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s interest in eco-friendly products and methods grows, it’s no surprise that many artists and other creative types are planting natural dye gardens. Low-cost and easy to grow, dye gardens can be planted just about anywhere. Over the centuries, popular plants used for dyes included indigo, madder and saffron. Tree tannins, lichen and fungi, as well as flowers, leaves, stems and even roots were also transformed into dyes. Brian Parker of Home Depot says several plants easily grown in a home garden can produce lovely dyes, and he recommends experimenting with hues. KIM COOK “Combining plants like hibiscus and lavender will yield richer colors — try experimenting, just as you would with paints,” he says. “Hibiscus is a great plant for a beautiful purple dye. Add lemon and salt when dyeing a camellia plant and you’ll get a bright pink, magenta color. Roses and lavender can bring out a brilliant pink dye with just a little mint and lemon juice. Marigolds and sunflowers produce shades of yellow; use both the stalks and the petals for the most potent color.” Chris Dalziel is a gardener, homesteader and fiber artist in Greenwood, British Columbia. “I recommend planning your garden around both perennials and annuals, with a thought to the colors that each plant gives,” she advises. “Aim to have the three primary colors — blue, red, and yellow — represented in your garden in abundance. From these, the full rainbow of colors will be available to you.” Chamomile, yarrow, goldenrod and coreopsis all yield different shades of yellow. “By planning for several yellows, you’ll also have many greens and oranges to choose from,” Dalziel says. (www.joybileefarm.com ) Owyn Ruck and Visnja Popovic, co-founders of New York’s Textile Arts Center, say the main thing is to plant what’s native to your area, so do some research. Not only are plants more likely to thrive in their native environment, but their color intensity is affected by conditions like sun exposure, moisture and temperature. Plants also may produce different dye quantities at various points in their life cycles. Good books on the gardening, foraging and actual dyemaking experience include Ruck and Popovic’s “The TexSee Dye p. 2D
This undated photo provided by The Home Depot shows camelia japonica, which yields a beautiful magenta/pink dye. Planting natural dye gardens is becoming a popular pursuit for those with green thumbs, as well as artists who work in various mediums. (AP photo)
In this undated photo provided by Wooden Wonders, Rocy and Melissa Pillsbury and their children sit atop a custom Hobbit House in Santa Fe, Tenn. (AP photo)
BACKYARD FLIGHTS OF FANCY:
Hobbits, dragons, pirates, oh my! By CEDAR BURNETT Associated Press Many a kid (and grownup) has dreamed of having a magical playhouse. If you’ve got more cash than carpentry skills, there are creative entepreneurs who specialize in bringing those storybook flights of fancy alive with Hobbit holes, treehouses, castles and more. “We didn’t set out to be a Hobbit hole company,” Melissa Pillsbury says of the J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired playhouses that she and her husband, Rocy, sell under the company name Wooden-Wonders. “He had all sorts of designs. But the response to the Hobbit holes told us we had something unique and special.” The Maine-based home business got the trademark to the Hobbit name and sells around 100 Hobbit holes per year. The company ships or delivers the flatpacked kits around the country. In addition to kidsize playhouses starting at $1,695, Wooden-Wonders offers a larger, grown-up version called the Faehaven for just under $4,000, as well as the $7,995 Bag End, a full-size model made to be built into a hillside. The company also does custom Hobbit holes, which have been used for everything from a maple syrup sugar house to a moss-covered musician’s studio. One client ordered three for a farm. The most memorable project, Pillsbury says, was with the Make-a-Wish foundation, which connected them with a boy dying of cancer whose greatest wish was to have a Hobbit hole of his See Playhouse p. 2D
In this undated photo provided by Magical Playhouses, children play in and around the company’s 12-foot-tall, dragon-themed playhouse in Port Townsend, Wash. (AP photo)
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1761 E M35, Little Lake
Some family is going to love living here! The current owners have enjoyed the beautiful lakefront view, privacy on hundreds of feet of frontage, fishing and boating, but now is their time to move on, and you can take over. This is a great weekend getaway or year round home right on the shores of popular Little Lake, featuring good fishing and water sports. There are many updates and you even have a quaint guest cabin for your visitors. There aren’t many waterfront cottages like this one for only $249,900. #1094184
