Home and Garden, and Real Estate- July 23, 2023

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It’s pets vs. plants

ONLY YOU CAN CONTROL CABBAGE MOTHS: Stop the hungry worms without resorting to chemical sprays, F3

Who will win? You and your pets and your plants (if you grow these specific flora)! Read on, Page F2

DAZZLING BUTTERFLY: Most are admired for their striking colors and patterns, but this pin dazzles with gems, F6

MORTGAGE RATE: The average long-term percentage dropped to 6.78%, the lowest in four weeks, F7

DEEDS: All your property transfers in one handy place, F7

The best houseplants to buy if you have pets

By S ofia A ndrade

The Washington Post

Even with a curious dog or cat in your home, it’s still possible to parent both pets and houseplants simultaneously. It just requires a little extra research.

Some types of plants should be avoided at all costs in a home with animals.

Leopard lilies, for example, “contain calcium oxalate crystals that look like needles under the microscope,” and can lead to vomiting, oral pain and drooling in both dogs and cats, says Tina Wismer, senior director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

True lilies (which include leopard lilies) are especially dangerous to cats. “It only takes a bite of leaf or grooming of pollen off the hair coat to cause kidney failure,” she says.

Still, there is a world of safe houseplant options for the conscientious pet owner. We asked plant experts to recommend their favorites.

Succulents

Succulents are relatively easy to care for, and many varieties are harmless to dogs and cats. Echeverias, a broad, low succulent, and burro’s tail, a trailing succulent perfect for hanging planters, are both nontoxic options that thrive in high light. Haworthias, which come in a range of shapes and sizes, are another great pick. They do best in sunny conditions but can also thrive in partial shade.

Tom Knight, founder of OurHousePlants.com, recommends Christmas cactuses for their pink flowers. Plus, unlike many other varieties of cactus, they do not have sharp spines. Knight advises pet parents to always take into consideration “does the plant have physical characteristics like thorns that could hurt my pet?”

Ferns

In general, most ferns — all of which prefer humidity and plenty of water — will probably be a good fit for a

pet-friendly home. Mike Davison, general manager of Platt Hill Nursery in Bloomingdale, Illinois, recommends holly ferns, which are more tolerant of lower humidity than other varieties, and silver lace or silver table ferns, which have thick silver stripes along their foliage. If you have a smaller space, Boston ferns remain more compact, he says.

One type of fern that should be off-limits for homes with animals: Asparagus ferns, also known as emerald ferns or lace ferns, whose berries contain a toxic steroid that can cause gastrointestinal issues in dogs and cats.

Palms

Like ferns, most palms are a good bet. Among Davison’s favorites is the bamboo palm, a leafy, low-maintenance plant that tolerates low light and can grow up to 6 feet tall indoors. The parlor palm and lady palm similarly do well in lowlight spaces, while the phoenix palm thrives in medium light.

Because they’re tropical plants, many palms are sensitive to dry air and prefer moist soil. An exception is the areca, or butterfly palm, which Christopher Griffin, known on Instagram as @plantkween, recommends for its “long, graceful feather-shaped fronds.”

This palm prefers bright, natural light and “thrives in

on their foliage — and hoyas, which feature clusters of small, porcelain-like flowers. (In both plants, however, flowers can be rare or short-lived.)

Davison favors brightly colored guzmanias — a type of bromeliad — for their widespread availability, ease of care and tolerance for low light.

“It’s pretty much my favorite bromeliad,” he says.

Other favorites

The peperomia plant family, also called radiator plants, includes a wide range of leaf shapes, colors and care needs. Some are vining, others grow upright, and all are relatively low-maintenance and safe for animals.

bring color to a pet-safe plant collection. The leaves of nerve plants feature a tangle of pink, white or red stripes. Peacock plants flaunt purple and dark-green details, although their finicky humidity needs can make them difficult to maintain.

Keep in mind

Even nontoxic plants, especially when consumed in large quantities, can make your pet sick because they’re hard to digest.

humid environments, but I have found that mine is adaptable and doing well with welldrained soil [and] a standard humidifier,” Griffin says via email. “She prefers her soil dry in between waterings.”

Flowering plants

While flowering plants are generally more likely to be toxic, there are nonetheless plenty of pet-safe options that showcase beautiful blooms.

Gerbera daisies, star jasmine and Madagascar jasmine are nontoxic to cats and dogs, as are most orchids — including the popular tiger orchid, pansy orchid and tailed orchid. For orchid novices, moth orchids can be a great place to start, as they’re easy to find and difficult to kill, Davison says.

Goldfish plants are another pet-safe way to brighten up a space. In spring and summer, they feature dozens of orange and yellow flowers that look like tiny goldfish suspended in the air. Unlike other perennials that need to be in direct sun for much of the day, goldfish plants can do well with any bright light source and can survive with indoor lights alone during darker months.

Davison also suggests Zebra plants, or Aphelandra — which grow bright yellow flowers and have white stripes

“They’re really tough plants: easy to grow and hard to kill, unless you overwater,” Davison says.

Spider plants are another resilient, nontoxic option. They prefer well-drained soil; bright, indirect light; and don’t mind becoming a bit root-bound, says Griffin, “so it is recommended to repot her only when she has visibly outgrown her planter.”

Griffin also recommends rattlesnake plants, whose long, wavy leaves sport dark green dots and deep purple undersides. They like warmth, humidity and bright, indirect light. Peacock plants and nerve plants, two more of Davison’s favorites, similarly

“Eating any plant material can cause stomach upset, including vomiting and diarrhea,” Wismer says.

So, if you know your pet likes to chow down on foliage, it’s best to keep all house plants out of reach. Placing them on shelves, inside terrariums or in hanging planters are all possible solutions.

