Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine March 2019

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Gleanings from the Bible

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The One New Man The creation of the one new man (Eph. 2:14-15) is extremely crucial in the New Testament, but it has been neglected by most Christians. When Christ died on the cross, not only did He deal with sins, the old man, Satan, and the world; He also abolished in His flesh the law of the commandments in ordinances. This is not the law of the moral commandments but the law of the ritual commandments, composed principally of the practice of circumcision, the observance of dietary regulations, and the keeping of the Sabbath. These ordinances were the main “columns” of Judaism.

The ordinances, the different ways of living and worshipping, had to be abolished by Christ on the cross so that He could create the Jewish and Gentile believers into one new man and make peace among all believers.

The Jews and Gentiles were separated to the uttermost by the ordinances.

But both peoples were created in Christ with the divine essence into one new entity, which is a corporate man, the church.

Most believers recognize that the church is the ecclesia, the gathering or assembling of God’s called people. This, however, is an elementary understanding of the church. A somewhat more advanced concept of the church is that it is God’s household or family. An even higher understanding of the church is to see that the church is the Body of Christ.

The highest understanding of the church is that it is the one new man.

These four concepts of the church are like four levels in the educational system: kindergarten, elementary, high school, and college. We need to advance from the kindergarten level of the church, that of the assembly, to the college level, that of the one new man.

The relationship among Christians in an assembly, a gathering, is not very close. The relationship is much closer and more intimate among those in the family, the household. Moreover, we are not only members of God’s family but also members of the Body of Christ, where the relationship among the members is still closer. Those in an assembly and the members of a family may be separated from one another, but the members of a body cannot be separated from the body unless they are amputated. Wherever a body goes, the members must go also; they have no choice. However, in the one new man the fellowship is even more intimate than in the Body. The new man is corporate and universal. There are many believers, but there is only one new man in the universe. All the believers are components of this one corporate and universal new man.

One reason the one new man has been missed is the translation of Ephesians 4:22 and 24 in the New American Standard Bible. Instead of using the word man in these two verses, this version says in verse 22 to “lay aside the old self” and in verse 24 to “put on the new self.” The Revised Standard Version is also in error by adopting the renderings, “put off your old nature” and “put on the new nature.” W. E. Vine, however, had some understanding of this matter. In his Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words he says that the new man in 4:24 is the church because it is the same new man mentioned in 2:15. Because the new man is created of two peoples, the Jewish and Gentile believers, it must be a corporate entity.

In Colossians 3:10-11 Paul tells us that we need to “put on the new man, which is being renewed unto full knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man,

but Christ is all and in all.” The word where, referring to the new man in verse 10, means in the new man. There is no natural person in the new man. Furthermore, there is no possibility, no room, for any natural person. There cannot be Greeks, who care for philosophical wisdom, and Jews, who care for miraculous signs (1 Cor. 1:22). There cannot be circumcision and uncircumcision. Circumcision refers to the observers of the Jewish religious rituals; uncircumcision refers to those who do not care for the Jewish religion. Furthermore, in the new man there cannot be barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free man. A barbarian is an uncultured person, the Scythians were considered the most barbarous people, the slaves were those sold into slavery, and the free men were those who had been freed from slavery. No matter what kind of person we may be, as far as the new man is concerned, we must regard ourselves as nobodies. In the new man there is room only for Christ, not for any kind of natural person. In the new man there is no possibility for racial differences (Greek and Jew), religious differences (circumcision and uncircumcision), cultural differences (barbarian, Scythian), or socioeconomic differences (slave, free man). In the new man there cannot be any Jew or Greek, and there cannot be any white or any black. As a complement to Ephesians and Colossians, Paul wrote at approximately the same time period, the book of Philemon which provides a beautiful illustration of the believers’ equal status in the new man. The new man is not Chinese, Japanese, French, English, German, or American. The new man is only Christ. Christ is all and in all in the new man!

The new man is of Christ. It is His Body, created in Him on the cross (Eph. 2:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:12). It is not individual but corporate (Col. 3:10-11). In this corporate new man Christ is all and in all—He is all the members of the new man and in all the members. In the new man there is room only for Christ. He is everything in the new man. In the new man He is the centrality and universality. He is the unique constituent of the new man. Thus, the church is not just an assembly of believers, a kingdom of heavenly citizens, a household of God’s children, or even a Body for Christ. In its ultimate, uttermost aspect, it is a new man to accomplish God’s eternal purpose—to have a corporate expression and representation on earth (Gen. 1:26; 2:9; Eph. 3:11).