292 Maple Grove Rd., Skandia
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This beautifully crafted home is just minutes south of Skandia on 20 acres of your own ground. The home features wood accents, vaulted ceilings, wrap around decking, a walk-out basement, and is a must see. Year round access on a county road with all the conveniences makes this home a treasure but make no mistake about it, you are home in the woods with plenty of privacy. If you are looking for rural living, do not miss this one. #1097821 $299,900
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own. With the help of volunteers, Wooden-Wonders installed a landscaped creation in his suburban backyard. While many customers are fans of “The Lord of the Rings,” Pillsbury says others simply like the Hobbit holes’ half-moon design. Some have even asked what a Hobbit is. “People naturally gravitate to things that are round and cave-like,” Pillsbury says. Chris Axling, owner of Magical Playhouses in Port Townsend, Washington, agrees, saying curves are the secret to any magical design. His custom creations have wavy rooflines and rounded windows for a look straight out of a storybook. Axling, who once worked with treehouse guru Pete Nelson of the Animal Planet TV show “Treehouse Masters,” is known for his dragon playhouse, a 12-foot wonder with stained glass windows, custom cabinetry and a 4 foot-tall dragon head erupting from the roof. Starting with a chainsaw, Axling carved the 60-pound dragon out of two huge chunks of cedar, and added steer horns from a taxidermy shop in Texas. While fantasy drives the
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bulk of his business, Axling’s work was born from not-so-charming beginnings; he lost his job in high-end residential construction. Taking on the role of stay-at-home parent, he devised a carpenterdad way of entertaining his 2-year-old: He built her a schoolhouse. Since then, he’s been making whimsical backyard structures alongside both of his two young children. “My daughter is out there with me pounding nails,” Axling says. “She wants to be a carpenter when she grows up.” Spending time with kids was exactly what sent San Diego grandfather Brian Caster on the hunt for a treehouse. He grew up with the playhouse bug, having “more fun than should be allowed” in his own childhood tree fort, and reading stories like “The Jungle Book.” “I thought, someday I’m going to build my own ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ tree fort,” Caster says. It only took his first grandchild to convince him that day had come. Unable to build the tree fort himself, he found Daniels Wood Land, a Californiabased builder of treehouses that come with their own recycled tree. Perched atop
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massive, 200-year-old stumps, their playhouses push the outer limits of the word “house,” and can run up to $30,000. Caster liked their pirate ship treehouse, and worked with Daniels Wood Land to customize it. “It was great seeing what they came up with,” he says. “My only limitations were how much I wanted to spend.” His 27-foot “Deluxe Scallywag Sloop” playhouse arrived on a semitruck. It features an entrance through the tree, and has a back deck and a twisty slide. But the magic lies in the details, from the skeleton figurehead and nesting seagulls to the cannon and pirate flag. “It was way beyond my expectations,” says Caster. A few years and five grandchildren later, Caster realized something was missing. He ordered a second, custom treehouse from Daniels Wood Land the “Swiss Family Robinson” house he’d always wanted. Now the two treehouses sit side-by-side, connected by a rope bridge. “It brings back so many childhood memories for me,” Caster says. “That’s what this is all about making kids feel welcome and creating memories.”
es unusual non-flower natural dyes like onion, rhubarb and eucalyptus. McLaughlin, who also lives in Northern California, includes vegetables, such as black beans, red cabbage and beets. Making dye from plants generally requires chopping them up, adding water and boiling them. Wear rubber gloves, and do your research before experimenting. Natural fibers like silk, cotton, wool and muslin take dye most successfully.
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(906) 387-3074 321 E. Munising Ave., Munising www.bigcrealty.com office@bigcrealty.com
1098668 Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA home on .50 acres on year round road. 10999997 10.40 acre lot on Sister Lake. $54,900 1095852 4BR 2 Bath home for sale in Munising. $83,000 1098434 3 BR, 1 bath home on FOUR 50’ wide lots just a few minutes from down town.
