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In this June 21 photo, Cary Peterson, program coordinator for the South Whidbey School Farms Program in Langley, Wash., is shown preparing some plant sets for volunteers to put into the ground. These summertime work parties are organized so crops are ready for students to cultivate upon their return from their summer vacation. The volunteers often build their lunches around some of the fresh leafy edibles after they finish work. (AP photo)
Many schools keep gardening efforts going all summer By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press The school year runs just the opposite of the growing season, making it difficult for educators to teach kids how to garden. But many school systems enlist volunteers to prep garden beds while students are on summer break, making the crops ready to tend when classes resume in September. “We’re working against nature but we add a lot of season extenders,” said Seth Raabe, South Whidbey (Island) School Farms coordinator in Langley, Washington. “That includes greenhouses and different plant varieties. We want to get the school gardens going as early as possible and then extend them as late as possible in order to fit class schedules.” School gardens have been used as an educational tool in the United States for well over a century, developing from standard vegetable beds into year-round windowsill settings, Grow Labs and hydroponic towers. Fresh student-grown edibles augment public school menus, contribute to healthier nutritional habits and food safety, teach record keeping and marketing, provide exercise and build a life-long appreciation for the environment. In short, students are encouraged to shift from being couch potatoes to cultivating lunchroom tomatoes. Whidbey’s school garden volunteers, like many around the nation, range from parent-child teams to community activists — different generations working shoulder-toshoulder to plant, fertilize, water, cultivate and then harvest what produce matures early. Raabe said the summer work sessions are twice a week. “Some of what we harvest we eat immediately after the work sessions,” he said. “One of us leaves the garden early to prepare fresh salads or fruit.” Surplus edibles are donated to food banks. “We just dropped off 20 pounds of peas to a co-op last week,” Raabe said. School gardens get children outdoors, active and engaged in what occupational therapists call “heavy work,” said Emily Shipman, executive director of KidsGardening in Burlington, Vermont. “Some teachers find it a challenge to get kids outside, unfortunately,” Shipman said. “Children today are on average 30 percent weaker than children in the 1980s because they are more sedentary — less recess and more iPads,” she said. “They’re also eating more processed foods leading to obesity (and) diabetes.” KidsGardening is an independent non-profit group that provides grants, lesson plans and more. Since garden-based learning is mostly participatory, even failures count as valuable learning experiences. Everybody learns best through doing, Shipman said. Youth gardens can be used for subjects ranging from math to science, reading and writing. “There are so many countless lessons, including those soft skills such as collaboration and team building,” said Tanna Nicely, executive principal of South Knoxville (Tennessee) Elementary. “We also use it for conflict resoSee Garden p. 2D
In this June 21 photo, Seth Raabe, an agriculture teacher and full-time manager for the South Whidbey (Island) High School Garden near Langley, Wash., is shown while preparing plant beds for students to cultivate upon their return to classes from summer vacation. There is no summertime break for school garden educators. (AP photo)
Above, this undated photo provided by Sherwin-Williams shows a room with the Sherwin-Williams color Functional Gray SW 7024 on the wall. Below, this undated photo shows a room with the Sherwin-Williams color March Wind SW 7668 on the wall. (AP photos)
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By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press When it comes to painting rooms, gray is red-hot. Benjamin Moore carries over 150 shades of gray, and SherwinWilliams says that of their top 50 colors for interiors, 30 are grays. “The trend toward gray started in Scandinavia, became big in the U.S. around six years ago, and is still on the rise,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at SherwinWilliams. Andrea Magno of Benjamin Moore says, “Gray is not going anywhere, and is still growing in popularity. It updates things instantly, and it’s evolving over time. And we’re seeing more gray cabinetry and more trim in gray now.” Just 15 years ago, she says, “if you told someone you were going to paint your room gray, they would groan and say, ‘How depressing.’ Before about 2010, it was all about warm Tuscan colors. Since then, it’s really about cool modern grays, and not just for paint colors. Stone, marble, tile and wood have also gone a lot cooler.” But picking the correct shade of gray can be tricky. “It’s crucial to pay attention to the undertones, and also how the light reacts to it,” Magno says. “Gray is a very sneaky color.” Grays have undertones of blue, purple or green, and you’ll want to make sure the undertones are compatible with surrounding tile, furnishings and
