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Are your seeds saved in old packets worth sowing? Test them Depending on where you store them and what types of seeds they contain, your old, dog-eared seed packets may or may not be worth using this season. Seeds are alive; they do not live forever. Sprinkling dead seeds out in the garden or into seed flats is a waste of time. When you buy a packet of seeds, government standards assure you that a minimum percentage of them are alive. The packing date is usually stamped on the packet and, if below the standard, the percentage germination. I write the year on any seed packets on which the date is not stamped. OPTIMUM STORAGE Low temperature, low humidity, and low oxyLEE REICH gen slow biological and chemical reactions and so also slow aging of seeds. My seeds find their low-temperature and low-humidity home in sealed canning jars in the depths of my freezer in spring and summer. By fall, frozen fruits and vegetables claim freezer space, so I move the jars filled with seed packets into my refrigerator. An easy way to keep the humidity low in the jars is to sprinkle powdered milk from a freshly opened box in the bottom of the jars. Renew the powdered milk each year. There’s no practical way for us backyard gardeners to store seeds in a low-oxygen atmosphere. Some seed companies market their seeds in hermetically sealed, plastic-lined foil packets, although I have never noted better germination from these foil packets than from plain old paper packets. TO SOW OR NOT TO SOW Seeds differ in how long they remain viable. Even with the best storage conditions, it’s generally not worth sowing celery, parsley, parsnip or salsify seeds after they are more than a year old. Two years of sowings can be expected from packets of carrot, onion and sweet corn seed; three years from peas and beans, peppers, radishes and beets; and four or five years from cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cucumbers, melons and lettuce. Among flower seeds, the shortest-lived are delphinium, aster, candytuft and phlox. Packets of alyssum, Shasta daisy, calendula, sweet peas, poppies, and marigold can be reused for five or 10 years before their seeds get too old. TEST THEM A yearly germination test is a definitive measure of whether an old seed packet is worth saving. Each spring, count out at least 20 seeds from each packet to be tested, and then spread the seeds between two moist paper towels on a plate. Invert another plate over the first plate to hold in moisture and put the whole setup where the temperature is warm, around 75 degrees. After one to two weeks, peel apart the paper towels and count the number of seeds with little white root “tails” emerging. Figure the percentage, and if it is low, toss the seed packets into the wastebasket (don’t give them away!) or adjust your sowing rate accordingly. No one knows exactly what happens within a seed to make it lose viability. Besides lack of germination, old seeds undergo a slight change of color, lose their luster and are more susceptible to fungal infections. The record for seed longevity was thought to be held by a species of lupine, Lupinus arcticus, whose seeds germinated after 10,000 years. Great story, but further research showed the seed to be much younger — only a few decades old! The current valid record now for the oldest viable seeds is held by a 2,000-year-old date palm seed recovered near the Dead Sea. At the other extreme in longevity are seeds of silver maple, which retain their capacity to germinate for only about a week. Online: http://www.leereich.com/blog http://leereich.com
This undated photo shows seeds being tested in New Paltz, N.Y. Seed testing, which involves sprouting about twenty seeds, is a good way to know whether a packet of seeds is worth re-using this coming growing season. (AP photo)
This photo provided by Signature Kitchen Suite shows a kitchen showcasing Signature Kitchen Suite appliances. Signature Kitchen Suite is one of several companies working on tech capabilities for the kitchen, like having appliances communicate with each other to create shopping lists, meal recommendations and cooking instruction. Zach Elkin, general manager of Signature, says they've even coined a term for the next gen of forward-thinking cooks: “Technicureans”. “These homeowners are far more tech-focused than previous generations. They've upped their culinary expectations to include precise prep and flexible cooking experiences, along with their desire for leading-edge design.” (AP photo)
