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Tea ingredients ASK A DESIGNER: can be grown Decorating indoors with plants on windowsill By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Flavorful teas can be brewed from a great variety of herbs, flowers, fruits, spices and roots taken fresh from the garden. These generally are stronger and more refreshing than the dried packages of leaves stored for long periods on grocer’s shelves. Most traditional Eastern teas trace their origins to the Camellia sinensis plant, an evergreen shrub with varieties native to India and China. These plants are tropicals, however, and need the right climate (Zones 7 through 9) to produce. They also require patience. It takes two years or more before tea plants produce enough leaves to be sustainably harvested. Which brings us to herbs, that most familiar of homegrown tea options. “Herbs, fruits and many other plants make great tea,” said Rhonda Ferree, a University of Illinois Extension horticulturist. “Probably the most common tea herbs are mint,

chamomile and lavender.” Mint is an aggressive plant, so it works best in containers that can be moved indoors for enjoyment all winter, Ferree said. “Herbs are very easy to grow, have few pest problems and can be used right away,” she said. “Other non-herb plants used to make tea include rose petals and hips, raspberry leaves, New Jersey tea leaves and elderberry flowers.” Some things to consider when brewing tea grown from herbs in the garden: — Use three times more fresh herbs than dry, Ferree said. “Dried herbs concentrate the tea, therefore not requiring as much material.” — Most herbal teas require boiling water or water just below the boiling point for the best brew. Gardengrown herbs often require a longer steeping time, she said. — Experiment with herbal mixtures. “Lemon verbena and mint make a nice addition to both hot See Teas p. 2D

By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press From kitchen herb gardens to miniature indoor trees, interior designers are increasingly bringing plants into their home design projects. Plants are “the one little piece that people always forget will finish a room,” says Massachusetts-based designer Kristina Crestin. They make a space feel complete but not over-accessorized, she says, and can solve a range of design challenges. New York designer Young Huh agrees: A miniature tree can be the perfect addition where you need something tall, she says, and a flowering plant can bring a burst of color to a tabletop. Plants also help clean the air, boost oxygen levels, and bring a welcome sense of natural unpredictability into otherwise meticulous, modern spaces. Which plants are popular right now and what are the best ways to decorate with them? Three designers — Crestin, Huh and New York-based Lindsey Coral Harper — offer their thoughts: FROM DELICATE TO BOLD For several years running, the “it plant” among designers has been the fiddlefig tree (also called a “fiddlefig fern”). Their trunks are tall and graceful, with large glossy leaves creating a burst of rich, green color that blends with just about any decor. Fiddlefigs are beautiful and relatively easy to care for, Crestin says, so their trendiness shouldn’t be a reason

This photo provided by Jared Kuzia Photography shows a living room designed by interior designer Kristina Crestin in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. Plants can be the perfect final touch that brings warmth and beauty to a room without overaccessorizing, says Crestin. (AP photo) to avoid one. For something more “simple and sophisticated,” Harper recommends “any type of boxwood or topiary. There are so many options here, and such a range of shapes and sizes,” she says. “They also make wonderful hostess gifts.” Another current favorite: the staghorn fern, which has strong, dramatic leaves that almost look like a sculpture. “Staghorn ferns are really interesting and very masculine to me,” Harper

says, and they look great “in a more rustic setting.” If you’re seeking something delicate, Huh recommends a maidenhair fern. Upkeep is minimal, she says (just “keep them misted and moist”), and the intricate leaves look almost as pretty as a flowering plant. Another popular choice: miniature olive trees. “They’re a sign of peace and fruitfulness,” Huh says, and look See Plants p. 2D

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This photo provided by Jared Kuzia Photography shows a kitchen designed by interior designer Kristina Crestin in Essex, Mass. Fresh green plants are a simple way to add color to a monochrome kitchen. (AP photo)

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gorgeous in a ceramic pot on a table. LOCATION, LOCATION It’s popular right now to hang planters on walls, or put up hanging terrariums with succulents or “air plants” inside, says Huh. These low maintenance plants only need to be misted, rather than watered, and “they stay alive forever,” she says. “I had this air plant that stayed alive for so long, my kids named him.” The challenge with wallhung plants is that repeated misting may damage your walls, Crestin points out. So you may prefer to put those same kinds of plants in lowslung pots on a coffee table or other surface. Don’t leave one plant sitting or hanging all alone. One plant all by itself can look a bit sad and lonely, so add several plants or place a single large one near a piece of furniture. “Don’t put a tree in the corner to fill a space,” Huh says. “It’s gonna look a little sad. Put a tree in a corner if it relates to something, like a chair.” Crestin agrees: “I believe in repetition,” she says. For a recent design project, she added three items to one room — a e fern in a lowslung bowl on a coffee table, a beautiful ceramic cup holding a delicate, mossy plant, and then a larger fern in another bowl. Try to create “a triangle of green,” she says, balancing one plant with another. KITCHENS AND BATHS