As the Body of Christ, the church needs Christ as its life, whereas as the new man, the church needs Christ as its person (Gal. 2:20). This new corporate person should live a life like that which Jesus lived on earth, that is, a life of reality that expresses God and causes God to be realized as the reality by man. The Lord has no way to accomplish His purpose until He has this one new man on the earth. In this day and age, with so much racial, cultural, religious, and economic division among men, the church must stand as one new man to be God’s corporate expression! How critical it is that this ultimate aspect of the church be fully understood and recovered!

“Gleanings from the Bible” is a series of articles contributed by a local Christian home meeting group that loves the Lord Jesus, believes that the Bible is God’s Word, and cares for the oneness of the Body of Christ. For more information please visit our website at www. fromhouse2house.org or email us at info@fromhouse2house.org. This article is based in part on footnotes from the Holy Bible Recovery Version published by Living Stream Ministry.

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o you benefit from visiting your local library? Do you love access to books, digital collections, and meeting places?

Do you ever wish you could share your love for books and community?

The Prince William Public Library System relies on our patrons’ generosity in many ways - from Friends’ groups, to volunteers, to donations of used books. And we’d love to have you help us expand how we bring literacy and information to residents of Prince William County and the surrounding area!

Here are some ways you can help: AMAZON WISH LIST Would you be willing to buy a very-loved board book title for our littlest readers? The Library has a small, title-specific Amazon wish list for books and other materials patrons are eager to check out.

If you buy a title, it will go straight to processing and into the system. You can also buy an item in honor or in memoriam of someone. For more information, please search for “amazon wish list” on pwcgov.org/library to find direct links.

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used books, DVDs, and other current materials, bring them to your local library. These items are greatly appreciated, as they are sold by the Friends of the Library groups to raise money for programming such as book clubs and summer concerts. For more information and details on what is and isn’t accepted, as well as a list of alternative donation spots, please search for “donating materials” on pwcgov.org/library.

JOIN A FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CHAPTER PWPLS has

six chapters of Friends of the Library – one for each of its full-service libraries. Each group is dedicated to raising funds through donations and book sales to enable the libraries to provide free cultural, recreational, and informational programs to patrons of all ages. For more information about your local chapter, please search for “friends of the library” on the PWPLS website.

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BUY MORE BOOKS! Want to stretch your entertainment budget? Many of our libraries have periodic used book sales, as well as smaller ongoing sections of items for sale. Proceeds go to programming and other library needs. For dates and locations, please search “book sales” on the PWPLS website.

GIVE TO HONOR A PERSON OR GROUP You can donate

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DONATE Through online donations, bequests, and legacies, there are several ways to donate to the Library System directly. The Prince William Public Library System Foundation also assists the system with ongoing needs through community involvement.

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Is it a Cold or Allergies?

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1. How quickly your symptoms hit can indicate whether it’s a cold or allergies.

Allergy symptoms, such as sneezing or watery eyes, can occur soon or immediately after exposure to allergens.

Many people assume that their seasonal allergies will wait to rear their ugly heads once the outdoors are tinted yellow with pollen covering every surface, but it takes much less than that. Even if there is no visible yellow dusting on the ground, if you experience symptoms soon after coming inside you’re likely having an allergic reaction.

Colds, on the other hand, take a few days to develop after exposure.

“We think of colds in chunks of three days,” says Dr. DeRosa. “It takes three days to develop symptoms, then the cold usually stays with you in full swing for another three days, and it will take about three more days to feel completely better.”

Colds develop gradually over a couple of days, then may last seven to 10 days, or sometimes a little longer, before you are back to normal.

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he arrival of spring brings longer days, warmer weather… and an explosion of pollen that can absolutely torment those of us with seasonal allergies. But with allergies displaying symptoms similar to the common cold, it can be hard sometimes to know which you’re suffering from.

Gary A. DeRosa, MD, a physician at Novant Health UVA Health System Bull Run Family Medicine – Manassas, shares some tips on how to tell the difference and keep yourself healthy.

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Since colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria, antibiotics will not help a cold.