What will kitchens of the future look like? By KIM COOK Associated Press Today’s home kitchen doesn’t look anything like it did a century ago. But for the most part, it doesn’t look a lot different than 50 years ago. Appliances are sleeker, materials are better, color palettes are broader. But the room is still the hard-working heart of the home. So what might the kitchen of the future be like? At the upcoming Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas and the Architectural Digest Design Show in New York, insiders will get a peek at where we’re headed. First, that open-plan layout. Here to stay? Not necessarily, says Sam Cochran, features director for Architectural Digest magazine. “Kitchens will continue to be gathering spaces, with dining nooks and multipurpose work surfaces where you can both roll your dough or type on your laptop,” he says. “But it’s no longer a universal truth that a dream kitchen must be an open kitchen. We’re seeing more and more people See Kitchens p. 2D
This photo provided by True Residential shows refrigerated columns creating a wine vault. True Residential's Andrew Shead says they're seeing clients customizing kitchen elements more and more – one popular idea is lining up refrigerated columns like these to create an expansive wine vault. “The future kitchen is a more personalized kitchen,” Shead says. (AP photo)
FRESH DECORATING IDEAS
Highlights from the NY NOW homes show By KIM COOK Associated Press NEW YORK — On Manhattan’s West Side early this month, buyers and designers of home and lifestyles products were happy to trade frosty winds for fresh ideas at the biannual NY NOW show. The show gives industry insiders an ear-
Bungalow 5’s ly look at what’s new, with more than 2,300 swanky booth featured exhibitors from across a luxe, creamy palette the globe. Some high- stocked with soft upholstered furniture and lights: an array of textures, DRAMA CLASS Luxe, elegant finish- including hammeredes and materials, and metal, gold-leafed anpieces with a dramatic imal sculptures, and scale or silhouette, re- tables and consoles flected a trend we’ve dressed in papyrus, been seeing in the shagreen and grasspages of many home decor magazines. See Show p. 2D
This Feb. 3 photo shows pieces at the NY NOW Show in New York. At Middle Kingdom, the Memphis movement was evoked in a collection of vibrantly hued vases with a bold swirl pattern. (AP photo)
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This Feb. 3 photo shows pieces showcased at the NY NOW show in New York. Nature was a strong theme in accessories, with flora and fauna depicted in metals, ceramics and woods. (Kim Cook via AP)
Show from 1D cloth. Miami-based Brazilian designer Roberta Schilling showed tables and buffets crafted of wood, lacquer, glass and titanium, oversize floor lamps with tripod bases and enormous wood veneer shades. Her unique lounge chairs included one made of undulating waves of plywood. Kartell had Ferruccio Laviani’s neo-Baroque Kabuki lamp, a marvel of colored polymer molded into a faceted neo-Baroque fixture. Equine motifs popped up in a few booths, but they were far from traditional horsey portraiture. These renditions had power and energy; among the best were at Tozai , where illustrations of wild, thundering herds decorated stools and artwork. Dunes and Duchess , known for putting a playful spin on traditional New England-style pieces, showed candelabras in bright Kodachrome hues. Robin Baron’s well-curated vignettes showed off luxe upholstered seating and lacquered casegoods in freshly trending coral and mustard yellow. Several retailers showed tabletop accessories that played with scale; there were ceramic and metal sea urchins the size of cats, and interesting links of chain fashioned from driftwood or hammered iron. OBJECTS OF NATURE We’ve been watching geodes, crystals and marble find favor as objets d’art for a year or two. Now decor buyers are discovering other natural elements that make great display pieces. Look for chunks of raw minerals like onyx carved into geometric form. Shattered glass, concrete, shell and petrified wood fragments are honed or left in their natural finish. Charred wood, teak roots, baskets made of tightly rolled paper, and chunky woolen knits all suggest artisanal stories that elevate the materials into art forms. Homart displayed intriguing garlands made of smooth wooden balls linked with fibers, feathers or little bells. MadeGoods had a macrame-inspired wall
embrace doors and walls as they warm to the idea of the kitchen as a separate sphere, one that you can move in and out of over the course of the day.” Andrew Shead, marketing manager for the appliance maker True Residential, doesn’t see open-plan kitchens going away. “But many of our high-end clients are adding a second kitchen to serve as a working kitchen,” he says. Especially popular with those who entertain a lot, the backstage workhorse kitchen keeps messy prep out of sight, allowing the front-of-house kitchen to serve as more of a showy entertaining and gathering space. Kitchen designers are incorporating fashion-forward features like glass fronts and LED lights on fridges, chic leather and metal hardware on appliances and cabinetry, and backsplashes with unusual finishes like shagreen, metal, raw wood or artful murals. Tech is also the talk of the kitchen-design crowd. “The future of kitchen appliances is undeniably digital,” says Jon Hall, product and marketing director for JennAir. “We’re already