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1099509 Fully furnished 3 BR, 1.5 bath home right on the shores of AuTrain River. $189,000
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1895 E M28, Choc. Twp This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath lakefront home features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, master suite, a 3rd floor lookout, finished basement with a family room, exercise room, with an oversized heated 2 car garage, and a large deck. (1101235) Reduced! $525,000
85 Wilderness Rd, Neg This 4 bedroom 2 bath home on Baldwin Kiln Lake has 664’ of lake frontage on over 14 acres. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, lake views, jetted tub, walk in closet, walkout basement, large deck, pole barn and heated two car garage! (1100068) $255,900
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723 Cleveland Ave, Ish This large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is perfect for a handy man to fix up! Quiet street, large back yard, deck and master bedroom on first floor! (1098976) $35,900
unemployment. Applications for building permits, an indicator of future activity, fell 2.5 percent in April, the second decline out of the past three months. But some analysts noted that previous weakness in permit applications has proven to be temporary. “We should keep in mind that several other housing indicators have been upbeat lately and also that we previously have seen some temporary soft patches in the permits data that did not derail the housing recovery,” said Daniel Silver, an economist with JPMorgan. In April, construction of single-family homes edged up a slight 0.4 percent to an annual rate of 835,000 units. Construction of multi-family units dropped a sharp 9.2 percent to a rate of 337,000 units.
tile Artist’s Studio Handbook” (Quarry, 2012); Kristine Vejar’s “The Modern Natural Dyer: A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home” (Abrams, 2015); and Chris McLaughlin’s “A Garden to Dye For” (St. Lynn’s Press, 2014). Vejar, of Oakland, California, discuss-
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117 Parkwood Ln, Neg Enjoy this beautiful 3 bedroom home with cathedral ceilings, lodge interior, main floor bedroom and bath with expansive windows facing the lake on McClure Basin. Sandy beach, sauna, screened in porch and deck! (1101349) $279,900
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes fell for a second straight month in April, pushing activity to the lowest point in five months. Housing starts fell 2.6 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. That followed a 6.6 percent decline in March and left home building at its lowest point since last November. The weakness was led by a big drop in construction of apartments, a volatile sector. Nevertheless, housing construction has been one of the bright spots for the economy. Analysts expect that the number of Americans seeking homes will rebound in the coming months, driven by strong employment gains and low
1100893 Cute 4 BR 2 BA home nestled close to schools and walking distance to downtown. $115,000
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EXECUTIVE RANCH ... Custom built for gracious and comfortable living. Living room with brick fireplace open to dining room and exquisite kitchen. A lanai off the living room will extend your living area outdoors to a private, secluded setting. A master suite with its own bath, along with a guest room and bath all on one floor. The finished lower level has a bedroom and its own bath, family room for entertaining and a hidden murphy bed for additional guests. An attached three car garage and the beautiful landscaped yard are only a few of the amenities you will find in this home. Come see for yourself! $424,900
2950 Co Rd 565, Gwinn 39 Acres with a spot cleared to build your new home or family camp on! Great hunting property with the Escanaba River state Forest Lands surrounding the property. (1097072) $52,000.