Your own immune system will handle viruses and doctors suggest that people suffering from colds stay home, get plenty of rest and drink fluids, such as water or tea, to stay hydrated.

Over-the-counter medications can help relieve some of the symptoms of a cold to help you rest and sleep comfortably.

Allergies can also be treated with over-the-counter decongestants, antihistamines or nasal sprays. Dr. DeRosa says the best initial over-thecounter treatments are steroid nasal sprays, such as Flonase and Nasacort.

Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec and Alavert are all popular brands of over-thecounter antihistamines available to treat seasonal allergies. Other antihistamines

with brand names like Benadryl or Chlor-Trimeton are also effective for running noses and sneezing but can cause drowsiness.

It is important to be aware of all medication directions and dosages.

People should be wary of overmedicating when taking decongestants, which can elevate blood pressure and heart rate. People with high blood pressure and diabetes are advised to skip the decongestants altogether and speak with their doctor before taking any medication.

Ask your pediatrician or family doctor for advice on treating young children and when to bring them in to be seen.

Cold medications must be avoided in all children under the age of three.

3. Prevention takes different practices.

When it comes to colds, the best way to stay healthy is by washing your hands frequently, especially after coming in contact with someone who may be sick.

If possible, avoid face-to-face contact with sick people all together until they are on the mend. Adequate sleep, exercise and a healthy diet are also essential in avoiding viral illnesses.

Allergies can be a bit trickier to avoid, since allergens are part of our everyday environments. Taking a daily antihistamine before you start feeling symptoms can help, as can trying to avoid pollen, dust and pet dander that commonly cause allergic reactions.

Fortunately, the common cold and seasonal allergies are rarely cause for a visit to the doctor and can be managed effectively at home. Dr. DeRosa recommends that patients layer their relief, starting with nasal sprays and adding antihistamines as symptoms progress. If there is no improvement after a few days, it is time to see a provider.

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ublic schools are an immediate choice for many parents simply because they are the most obvious choice.

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the day ends. Not only that, but with a wide selection of extracurricular activities run by the school system, it seems like a public school education is an easy choice to make.

Coco Jacobs, a Gainesville mother of three, has had experience with both public and private education. Her two sons attended public school where they played sports, made friends, and flourished.

Said Jacobs, “When it comes to distance and pricing compared to a private school, using a public school for education was no contest.”

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However, there are other options out there for those who prefer a different approach to the education of their children.

Many parents who feel that public school is not an appropriate fit for their student might find the smaller class sizes of a private school to be a better fit.

Said Marc Belanger, the Director of Advancement at Highland School, a private school in Warrenton, “A major benefit of an independent school education is the small teacher-student ratio that empowers teachers to give each child the highly individualized attention and support they need.” According to Jacobs, while her daughter Emma started in public school like her older siblings, she really found the academic push she needed once she moved to Middleburg Academy, a private school in Middleburg. While Emma is primarily there for educational reasons, she’s also found that she enjoys the social life aspect of the school.

“She’s friendly with all of her classmates and her teachers,” said Jacobs, “and there’s enough accountability among the staff that someone is always helping her keep an eye on her grades.”

So then the question arises: how does one decide what place is best for their children?

“In my opinion,” said Belanger, “finding the ‘right’ school for a student is a highly personalized process which does not easily lend itself to general comparisons. Each family must decide what is best for them.”

Jacobs believes the answer lies more in the needs of the child than in the needs of the parent. “I’ve found that public school works very well for children who are self-motivated and want to go out to achieve themselves, but for children that need that little bit of extra academic push, a private education might be a better way to go.”

In an area like ours, there are numerous options for primary and secondary education, and each school has its own approach, areas of emphasis, and ideology.

To narrow the question to simply “should we go public or private?” is to ignore the unique qualities that every school has.

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here are many household chores that homeowners find less than desirable. Cleaning the bathroom might be the first that comes to mind, or maybe it’s taking out the trash. Oh yes, trash disposal. That’s the worst.

Leave it to two moms to figure out a way to take a household need and turn it into a thriving business.

Haymarket residents Lynne Triggs and Merv Olds met on the sidelines watching their sons play basketball.

During one of their many conversations the topic turned to household chores and which ones quite literally stunk the most. Naturally it was trash and the recycling bins and the smell that accumulated from them.

