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ucculents, which are plants with fleshy stems or leaves, are ideal houseplants. They have interesting shapes, are relatively pest-free, and thrive in the dry air of a heated home — and on neglect. Let’s look at cactuses, which are just one kind of succulent. Cactuses are native only to the Americas, having evolved 60 million years ago when upward-pushing mountains transformed the then-lush tropical climate of the western Americas to desert. With thick stems for water storage (a giant saguaro cactus of Arizona can store 500 gallons of water), an absence of leaves, which reduces water loss, and waxy coatings LEE REICH to hold in water, the cactus family thrived despite parched conditions. To fend off thirsty and hungry animals, many species developed spines. ORIGIN AND VARIETY Over time, cactuses spread from within the Arctic Circle down to the tip of Chile. I have seen flat, green pads of opuntias growing wild on New York beaches, and Christmas cactus growing wild in the crevices of trees in tropical rain forests. With the exception of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, every state in the U.S. has at least one species of native cactus. The cactus family is varied in morphology and use. Take, for example, the small, button-shaped Lophophora williamsii. This cactus, called peyotl by the Aztecs, is the source of the hallucinogenic drug mescaline. Visual oddities abound. The old-man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) has a shaggy covering of long, hoary “hair.” The lamb’s-tail cactus (Wilcoxia senilis) has slender stems which seem to pour out from the swollen root that protrudes above the soil line. Some of the moon cactuses (Gymnocalycium spp.) have had their green chlorophyll bred out of them, so they are now red. Without chlorophyll, they can’t survive, so they are grafted on top See Cactuses p. 2D

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This undated photo shows an orchid cactus in New Paltz, NY. Orchid cactuses burst into flamboyant flowers one or more times a year, yet hardly ever needing to be watered or repotted. (AP photo)

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In this 2014 photo provided by Stichting Kunstboek, French President Francois Hollande signs the guest book as President Obama looks on at the White House in Washington. For the state visit, a centerpiece bouquet of early spring flowers in the French style is presented in a gilded pedestal Vermeil vase, part of the historic White House collection. The gloriosa lilies mimic the flames of the fire in the Blue Room. The photograph is featured in the book “Floral Diplomacy: At the White House,” by Laura Dowling. (AP photo)

FLORAL DIPLOMACY Life as a White House floral designer

By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press Laura Dowling’s new photo book, “Floral Diplomacy at the White House” (Stichtung Kunstboek), gives a behind-the-scenes look at White House flower decorations, including the traditions, design concepts and logistics that go into them. “Flowers are so universal ... that the messages they communicate track back to all kinds of cultures,” says Dowling, who was chief floral designer at the White House from 2009 to 2015. “Flowers should create excitement and energy, lifting the spirits of people in the room.” It was first lady Jackie Kennedy who established the Office of the White House Florist, designating a professional to work with her to plan and create arrangements. Kennedy viewed floral design as an art form capable of telegraphing both image and meaning. She broke from a White House tradition of mostly stiff, formal arrangements in favor of natural-looking displays with an airy, informal look. Dowling was hired by first lady Michelle Obama, beating out two other finalists in a high-pressure competition: Each was given four hours to create three major floral arrangements:

In this 2010 photo provided by Stichting Kunstboek, Laura Dowling completes a holiday arrangement of peach and coral roses in a magnolia leaf vase in the Vermeil Room, before the launch of the White House Christmas season, with the Aaron Shikler portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the background at the White House in Washington. The photograph is featured in the book “Floral Diplomacy: At the White House,” by Laura Dowling. (AP photo) an Oval Office display, a Blue Room display, and a State Dinner display complete with linens, china and table arrangements. Her predecessor had held the post for more than 30 years. Her successor continues to design floral arrangements under the Trump administration. Dowling says her technique is to build a bouquet

in levels, with a base of swirling greens to create a sense of movement. That’s followed by layers of overlapping greens and flowers “with trailing vines and dancing branches.” She oversaw about 2,000 events, from state dinners to holiday celebrations. Some of her favorite displays: A state dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan

Singh of India, and his wife, featured vivid fuchsias, purples and apple greens, inspired by the Indian peacock. A state dinner for German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband featured a scientific motif to honor Dr. Merkel’s academic achievements, as well as her favorite colors See Floral p. 2D

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In this 2011 photo provided by Stichting Kunstboek, a vivid bouquet of orange and fuchsia flowers with accents of hot pink phaleonopsis orchids makes a strong statement for the annual National Governors Association Dinner at the White House state dining room in Washington. (AP photo)

