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ne does not need to go to a resort or spend a day at the spa to experience solitude and relaxation. The home — or at least a room in the home — can be a place of retreat if it is created as such. The American Institute of Stress states that one in five Americans experience symptoms of extreme stress, which is a root cause of 60 percent of all illness and disease. By creating a space of serenity, one’s health, happiness and quality of life can be enhanced.

The first step is to choose an uplifting space, preferably one with minimal foot traffic and soft natural lighting. The room should be well-ventilated and have fresh air flowing throughout. If it does not have windows, a ceiling or floor fan paired with an air purifier can substitute. The area should also be large enough for a full range of motion; to allow for gentle exercises and a general feeling of freedom. It is ideal for the area to be clear of televisions, cell

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phones, clocks, laptops and computers.

Instrumental music from a small CD or MP3 player, however, can aid in relaxation.

There are a variety of design tips that can be implemented into one’s very own home sanctuary. According to Feng Shui – the ancient Chinese system of design philosophy for developing harmony with one’s environment — earth tones, skin tones, light blues, light greens and lavenders on walls and decorations create a warm, welcoming and calming atmosphere. Indoor plants add a refreshing and encouraging touch of nature, especially bamboo, jade and peace lily.

One may also choose to incorporate calming aromas with an essential oil diffuser or candle infused with natural lavender, sandalwood, rose or jasmine.

Furniture should be minimal, but provide necessary comfort and support. In addition, special or sacred items, such as crystals, statuettes or religious symbols can be interwoven into the design for

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inspiration.

Instead of spending free time in front of the television, rushing from one errand to the next or binge-eating from stress, a person can go to this home retreat space.

Leisure time can be used for meditation, prayer, breathing exercises, writing in a journal, painting, playing an instrument, drinking tea, reading a book or stretching.

These activities can allow for selfexpression and stress relief. Prioritizing relaxation can result in improved learning, sleep quality, alertness, motivation, memory, mood and cardiovascular health.

People should spend at least 20 minutes daily in a state of conscious relaxation, at a time that can be made free from distraction.

In order to maintain a sense of calm, the entire home should be free of clutter — even outside of the allocated space.

Organization is key when it comes to a feeling of ease. One should assess his or her environment to determine if there

is any extraneous furniture, nik-naks, magazines, books, toys or clothing crowding the home. If so, these items can be donated for an additional feeling of joy and fulfilment. It can also help to check the cabinets and refrigerator to eliminate any expired food and gradually replace processed, packed products with vibrant and fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts. The natural colors and fresh vitamins and minerals can bring about a sense of vitality.

A space for personal retreat is essential in this fast-paced and technological world. Even when professional or personal demands become overwhelming, the space set aside for creativity and serenity remains wide open. Establishing a successful home sanctuary is a matter of one’s willingness to log out from the chaos and into the calm, and give his or herself permission each day to fully, singlepointedly and wholeheartedly unwind.

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BY SARA MARSHALL, CCNP, HARDING NURSERY

ulbs can be a great addition to any landscape. They signal the end of winter and beginning of the warmer seasons. The numerous varieties give many options as far as colors, sizes and bloom times. Crocus, iris, daffodils, tulips, alliums and hyacinths are great bulbs to plant in the fall to add touches of color in the spring. Depending on the variety they can bloom anywhere from spring to mid-summer. Bulbs can be planted in various locations, but gardeners should be sure to check each variety to determine what light they would prefer.

Some bulbs are deer and critter-resistant too, such as daffodils, allium and iris.

Select quality bulbs with little to no

recommended amendment rate.

The rule for planting most bulbs is to plant them two-anda-half times deeper than the diameter of the bulb.

Some tubers like iris or peony do not like to be planted deep, however, and should be placed just beneath the surface. Bone meal or bulb fertilizer should be added to the bottom of each hole at the time of planting.

Space the bulbs to make sure they will have enough room as they mature, placing

damage and store in a cool dry place until ready to plant to ensure they don’t start to sprout.

Do not put them into the ground until later in the season around the end of October going into November, usually after the first frost. This is to ensure that the bulb will stay dormant going through the winter.

