of your kitchen. Stainless steel, slate,tile, stucco and stone all work well. A large tent or outdoor umbrellacan cover your guests and equipment in inclement weather.
With the proper amount of forethought and planning, you’llbe enjoying your meals in the great outdoors in no time.
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I assumed there had to be a reason for his choice. There always was.The man was a firm believer in the measure-twice-cut-once theory, sosurely he had thought this all through and had a reason why gravel waspreferable.
You can imagine my surprise when he looked at the gravel went intoa contemplative stance and thoughtfully said, “You know? You may
have a point there.” (I swear I nearly asked him to repeat it be-cause I couldn’t believe my own ears.)
Encouraged by his willingness to hear me out, I suggest-ed that wetting it and settling the sand ourselves would pro-vide an even and more cost-effective way of leveling theblocks. I almost burst with pride when he removed thegravel from our cart and headed over to the sand pile to se-lect three bags for our project. I don’t know if I was more ex-
cited about saving money or the fact that I thought of some-thing he hadn’t, but I suspect it was a combination of both.
As it turned out, the shed was Dad’s last “big” projectand remains one of the best lessons in building that I ever received.
I learned the importance of planning ahead, having all of your materialsin place before you need them, having a realistic understanding of whatyou can and cannot do, and above all if you learn enough, you just mightoutsmart your dad every once in awhile! ■
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outsmartingdear ol’ dad
by julie younghouse & home feature writer
Father represents a “gold standard” when it comes to the three B’s:bravery, brawn and brain. He is simply the smartest, strongest and moststeadfast person in a child’s life. Case in point: I rarely beat my father inJeopardy! I didn’t stand a chance against him in Trivial Pursuit, could notbest him in a foot race or a push-up competition, and did not possess hislevel of confidence when it came to checking out all of those frightening“house settling” noises that only occur in the middle of thenight.
However, I do remember all too well the mo-ment I outwitted the man in the field he consid-ered his true dominion: home improvement.
It was the summer that I announced Iwanted to build a shed in the backyard. My8-by-8 model was simply not enough for myneeds, and Dad and I decided to bond overthe new construction. We had a great timetearing down the old structure and planningfor the new one.
While shopping for cinder blocks andother foundational supplies at the local home im-provement store, my father picked up a few bags ofpea gravel to serve as the stabilizing material for theblocks, which would be partially buried below the grass line.
As the one paying for this caper, I couldn’t help noticing what thegravel cost, and suddenly wondered if there might be an alternative mate-rial that would be better suited for the job. Against my better judgment, Idecided to speak up.
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Growing up in central Indiana in the1960s, ’70s and ’80s would not have beencomplete without Sammy Terry, Janie,Cowboy Bob and other familiar faces. “I wasvery excited to write this tribute to these hostsand the personas they created as a way ofsaying ‘thank you’ for being there every dayand every week for all of us,” Young said.
She researched the advent of children’stelevision in America, how those early showsdeveloped and the events leading up to someof the most popular shows in the centralIndiana market while getting personal anec-dotes and stories from the stars themselves.“Every market had hosted cartoon shows orfilm fests, but what sets these shows apart is their longevity,” Young remarked.
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