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and a nod to her passion for cooking and baking. “Flowers can represent special themes,” Dowling writes: An environmental display, for instance, might feature natural containers and organic elements to promote conservation and sustainability. “Flowers also convey a symbolic message, exemplifying the essence of American style — friendly, accessible, warm, unexpected and fresh,” she writes. Some highlights from an interview Dowling gave to The Associated Press:

In this undated photo provided by April Wagner, Wagner works with a blow torch and hot glass in her Detroit studio. (Sebastian Sullen/April Wagner via AP)

Crafts: Glassblowing’s gotten easier for amateurs to learn

By TRACEE HERBAUGH Associated Press BOSTON — On a chilly winter morning here, two furnaces inside the Massachusetts College of Art and Design burn at upwards of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is palpable as you enter the room, but it doesn’t seem to bother a group of students working nearby. They’re here learning the ancient art of glassblowing, a technique of blowing a bubble with hot molten glass and forming it into objects. The craft has been around since ancient times, but a few modern advancements have helped make it available to more people. “I found glass was the thing that caught my eye the most,” said Sara MacNeil, a 19-year-old sophomore at MassArt, who is majoring in glass. Not too long ago, MacNeil might have had trouble accessing the artsy major — even at an art school. The popularity of glassblowing in the United States has been steadily growing because of a development in the 1960s called the studio glass movement, when furnaces used to melt glass could be made much smaller. Until then, glasswork had to be done in an industrial furnace; now, the furnace is more the size of

a small car. “It’s been rapidly developing in the last 10 years,” said James McLeod, a professor of glass at the Massachusetts College Art and Design. Because of the studio glass movement, glass as a medium went from utilitarian objects — drinkware and windows — to fine arts. “It started being taught at colleges because it was so accessible,” said James Yood, a professor of art history at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. “It left the manufacturer and went into the artists’ studios.” College students trained in glassblowing became teachers, and glass studios began popping up in neighborhoods alongside urban mainstays like coffee shops, dry cleaners and pet groomers. The studio glass movement all started with the work of Harvey K. Littleton, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he started the school’s first glass program and where student Dale Chihuly learned his art. Some of glassblowing’s popularity might be due in part to Chihuly’s recognizable large-scale sculptures, which can be found around the world, from Las Vegas casinos to city botanic gar-

dens and museums. Permanent Chihuly collections reside in at least 32 states. Chihuly, who also started the glass program at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1969, is the “pied piper” of glass, Yood said. “Every significant American city has a place where people could go and blow glass,” he said. Glass artist April Wagner, who owns Epiphany Glass studio in Pontiac, Michigan, said she has seen a greater interest in the technique lately. She makes glass sculptures for corporate buildings, hospitals and public spaces, but occasionally offers workshops on glassblowing.

AP: What was it like working with the first lady? Dowling: She seemed to

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of other cactuses. EDIBLE CACTUSES Some cactuses are good food. The pulp of the barrel cactus (Echinocactus spp.) can be pickled. This cactus resembles a large pincushion stuck full of pins; it’s called “motherin-law’s chair” in Germany. The fruit of Pereskia aculeata is commonly called the Barbados gooseberry, native to the West Indies, and is eaten like our northern gooseberries (which are spiny shrubs in the Ribes genus and are not cactuses). Some species of Cereus cactuses bear edible fruits in addition to deliciously fragrant, nocturnal blos-

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know that flowers could be a powerful tool for making people feel welcome, and at that point she really wanted to open up the White House to all Americans. We talked about that ... and the ability to work with these high-end flowers combined with more common, seasonally available ones, and how that tied to the way she was working with fashion. She was wearing J. Crew in addition to designer clothes at the time. AP: Did she have any favorite flowers or colors? Dowling: Mrs. Obama always favored the brighter, more vivid shades. She would gravitate toward displays that made a bolder statement. And she really liked garden flowers like roses and hydrangeas, the pretty flowers that grow together

in the garden. AP: Do the floral displays change a lot from one administration to the next? Dowling: Yes. What’s so interesting about the White House is that there really are no rules or guidelines, and each administration sets its own tone. It’s a little like the White House chef, who caters to the unique tastes and preferences of each First Family. There was a dinner with the Governor of Washington, the state I’m from, when President Obama was asked what he would miss most about the White House, and he said it was the flowers. I realized that while the furniture and art at the White House stay about the same, the flowers change a couple times a week. Even the president notices.