According to Lynne, a Scotland native, those in the UK separate trash into four bins that are collected and professionally cleaned on a weekly basis. There’s trash, recycling, yard waste and dedicate food waste. The reason for the strict cleaning regimen is that homes are closer together with smaller yards and there’s just no room for it.

Consequently, it’s necessary to keep trash separated and out of unwanted areas, including the bins. And while here

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in Western Prince William County homes tend to have large yards and reside in large HOA’s, whether it’s due to association rules or to keep the Bull Run Mountain critters out of them, many residents keep their trash and recycling bins in their garages until pick up day. And any local knows that the resulting odor can knock your socks off.

Both had tried cleaning their bins themselves, and even paying their kids to do it, to no avail. One of Lynne’s sons even said he’d rather be grounded than wash the trash bin. A teenager choosing punishment over money – what does that tell you? Despite Lynne’s and Merv’s best efforts – buying the best bags, triple tying them, doubling them – the results were still the same: a smelly mess.

Now Lynne and her husband John own a successful carpet and upholstery cleaning business and have a real handle on the field. Merv and her husband Gary have worked in project management and customer service and have those areas down cold, too. So, when the Triggs approached the Olds about turning trash bin cleaning into a business, it was kismet. The Olds were interested

in owning a business, neither Lynne nor Merv had been able to bribe their respective kids to clean the bins, and so Remarkably Clean Bins was born.

In their research, the four learned that the bleach and other chemicals homeowners typically use to clean their trash bins end up in sewers or on the lawn, posing health risks to people and the environment. If they could figure out how to do it without causing such damage, the new business would be more than a smart entrepreneurial move – it would be the chance to It’s been a leave a legacy of sound environmental practices for their children. wonderful With that motivation in mind, experience owning they persisted, ultimately finding our own business a man in Florida who would build with good friends, them a custom truck that uses 180-degree water mixed with a but what makes biodegradable cleaning solution that it even better kills lingering bacteria in the bins and prevents the runoff from going is knowing we into waterways and yards. provide a service It’s that truck, or one exactly like it, that now serves Remarkably Clean for others that Bins’ 1,000 clients. makes a real “It’s been a wonderful difference in their experience owning our own business with good friends,” says homes and the Merv, “but what makes it even environment. better is knowing we provide a service for others that makes a real difference in their homes and the environment.”

Adds Lynne, “We just knew it was a service people would love. For starters, there’s no more arguing with the kids about whose turn it is to clean the bins, and my garage smells fantastic. I’ve actually caught my kids with their faces in the bin because they can’t believe how good it smells.”

Now entering its fourth year in business, Remarkably Clean Bins operates from March 1 through the end of November and is one of only 250 companies across the country to offer this eco-friendly and convenient service to homeowners and commercial businesses.

For more information on Remarkably Clean Bins, visit the website at www.rcleanbins.com. ❖

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BY TERRI AUFMUTH

There are many plants that can be pruned when dormant.

From ornamental grasses, to flowering trees, and shrubs, here’s how to give them the nip and tuck they need.

ornamental grasses

boxwood

The best time to cut back ornamental grasses like Maiden and Feather Reed grass is at the end of February/early March. Cutting back ornamental grasses can be a messy task, so I suggest using duct or packing tape and wrapping it just above where you plan to make your cut. Using a pruning saw or electric hedge clippers (this is the only application where electric hedge clippers are allowed, in my opinion) makes for quick clean-up.

Pruning shrubs can be tricky and temperature sensitive. As far as Boxwood are concerned, February/March is a great time to prune.

Thinning to allow air flow and light into the centers of the plant is ideal.

Lightly shaping is also optional. It is best not to prune ahead of sub-zero temperatures though. This can be detrimental to the plant so be aware of upcoming weather.

crape myrtles Crape Myrtles should be pruned to removed crossing branches, suckers (growth from the bottom), and old blooms. Period. Crape Myrtles should not be taken to their knees or cut back to 2-3 single stalks. Doing so is called “crape murder” and produces weak branching, reduces the number of flowers, and destroys the ability of the tree to grow to its natural graceful and umbrella-like shape and form.

pruning tool tips:

We all love our Spirea, hydrangea, and lilacs! They bring light, life, and energy to our gardens attracting butterflies and bees, our much needed pollinators. Pruning of these flowering shrubs can be tricky so read carefully.

spirea Most Japanese Spirea should be pruned by the end of February/early March, by pruning back to the ground to 8”-10.”