If you’re unsure about the safety of a specific plant, Knight recommends visiting your local nursery or garden store to talk to an expert in-person. “The owners are typically very knowledgeable and happy to assist,” he says. Pet owners can also turn to the ASPCA’s database of toxic and nontoxic plants for additional information.

Keep in mind, even nontoxic plants, especially when consumed in large quantities, can make your pet sick because they’re hard to digest. ( (NATE PAPPAS / MLIVE.COM)

Lee Reich | In The Garden

Controlling cabbage worms

LAST WEEK, VELVETY

green cabbage worms began to chew my broccoli plants’ leaves to shreds. I stopped the worms, and did so without resorting to any chemical spray. I gave the plants a spray of Bt. Bt is a commonly used abbreviation for Bacillus thuringiensis, a bacterium that causes disease in certain insects. The cabbageworms became sick, stopped eating, and died. Since Bt is toxic only to certain insects, it does not pose a danger to other creatures, such as birds, cats, dogs, humans, and even beneficial insects.

The insecticidal properties

raelensis, for example, is toxic to larvae of black flies and mosquitoes. Another strain, Bt var. san diego, is toxic to Colorado potato beetles. And Bt var. aizawai is deadly to the wax moth of bee hives.

All these strains of Bt are available to gardeners. The bacteria are packaged in a dormant condition either as a dry powder, a liquid suspension, or, in the case of Bt var. israelensis, a slow release ring that is floated on water to kill mosquito larvae.

Bt goes under a number of brand names which don’t give a hint of the pesticide’s ingredients, so read the label to make sure of what you are buying. (And do not confuse Bacillus thuringiensis with another biological insecticide Bacillus poppilliae, which is used against Japanese beetles.)

Bt is a living organism, so store it in such a way as to prolong its viability. Kept cool and dry, the bacteria will remain viable in their container for two or three years. Bt works quickly enough so that it has been very obvious to me when I have sprayed spent bacteria on my cabbages and broccolis in an attempt to control cabbageworms.

gets sufficiently out of hand to warrant treatment.

A friend recently suggested another good reason for careful use of at least the original strain of Bt. Since this strain is toxic to caterpillars, overuse could substantially decrease the caterpillar population and, hence, the num-

bers of moths and butterflies. My distaste for celery worm, which has a voracious appetite for carrot, celery, and parsley leaves, is tempered by the beauty of its adult form. Surely the elegant and graceful black swallowtail butterfly fluttering about the

garden adds as much beauty as a marigold or rose.

Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at www.leereich.com/blog.

of Bt have been known since early in the last century, when the bacterium was discovered as a silkworm pest by Japanese researchers. The originally discovered strain of this bacteria is toxic only to caterpillars, which are larvae of butterflies and moths.

Bt was first used purposefully against insects to control the European corn borer in Europe in the 1930s. But interest in Bt waned in the late 1940s, when nerve gases used during World War II led to the development of new types of chemical pesticides. In the 1960s, agricultural scientists finally began to take a second look at Bt.

Subsequently, new strains of Bt were isolated which are toxic to insects besides caterpillars. The strain Bt var. is-

Is there some trade-off that must be made when using this apparently benign pesticide?

Some entomologists contend that insect pests eventually will develop resistance to Bt, just as they often do to chemical pesticides. Resistance has been demonstrated in closed systems, such as the laboratory or grain storage bin (the Indian meal moth is the culprit in this case).

Other scientists argue that since Bt is a living organism, it can change along with, and remain toxic to, target insects.

Theoretical arguments aside, the way to lessen the chance of resistance developing in the garden is to use Bt with discretion, applying it at the recommended rate, only to afflicted plants, and only when a pest problem

Yes, you can build your own patio

Here’s how to do it

By N evin M artell

The Washington Post

A yard is nice, but a well-designed patio can make an outdoor space really sing. Infinitely customizable, they’re great spots to grill, chill, entertain and exercise.

They’re low maintenance, requiring little more than the occasional sweeping or power washing. And given that they’re typically made of flagstones, bricks or pavers, they’re incredibly durable; once you’ve built one, you should be able to enjoy it for decades.

Best of all for DIYers, they’re budget-friendly and relatively easy to build — a modest one will only take a weekend’s worth of work. Then you can start enjoying your new space, whether it’s with an alfresco dinner, a spirited game of Catan or some much-needed alone time with a hot read and a cold cocktail.

1. Consider why and where

Cathy Carr, founder and principal garden designer of GreenHeart in Silver Spring, Maryland, says every patio project should begin with the question, “Why am I building a patio?” Is it a showy space to host barbecues and family get-togethers, a soothing area where you do yoga or read, or a place where kids run around and play games? Identifying the purpose will help you determine its size, aesthetic and design.

To keep the project on the simpler side and lessen your workload, Bill Millholland, executive vice president of Case Architects & Remodelers in Bethesda, Maryland, recommends choosing a flat area of your property.

Also keep in mind how much sun and shade the location receives as that can impact the enjoyment of the patio.

2. Gather tools and materials

Though building a patio can be a solo project, Amy

Hovis, owner of Eden Garden Design in Austin, thinks it’s best done by two people given the weight of the building materials and the physicality of the work. Shovels, picks or mattocks, and a wheelbarrow are best for clearing the ground.

A manual tamper or a plate compactor is necessary to pack down the base. Have a level, stakes and string on hand to help define and level the patio. Additionally, Millholland suggests having a rubber mallet to properly set pavers, bricks, flagstones and other elements.

3. Create a base

Start by using stakes and string to define the area and install an edging, such as pressure treated two by fours, steel or paver stones, Hovis says. Remove any plants or grass. Excavate a shallow depression within the defined space, roughly 4 to 6 inches deep to accommodate both the base and surface materials. Compact the dirt on the

bottom using a hand tamper, then add two to three inches of crushed gravel and compact it. Finally, add 2 to 3 inches of sand and compact that.