soms. Closely related is pitaya (Hylocereus spp.), whose fruit has a dramatic appearance and now turns up on market shelves occasionally under the name of dragon fruit. Opuntia cactuses are the most common edible cactuses. You can find these fruits, called prickly pears, tunas or nochtli (if you are Aztec), in food markets. The flavor is akin to a refreshing, very seedy watermelon. The flat pads of this cactus are cooked and eaten as a vegetable — after the spines are rubbed off.

and rebutia bloom indoors with very little coaxing (rebutia often blooming twice each year). I expect fat flower buds to appear in a few weeks along the stems of my orchid cactii, Epiphyllum; given a few more weeks and the various plants’ buds open to spectacular red, pink or white blossoms. Caring for a cactus is easy and can be summed up as follows: Provide good drainage by adding extra sand or perlite to any potting mix. Do not overwater. I water my cactuses two or three times, or even not at all, in winter. In summer, once every week or two is plenty. Watch the stems. If the plants shrivel or pucker, don’t worry; just water them. If in doubt about whether or not to water, don’t.

SPECTACULAR FLOWERS Cactuses commonly have spectacular flowers, made more dramatic by their prickly pedestals. Cactuses such as mammilaria, notocactus, lobivia

The Mining Journal 3D

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Real Estate Classifieds                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                      

   

                                                

                              

                        

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March is the time to list your property with… Call Brian Today!

Associate Broker, Northern Michigan Land Brokers Cell: 906-869-6446 Office: 225-LAND (5263) brianolsonrealtor@yahoo.com

Specializing in Home Sales, Waterfront, Camps, Vacant Land & Commercial

Brian Olson

Northern

Michigan

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Listings are selling, lets put a SOLD sign in your front yard!

Toll-free 1-866-231-LAND • www.northernmichiganlandbrokers.com • 2552 US 41 West, Marquette

IMPRESSIVE FOUNDERS LANDING CONDO – NEW PRICE! – 540 S. Lakeshore Blvd. #27 Beautiful, spotless, complete, and ready to go, this home has been customized and improved with the finest materials and impeccable fixtures and decorating. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 baths including a luxurious master suite, a spacious open floor plan, stainless kitchen, granite counters, laundry, your own garage, a lovely outdoor patio and much more. The location can’t be beat with phenomenal sun and moon rises each day, with in easy walking distance to downtown and set on our Nationally Recognized Bike Path/Trails. This is the premier site in Marquette. $399,000.

51 Beautiful Skandia Acres!

51 beautiful acres with fields, forests and ponds. Excellent access with frontage on M94, Townline Rd. and Posti Rd. Many perfect building site choices and surrounded by hobby farms with great exposure for organic gardening. The mixed forest has plenty of Maples with some Cedar, Poplar and Evergreens mixed in. Perfect deer cover with runways taveling through to get at the nearby apple orchards. Power is at the street and there is cable tv. A wonderful place to raise animals and even better to raise a family. Reduced to $79,000.

18489 M35 past Little Lake Located only about a half hour from Marquette, this property is also convenient to Gladstone and Esc anaba. The two bedroom camp has a nice open feel which is perfect for gathering with friends and family to share tales of Legendary Bucks and to create new memories of your own. There is a full kitchen, a well, screen porch, nice big pole barn for the toys and a wood burning Yooper Sauna. The camp is beautifully set where a farm once stood and Whitetails are attracted to the apple orchard near the camp and a good sized field is perfect for food plots or organic gardening. Most of the property is wooded and you can expand your recreational territory in the vast and wild State property adjoining. The property is also great for Bear and Small game hunting, close to many popular fishing and swimming Lakes, the Escanaba River, endeless trails for riding ATV’s, biking, hiking, snowmobiling or enjoying relaxing peace and quiet. A lot of fun and many great memories have been had here over the years. Start your traditions today. $110,000.

120 Acres With Just Like New Camp Or Home

Spectacular Lake Superior Log Home Close to Marquette with no neighbors in sight. 500 magnificent feet of Lake Superior frontage with views of Granite Island. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with an open floor plan and fireplace this home has ornate handcrafted details which must be seen to be appreciated. 238 Eagles Nest Road, Marquette $699,900

75 Acre Camp, Pole Barn & Sauna Adjoins 1000’s Of Acres State Land

PENDING

40 Acre Hobby Farm

Newer construction camp or home with 1 bedroom on the main level and a great big bedroom upstairs for lots of sleeping room all the comforts of home are here. Set in a large open space perfect for food plots and in addition to your 120 acres you have thousands of acres of State and CFA land surrounding you. Four seasons of fun in the private location with ATV/Snomobile trails close by. Good whitetail, grouse and bear hunting, fishing rivers in the neighborhood and endless fun for family and friends. Must see! TBD 426 near the Knotty Pine. $185,000.