Huh says many homeowners are buying wallmounted growing systems or adding kitchen shelves specifically for potted herbs, berries and other plants grown for consumption. She’s also pleased to see plants being used in bathroom decorating: “My father used to grow orchids in the bathroom because they got moisture every day,” Huh says. “It’s a great place for ferns that need to be misted.” BRANCHES AND FLOWERS These designers also suggest looking at what’s blooming outside your home and occasionally bringing it inside. “I just got back from a job in Florida, and it was so easy to go outside and clip a few palms,” Harper says. “Throw them in a vase and, voila!” Cut flowers are another

This 2012 photo shows Vitamin-C-rich rose hips in a garden near Langley, Wash., and are the fruit of a rose plant and can be used fresh or dried for making tea. Steep them in boiling water, sweeten with honey and enjoy. Herbs, fruit and many other plants make into great tea. (AP photo)

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option for bringing nature indoors. “I like to buy fresh flowers on Sundays when I’m having family dinner,” Huh says. Though they may only last a few days, “that’s what makes flowers so special,” she says. “That ephemeral quality is what makes us appreciate their beauty.” KNOW YOUR SPACE AND HABITS Even if you love something in a magazine or while shopping at a nursery, consider your particular space and habits. “Think about how much sunlight, love and attention your plants might need,” Harper says. “Make sure you have plants in the appropriate spot in your home so they can grow and prosper.” Personally, she says, “I prefer something with a little less mess and upkeep.”

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and iced teas,” Ferree said. “Fruit works well in blends. Savory herbs like thyme, sage, rosemary and basil add a spicy taste to green and black teas.” Some precautions, however: While herbal teas are refreshing and provide numerous health benefits, they can become too much of a good thing. “If you stray away from the usual herbs, such as mint, chamomile or lemon verbena, make sure that the plant is safe to drink without causing adverse or allergic reactions — particularly in combination with any medications — or worse, that it is poisonous,” said Leonard Perry, extension professor emeritus at the University of Vermont. “Most advise not to

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give herbal teas to children, particularly those under the age of 6,” he said. “Some herbs to avoid include lobelia and pennyroyal. Ones to use with caution include ginkgo, Echinacea and valerian.” Teas can be made from fresh-cut or air-dried leaves and flower heads, Perry said. “Parsley, which makes a surprisingly tasty tea, is best used fresh,” he said. “Both stems and leaves can be harvested for tea.” To ensure freshness, harvest herbs in the early morning on a sunny day, after the dew on the plants

has evaporated, he said. Choose only healthylooking leaves and flowers, and nothing that has been treated with chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. And “while fresh leaves and plant parts are ideal, they’re usually not available year-round,” Perry said. ___ Online: For more about growing tea gardens, see this Washington State University Fact Sheet: www.extension.wsu.edu /snohomish/tea-garden/

The Mining Journal 3D

Thursday, May 4, 2017

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

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

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

   

                

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

Call The Classifieds 228-2500!

                   

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

                                    

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

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

                                  

               

   

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Open Houses Saturday, May 6, 12:00-2:00 p.m. 2002 Neidhart Ave., Marquette

Directions: Wright St. to north on Neidhart. Home on right, 2nd block down from Wright St.

Want move-in ready? You will feel like you stepped into a brand new home! Practically everything’s new; complete new kitchen with stainless appliances, flooring, bath fixtures, freshly painted throughout, new windows plus energy efficient furnace and a dry basement. There is a spacious deck off the kitchen for outdoor grilling or relaxing. This is a perfect retirement or first time buyer home. $134,900 MLS#1100454

1901 W. Ridge St. Marquette

360-9028

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N8969 Deerton Road, Deerton

Contact Rob Sullivan

Associate Broker, Office Manager Cell: 906-362-3337 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

RobSullivan39@hotmail.com

Located near the historic town of Deerton on Deerton Road, this old homestead acreage has a modern log home with a riverfront setting on the Laughing Whitefish River. The property lies within 1/2 hour drive of Munising and Marquette and just minutes from public accesses and sand beaches on Lake Superior. If you love the U.P. outdoor wilderness feel and want your own piece of it, you have to consider this great opportunity. $399,900 MLS# 1100722

120 Acres, Hardwood Lane, Republic

Very good hunting parcel in southwest Marquette County. Good road with Insurable access just 1/4 mile drive from paved County Road. This would make a wonderful rural home site as well. So convenient from M95, but with a good north woods feel. $84,000 MLS 1098151

Contact Bob Sullivan Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

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OUT IN THE COUNTRY 610 N. Co. Road 519, Wakefield