4. Level it

The base layer needs to be leveled with a slight angle downward, away from your home or other structures.

“You want it about an eighth of an inch a foot,” Carr says of the slope. “That’s enough so the water drains away, but not so steep your furniture will look like it’s tilting.” The easiest way to do this is the screed method, which involves placing lengths of oneinch wide rounded or square metal piping on either side of your base and then running a long two-by-four-inch board back and forth across them to achieve the proper leveling. Depending on the width of your patio, you may need to do this in stages. Finally, fill in any dips in the sand to ensure a completely flat surface.

5. Don’t forget the dirt

All this digging is going to displace a lot of dirt, so there needs to be a disposal plan. “If you have a low spot in the yard, you can spread it there and sprinkle it with grass seeds,” Millholland says. “Or you can build a berm to give height to some element of your garden.” Otherwise, you’ll be hauling all that terra firma to the dump or paying someone else to take it away.

6. Lay down the surface

Bricks and concrete pavers are the easiest patio materials to use because they have a uniform shape and create a relatively flat surface. That’s helpful if you want to roll a grill across it, put down a mat to do Pilates or wear high heels while hosting a dinner party. First-timers should consider designing a patio that doesn’t include any curvy or custom-size elements, which would involve cutting masonry materials.

This requires specialized equipment and can be challenging.

Another surface option: flagstones. They are beautiful, but they can be tough for beginners because they are irregularly sized and have varying thicknesses, making them difficult to arrange. “It’s like a jigsaw puzzle fitting all the pieces together,” Millholland says. Hovis suggests using locally sourced flagstone to get

a better match with your natural surroundings and avoid environmentally unfriendly long-distance shipping.

7. Fill in the cracks

Once the patio’s surface is arranged to your liking, Carr recommends filling the gaps with either sand or stone dust to ensure things don’t shift and to stunt weed growth. After you’ve poured the filler, use a broom to sweep in any excess, then use a hand tamper to help settle it further. You may need to repeat these steps to completely fill the gaps.

Use concrete or polymeric sand for more durability. Just don’t let either of these materials sit on your paving surface, as they may stain or stick to it.

8. Put in plants

The proper plantings can transform a basic patio. Carr has a few ideas: Plant a hedge around it to create a private oasis; put in an adjacent herb garden so you can add fresh seasonings as you grill; or use flowers to bring pleasing fragrances to the area.

“Always plant something for movement, such as grasses,” adds Hovis, who advocates for only using native species. “Even if it’s a hot day, when you see the breeze catch the plants it feels a lot cooler than it may be and it’s just a wonderful sensory component.”

Building your own patio is possible. (METRO CREATIVE ARTS)

Butterfly season can last all year with collectibles

IN NORTH AMERICA, summer, especially late summer, is butterfly season. Multiple generations hatch as caterpillars grow, pupate and emerge to pollinate flowers and lay eggs of their own.

If you would prefer a butterfly that lasts longer, they often appear in decorative arts and jewelry, like this pin or pendant that sold for $594 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.

Real-life butterflies are admired for the striking colors and patterns of their wings, but this pin dazzles with gemstones.

Its colors come from about 1.72 carats of sapphires.

While the name of the stone is synonymous with a brilliant shade of blue, sapphires can come in many other colors, as they do here.

About 2.90 carats of diamonds add more sparkle (and value!) to the pin. They are rose-cut, an old shape with irregular facets meant to preserve the original size and shape of the stone. Today, most diamonds in jewelry are brilliant-cut, a style that was developed in the 18th century to create more facets on the stone and reflect more light.

Q. My mother bought several pieces of “Currier & Ives” dinnerware when they were offered as premiums at the grocery store in the 1950s or ’60s. Is it collectible?

A. Several companies made “Currier & Ives” dinnerware patterns, but the best-known are the dishes made by the Royal China Company of Sebring, Ohio, from 1949 to about 1986. The pattern includes 27 different 19th-century scenes of American life based on lithograph prints made by Currier & Ives, a company in business in New York from 1857 to 1907. The pattern was made in blue, brown, green, gray, pink and blue with a multicolored center design. The most common

CURRENT PRICES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Coca-Cola, sign, “For Extra Fun ... Take More Than One,” woman with two packs of Coke, cardboard, easel back, 1963, 30 x 15 inches, $85.

Toy, lion, Leo, mohair, lying down, glass eyes, stitched nose, whiskers, airbrushed features, hang tag, button in ear, Steiff, 10 inches, $120.

Coverlet, woven, blue and white, diamond lattice, flower side borders, church and flower upper and lower borders, eagle and “Liberty” in corners, 19th century, 81 x 70 inches, $190.

color is blue. Not all pieces are marked. Some include the name of the Currier & Ives print pictured. The dinner-

Steuben, tazza, flared, four open scrolls around short pedestal base, round foot, George Thompson, c. 1940, 4 1/2 x 10 inches, $255.

Advertising, sign, “We Give Triple-S Blue Stamps,” blue speech bubble, owl on branch, yellow ground, 47 x 34 1/2 inches, $345.

Delft, charger, round, multicolor, bird and flowers, stylized flowers alternate with lattice around rim, 18th century, 13 1/2 inches, $375.

Handel, lamp, two-light, dome shade, textured black ground, white band with red flowers, reverse painted, patinated bronze base, reeded column, leafy foot, electrified, 23 inches, $675.

Clock, shelf, bronze, iron,

ware was sold in grocery stores, mail-order catalogs and department stores, and could also be bought with

currierandivesdinnerware. com). Dinner plates sell online for about $5, serving pieces for about $10.

Q.