Bulbs prefer soil with good drainage; adding organic matter to the area will help break up the existing soil. Usually a mixture of one-third organic compost to two-thirds existing soil is the

large bulbs three to ten inches apart and smaller bulbs about one to two inches apart. Check the packaging to be sure to get the proper spacing for each individual type. Planting in groups of at least three or more will give a more elaborate display.

After planting be sure to water them in and continue to water through the fall and winter. Covering the area with two to three inches of mulch will help protect the bulb.

Once they have finished blooming, cut the flower head off leaving the leaves and stems to die naturally. Leaving the green foliage up until they turn brown will allow the bulb to store the nutrients they will need to push their flowers next spring.

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Coaltrain co-owners Peggy McKinlay and Jim Little test a wine cellar selection. Photos courtesy of Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer and Spirits

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ine wine improves with age, so we’ve always been told. Yet a large number of the wines carried at the neighborhood liquor store are intended for consumption within a year or two. These wines actually lack the structure necessary for a wine to age properly, so storing them for a long period is not sensible.

However, all wines should be kept cool — so don’t store them in the kitchen.

Many variables go into determining a wine’s age-worthiness — such as the quality, varietal, vineyard location, vintage and winemaking techniques. An essential component in every age-worthy wine is a balanced structure of fruit, acidity, tannin and alcohol.

Quality wines, with the right balance, change over time in the bottle, and the best wines can take years to decades to reach their peak. However, to truly enable great wine to improve with age, it needs proper cellaring.

So, it’s not surprising that a growing trend in home design and planning is a dedicated space to store wine. For serious collectors, it’s important that the wine storage space is built correctly.

“A good wine cellar needs to maintain a steady temperature, ideally 55-degrees, but definitely not over 65-degrees,” Peggy McKinlay, co-owner of Coaltrain Wine & Spirits said. “It should also maintain a humidity level of 60-80 percent.” In the Pikes Peak region, that may mean including a humidifier.

“It’s important to keep the cork from drying out from the inside as well as the outside of the bottle,” Coaltrain’s co-owner Jim Little said. “Therefore the bottles

should lay down in order to keep the cork moist.” A dark space with no sunlight where the wines will not be disturbed is also required for proper cellaring.

Each wine cellar should cater to individual needs, starting with how much wine you will be storing. But to truly craft a wine cellar worthy of aging impressive wine, a thorough building process includes suitable insulation and a vapor wrap, whether mechanically cooled or not. While humidity is key to aging wine, it’s not a benefit to the labels, and forming mildew or mold on the walls will ruin the space.

Of course, there are plenty of wine storage units for sale that are a great solution for people not interested in embarking on a construction project and looking to store 100 bottles or less.

“Obviously, the most important part of a wine cellar is what goes in it,” Little said. “It doesn’t have to be filled with the most expensive wines. There are plenty of selections that can work with different budgets.”

Additionally, McKinlay noted, think about your lifestyle and buy wine accordingly. “A good rule of thumb is to buy 12 bottles at a time; eight bottles you plan to drink soon, three bottles that you plan to save for special occasions, for gifting, or sharing with guests, and one high-quality, age worthy bottle that you will store and save,” she said. “As you become more serious about wine, it’s great to buy a case of an age-worthy wine, put it in the cellar for a number of years and then follow its development.

You will be rewarded with wines that have evolved into something spectacular when you allow them to age properly.”

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GARLIC

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Gearing up for

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s you reap the fall bounty from your vegetable garden, don’t forget that next year’s garlic crop should be planted before October 15 for a July 2017 harvest.

Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow and has a multitude of health benefits. It requires little space and can be planted in the fall after many other crops have been harvested. Garlic needs nine months to mature and requires a period of cold followed by a period of light and heat to reach harvestable size.

Although there are many types of garlic, they can be classified into two broad categories: hardneck, which is in the subspecies ophioscorodon and softneck, which is in the subspecies sativum.

Each has its own characteristics and advantages. Hardneck garlic is favored by gourmet chefs. It has larger, easier to peel and more flavorful cloves of uniform size and does well in colder climates like ours.

Hardneck garlic may be purple, purple striped or white and is represented by varieties such as Spanish Roja, Siberian, German Red, Music, Inchelium Red, Georgia Fire and Chet’s Italian to name a few. Each has a distinctive flavor ranging from mild to very hot.

