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Quick starting vegetable gardens, Part 4 This “Quick Starting” series is an attempt at responding to the surge in interest in growing your own food, perhaps for the first time. Since right now is gardening go time, and proper timing is an important part of that, this article will just be hitting on basic action points without dedicating space to the why of the task. Based on feedback from last week’s column, it’s apparent that a Q-and-A format may be the most helpful way to do this. If you need detailed information on any topic or would like to see a topic covered, please see the contact info below. Before we move onto this week’s topic, we need to touch base on one more aspect of watering. With this growing season’s first significant thunderstorm outbreak still fresh on our minds, remember these storms are often very spotty with regards to how much rainfall we actually get on a specific site. Even if the weather reports X amount of rainfall, verify that’s close to what your garden received before thinking you don’t need to water for a few days. While there are all kinds of apps out there, nothing beats an onsite rain gauge, or at least an empty bucket to help with this.
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April showers bring May Day flowers own. to re-create for color combinaFor our first summer when red, tions, black and basket, I wanted white and blue white. This simple I have had a lit- to play up some are having their palette is perfect tle more time on classic spring colmoment. To keep for a moody spring my hands than I’m ors. I love green the arrangement look with its rich used to this early and wanted that firmly in spring, fuchsias and spring and am so freshness front I switched out my plums paired with excited to have an and center. The blue hues for pink near-neon spring excuse (not that I bright green pairs tulips and added greens. I like this truly need one) to beautifully with some leafy greens particular look get creative with soft pinks and yel- to add some texbecause it says May Day baslows, while pops ture. Design tip: “spring” without kets. As a lover of of bright white For a more natyour typical bright beautiful florals, I balance out the ural and organic spring palette. It adore celebrating design. Design look, arrange feels good to mix May Day, or as I tip: Balance over your faux like you it up sometimes. call it, the official symmetry _ don’t would the real These baskets are start to flower worry about mak- deal. Pretend they all about having season. ing it completely are reaching for fun and mixing May Day is identical on each the sun and open- your favorite colabout celebratside but rather ing up. Start with ors, textures and ing spring and whether it is even- your tallest, most patterns to create femininity and is ly weighted. open stems (often a look that speaks derived from the My second bascalled fillers), then to you. Design tip: Roman Empire’s ket is actually strategically place Don’t be afraid to Festival of Flora. not a basket at your tighter sprigs create some height Many people celall, but a rustic and blooms. with your flower ebrate with offermetal tin. I love Last but not selection. Stems ings of flowers, the pop of red for least, my final can (and often dancing and even a bold touch, and basket incorposhould) be taller bell ringing. Since this is one of my rates another one than your basket I doubt anyone favorite vessels of my favorite or container. wants me to break out my ribbons for g a dance around tin s i the maypole L (though I would New LOVE to give it a whirl!), I stick to creating May Day baskets to share with my neighbors and friends. It is the perfect DIY project to get my Adorable brick home in Westpark Addition. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage plus storm creative juices shelter. Very well maintained home. Open kitchen/dining and large south windows for flowing. I tend natural light. Fireplace. Fenced back yard. HVAC all replaced in 2016. Split bedroom to use our lovely plan. Large master bath with double vanities, separate tub and shower. Westwood faux florals from Elementary. Available immediately. the shop so the See more of this home at www.WeLoveSellingStillwater.com baskets can hang proudly on doorsteps for months Fisher Provence, REALTORS® to come. Take a (405)377-1000 look below to see Page Provence, CRS three fresh deBroker Associate signs and learn (405) 612-0194 how to create your By Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service
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Homeowners, renters can get free credit reports every week The three big bureaus are making it easier for consumers to stay on top of their credit files to protect their financial health during the pandemic. DEAR DAVE: We are planning to refinance our home soon, and we’d like to get a peek at our credit reports first to make sure that they are accurate. We know that we are entitled to one free report each year from each of the three big credit bureaus, but we don’t know how to order them. Can you help? ANSWER: Sure. But first, some important news: The three nationwide bureaus recently announced that they each will offer consumers one free credit report each week rather than once a year. In a joint statement announcing the change, the trio of bureaus – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – said that making reports more readily available will help people “protect their financial health during the sudden and unprecedented hardship” caused by the spread of the