Spirea Japonica, also can be pruned at this time. However, Spirea Bumalda and Vanhoutte need to be pruned after they bloom.

Always clean your tools with rubbing alcohol between uses.

Keep your tools sharpened for good clean cuts. Never use electric hedge clippers to prune shrubs.

They leave “split ends” and are not healthy for the plant. If you need assistance with pruning, please contact a licensed and insured landscape contractor with proven experience and references.

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hydrangea The most common hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla, should be pruned in March. Remove dead branches and deadhead blooms from last year. However, Oakleaf Hydrangeas should not be pruned until June/July, after they bloom. It is important you have an idea of what species of hydrangea you have or you might be pruning at the wrong time and may prune potential blooms.

lilac Oh, how we love this sweetscented southern plant. All lilacs bloom on old growth, so the best time to prune is May/ June. It’s important to prune right after they bloom to thin, reduce suckers, and crossing branches as well. Pruning later will take away from the next spring blooms. ❖ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Terri Aufmuth is the owner of Cornerstone Landscaping, a local landscape design, build, and maintain firm serving Northern Virginia since 1997. Terri is also a board member of Comfort Cases, and has resided in Prince William County since 1979.

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From the Flora Files

DESIGN 101:

“I hate fake flowers, but I have a black thumb. Are there options for me?” “Help! I can’t pick a color for this room.”

Interior designers deal with these and many other questions every day. For the purposes of this article, we’re tackling the first one.

“What decorating options exist for using flora...”

BY YARON LINETT

I CAN’T SEEM TO KEEP MY PLANTS ALIVE. ARE THERE OTHER OPTIONS? Absolutely. There are many places where you can get fake flowers...but there are only a handful where you can get amazing synthetic botanicals typically referred to as “Faux-florals.” Hands down our favorites are produced by NDI (Natural Decorations Incorporated) in Alabama. We use them for our own home, our office, client’s houses, and for staging photos. They have pre-made arrangements, custom design pieces, and even sell individual stems.

Their products cover both traditional favorites as well as exotic options.

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ARE THERE PLANTS THAT DO BETTER INDOORS? Absolutely. Most of the time this question means “Are there low maintenance, low light tolerant, hard to kill plants that I can ignore?”

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For people who insist on real plants but can’t keep them alive there is a category referred to as

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“preserved plants.” These were live plants that have been treated with a solution of glycerine to keep them looking unchanged for years. Do they look real? Of course, because they are real. The process is neither difficult nor expensive should you wish to try your hand at preserving some yourself rather than purchasing them.

Unlike most PRO synthetic TIP plants these don’t build up an electrostatic charge that attracts dust.

ARE THERE OPTIONS OTHER THAN FAUX OR PRESERVED? If live, artificial, or preserved plants are not to your liking then consider utilizing textures and patterns that mimic nature. Botanical printed fabric, nature photography, and verdant colors are traditional suggestions; but you can also capture some of the benefits of bringing nature inside by employing elements of Biophilic Design. Try diffuse irregular patterns, dappled light, and gentle moving air currents to

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With the advent of this refreshing and pleasant season comes the promise of sweet birds singing, warmer weather, and the gentle bloom of flowering plants. Rather that simply waiting for spring to burst into bloom, why not consider bringing a touch of the garden indoors into your bedroom, living room, kitchen, and any space that needs a boost of nature.

Gainesville resident and interior designer Jen Silver knows a thing or two about how to bring the garden into a home. Since launching The Silver Lining Interiors in 2014, she has done that and more as she’s planned, designed, decorated, and staged homes throughout Northern Virginia.

Every interior designer has his or her own style when it comes to decorating with greenery. Silver’s approach is minimalistic, mirroring her own philosophies on interior design. Silver refers to her design style as ‘eclectic industrial farmhouse,’

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Gainesville resident and interior designer Jen Silver encourages homeowners to complete a home space with greenery, noting that “plants are the icing on the cake.” which is a modern, clean, sleek interpretation of traditional rustic interiors.

Preferring simplicity over complex details that saturate the eyes, Silver offers a dreamy option to homeowners by encouraging them to complete a home space with greenery, noting that “plants are the icing on the cake.”