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fabrics, designers say. For a real “smack-in-the-middle gray,” Wadden suggests her company’s Repose Gray. “For walls surrounding pink tile in a bathroom, I’d go with Repose Gray, which goes great with pink and creates a neutral background,” she says. Amazing Gray has a greener undertone, while Passive is cooler with more blue. “We typically try to steer clients away from purple undertones. Usually, we stick to true warms and true cools, and the middle ground, often referred to as French grays. They are pretty true grays,” says Cate Dunning, who, with Lathem Gordon, runs the Atlanta-based GordonDunning Interi-
or Design. In addition to undertones, there’s a big difference between cool and warm grays, with the former better suited to modern interiors and the latter often better for traditional homes with warmer-colored furnishings, according to Dunning. Too cool of a gray in extreme sunlight, like that in Florida, can sometimes look chalky, Wadden warns. “My best advice is to select your three favorite grays, paint a poster board with each one, and look at them in your home over a weekend, tallying up which one you like best at various times of the day and night. If you See Gray p. 2D
Home prices march upward as buyers fight over low supply By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose in April from a year earlier, lifted by bidding wars in many cities where wouldbe buyers fought over a sparse supply of homes. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index moved up 6.6 percent from a year earlier, led by outsize gains in Seattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco. All three cities showed double-digit increases. Prices rose even as home sales fell and mortgage rates climbed. Sales of existing homes dropped in April and May and are now running 3 percent below their year-ago level. Fewer homes are available — the supply has fallen 6.1 percent in the past year — and they are selling
This June 20 photo shows a home for sale in Alameda, Calif. On Tuesday the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index for April is released. (AP photo) quickly.The average house for sale remained on the market for just 26 days in April, down from 39 a year ago. Mortgage rates reached a seven-year high of 4.77 percent in late May before declining this month. Last
week, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 4.57 percent, according to Freddie Mac. That is still much higher than a year ago, when it was 3.9 percent. The economy is growing and the unemployment rate is at an 18-year low, which
typically would point to stronger home sales. Americans are increasingly turning to newly-built homes, where sales jumped 6.7 percent in May. But higher prices and fewer existing homes to choose from are cutting many Americans out of the housing market. Prices rose at a healthy pace in Denver, where they were 8.6 percent higher than a year ago; Los Angeles, where they were 8.3 percent higher; and San Diego, 7.8 percent. The smallest gains were in Chicago, up 3 percent; Washington, D.C., up 3.2 percent; and New York, up 4 percent. The Case-Shiller index covers roughly half of U.S. homes. The index measures prices compared with those in January 2000 and creates a three-month moving average. The April figures are the latest available.
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House to Home Mortgage Index 30-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pts.
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This graphic represents a Tuesday survey of regional lending institutions. Figures are based on rates at Range Bank, First Bank of Upper Michigan, the Marquette Community Federal Credit Union and mBank.
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lution and therapy with our school counselor. Working with the soil tends to create a safe haven for my kids.” Online: For more about kids gardening, see this fact sheet from the Western Growers Foundation Collective School Garden Network: www.csgn.org/sites/default/fi les/GFL_1.pdf
This undated photo at left provided by Cosentino shows Dekton counter surface, a brand of solid surfacing material made of resin and natural minerals that's impervious to spills, heat and wear – a boon to families and keen home cooks. Below, this undated photo provided by Orion Creamer of Big Chill shows Big Chill's pro style range, which has 8 professional level burners and a large-capacity oven with a rapid preheat. It's available in a range of vibrant hues, and is compatible with standard home cabinetry depths. (AP photos)
RIGHT AT HOME: Pro-style kitchens for the home cook By KIM COOK Associated Press Avid home cooks often want to outfit their kitchens with the kind of high-end appliances and gear used by professional chefs. There’s that aspirational notion that somehow having the right equipment will lead to better food. So what’s in a pro kitchen that works well in a home kitchen? Chicago-based kitchen designer Mick De Giulio is a firm believer in buying high-quality gear. “Appliances sustain a lot of hard use,” he says. “They’re expensive at any level and people expect them to last.” From an aesthetic standpoint, De Giulio says, commercial-looking models impart a sense of strength to the kitchen design. And their ramped-up features can also be attractive. “Pro ranges have higher BTUs on burners, but also finely tuned settings to maintain lower temperatures for simmering,” he says. Big Chill has a 48-inch range equipped with eight powerful burners and a large-capacity oven with a rapid preheat feature. It’s available in tasty hues like green, orange, red and yellow. Keeping food warm before serving it is a prime concern in restaurant kitchens. At home, we’re inclined to just put a microwave lid on a latecomer’s plate. But to retain justprepared flavor and moistness, consider a warming drawer like the pros use. Wolf has one with several stainless-steel compartments, and the drawer can be set for various temperatures. Use it to warm plates and bowls, too, or to proof