charging at a fast clip in that direction,” he says, noting that JennAir has developed over 110 new products with what he refers to as “an enhanced digital backbone.” That means dishwashers that respond to voice commands, and ovens that help craft a menu. Both LG Signature Kitchen Suite and Miele are working on appliances that could communicate with each other to create shopping lists, meal recommendations and cooking instruction. Zach Elkin, general manager of Signature, says they’ve coined a term for the next generation of forwardthinking cooks: “technicureans.” “These homeowners are far more techfocused than previous generations. They’ve upped their culinary expectations to include precise prep and flexible cooking experiences, along with their desire for leading-edge design,” he says. Cochran acknowledges the inspired advances, but thinks there’s a practical end point. “I think we’ll only see smart kitchen
technology become more sophisticated and easier to use,” he says. “Already there are products like Brizo’s SmartTouch faucets that turn on and off with just a tap. And companies like Samsung and Liebherr have developed refrigerators that feature integrated cameras that allow you to check your grocery stock from anywhere. I can imagine the day when your fridge will automatically order milk when you’re running low.” But there has been some consumer pushback. People still value reliability and performance most in appliances, Shead says, and “consumers have expressed concern about the technology quickly becoming outdated and unsupported in an appliance they expect to have for 10 to 20 years.” True will focus more on advancing the production and design of kitchens rather than unnecessary smart tech in appliances that can actually hinder a product’s lifespan, he says. There’s also consumer concern over privacy vulnerabilities with integrated microphones and cameras. “There is such a thing as smart tech simply for smart tech’s sake,” says Cochran. “I think the more extravagant ideas will be weeded out as the market course-corrects for functionality.” Personalization is a trend everyone seems to agree on. Shead has seen residential clients create smoothie station fridge drawers; fridge drawers below a coffee bar; and several wine fridges joined to create a wine vault. “People are so proud of their kitchens — they want them to be distinctive,” Cochran says. “So I think we’ll see people rewriting the rules. Fewer huge islands. More color. More tile. More character.” He’s also not a fan of hiding a kitchen’s purpose. “The idea that every counter must be constantly cleared and all appliances hidden is a thing of the past,” he says. “I once toured a kitchen with a bespoke cappuccino maker integrated into the fine millwork. I just thought, some day that machine will break or be replaced by a better model and you will have to rip out the whole mahogany wall. Enough is enough. Kitchens are real life.”
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This Feb. 3 photo shows items by Sally Blair of Lubbock, Texas at the NY NOW show in New York. Her eye catching collection of hand painted vessels are inspired by the Bauhaus school of modernism. (AP photo) hanging formed of raffia and coco beads. Boxes and lampshades made of whole oyster shells set in resin spoke of the sea, while horn boxes and giant chain links made of polished stone referenced earth and animalia. Palm motifs, coming on the scene last year, are holding their popularity for 2019. You’ll see oversize prints, photoprints, faux fronds, and stylized versions on textiles, wallpaper and rugs. MODERN MEETS VINTAGE The 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus modernist art school inspired several artisans at this month’s show. London-based studio Wallace Sewell showed a collection of textiles in richly hued graphic patterns inspired by the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau-influenced style. Margo Selby Studio from Whistable, England, also offered rugs, fabrics and towels in the vintage prints. And Sally Blair , a potter from Lubbock, Texas,
showed eye-catching, handpainted vessels and plates, again inspired by the Bauhaus. At Middle Kingdom , the Memphis movement was evoked in a collection of vibrantly hued, matte-finished vases with a bold swirl pattern. At Rosanna Inc, designer Francesca Rosati’s “Artists Loft: Cocktails on the Roof” collection featured Matisse-like original ink drawings on tableware. At Pendulux , buyers commented on the realism of clocks, lamps and objects inspired by vintage technologies like ship and aircraft controls, propellers, dashboards and timepieces. And at Muzen , Victor Wang has taken his love for vintage radios to the next level with a collection of speakers and devices. Each beautifully finished piece, equipped with modern tech, is clad in warm wood, retrohued baked enamel or leather. The OTR portable radios are an homage to Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road.”
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