HOBBY FARM

Contact Nathan Brabon

3147 W Maple Ridge 37th Road, Rock

Agent Cell: 906-869-8451 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

nathan.brabon@uprealestatebynathan.com

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Start your own hobby farm or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings with 38 acres and a lovely 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Only 30 minutes from Escanaba and 45 minutes from Marquette. $175,000 MLS# 1096471

Contact Sue Feldhauser Agent Cell: 906-360-2891 Office: 225-LAND (5263) suefeldhauser@sbcglobal.net

Super clean, bright and cheerful home with an open floor plan with two bedrooms and one bathroom on the main level and one in the basement. The grounds are stunning! Nearly 40 acres surround the home, with a fishing pond that is aerated by the windmill, atv trails, hiking/walking trails, and a location that is close to town yet “out in the country” and near the Porcupine Mountains State Park. $141,000 MLS 1098653

51 Beautiful Acres TBD M94/Townline, Skandia

Call Brian Olson Today! Associate Broker Cell: 906-869-6446 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

Lot 1 Horseshoe Lake Road, Republic

Lotto Lake Sparrow Drive Ln, Republic

A waterfront building lot on a beautiful inland lake in Marquette County is what you will find in this site condominium parcel on Horseshoe Lake. Nicely wooded lot with insurable access in a popular area. Adjoining state land and nearby lakes provide for additional recreation so you will never be in need of things to do while at this property. Adjoining parcels also available. $50,000 MLS 1099253

Beautiful wooded parcel on private Lotto Lake with great building sites, private lake frontage, and nice hardwood stands. Lotto Lake is great fishing and holds abundant wildlife including loons and eagles. There are limited parcels on Lotto Lake, many of which are over 10 acres making it a sparingly used lake for the quality. The acreage also adjoins State land in an area of good deer hunting and excellent grouse hunting. $79,900 MLS 1100492

Contact Bob Sullivan

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Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

Escanaba River Frontage 10813 S River Lane, Cornell

brianolsonrealtor@yahoo.com

Outstanding property right on the Skandia/West Branch border with multiple features offering something for everyone. Fifty-one sprawling acres with a large field hosting a variety of spring-fed Ponds which would make excellent pasture land or a beautiful building site to overlooking the ponds to watch wildlife taking a cool sip of water. If choosing a building site, there will be options for being on a nice country road such as Townline Road, right on M94 or if a very quiet place in the woods is your dream then forest frontage on the dead end Posti Road might be the perfect setting. $79,000 MLS# 1085940

Contact Nathan Brabon Agent Cell: 906-869-8451 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

nathan.brabon@uprealestatebynathan.com

Four bedroom, one bath home with 275’ of Escanaba River frontage and lovely view of the river from the first floor bedroom with walkout to the deck. Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Escanaba. $135,000 MLS# 1098946

TBD Off Kawbawgam Road, Marquette

1400 Setter Road, Little Lake

146 Acres Co Rd BR, Marquette

10750W S Sand Lake Road, Manistique

Located near the Ojibwa Casino and Marquette County Snowmobile Trail 417. This little lot would serve as a great camp or home building site. Recreational opportunities are abundant around you with trails, hiking, fishing, kayaking, snowmobiling, and more. Only minutes from Lake Superior and Marquette. Power is available at Kawbawgam Rd. $10,000 MLS 1097250

Turn key cabin on 5 acres of beautiful hardwoods with great road access. This little gem has a wonderful remote setting in an area with rolling hardwood hills East of Little Lake in Central Marquette County. The cabin is solid and clean. The cabin has two bedrooms with built in bunks and the rest is a large open room. $49,000 MLS 1099824

River front acreage close to town is very rare, and this one offers many great features. Insurable access from a county road with power about 1/4 mile away from the property line. Plenty of building sites for a cabin or possibly a year round home. There is a good road leading to the property and trail roads throughout for easy access to most areas. If you want a nearby waterfront, acreage parcel to live or play on, this may be just the parcel for you. $219,000 MLS 1099003

Sand Lake is a semi-private lake with only a few dwellings in a Federal Forest setting with great road access just off of M94 and underground electric on the parcel. This is all set up for a nice camp or year round home. The parcel is over 5 acres with over 500 feet of sand frontage on this pristine lake that has good fishing for walleye. $94,500 MLS 1099579

Contact Nathan Brabon

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Contact Bob Sullivan

nathan.brabon@uprealestatebynathan.com

RobSullivan39@hotmail.com

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Agent Cell: 906-869-8451 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

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Associate Broker, Office Manager Cell: 906-362-3337 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263)

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Rob Sullivan

Associate Broker, Office Manager

Brian Olson

Associate Broker

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Charles Drury Agent

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