before they will approve a loan. The policy must have a face value that’s at least equal to the balance of the new mortgage: After all, if the home was destroyed by fire or some other calamity but was not insured, federally authorized the owner could simwebsite annualply walk away from creditreport.com or the home and the by calling 877-322lender would have to 8228. shoulder the entire REAL ESTATE loss. TRIVIA: The FedBanks also require eral Trade Commis- the borrower to keep sion reports that paying for insurance 20% of all Amerevery year, just in icans have one or case some type of more errors on at catastrophe occurs least one of their down the road. three credit reports. That obligation *** was automatically DEAR DAVE: lifted the day you When we bought made your final our home 15 years mortgage payment. ago with a 15-year If you’re like most mortgage, the Americans, though, lender required your home is your us to first purlargest financial chase and then asset. You should maintain a home- keep your insurance owners insurance unless you have the policy. Now that tons of money that we have paid the would be needed to loan off, are we replace your home if still required to it were destroyed or keep the insurseriously damaged. ance? Also remember ANSWER: No, that a basic homeyou are no longer re- owners policy would quired to keep your cover most of the house insured, but cost to replace all you would be foolish the personal posif you don’t. sessions inside of All lenders require your home if they a borrower to purwere destroyed or chase a homeowners stolen, and provide you with valuable insurance policy
About Real Estate DAVID MYERS COVID-19 virus. By checking their reports more frequently, consumers can make sure that they are credited for all of their on-time payments and move more quickly to correct any errors. The change could be especially beneficial for the roughly 3.5 million homeowners who have recently reached “forbearance” agreements with their lenders to temporarily reduce or suspend their monthly mortgage bills. Many of those borrowers say that glitches in the banking and credit-reporting systems have resulted in their reports erroneously suggesting that they are delinquent on their home-loan payments, which in turn sent their credit scores plunging. The free, weekly reports will be available through April 2021. Copies can be obtained from the
financial protection if someone got hurt while visiting your property or even trespassing on it. Keep your homeowners insurance policy intact. I hope that you’ll never need to use it, but you’ll sleep better at night knowing that it will be there if you do. *** DEAR DAVE: I already own my home, but now I would like to begin investing in rental real estate. I can’t afford to buy an existing rental property, so I am thinking about buying a small piece of raw land. Is raw land a good investment? ANSWER: Usual-
ly not. For starters, undeveloped land doesn’t generate any rental income to help offset a buyer’s mortgage payments and property-tax bills. Your letter states that you “can’t afford to buy an existing rental property,” so you can imagine the pickle that you would find yourself in if the monthly bills start piling up but you didn’t have any rent money to pay them. In addition, raw land cannot be depreciated – an important tax benefit that only investors can use if their property provides at least a modicum amount of rental revenue. Buying raw land is also a risky prop-
osition because the resale market for such properties is typically thin. You won’t make much money, but could lose a lot of it if sellers outnumber buyers when you eventually put the property back up for sale. You should probably postpone your real-estate investment plans until you have saved enough to make a down payment on a rental house, duplex or small apartment building that will create some monthly cash rather than buying an undeveloped parcel that could leave your bank account as bare as the raw land that you want to purchase.
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How can I make my bedroom more relaxing? a big role in restful sleep. Experts say that the right linYour bedroom ens will help you is your nighttime stay comfortable sanctuary _ and and cozy all night sometimes, your long. You can find daytime sanctuary, high-thread-count too. Making it as comfortable as pos- linens and quality pillows at discount sible will ensure you’re better rested, prices. Keep an eye out for natural, and paying attention to the little de- breathable fibers tails can help bring such as cotton and avoid synthetics more tranquility like polyester. to your space and 2. Design smart. your life. Consider Your bedroom is these tips to turn more than just a your bedroom into place for sleep. The a place that brings layout and design you comfort and impacts your day quiet. 1. Think comfort- from the very first moment you wake able. up. When designQuality linens ing your space, and blankets play By Angie’s List Angie’s List
make sure you have enough clearance around your bed and bedroom closet. Clutter on nightstands or on the floor can create instant stress, so add bowls or trays for things like jewelry, change and watches. Removing non-functional furniture and accessories will help you to create the most peaceful bedroom possible. Also, make sure any reflective surfaces, such as mirrors or windows, don’t invade your sightline as you’re trying to rest. These distractions can interrupt sleep.