When asked how she selects the type of greenery used to freshen up a home space, Silver mentions the benefits of using various types of plants. Succulents, for example, are a favorite choice among interior designers due to their unusual appearance and because they are lowmaintenance and retain water easily.

“Succulents soften a space and add texture and color without being overpowering,” noted Silver.

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In kitchen spaces, Silver suggests homeowners concentrate on windowsills as the preferred locations for showcasing greenery. Depending on the space afforded by the window sills, homeowners may be able to introduce large potted plants or smaller cooking plants, such as rosemary or basil.

Silver recommends homeowners inspect their home carefully and look for natural sunlight as the key to deciding the types of greenery to add. Will plants be able to get enough natural sunlight to help them grow?

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windows? Obviously, the more natural sunlight that gets filtered into a space, the better chance a plant has of thriving in that spot. For spaces that have little to no sunlight, Silver recommends homeowners decorate with faux plants, which can be just as elegant as real plants, and are far easier to take care of.

When deciding how to best introduce greenery into children’s rooms, Silver believes the smartest strategy is to go faux. Children may spill things, knock things over, or may even forget to water a living plant. Faux plants add visual appeal to a child’s room without the extra work of having to maintain them.

For more about Jen Silver and The Silver Lining Interiors, including information on color consultations, complete design plans, staging, home renovations, interior and exterior painting, and custom-designed textiles, you can find them on Facebook at @thesilverlininginteriors. ❖

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the gardener next door Q&A with KATE SPRAGUE BJORKLAND and MELINDA KENNEY-MASTERS Every neighborhood has one of those people... you know, the one whose garden and landscaping just wows everyone who drives by. The one who makes you wonder, just how do they do it? How do they make their garden so gorgeous? We spoke with two such prolific neighborhood gardeners, Melinda Kenney-Masters of Nokesville and Kate Sprague Bjorkland of Marshall, and they shared with us their gardening tips and secrets.

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I started gardening about 15 years ago when my daughters were toddlers.

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crocuses bloomed or when the forsythia splashed bright yellow everywhere. My grandfather Sprague was a wonderful rose gardener who shared his garden with four-year-old me.

MKK: My mother-in-law encouraged it when we first bought our house, and my mom and I really enjoyed going to plant nurseries through the years. She encouraged my love of indoor plants. Though, she was far better at growing things indoors than I was. I still work daily to change that.

L: How do you plan and maintain your garden?

KSB: I don’t, really! I think about this garden every single day, but I have no plan and make no demands as to the specific order of things. The lack of order is why there are so many mistakes, but it keeps me from fretting over silly things like mold spots or the rabbit that eats things. My solid lack of planning means I have no idea what will happen next, but sometimes the results are unexpected and enchanting.

Maintenance is critical, and mine is a simple strategy: go outside every Saturday and Sunday from April through

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Planning for that began in December when I received my Baker Creek Seeds catalog.

As for maintenance, it should be done all year long. If you let it go it makes spring chores overwhelming. I feel that this causes many gardeners or new gardeners a feeling of failure. We have all felt that a garden and its maintenance can be overwhelming at times, but when we see what "she" provides us during blooming seasons, the long-awaited reward is worth it.

and many other pollinators to your garden. Trust me, the first time you see all these gathered in your garden is extremely rewarding. Also, ask professionals. Merrifield Garden Center and Gil Meadows Nursery are terrific local experts.

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L: Why do you work so hard on

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KSB: I don't actually see a beautiful garden. I see an experiment that often produces flowers, and flower faces that delight me. But why do I work so hard on it? Because my neighbor sometimes sits on the bench at his house and counts the hummingbirds or butterflies flitting about in my garden.

Because sometimes people walk by and actually say “thank you” or describe their L: What tips do favorite things about you have for the garden. And new gardeners? because every once KSB: Plant what in a while, the littlest you like, and if ones are drawn to visit it grows well and a little closer than easily, keep it. If their mommy thinks it’s a plant that is polite, and that —MELINDA isn’t thriving, but is my very favorite KENNEY-MASTERS you feel compelled reason to garden. to keep, move it to a new spot MKK: It makes me happy. I and try again. Don't listen to feel more in touch with myself professional designers. Try to when I am in the garden. It's go with native species; there grounding for me. It's my "me" are wonderful resources for this. time. When I’m gardening, Go meet Jim at the Fauquier I feel a calmness and deep Education Farm and let him give appreciation for what earth has you some ideas. There are more provided us. It's an incredible pitfalls than I can name, and I feeling to see something of encourage people to become beauty and realize, wow, I grew victim to as many of them as that. Nature offers a beauty that possible; that’s how you learn. can't be replicated, but my yard MKK: Start small. Pick a focal has given me the medium and point. Plant a blooming tree or I get to create on this gorgeous an evergreen to provide four platform. For me and millions seasons of interest. From there of others, what we create in build out. Also, plant native the garden is our art and our plants where possible. This appreciation of its beauty and will attract butterflies, bees bounty runs deep. ❖