Softneck garlic typically has ten to forty smaller cloves arranged in multiple layers and does better in warmer climates. It has a longer shelf life than the hardneck variety; six to eight months as compared with hardneck’s two to four months. Softneck garlic is more likely to be what you find in the supermarket.

Remember to purchase your garlic bulbs from your local garden center or online in time for planting in early October. Do not use garlic from the supermarket which is sold not for its fine flavor but for its superior storage time. When determining how many bulbs to purchase, remember that each bulb has a number of individual cloves, each of

which will produce another entire bulb.

Select a sunny spot for planting to ensure larger bulbs and prepare your soil by blending in aged compost and/ or sphagnum peat moss. Then plant each clove, with its skin intact, pointed end up three to four inches deep and four to six inches apart. Garlic will thrive in moist, well-drained soil so do not let it dry out during its life cycle. For this reason, mulching the garlic after it is planted with six to eight inches of straw is recommended. Although the cloves may sprout during warm fall days, don’t be alarmed as those shoots will not be harmed during the cold winter temperatures. Garlic needs a steady supply of moisture even throughout the winter months to develop marketsized bulbs. The application of one inch of water per week during dry periods through mid-June will ensure good sizing.

Avoid irrigating garlic after this period to encourage maturation and to discourage bulb diseases.

Hardneck varieties will develop a flower, known as a scape, during the summer.

Scapes should be cut off when they appear in order to make the bulbs larger.

Scapes are edible and provide

a milder taste in advance of harvesting the actual bulbs.

When the garlic leaves start to turn brown in late July, your garlic will be ready to harvest. Using a garden fork, carefully lift each bulb out of the soil. Then cure your harvest on a screen or newspaper in

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a warm, shaded and well-ventilated location for two to three weeks, at which point your garlic will be dried, or “cured.” Next, cut off the leaves leaving about two inches of stem and store the bulbs in a cool place in paper bags until you are ready to use them. Remember to set aside some of your largest bulbs for planting next October.

When you have questions, Colorado State University Extension has research based answers. Get answers to your horticulture questions by calling a Master Gardener Volunteer at 719-520-7684 or ask.extension.org. For current garden tips visit www.facebook.com/ColoradoMasterGardeners.EPC.

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magine stepping into a bathtub, and instead of bathroom tiles lining the wall next to you, there’s a fresh vertical garden, lush with bright green ferns, lavender, baby’s tears, mint and other fragrant plants.

San Francisco-based design studio Siol created just that a few years ago for one home.

Unusual ways to display indoor plants run the gamut, from built-in shelves and containers in and along walls, countertops or tables, to wall pockets and terrariums.

“Decorating with plants is still one of the easiest ways to make a home feel lived in and relaxed,” says James Augustus Baggett, editor of Country Gardens magazine. “There are so many different ways that people can incorporate plants into a home’s design.”

For that living green bathroom wall, grow lights and a self-circulating drip water system were built into the ten-by-ten-foot wall to promote indoor growth, says Siol co-owner and principal Jessica Weigley.

Lavender plants added a spa-like dash of

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aromatic beauty.

“We were joking that you could pick the lavender and put it into the bath with you,” Weigley says. “Bringing nature indoors is huge. It still requires care and attention, like any other garden. It’s just on your wall.”

Of course, a full green wall is also incredibly pricy — it can cost customers at least $10,000, at about $100 to $200 per square foot, Weigley says, because of its embedded lighting and watering system.

A much cheaper indoor-garden alternative is pockets made of various materials

— including ceramic, glass, plastic, wood, metal and even macrame — that can hang directly on a wall and be filled with plants, says Baggett. They can run about $20 to $100 each.

Easy-to-care-for indoor plants include snake plants, cast iron plants, wall-crawling ivy, dangling spider plants, succulents and foxtail ferns. Snake plants and cast iron plants, especially, require little light and watering. Bonsai trees, bay laurel trees and small fig trees can also be displayed indoors in both planters and partitioned floor areas padded with soil and rocks.