bread. While pro kitchens tend to be gas-powered, not all homes are equipped for that. BlueStar has introduced a suite of electric appliances with professional features: heavy-duty steel construction and fast, powerful heating controls, for example. The oven is roomy, and the fridge and freezer can hold extra-large sheet pans, perfect for hosting large parties. Celebrity chef and James Beard Award winner Wylie Dufresne, who last year opened Du’s Donuts in Brooklyn, just re-did his New York City home kitchen. “So much about functionality of a kitchen is tied to movement within it,” he says, noting that in a home setting, there may be multiple cooks, kids or guests in the space. Isolating task zones is a good idea. He installed a True Refrigeration ice-making appliance, since those in conventional freezers can contribute unwanted moisture to frozen foods. His fridge is equipped with noise-dampening insulation and a hygienic, odor-resistant stainless interior. Michelin-starred chef and
restaurateur Thomas Keller recently partnered with global design firm Snohetta to renovate his Yountville, California, restaurant, The French Laundry, incorporating elements that he says are just as important in residential kitchens. Think smarter, not bigger, when doing a renovation, he advises. “Size doesn’t always yield improved functionality. Our new kitchen is designed around intimacy and proximity — to one another and the tools we need,” he says. “Additional steps slow you down. The same lesson rings true for a kitchen layout at home.” Durable surfacing is worth every penny, Keller says: “Zero maintenance can be a benefit to both professional and residential kitchens.” He chose Dekton , a brand of solid surfacing material made of resin and natural minerals that resists spills, heat and wear. Corian’s another big brand. Quartz, a durable composite of resin and hard stone or glass materials, is also popular; brands include Silestone , Cambria and Caesarstone . No room for snazzy, fullsize appliances? Consider
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Wolf’s multi-function countertop cooker. The versatile appliance lets you slowcook, saute, sear, sous-vide and make rice via a range of programmable controls. A removable steel vessel also works on any cooktop, including induction. IKEA’s new Kungsfors rail system was developed in consultation with Swedish chef Maximilian Lundin. It includes stainless-steel grids, hooks, open shelves, containers and clips. American Standard’s new Beale MeasureFill faucet can be preset to deliver a half cup to up to 5 cups, eliminating the need for measuring cups. But equipment and appliances aside, a well-organized kitchen may be the true mark of a pro-style kitchen. “In terms of tools, don’t clutter your drawers with things you don’t need,” says Keller. “Take stock and eliminate the gadgets or one-purpose tools.” The multiple James Beard Award winner ticks off his go-to gear: “A good-quality cutting board, scale, plating spoons, sauce whisk, timer, kitchen shears. Quality paring, utility and serrated bread knives.” And one more thing: a good attitude. “Remember, cooking should be fun,” Keller says. “It’s rewarding, and it gives us the opportunity to nurture others.”
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In this June 20 photo, a for sale sign is displayed in front of a home under construction in Raymond, N.H. On Monday the Commerce Department reports on sales of new homes in May. (AP photo)
US new-home sales up 6.7 percent in May
By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes jumped 6.7 percent in May, with purchases in the South accounting for all of the monthly gains. The Commerce Department said Monday that new homes sold last month at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 689,000, up from 646,000 in April. The South reported monthly sales growth of 17.9 percent, while sales were flat in the Midwest and fell in the Northeast and West. For the first five months of this year, new-home sales have risen 8.8 percent as a solid job market and shortage of existing homes on the market have boosted demand. In a sign that buyers are eagerly seeking out properties among a diminished inventory, there was a 17.4 percent surge last month in the sale of homes before construction begins. “With fewer buying options among existing homes, homebuyer demand is shifting towards new builds,” said Ben Ayers, senior economist at the insurance company Nationwide. Buyers are also facing additional pressures as home values are generally rising faster than incomes and average 30-year mortgage rates have risen to 4.57 percent from 3.90 percent a year ago. Both of these factors are increasing the monthly costs for repaying home loans.
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Charcoal.” What about trims? Although grays are generally used with lighter grays, whites and off-whites, the latest trend is toward trim in the same or even a darker shade of gray. “We are loving doing everything in one shade of gray,” says Gordon. “It looks great, especially paired with light linen drapery with a little sheen to it. We are also seeing more interest in silvery grays.” Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, also sees gray with gray trim as a trend. “White still feels safer to some people, but it’s easy to overlook how harsh white can feel. Give gray a chance,” she says. “And if you’re nervous starting out, I’d recommend going with a shade with blue undertones.”
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