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Mark Luna is a Portfolio Rep for Roanoke Valley Wine Company. He has a Level 3 Advanced Certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and is a member of the prestigious Wine Scholar Guild, where he’s finishing his Italian Wine Scholar post-nominal accreditation. Through and beyond his work for RVWC, Mark writes, teaches and guest-speaks about wine in a variety of both industry and privately held events. He lives in Nokesville with his family. For events, Mark can be reached at info@winespique.com.

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hroughout the Northern hemisphere at this time every year, dormant wine grapevines are slowly awakening from their long winter sleep. And like all of us here above ground, who’ve had it with being polar vortexed into submission, they’re also hoping for a warmer sun and a longer day. Not always, but typically towards late March, such changes occur. And in the wine grapevine world, this marks a gloriously natural event known as bud break.

Now, the full lifecycle of both grape and vine will be defined by many stages; by name, they are flowering, fruit set, veraison, harvest, leaf fall and, of course, dormancy. And each of these junctures will contribute their own necessary influence to every grape that ultimately makes its way to any given bottle of wine.

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But, bud break is where it all begins; and with about 600 to 800 grapes in a bottle, about 8 to 10 clusters, that’s a lot of nature coming together at once, offering the world something beautifully unique…and vice versa.

Much in the way wine grapes and vines cycle through life’s phases, so, too, do wine producers and companies. Labels come and go, companies get bought and sold. And while many manage to stick around for a few harvests, there are the select few that survive the challenges of staying in a tough, competitive business and making wine that people actually want to drink.

Gehricke Road (rhymes with Cherokee) is located just outside the town of Sonoma, California and passes by some of the old vineyards that Samuele Sebastiani made famous. If that name sounds familiar, it should.

The Sebastiani family has been making California wine for four generations and is considered by many to be the founding family of the town of Sonoma.

Now helmed by Samuele’s great-grandson August, the Sebastiani legacy continues through a collection of wine labels produced under the parent company name 3 Badge Beverage, an homage to the historic downtown Patten Street Firehouse that Samuele helped build in the 1940’s. That building is now home to their entire wine operation.

Of their stable of labels, one of my absolute favorites is Gehricke. A new addition to an established collection, Gehricke wines are made, as August says, “To enhance the little moments that become epic memories.

Wherever the road takes you, your journey should make the destination worthwhile”.

To help navigate the Gehricke journey, Sebastiani has turned to esteemed winemaker Alex Beloz, of Poseidon Vineyards and Obsidian Ridge Wines fame, as well as harvest work for the world class MacRostie winery. Additional stints in Bordeaux, New Zealand and Chile round out Beloz’s already outstanding body of work, and he brings that global wealth of knowledge to the Gehricke wines.

Beloz and his team are focused on selecting the best fruit from the top vineyards throughout Sonoma County, including sites located in the Russian River Valley, Carneros and Knight’s Valley. And the wines are as true as the lifecycle of the grapes used to produce them.

The Gehricke Russian River Chardonnay 2016 is a beautiful wine, expressing in complete form the marvelous characteristics of the Russian River Valley.

On the nose, it greets you with vibrant scents of lemon meringue, contrasting with lime reflections and a floral grace note. Just behind that, tropical tones of pineapple and mango emerge, filling the glass with endless

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aromas of varying elements.

Sharp, bright acidity define the palate, and there’s a juxtaposed balance of both crispness and roundness. A subtle creaminess extends through the finish, suggesting that indeed this wine spent about eight months in French oak barrels. And proving the quality of the fruit, its production yields are a very modest 862 cases. Priced around $26, it’s a great selection for the money.

If the Russian River Valley is your preferred place to stay, but you’re in the mood for a delicious red wine, then you can’t overlook Gehricke Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2016.