A very heavy wooden chest was dropped off at our local transfer location and given to us because neighbors know we like odd pieces of furniture. We had to use a forklift to move it. We think it is a bridal chest from the early 20th century. It is 43 inches high, 78 1/2 inches long and 27 1/2 inches deep. The lid has remnants of painted pasteboard panels heavily decorated with gilding, gesso rabbits and Maltese crosses. The interior is cedar. Does it have any value?

chalice-shape finial, side scrolls, barrel-shape case, hinged door, Roman numerals, trapezoid-shape base, front medallion, scrolled crest, two front bronze feet, two side iron claw feet, Tiffany & Co., 13 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches, $740.

Furniture, cabinet, music, Rococo Revival, white marble top, mirror front door, divided shelf interior, pierced fretwork and side panels, caster feet, mid-19th century, 40 1/2 x 31 inches, $800.

Furniture, seat, buggy, painted, green ground, scene on back, young couple, dog, horse and carriage, hilly landscape with house and trees in background, Martha Farham Cahoon, 33 1/2 x 41 x 21 inches, $2,000.

S&H Green stamps. There is a club for collectors of Royal China “Currier & Ives” (online,

A. Large wooden bridal chests in good condition can sell for a few hundred dollars. Size, provenance and condition, or a well-known maker, help determine price. Chests that are too heavy to move easily or are in poor condition don’t sell well. The peeling pasteboard panels on your chest would be difficult to restore. A heavy European decorated bridal chest from the second half of the 19th century was up for auction last year. It was in poor condition and listed as “difficult to move.” It didn’t sell, even though the starting bid was listed as $150. You might find someone who enjoys taking on a project, but the weight will keep most people from tackling it.

Q. I have a set of lamps by L.&F. Moreau. The seal on the lamps is hard to read but looks like “Collection Francaise, Made in U.S.A.” The lamps are in good condition. What are they worth?

A. Brothers Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) and Hippolyte Francois Moreau (18571930) worked under their own names, and together as L.&F. Moreau.

You won’t see a butterfly like this one in your garden! This butterfly-shaped pin sparkles with multicolored sapphires and antique-cut diamonds. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.78%

By A LEX VEIGA Associated Press

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to the lowest level in four weeks, a boost for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell to 6.78% from 6.96% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 5.54%.

The latest move in rates brings the average slightly below the highest level since it surged 7.08% in early November. High rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting how much they can afford in a market already unaffordable to many Americans.

The pullback in rates follows a modest easing in the 10-year Treasury yield, which climbed above 4% two weeks ago for the first time since early March. The yield, which lenders used to price rates on mortgages and other loans, was at 3.86% in midday trading Thursday. It has been mostly bouncing around 3.79% this week following mixed economic retail sales and labor market data.

Inflation has been on the way down since last summer, which has many on Wall Street expecting the Federal Reserve’s next hike to interest rates, expected next week, will the the last of this cycle.

“As inflation slows, mortgage rates decreased this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

The average rate on a 30year mortgage remains more than double what it was two years ago, when ultra-low rates spurred a wave of home sales and refinancing.

AGAWAM

Darren Morace and Marlyce Morace to Francheska L. Melendez Santos and Christian I. Cruz Rivas, 11 Bradford Drive, $350,000.

George D. Ward Jr., and Jill S. Ward to Rachel Truland and Iain Bopp, 118 Princeton Ave., $415,000.

Jackie Yk Tang and Xueling Luo Tang to Darren Morace and Marlyce Morace, 236 Lancaster Drive, $650,000.

Kathleen D. Siedlik and Gary T. Siedlik to Matthew Shanahan and Abbie Shanahan, 1029 North Street Extension, $450,000.

Michael A. Mandella and Donnarenee C. Mandella to James St. Peter and Stephanie Bowlen, 108 Oak Lane, $387,500.

Milissa L. Chanice, representative, Cynthia E. Parentela, estate, and Cynthia Hepburn Parentela, estate, to Michael R. Olson, 143 Valley Brook Road, $275,000.

Nicholas J. Markos to Jason Basset, 82 Plantation Drive, Unit 82, $237,000.

Paul A. Placanico and Danielle L. Placanico to First Nationwide Realty LLC, 303 Walnut St., $500,000.

Pine Crossing Construction Inc., to Joseph F. Fitzpatrick and Barbara L. Fitzpatrick, 95 Villa Drive, Unit 31, $479,900.

Sean P. Burke and Katherine L. Burke to Leon Hubby and Carolyn Jean Hubby, 740 Main St., $500,000.

Stephen King and Eileen King to Nichole Camp and Cyrus Camp, 95 Butternut Drive, $412,000.

AMHERST

Anne P. Massey and Anne D. Stright to Anne P. Massey, trustee, and Anne P. Massey Revocable Trust, 32 North Prospect St., $100.

Maureen Humpage to Matthew Abramovitz and Jennifer Galvin, 120 Pulpit Hill Road, $448,200.

Robert E. Jones, trustee, Maxine R. Jones, trustee, Robert E. Jones Revocable Trust and Maxine R. Jones Trust to Bret E. Jackson and Margaret Rakas, 103 Aubinwood Drive, $665,000.

Joshua S. Goldstein to Maya Tal, 9 Poets Corner, $185,000.

Ruby Realty LLC, to A Reyes Homes LLC, 500 Sunderland Road, 502 Sunderland Road and 504 Sunderland Road, $399,900.

BELCHERTOWN

Jason F. Randall to Jason F. Randall, trustee, and Randall Family Revocable Trust, 23 Emily Lane, $100.

Andrea B. Lyons and Joseph C. Lyons to Liana M. Burgos and Michael J. Craft, 83 Pondview Circle, $510,000.

BERNARDSTON

Karen N. Delorme to Tyler Duggan and Haylee Graves, 54 River St., $286,300.