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12199 Pine Crest Lane, Republic
Contact Bob Sullivan
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Associate Broker/ Owner Cell: 906-361-4212
PINECREST, is a lakefront, riverfront, large acreage log cabin resort on some of the most beautiful waterfront in the U.P. on semiprivate Juncob Lake, adjoining the Michigamme River. There are over 100 acres of trails to hike with beaver ponds and a variety of wildlife. The resort has a private bridge that crosses the river to the lakefront sites. While this is perfect for summer fun, don’t forget the ice fishing and snowmobiling this area is famous for. All of the cabins are rustic but in good condition. This would make a great business to defray some of the costs of owning a beautiful waterfront property. There is 104 acres, with 4,752 feet of Michigamme River frontage, 1,175 of Juncob Lake frontage and 10 beaver ponds. Don’t miss out on this property, you will love what it has to offer. $845,000 MLS#1101411
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40 Acres, Peshekee River, Michigamme
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127 Kensington Drive, Alpha
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Forty acre tract with 1/4 mile of river frontage on the mystic Peshekee River. A canoe or kayak can be launched here with several take out points downstream. As a really nice bonus, this wilderness parcel has pole electric running through it to an adjacent property providing easy hook up for your new cabin. $59,900 MLS# 1101152 NEW LISTING
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Lakefront living at it’s finest with 273 acres of woodlands. This lovely home sits on a grand site with water all about. Whether you are looking for a home or a cottage, this beautiful property will fit in with your outdoor lifestyle. $259,900 MLS# 1101209
16 Acres US41 Highway, Negaunee
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6801 S. US41, Marquette
73 Acres, Co Road 480, Marquette
Well maintained three bed two bath home located in Chocolay Township only minutes from Marquette. This home features a large living and kitchen area. A full unfinished basement allows you the ability to expand and create additional living space. The one acre lot provides plenty of yard for the kids to play and the dog to roam. $150,000 MLS# 1101373
Large Acreage parcel with excellent road frontage on both sides of County road 480 in a popular area near Marquette. These larger parcels in this area of Marquette County are becoming very rare. This is a wooded parcel with good topography. If you have been looking for a large acreage tract near Marquette with excellent access this may be for you. $185,000 MLS# 1101308
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2718 Pike Lake Trail, Gwinn
Call Brian Olson Today! Associate Broker Cell: 906-869-6446 Office: 225-LAND (5263)
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High traffic exposure on US 41 in the city of Negaunee on this 16 acre parcel with hundreds of feet of frontage on the highway. This commercial site is one of the best in the area for easy access and excellent visibility. Don’t delay on this one if you are looking for a commercial site in the heart of Marquette County. $96,000 MLS#: 1101301
36 Acres, Bass Lake Road, Gwinn
Contact Bob Sullivan Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263) LandCoach@aol.com
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This meticulously maintained home or cabin has absolutely everything you need for long term living or for comfortable weekend getaways. It is set on a gorgeous and private waterfront parcel on all sports Pike Lake with tons of State Land surrounding the property allowing this place to double as an awesome hunting camp, a great place to ride ATV’s, hike, bike, boat, swim, ride snowmobiles and enjoy nature. There is a lot here at a great price. It will be very hard to find a place on the water, this well-kept and with all the conveniences of home at this price. $154,900 MLS: 1101386
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Waterfront Parcel on E. Bass Lake! This large acreage parcel has frontage on E. Bass Lake, Bass Lake Road and Mackinac Lane. Excellent road access and your choice of good building sites on this nicely wooded lakefront. So convenient to Gwinn and Marquette, yet nice woodlands and lakefront for that north woods feel. This parcel also adjoins two parcels to the east and west which could be bundled to make a huge holding on one of Marquette County’s most famous lakes. MLS# 1101305 $109,000
44 Acres, County Road 550, Marquette
Contact Bob Sullivan Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263) LandCoach@aol.com
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Beautifully wooded acreage in the city of Negaunee!
20 Acres, Wilson Creek Truck Trail, Marquette
This woodlands is in town but has the feel of being miles away with hardwoods, wildlife, rock bluffs and excellent road frontage in town. Truly a rare find. You can build your own private paradise here or possibly develop into multiple sites. 38 Acres! Maas Street, Negaunee. $135,000 MLS# 1101302
Log cabin, rippling creek, wooded, and quiet surrounding. What more could you ask of the UP. This open floor plan, loft style log cabin is situated on 20 acres of wooded land with over 660 feet of the Wilson Creek flowing through the property. $49,500 MLS# 1101461
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Large acreage wooded parcel just eight miles from Marquette overlooking Lake Superior. This parcel fronts on both County Road 550 and Eagles Nest Road with high topography affording wonderful views of the lake. If you have been looking for that rare find in this area, this could be the parcel. Very close to Little Presque Island, hiking, biking, beaching and nearby Echo Lake for even more entertainment. This is for the outdoors people who enjoy the wonderful nature that this area provides. $154,000 MLS# 1101303
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