3. Pay attention to window treatments. If you want your bedroom to keep out even the smallest cracks of light, consider blackout shades or room-darkening drapes _ they’ll keep it dark at all times. If you want to allow daylight into your room and still have privacy, double up the window treatment with a sheer for daytime privacy and light-blocking shades for nighttime sleep. 4. Consider gentle sounds and smells. If you have a dif-
fuser, try using an essential oil, such as lavender, that promotes relaxation in your bedroom. You can also incorporate essential oils into your routine by adding a drop or two onto the light bulb of your bedside lamp, or washing bedding with a scented detergent. If you find the nights too quiet, consider a white noise machine, which produces peaceful sounds found in nature while blocking other noise disruptions. Modern noise machines and apps can fine-tune your
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3124 N MONROE - 4 BD / 3 BA / 2-car attached garage. Home is very open with large livingdining room with fireplace, kitchen has many cabinets plus a serving bar, and pantry. 3-1 split bedroom on a corner lot close to Boomer Lake. ........................................................$245,900 215 S. MARSHALL - 3 BD / 2 BA / 1 car garage. Central heat & air, new carpet and newly PENDING PRICE CHANGE $117,500 remodeled bathrooms.................................................................. 8023 E YOST RD. - Beautiful fenced 20-acres grassland, custom built 4 BD / 3-car garage, a 30x50 shop with bath, wooden pergola with fireplace, fishing pond, close to Stillwater on paved roads and many extras.PENDING ..................................................................................$549,000
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bright LED lighting strips that are actually built into the mirror. This modern lighting feature can be controlled with a dimmer switch to set a relaxing evening mood as well. Another nice option can be pivoting side mirrors on each side of the middle mirror section. The side mirrors can easily direct the light and reflections to capture your updated
bedroom. If your brain associates the bedroom with any type of work, those thoughts can follow you into bed and invade your restful sleep. It’s best if you can let your bedroom remain a quiet, safe place away from the hubbub of the day.
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the years and trendy mirrors are a hot topic. Some Q: Ed: I value homeowners enjoy your opinions. the mirror-only We’re looking to do concept in place of some bathroom uphaving to open and dates and since we have plenty of van- close a medicine cabinet door while ity storage I was trying to get ready. thinking of a new With that in trendy mirror in mind, many of place of our existing today’s bathroom medicine cabinet. What type of mirror mirrors have had a complete makeover do you think can from the mirrors of work for us? _ Claire, Virginia the past. Aside from frameless designs, A: I’ve done articles on bathroom another exciting sink mirrors over trend is having By Ed Del Grande
experience with specific sounds such as wildlife, thunderstorms or pitter-pattering rain. 5. Keep your bedroom as a sanctuary. Unless you’re pressed for space, avoid doing activities like office work or exercise in your
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Shop from your back yard road is dangerous due to lingering chemicals from traffic. And, never take more than you need. What’s the rush? Who knows when it’ll be safe to leave our homes again. “If everyone who wants to forage just takes an eleventh of a plant, it’s going to stay healthy and be able to reproduce in the future,” Vitali said. Dandelions, those sun-yellow flowers that invade practically any lawn in America are considered weeds. But as recognizable as they are, they’re the easiest foray into foraging. Why kill them with noxious chemicals when you could collect a healthy serving for your next salad? The whole plant is edible, from roots to flower. Dandelion leaves are considered very nutritious; the leaves, best young and taste like arugula, can be cooked like you would spinach or kale. Renowned French chef Jacques Pepin posted a recipe for young dandelion salad to his Facebook. Dandelions be infused in olive oil, vinegar or even make wine, and the roots make for a tea