BRIMFIELD

Charles W. Utter, Kristin P. Utter and Carl W. Nissen to Kristina Melissa Chester, 32 Dearth Hill Road, $545,000.

Edward M. Canavan and Anne L. Canavan to Luzmarilda Ferreira, 140 John Haley Road, $360,000.

Luzmarilda G. Ferreira to Jaime E. Garcia Heredia, 140 John Haley Road, $387,000.

BUCKLAND

Rachel E. Rose to Brian C. Rose, Hog Hollow Road, $180,000.

CHICOPEE

Barbara A. Libbey to Alba Contreras and Hector Then, 1554 Donohue Road, $270,000.

Barbara Ann Collins, estate, and Scott A. Collins, representative, to Miroslav Nesterchuk and Petro

Smoliarchuk, 135 Prospect St., $170,000.

Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to Daniel Michael Laduke, 37 White St., $137,445.

JGT Property & Maintenance LLC to 229-233 Grattan Street LLC, 229-233 Grattan St., $359,350.

Melro Associates Inc., to Kelvin F. Mercedes Diaz and Pauline A. Andrews, 12 Longwood Court, $325,000.

Stephen F. Powell to Prime Partners LLC, 27 Fairmont St., $140,000.

COLRAIN

Greenfield Savings Bank, trustee of the Steven J. Warnecke Revocable Trust, to Christy L. Cappadona and Victor J. Cappadona, 91 East Catamount Hill Road, $520,000.

CONWAY

Jeanine E. Ratcliff and Stephen L. Ratcliff to Lauren Burke and Kieran Daniels, 735 North Poland Road, $422,000.

Kenneth J. Roberts II, to Kevin J. Brennan and Martha J. Brennan, 1044 East Guinea Road, $440,000.

DEERFIELD

Bernadette C. Bean and Kevin R. Warren to Benegan 2 LLC, 29 Mountain Road, $458,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Anna L. Falcone and Anna G. Falcone to Jarrod Allen, 41 Edmund St., $315,000.

Cedar Investment Group LLC, to Cheryl A. Smith, 27 Helen Circle, $296,000.

Emtay Inc., to Andrea Lyons and Joseph Lyons, 2 Harvest Circle, $395,000.

Michael Becker and Patricia Becker to Anthony Compton and Rosa Maria Compton, 124 Avery St., $420,000.

Patrick M. Murray to William

Castro, 348 Westwood Ave., $300,000.

Steven R. Morissette, Andrea A. Morissette and Andrea B. Morissette to Waseem Mudasar, 52 East Village Road, $425,000.

EASTHAMPTON

Daniel Wauczinski and David Wauczinski to David Wauczinski and Catherine Wauczinski, 22 Overlook Drive, $142,500.

Stephen J. Parmenter and Nina T. Dinh to Stephen J. Parmenter, 117 Cottage St., $100.

Stephen C. Robinson and Stuart W. Robinson to 56-66 Everett Street LLC, 56-66 Everett St., $945,000.

Ruth Purcell and Yvette Purcell to Yvette Purcell, 3 Alexis Drive, $100. Richard R. Facteau and Tracy Facteau to Alexandra M. Millett and Rudolph A. Pikulik, 74 Lovefield St., $575,000.

Plato O Plomo Inc., to Rara Realty LLC, 14-16 Hampton Terrace, $220,000.

Jeanie Childs Steele and William A. Steele to Alana Horowitz Friedman and Robert Hirtle II, 22 Spring St., $435,000.

David J. Haines and Tara Martin Haines to Eliot Vrijmoet and Jarred Beauchamp, 15 Underwood Ave., $310,000.

GRANBY

Arron J. Britt, Sharon L. Britt and Shawn D. Britt to Sharon L. Britt, Granby Heights, $15,000.

Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC, to Monika Magdalena Sullivan and Daniel James Sullivan, 128 Maximilian Drive, $791,100.

GRANVILLE

Jeremy S. Batchelor and Brianna Mariel Batchelor to Monica Lynn Kucienski and Monica L. Kucienski, 1430 Main Road, $510,000.

SEE DEEDS, PAGE F8

“Call for Rates” means actual rates were not available at press time. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 740. Conventional loans are based on loan amounts of $165,000. Jumbo loans are based on loan amounts of $548.250. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Lock Days: 30-60. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than

Deeds

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GREENFIELD

Joshua A. Lashway and Lance Lashway to Rachel Fagen and Jennifer J. Gieseking, 59 Garfield St., $306,000.

Ragus LLC, to Edward L. Funk, trustee of the Edward L. Funk Investment Trust, and Stephanie L. Funk, trustee of the Stephanie L. Funk Investment Trust, 30A Rear Walnut St., $125,000.

HAMPDEN

Justin Shuma and Mikala Shuma to Jordan Greenlee, 2 Scantic Road, $375,000.

Linda J. Lehman, trustee, and Lehman Family Trust, trustee of, to James Pafumi and Laurie Pafumi, 154 Glendale Road, $388,500. Temple Estates LLC, to Justin M. Kapust and Tracy L. Bourassa, 273 Scantic Road, $653,000.

HATFIELD

Nourse Farms Inc., to Nourse Farms Real Estate Acquisition LLC, Old Farms Road and Bashin Road, $555,000.

HAWLEY

Christine A. McLaughlin to Jonathan Schroeder Fremerman, 103 East Hawley Road, $410,000.

HEATH

Marsha L. Sessions and Norman

R. Sessions to John J. Kucich and Monica A. Kucich, Route 8A, $40,000.

HOLYOKE

18 Holyoke Holdings LLC, to St. Jerome Apartments LLC, 18-22 St. Jerome Ave., $800,000.

6 Holyoke Holdings LLC, to St. Jerome Apartments LLC, 6 St. Jerome Ave., $260,000.

Eric Reynolds to Eric Reynolds and Sidra Ellison, 138 St. Jerome Ave., $80,000.