Those living in smaller homes can get creative, “Vertical gardening is the hottest trend for not a lot of space,” says Baggett. “There’s the floating shelf – a shelf that’s just sticking out of the wall — and the half wall — a waisthigh wall, with plants on top of it. Recessed wall niches are also popular.”

Miniature gardens, from terrariums — landscapes in glass containers — to fairy gardens, have caught on for both space-conscious adults and fun-loving kids, he said.

What are fairy gardens? They’re small, whimsical sceneries decorated with itsy-bitsy figurines, houses, moss, milkweed pods, pine cones and tiny plants.

Kokedama, a Japanese plant art that means “moss ball” in English, involves forming a moss-covered ball of soil around the roots of a plant and wrapping it with twine.

Suspending these moss balls as hanging plants is also a trend, Baggett adds.

Those with a retro aesthetic can display succulents and cacti in vintage tins and decorative pottery. Molded fiberglass bullet planters, popular in the 1950s, have also been making a comeback. The size of an ice bucket, the planter is held aloft on a three-pronged stand.

“Plant stands are handy. You’re raising those plants to eye level,” says Baggett.

“That pulls your eye around that room. It’s the same way in an outdoor garden that people use color to pull the eye around the garden.”

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Local wine merchants, such as Coaltrain, can guide you in your wine purchase to ensure you’re acquiring the best wine for the objective — and within your budget.

Many of the best wines for aging, recommended by Coaltrain are Old World Wines: French Bordeaux, Burgundy and Hermitage, Italian Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello, Spanish Rioja and Ribera del Duero, German and Alsatian Rieslings.

“The Europeans have been crafting great wines for generations and know how to get the balanced structure needed for aging,” McKinlay said.

But don’t ignore the New World... California Cabernets, Oregon Pinot Noirs, Washington Syrahs and some Australian Shiraz age really well too. “I love good Napa Cabs that are 10 years old or older.” McKinlay said.

In addition, Little pointed out, wine cellars and storage units also work great for aging craft beers. “Craft brews have become a fan favorite, especially in Colorado,” he said. “Wine cellars can work great for aging craft beers for 4 to 5 years.”

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AMY This past weekend we took a DICKINSON trip together, went out to bars and split a hotel room. I allowed a mutual friend to stay with us, because he had been drinking. This friend is known for his exploits with women. I fell asleep rather quickly, but awoke after a few minutes to them engaging in extremely animated intercourse.

I was paralyzed, but left the room as soon as I could. I spent the rest of the night/morning on the street before texting my sister and telling her to have him leave immediately.

I feel regretful, betrayed and utterly disrespected by both of them. I’ve had words with my sister and she has apologized, but none of it seems to help me process what I witnessed.

I feel like I don’t even know who she is anymore.

I’ve not yet said anything to my friend. I know alcohol played a part, but I was with them all evening and know they were both in control of their faculties, so I don’t accept that as an excuse. Am I overreacting? — Traumatized Dear Traumatized: You have every right to feel disrespected, and you were — extremely. Among other indignities, you were basically forced to spend much of the night on the street.

However, you should examine your feelings of betrayal. Is it because your sister couldn’t see through your friend’s reputation and hooked up with him? Or is it because she does know and doesn’t care?

These two are consenting adults. They should have the right to engage sexually with one another without you feeling involved — or betrayed.

Their choice to have sex in front of you? I agree that this is extreme, traumatic and very disrespectful. Your sister has apologized. Now you must confront your friend. You will also have to rewire your ideals concerning your sister. This could ultimately be liberating for both of you.

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What could be going on? — George F., Williamsport, Pa.

Answer: Chronic sinus problems can be debilitating and frustrating. For an official diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis (that’s a more precise term for sinusitis, since it usually involves the sinuses and the nasal passages), the condition has to persist for 12 or more weeks and have symptoms such as nasal or post-nasal discolored discharge; difficulty breathing through your nose; pain, tenderness and swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead; and a reduced sense of smell.

Over 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis, and they’re often not treated effectively. Research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery found that in Canada, only about 20 percent of patients were given intranasal corticosteroids, the recommended treatment. In the U.S., the understanding that antibiotics are not the go-to solution is recent; about 20 percent of all antibiotics prescribed to adults are for sinusitis!