capable of handling digestive issues. Some have even made dandelion root coffee. “The first ones that come up will always have the best flavor. Most of these plants, you can just go for it,” Vitali said. “Dandelion greens, if it’s a few weeks past the season, instead of having them raw in your salad, you can saute them, and it takes away some of that toughness. A little garlic and olive oil and you’ve got a good side dish.” Vitali calls wild onions the gateway plant. Sprouting up around spring time, the plant part of wild onions are a cool-green, often cylindrical and almost rubbery looking with white bulbs at the end. When in doubt, the simplest way to identify them is smell. Do they smell like onions or garlic? Then they’re onions or garlic, and are ready for the grill, a salad, or some butter in a pan. Whitman advises to pull wild onions as soon as they sprout. Otherwise, the green part will adopt a woody flavor. One often overlooked backyard forageable, Vitali said, is the common
Maryland tree, the American beech. In its first two weeks of leaf growth _ right now _ the leaves are tender and lemony. Because stay-athome orders means she can’t have hundreds of volunteers, Vitali doesn’t have the freedom to host her foraging classes virtually. For expert inquiries, Vitali suggests the University of Maryland’s Extension, where users can submit questions and received
experienced answers. Iliff touts a source of information practically everyone has on hand: the internet. “It’s easy enough to look up (things) on online, print out a picture, maybe fold it in your pocket as you go mushroom hunting,” Iliff said. “But in addition to pictures and descriptions, there’s also good information on where to look. It can help you target your efforts better.”
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“There’s one guy who’s found a lot of morels in Anne Arundel County down by Patuxent. He was posting a lot about all the morels he was finding,” Whitman said. “I was quite jealous, quite frankly.” A penchant for foraging isn’t limited to a pandemic activity. Liana Vitali has served as a naturalist for five years at Jug Bay Sanctuary in Lothian, and said folks are always more keen on adventure this time of year. “Everyone just has this vibration of excitement because, especially during normal times, we’ve been cooped up inside all winter and we haven’t gotten to the great big heat of summer,” Vitali said. Before taking visitors of Jug Bay Sanctuary out to forage, Vitali has some rules. If you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it. Ask permission before taking from private property. Knowing everything about the place you’re harvesting from is vital. Don’t pick from lawns you know for a fact have been treated with pesticides. Likewise, picking from the side of the
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By Katherine Fominykh the inclination to Baltimore Sun take up doomsday preparation ANNAPOLIS, activities with it, Md. _ Making grospurred Iliff’s intercery trips to buy est into a full-blown fresh food for the hobby. He explores family has become his surroundings an anxiety-ridden decision during the with intent. He started pulling up coronavirus pandandelion greens, demic for many, fiddlehead ferns, and not everyone plantains. He’s eduhas the time, skill or space to cultivate cated his kids about a garden of vegeta- it, and it’s become a fun family activity. bles for the dinner He’s joined Facetable. book pages, such as But you don’t have to venture far Forage Maryland, and fungi enthusiinto the world to ast pages. find food. You can “People can get just take a step into your own backyard. plenty of canned goods and dried Jesse Iliff, riverfood and freeze keeper for Arundel meat, but lettuce Rivers Federation, and kale are the grew up on a farm stuff that don’t rein Arnold and alally keep. But we’ve ways has been a “nature boy,” taking got that growing notice of the plants outside,” Iliff said. “People might save around him on themselves a trip walks. A few years to the grocery store ago, he plucked a few chunks of chick- if they just feel like they need some en of the woods, leafy greens, which a lumpy orange everybody does, and mushroom that resembles nuggets, go take a look.” From her perch and baked it in butas Forage Maryter and salt. land’s administra“It turned out tor, Denise WhitOK, it was nothman sees trends ing special. But it of forageable foods was a big amount come and go with of food in there ... the seasons. Right “ Iliff said. “ ... It occurred to me that now, morel mushrooms are hot; are resources out there that are over- even just scrolling through the page looked. It would be nice to have an eye for a few minutes, users’ photos of trained enough to morel mushrooms spot them.” outnumber all the The arrival of coronavirus, and rest.
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