Genevieve Milewski, Barbara Smith and Barbara M. Smith to Tania Eileen Docarmo and Genilson Docarmo, 139 Meadowview Road, $353,000.

Holyoke Holdings LLC, to St. Jerome Apartments LLC, 261 Elm St., $540,000.

Jesus M. Candelario to 1109 Dwight LLC, 1109 Dwight St., $610,000.

Lunchbox Properties LLC, to Sunday Holdings LLC, 235 Beech St., $499,900.

Marcos Jose Silva to Han Goku

Roeum and Kunthea Chan Roeum, Saint Kolbe Drive, Unit 53B, $159,900.

Paola A. Palacio and Juan D. Real Luna to Donna Smith, 266 Sargeant St., $235,000.

Roberto Camacho to Flor D. Platero Ramirez and Gladis Lucia Duran, 320 Walnut St., $290,000.

Sarah-Marie Belcastro, Thomas C. Hull and Sean G. Kinlin to Ryan Rushing, 231 West Franklin St., $306,000.

Tammy Donoghue-Walker and Tammy Walker to Diane D. Crawford, 8 Clark St., $290,000.

HUNTINGTON

Brian Lizotte to Ryan Meersman and David Cisek, 3 Mill St., $280,000.

Cassie McDonald and Alexander Pappas to Richard Facteau and Tracy Facteau, 79 Worthington Road, $335,000.

LONGMEADOW

Daniel T. Conroy and Rushika M. Conroy to Rolland M. Combe and Rachel S. Combe, 54 Primrose Drive, $780,000.

Mark J. Viviano and Jessica B. Viviano to Sara Taheri, 105 Northfield Road, $815,000.

LUDLOW

Chocorua Realty Investments LLC, to Jaime H. Cardona and Maria V. Ortiz, 1384 Lyon St., $529,000.

MONROE

Community LD LLC, to Akron Assets LLC, 14 Turner Hill Road, $10,000.

MONSON

Bell Point LLC, to Rudra Tamm, trustee, and Rudra Tamm Revocable Trust, trustee of, Cedar Swamp Road, Lot 5, $6,000.

Francis Mulloy, estate, James Francis Mulloy, estate, and Linda Conant, representative, to Kurt Andrew Langheld, Alicia Sylvia Velez and Alicia Velez, 25 Upper Palmer Road, $269,900.

MONTAGUE

Jesse Sevoian and Melissa Sevoian to Benjamin H. Gagnon, 11 Coolidge Ave., $306,000.

Malia Homebuyers LLC, to Christine Brenner and Christopher Castelli, 106 L Street, $235,000.

Baystate Franklin Medical Center Inc., to Community Health Center of Franklin County Inc., 8 Burnham St., $825,000.

J2K Realty LLC, to Harold R. Gillam

III, 2 South St., $499,900.

Mark A. Wightman to Jermey Lee Thomas and Stephanie Ann Thomas, 617 Old Long Plain Road, $405,000.

NORTHAMPTON

Mark Gilman and Ada Gilman to Odean Mangum III, and Nicole Simon, 167 South St., $340,000.

Sharon Wretzel and Daniel K. Mason to Walter W. Thulin, trustee, and Elizabeth Ann Thulin Declaration of Trust, 92 Blackberry Lane, $650,000.

GPD 29 Industrial Drive LLC, and Green Park Development LLC, to Clinical & Support Options Inc., 29 Industrial Drive East, $2,900,000. KSM Properties LLC, to W & B Development Associates LLC, 60 Maple St., $555,000.

Brian W. Smith and Laura J. Wright to Jayson Lord and Sarah Lord, 46 Sovereign Way, $1,225,000.

NORTHFIELD

Anne M. Gorzocoski, personal representative of the Estate of Paul T. Gorzocoski, to Smiarowski Brothers LLC, Route 10, $35,000. Andrew Tremblay and Rebecca Tremblay to Ellen Parker and Jon Parker, 651 Mount Hermon Station Road, $375,000.

Cynthia A. Peterson and Frank D. Peterson to Gregory Augustine and Hannah Augustine, 837 Old Wendell Road, $425,000.

ORANGE

Wesley Acosta to Luis E. Ortiz Marrero, Norma A. Ortiz and William R. Carrizo Velazquez, 61 East Main St., $172,900.

John Crankshaw and George R. Plouffe to Denise A. Plouffe and George R. Plouffe, trustees of the Plouffe Realty Trust, 382 Walnut Hill Road, $98,643.55.

PALMER

Richard T. Tenczar and Robert W. Tenczar to GJL RNL Nominee Trust, trustee of, and Gwendolyn Levine, trustee, 1038 Pine St., $230,000. Shannoya Beezer and Andre Beezer to Parvez M. Bhuiyan and Mahmuda Mannan, 4041-4043 Church St., $346,500.

ROWE

Kenneth J. Lee, Laurie Lee, “fka” Laurette Stein, “aka” Laurie Stein, and Lawrence James Lee III, to Clayton C. Miller and Ellen B. Miller, Hazelton Road and Brittingham Hill Road, $140,000.

RUSSELL

J. Melvin Hess and Rosemary J.

Hess to Ben Arcangeli, 240 Dickinson Hill Road, $400,000.

Matthew Werner and Marcelina Werner to Patrick Murray, 255 Woodlawn Way, $585,000.

Reuben Leinbach to Shawn Reinford and Kaylynn Reinford, 369 Blandford Road, $145,000.

SOUTH HADLEY

Marie H. Stathis and Carolyn Bakos, attorney-in-fact, to Cynthia Andrews, 42 Pine Grove Drive, $100.