Take it from someone who lived in California for a long time and drank a lot of red zin, Russian River zinfandels are jewels. This particular wine is a blend of old vine zinfandel (95%) and a 5% splash of petite sirah, another great ‘California-only’ (these days) grape. Gehricke Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2016 hails from the orange, iron-rich soil of Ponzo Vineyard, and is marked by its power and spice.

Yes, it’s fruity and maybe even a touch ‘jammy,’ but not in an intrusive way; and the petite sirah quietly adds its own presence to the wine, bringing in complementary dark fruit flavors and density, resulting in a blend that is full-bodied and well-structured. Throughout the glass, you’ll both smell and taste glorious combinations of cinnamon sticks and black peppercorns as well as ripe plums, cherries and cocoa. The finish is long and persistent, leaving echoes of dark fruits and baking spices. Also French oak aged for 17 months, it does come in at a ripe 15.1% ABV, but it’s still very balanced and not an alarming level for a wine of this stature. Only 1,835 cases were produced and at $32, it’s a must-have for true zinfandel connoisseurs.

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If you head about an hour or so southeast of the Russian River Valley, you’ll find the first California AVA (American Viticultural Area) ever defined by its climate characteristics rather than its geopolitical boundaries. The Los Carneros AVA is where the Gehricke Los Carneros Pinot Noir 2015 is produced. Wines from Carneros are known throughout the wine world, and are highly touted for their intense aromatics and palate expressions. And the Gehricke Los Carneros Pinot Noir 2015 certainly satisfies both of those senses. The color is a deep garnet hue and is complemented immediately with aromas of blood orange, red plums, rhubarb and sage.

Within a few minutes, hints of cherry pie and vanilla arise, as well as clove spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. There’s also an evolution to the palate, as assorted red fruits surround a racy acidity, which is born of the cooler Carneros climate. This ‘terroir’ influence also allows for a more modest 13.8% alcohol level, very balanced. The French oak is well integrated and effectively used, aged 20 months. And though more of this wine was produced than the Chardonnay, it’s nowhere near being a mass produced wine, and it certainly doesn’t drink like one. Also priced around $32, you just can’t beat it.

Finally, no great family of wines would be complete without a signature cabernet sauvignon. And make no mistake, Gehricke Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 2016 is a signature wine. Knight’s Valley, one of Sonoma County’s original 5 AVA’s is the county’s easternmost designated wine region and also has the warmest climate in the county. Bordeaux varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot all flourish here. Also grown here are sauvignon blanc,

chardonnay, viognier and even syrah, all the warmer climate grapes. For Gehricke Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 2016, it’s all about elegance and delicious fruit. The color is a deep, hypnotic garnet.

Aromatically, you’ll quickly find ripe, black cherry aromas that are complimented with clove spices and a touch of earthy bark. The wine is soft and supple upon palate entry, then explodes with flavors of cherry filling and ripe red plums. As the wine opens up, black and blueberries soar, with a near hint of cocoa powder. The tannins are firm, but forgiving and there’s enough acidity to keep the wine fresh and inviting. While it doesn’t meet the required percentage criteria to be called a ‘Meritage’, this wine is a blend of small sorts, with 84% cabernet sauvignon, 14% malbec, and 2% petite verdot. It’s been aged 18 months in French oak, comes in at 14.2%, and there were 4,695 cases produced. Priced at $40, it’s worth every penny.

I hope you take the opportunity to enjoy these wines, and experience a journey that reflects not only a family legacy of historical wine importance, but a single bottle that tells a story of how a grape and its vine live their life...for you and all of us to enjoy. Until next month, Happy Vino’ing! ❖

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This teacher is at the head of the class Congratulations to Gail Drake, recently named Teacher of the Year by Prince William County Public Schools. Drake, the IT Curriculum and Dual Enrollment coordinator at Battlefield High School, established the first robotics team in the school division, and she continues to teach courses while serving as the department chair for Instructional Technology. Drake, who has worked for PWCS since 2004, was also awarded the FRC Woodie Flowers Award, given to the world’s top robotics coach. Ms. Drake holds a master’s degree in computer information systems and a master’s degree in business administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She also has a master’s degree in cyber security from Marymount University, and she earned her career switcher teacher certificate from Old Dominion University. Drake will represent Prince William County Public Schools in the regional Teacher of the Year competition.

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