Turns out inflammation, not infection, is the main cause of your woes. But your doctor should also check for nasal polyps and ask if you have asthma, cystic fibrosis or other medical conditions that may influence your rhinosinusitis and treatment. Also, discuss environmental factors that could be triggering your symptoms. Air pollution, allergies and chemicals in your work environment can cause an inflammatory response.

If you do identify environmental triggers, talk to your doctor about how to reduce your exposure.

And use nasal saline irrigation, intranasal corticosteroids or both to manage your symptoms effectively.

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Dear readers: Have you considered a harness for your dog instead of a collar?

If your dog is a puller, the harness should break that habit.

Wearing a collar, the dog can feel that he is getting ahead. PullHINTS ing while in a harness will only FROM lift the dog’s front legs off the HELOISE ground — not productive.

Harnesses also can relieve pressure on the neck. Although it is rare, collars can cause or worsen neck and throat injuries to the dog.

Check with your veterinarian about what he or she recommends. — Heloise Dear Heloise: My shirts have stains in the underarm area. How can I reduce or eliminate them? — Jack K., via email Jack, deodorant and antiperspirant stains probably are the culprit. Here are some hints for you: Wash the garment after each wearing. Liquid laundry detergent can make a good pretreater.

Rub in and launder. Every few wearings, launder with hot water to break apart residual marks.

Stubborn stains are a problem for everyone.

Fortunately, I’ve collected my best hints from over the years in a handy pamphlet! If you’d like to order one, visit Heloise.com, or send $5, along with a long, self-addressed, stamped (68 cents) envelope, to: Heloise/Stain Guide, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. — Heloise Dear Heloise: I purchased a baby doll for my grandchild. The doll is great quality, of course, but expensive, and so are the little outfits! I found a great way to clothe the baby: items from the infants department! They are much cheaper. — Ingrid D. in San Antonio Dear Heloise: In order to get the last amount out of a tube of toothpaste, hand lotion, etc., cut the tube close to the capped end. You’ll be surprised how much product is actually left. — Sue L. in Virginia —

Send hints via email to heloise@heloise.com or via post to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.

TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) Too many cooks spoil the broth. A project may be difficult to get started when there are several different ideas on how to proceed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Shift into low gear. Put the hustle and bustle of the workweek behind you. Find ways to simply relax and enjoy yourself. This is a good time for putting plans into action or engaging in group activities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Wild goose chases lead nowhere. It may prove difficult to find answers if you aren’t asking the right questions. You may want to sort out business matters with the help of family and friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Little things mean a lot. It may not seem like much, but checking off those nagging household chores from your to-do list can really make a difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Make a note of it. You may not have time to deal with them, but minor problems do need to be resolved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Don’t stray too far from the nest. You may find it more satisfying to curl up on the couch in front of a movie than to attend somebody’s wingding. Someone may hit you up for a favor or small loan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.)

Give a little space. A loved one or significant other may have trouble conveying feelings. Remain true blue and they’ll come around. Going to a friend’s social gathering may restore your energy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This may be a good time to start a complicated project or a new relationship. Focus on activities that require commitment to a good cause.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) It may be beyond your means to impress a certain someone, but this may have more to do with their high standards than your shortcomings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Love makes the world go around. Find a quiet place to share quality time with the object of your affection. Those who are looking for romance may find their ideal mate or enjoy the pursuit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your charm and allure could make it an easy task to have romantic prospects looking in your direction.

Don’t let that stop you from using good judgment and taste. Keep spending in hand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Bending the rules may have consequences. This is a good day to show that you are true blue and willing to take the high road.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sept. 24 You can make your life more pleasant or merely bask in contentment throughout the next three to four weeks. Since you are somewhat wiser than usual, you can make sound decisions or put changes into motion that will improve your working conditions, health or relationships. If you are single, don’t sit out any dances or ignore invitations in October.

You could meet that special someone or turn a friendship into a lifelong partnership.

SATURDAY, SEP 24, 2016 I THE GAZETTE I HG 15

GOREN BRIDGE

WITH BOB JONES ©2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

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What call would you make?

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What call would you make?

Look for answers on Monday.

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