Skinner Woods LLC, to Patricia Costello, 7 Skinnerwoods Way, $549,900.

Mary E. Kates to Patricia Mary Stefanelli, trustee, and PMS 2022 Revocable Living Trust, 125 Amherst Road, $575,000.

SOUTHAMPTON

Stephen J. Parmenter and Nina T. Dinh to Stephen J. Parmenter, 6 Bissonnette Circle, $100.

Barry G. Parker and Elizabeth A. Bertuch to Patrick W. Hopewell and Kristine E. Hopewell, 114 White Loaf Road, $525,000.

SOUTHWICK

Mohanad Almahmoud and Doha Almahmoud to Jeremy S. Batchelor, 7 Lauren Lane, $705,000.

Norman H. Storey, trustee, and Norman H. Storey Revocable Living Trust, trustee of, to David Comeau, 47 Congamond Road, $460,000.

SPRINGFIELD

Alison M. Weckerly to Leland Joseph Zak, 4 Jean Drive, $245,000.

Emily M. Villanueva to Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC, 30 Chester St., $102,500.

George H. Pelletier Jr., to Tiffany M. Sarmiento, 20 Ivan St., $241,500.

Guy Louissette and Dawn Uwaifo to Manfred Karori, 60-62 Montrose St., $210,000.

James Nallett, trustee, Daniel J. Morse, trustee, and DLS Trust, trustee of, to Brendan E. Dimaggio, 115-117 Ardmore St., $340,000.

JJJ17 LLC, to Jamilex Del Valle and Ashley Stephanie Del Valle, 80 Wrentham St., $349,525.

Joanne M. Richards, Joanne M. Wierciszewski and Jason A. Ricahrds to Geraldine McCafferty, 114 Francis St., $305,000.

JT Realty Associates Inc., to Jerald Kinnison and Fancey Kinnison, 379 Roosevelt Ave., $308,000.

Louis J. Buoniconti, estate, and Jennifer A. Buoniconti Barbarisi, representative, to Alison Weckerly, 25 Danaher Circle, $315,000.

Matthew Raymond Shanahan and Abbie L. Shanahan to Brett N. Chit-

tick, 47 Curve St., $245,000. Pah Properties LLC, to Brittany Houston, 853 Armory St., $293,000.

Peter D. Bilodeau and Anne M. Bilodeau to Carolyn Anne Bilodeau, 201 Gillette Ave., $170,000. Ramon Tapia to A B Q Property LLC, 935-937 Worthington St., $300,000.

Robert J. Lefebvre, to Sareen Properties LLC, 14 N Chatham St., $166,000.

Van Der Heyden Associates Limited Partnership and 69 Winter Street LLC, to Van Der Heyden Apartments Limited Partnership, 770-780 State St., $3,830,000. TL Bretta Realty LLC, to Benjamin D. Richardson and Mary Ashton, 189 Essex St., Unit I, $220,000.

William T. Raleigh to Matthew Levesque, 47-49 Campechi St., $310,000.

WARE

Timothy P. Lagrant to Suzanne L. Lahna and Patricia A. Lawson, 15 Clifford Ave., $285,000.

Brian C. Perez to Hana Investors LLC, 12-14 Church St., $320,900.

Clifford W. Lanier to Mia Gurule, 37 Greenwich Road, $267,400.

Donna M. DiPilato to Aaron Christian Sandridge and Susan Sandridge, 8-10 Spring St., $175,000.

WARWICK

Reginald C. Haughton Jr., to Katherine E. Newell and Derek Joseph Woodbury, 165 Old Winchester Road, $390,000.

WENDELL

Janet Burstein to Michael Kozak and Claudia Pommer. Bullard Pasture Road. $78,000.

Anna Kristina Hartjens, trustee of the Hartjens Irrevocable Real Estate Trust to, Wendell Historical Society Inc., 466 Wendell Depot Road, $15,000.

Christopher S. Tero Jr., and Erica Tero to Mateo T. Souza, 10 Posk Place Road, $270,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Aga Brothers LLC, to Zafar Takhsilov, 122 Norman St., $260,000. Brian Hill, representative, and Alice Hill, estate, to Janice Lee Hall and Kenneth John Hall Sr., 237 Ashley Ave., $225,000. Cornerstone Homebuying LLC, to Dinesh B. Patel and Asha D. Patel, 19 Lathrop St., $315,000.

Diantha Ferrier, representative, and Richard J. San Giorgi, estate, to Vasile Iorga, 84 Bear Hole Road, $360,000.

SEE MORE DEEDS, PAGE F9

Antiques

Pieces marked “L.&F. Moreau” are made of spelter, which is less expensive than bronze. The JB Hirsch Co. was founded in New York City in 1907 and imported bronzes from French foundries. After World War I, it bought molds from several European foundries and made the sculptures in the United States. Some European foundries broke up their molds during World War II and hid them so they wouldn’t fall into enemy hands. JB Hirsch bought some of the broken molds from French factories after the war and reassembled the pieces. Sculptures made from the molds are known as exemplaires (French for “copies”) rather than reproductions since they were made from the original molds. JB Hirsch made “Collection Francaise” pieces from the 1950s through the 1980s. Many pairs of lamps were made. Some have sold for $100 to $200, though online sites often ask much higher prices.

TIP: Wear your old jewelry, especially the pieces that look old. You will be surprised how many will ask about it.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and return address are included. Questions that are answered will appear in Kovels Publications. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectorsgallery@kovels.com.

More deeds

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Donna M. Davis, Mary E. Moriarty and Kenneth J. Moriarty to Mary Foley, 80 Brush Hill Ave., Unit 9, $130,000.