60 Acre Home / Hobby Farm If it’s pets, horses, livestock, organic crops or peace and quiet you love, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with fireplace is perfect for you. Privately set on a beautiful 60 acre parcel, this is the only home on a plowed county road. There is a 40x32’ pole barn, 24x26’ garage 20x12’ tack area, dog kennel, wood fired sauna, gardeners shed and excellent hunting. An efficient outdoor wood boiler offers low cost utilities. Apple trees, gardens, forests, open areas and long trails to ride your toys or horses. All well kept and still not far from conveniences and in Negaunee School District. A lot for the price at $169,500

Large Rustic Hobby Farm set among rolling hills and Maples on the West Branch of the Chocolay River in West Branch/Skandia. Less than a half hour from Marquette this property offers privacy being tucked away in a beautiful valley with a barn, sauna on the river, chicken coop, greenhouse and much more. Plenty of space for a large family with a classroom inside, a huge kitchen, 3 bathrooms, at least 5 bedrooms and a great wraparound deck. This was a year round home for the sellers, but with a camp like feel it would also make a tremendous hunting camp or lodge. Driveway is about a half mile in and is not plowed right now. Great Maple Sap production also. One of a kind. 682 W. M94 $149,900.

Great Skandia Acreage!

Yellow Dog Cabin

On the shores of the legendary Yellow Dog River is a peaceful cabin sitting on 24 acres surrounded by towering maples. The river encompasses the entire Eastern border of the property. This is an awesome recreation area close to Big Bay, Lake Independence, endless hiking, biking and snowmobile trails and Lake Superior. The cabin is in good shape and is easy to maintain. A nice price at $69,900.

CHAMBERLIN’S OLE FOREST INN Witch Lake Lodge is a private home that is reminiscent of an Alaskan Lodge with soaring vaulted ceilings, log staircase, stone fireplace, granite bar, hickory floors and massive windows that overlook the lake and the resident Eagles Nest. The home is custom built around the original structure from the 1950s and will amaze at the quality and detail found throughout. This private estate has 3.79 acres and 600 feet of frontage. $895,000, mls#1098913.

Contact Bob Sullivan

40 acres off Dalton Rd in Skandia. Wooded with power on a year round County Rd. Incredible deer sign in a Big Buck area with a monster 10 point being spotted in the area, and only about 20 minutes from Marquette. Quiet and peacefull area. Great price at $49,000.

PENDING

Cell: 906-361-4212 LandCoach@aol.com

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Michigan

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Fantastic opportunity for someone interested in the hospitality business!! Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn in Curtis is well known and extremely popular. Business consists of the bed and breakfast, restaurant, bar, and gift shop. The bar, known for it’s fine cocktails, has a Class B Resort liquor license and the kitchen is a chef’s dream come true (with new stove, grill, and salamander broiler) providing first class food service. All of this sits on 3.8 acres with 300 ft of frontage and a fabulous view of Big Manistique Lake. $749,900, mls#1099205.

Contact Sue Feldhauser Cell: 906-360-2891

Northern

Michigan

Land Brokers

suefeldhauser@sbcglobal.net

Beautiful Lake Superior Lot in Marquette

Absolutely the premier Superior building site in the area. Privately set on a spacious 2 acre lot and 200 feet of frontage you can build your dream home on a quiet pristine beach. The lot has already been perked for septic and driveways are in. No dunes blocking your view or big hills to walk down and close to everything. Lot D, Buckroe Rd. Marquette, $365,000.

Solid building in an excellent location with great potential. Located near downtown Marquette on Third Street, this building has great exposure, walking and vehicle access, parking, and a blank slate to start your vision from. The main floor was a former deli and could work for many different restaurant applications. There is a large commercial kitchen with quality appliances in good to new condition that are available. $329,000, mls#1098083.

Contact Rob Sullivan

Cell: 906-362-3337

RobSullivan39@hotmail.com

Northern

Michigan

Land Brokers

Very clean, move in ready 4 br 1 ba home with 275’ of Escanaba River frontage. A lovely view of the river from the first floor bedroom with walkout to the deck. Deer and eagles frequently visit for viewing. Home is centered on the river frontage to provide a decent amount of privacy on each side from the neighbors. A large two stall garage features a separate storage area and a storage shed as well. $145,000, mls#1098946.

Contact Nathan Brabon

Cell: 906-869-8451

nathan.brabon@uprealestatebynathan.com

Northern

Michigan

Land Brokers