Pinkos Family Realty Trust, trustee of, Starr Pinkos, trustee, Laura Rivers, trustee, and Lynn Roberts, trustee, to Laurie Mae Phillips and

Heart of the workshop

MUCH MORE than a simple work surface, a fine woodworking bench is the heart of any wellequipped shop. A well-made bench incorporates precise angles and a level top that serve as gauges for other projects. In fact, the accuracy of the workbench can be a factor in determining the success of any given project.

This do-it-yourself version

Lawrence Rudicial Phillips III, 487 Prospect Ave., $301,000.

Walter Peret Jr., and Roman J. Peret to Judy

Ann Ziegler-Godfrey, trustee, and Ponderosa Pines Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, 452 Cold Spring Ave., Unit 452, $140,000.

Yamuna Rai and Sanjib Lama to Ahmet Basibuyuk, 44 Southworth St., $280,000.

WESTFIELD

Gray Bae Group LLC, to David

features a heavy, laminated top mounted on a solid trestle-style base, and includes a convenient storage bin underneath. There’s even a spot for a woodworking vise and bench stop on top. While the project does demand careful measuring, cutting and finishing (especially of the top), the simplicity of the design makes it easy to get professional results. Construction is mostly a matter of cut-

Prouty and Michael Geary, 59 South Maple St., $287,000.

Jeffrey L. Arps, Christine E. Arps and Christine Libardi-Arps to Lindsay M. Hunter, 139 Union St., Unit 30, $227,000.

WHATELY

Laura I. Francis and Myckey J. McNutt to Robert Arsenault, 34 Christian Lane, $549,000.

ting out the pieces, laminating the top and assembling with screws and carriage bolts.

The completed woodworking bench measures about 36 inches tall by 26 inches wide by 60 inches long, and is designed to accommodate a vise with a 4-by-7-inch jaw.

The Woodworking Bench plan, No. 866, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step directions, full-size traceable patterns, assembly diagrams

WILBRAHAM

Ashley M. Holden and Trevor B. Portluck to Pupreitor LLC, 9 Cadwell Drive, $271,200.

Scott W. Sherman and Bridget E. Sherman to Steven M. Bandarra and Maegan Moynahan, 4 Inwood Drive, $362,000.

Steven P. Gobel and Jean Nocito Gobel to Michael Nardi and Marisa Nardi, 16 Red Gap Road,

and a materials list and cutting schedule. Please include $3.95 per order for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o The Republican, 741B Olive Ave., Vista CA 92083. To order by credit card, visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild. com.

$685,000.

Thomas J. Doyle to Jeffrey R. Skelly, trustee, and Dorothy E. Skelly Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, 117 Cherry Drive, Unit 117, $427,000.

WILLIAMSBURG

Olga Ehrlich to Timothy Joseph Carroll, 47 Chesterfield Road, $440,000.

This do-it-yourself workbench version features a heavy, laminated top mounted on a solid trestle-style base, and includes a convenient storage bin underneath. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Don & Dave Runyan | Project of The Week

Extend growing season in your garden and get multiple veggie harvests

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

I harvested my hardneck garlic crop earlier this month, which opened up some prime real estate in the garden, leaving me with an entire 4-by-4foot raised bed to replant.

As I was settling Eight Ball squash seedlings into the space, it occurred to me that I was inadvertently practicing what is known as “succession planting,” a term that can apply to a few different strategies intended to extend the growing season.

One approach refers to planting a second garden in the space vacated by early-maturing crops, as I’d done in my garlic bed.

Another strategy involves sowing herb or vegetable

seeds at regular intervals, rather than all at once, to ensure multiple or continued harvests throughout the season. This is especially helpful for one-off root crops, like beets, carrots, radishes and turnips, and for cut-andcome-again greens like Swiss chard, kale and leaf lettuces.

You can also maximize your harvests of edibles like basil, bok choi, cilantro, cucumbers, dill, lettuces, mizuna, mustards, spinach, squash and Swiss chard, even in colder climates, by planting more now, as long as seeds are sown at least 50-75 days before frost sets in. Otherwise, you can opt for starter plants instead of seeds, which would give you a weather-defying head start.

Succession planting is a

great way to avoid the feastor-famine yields that result from planting all your seeds or starter plants at the same time in spring and ending up with more cucumbers (or tomatoes, watermelons or zucchini) than you can reasonably use at once.

When planting in spring, give some thought to how much of each crop you’ll consume in a given week, then stagger plantings a week apart so that you meet but don’t exceed that target.

You can also plant early-, mid- and late-ripening varieties of one crop early in the season. This way, you’ll have a steady supply of tomatoes or corn, for instance, instead of waiting all summer for the payoff.

Before planting a mid-season crop, as I’ve done with my squash, familiarize yourself with your horticultural zone’s ( https://planthardiness. ars.usda.gov/ ) first frost date. On the U.S. mainland, the earliest fall frost is expected around Sept. 8 in Zone 3. In Zone 9, however, it doesn’t typically arrive until the end of December.

Armed with your first frost date, check seed packets or plant tags for the “days to maturity” information listed, then calculate how much growing time is left in your season and select varieties that fit into the window.

Succession planting isn’t limited to edibles. Sunflowers can be sown a week apart during spring and early

summer to supply you with continuous blooms. Gardeners in Zones 7 and warmer can still plant them now.

Gladiolus, whose corms are usually planted in early spring, typically takes 10-12 weeks to grow and bloom. Plant them throughout the growing season in two-week intervals until 12 weeks before your first frost date, and you’ll enjoy at least three months of nonstop flowers.

Calla lilies, marigolds, nasturtiums, snapdragons, sweet peas and zinnias also can be planted (or replanted) now. Just get a move on before your window closes.

Jessica Damiano writes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter and regular gardening columns for The AP.

Recently planted summer squash growing near more mature plants to ensure a continued harvest on Long Island, N.Y., in mid-July. (JESSICA DAMIANO VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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