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Publisher & Editor Patrice Edwards Associate Editor Noel Smith Production Coordinator Teresa Cherry Graphic Artist Josh Knox Sales Representatives Sadie Wittkins Don Beaumont Valerie Young Joyce Marble Contributing Writers Kathy Bond-Borie Marina Marazzo Sara Gilmore Josh Fodor Tom Karwin Lydia Corser Mike McCullough Jeff Talmadge Noel Smith ARA Content Coastal Home & Garden Resource Guide Spring/Summer 2010 is a publication of the Times Publishing Group Inc. located at 9601 Soquel Dr., Aptos,CA 95003.Entire contents © 2010 by Patrice Edwards. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without publisher’s written permission. 9601 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831.688.7549 Fax: 831.688.7551
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going green 10 24
In This Economy, Why Go Green? Making your green, dream home
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Landscaping with retaining walls Dreaming of Spring & Summer? Looking for Space? Cottages, Bunkhouses, Pool Rooms, Garage Conversions Your Front Porch Staycation At the Beach DĂŠcor Easy Ways to stage your home for sale Designs for a new decade trends for 2010
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Five Steps Toward a Water-Smart Landscape Rhododendrons Tips for Your Organic Gardening Native Lawn Options Central Coast of California offers many alternatives Growing Mint
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The versatility of segmental retain-ing wall systems enables the con-struction of a variety of landscape features, including freestanding columns & seatwalls, tiered gardens & stairs.
Landscaping with retaining walls Adding curb appeal & usability to your home
The best investment you can make in your home - both for your pocketbook and your personal enjoyment - is in landscaping. Real estate experts agree that every dollar you put into your yard eventually will return one to two dollars when you sell. And at a time when home values are sagging, that's something to consider.
With an increasing number of homeowners staying put rather than selling and moving up, we're seeing a growing trend of people adapting their homes to their lifestyle. That often means investing in landscaping to make better use of what they already own. Segmental retaining wall systems enable today's homeowner to bring plenty of curb appeal to their landscape while maximizing the use of their outdoor environment.
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Construction of everything from raised-bed gardens and tiered walls to stairs, columns and freestanding seatwalls is possible with segmental retaining wall.
What's nice about these systems is that they appeal to both the do-it-yourselfer and the professional landscaper.
You can add some amazing features to your yard with a modest amount of skill and labor. Fire pits with paver patios, retaining walls, columns, sidewalks and driveways all are within the capabilities of most do-ityourselfers. Or, you can bring your ideas to a professional landscaper and leave the design and installation to them, no matter how complex. In recent years, segmental retaining walls have become one of the most important tools in the hands of landscapers.
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Your imagination is your only limitation when working with these systems, they transformed virtually unusable back yards into stunning outdoor environments using segmental retaining wall. Homeowners love it because it's readily available in consistent colors and styles that are easily matched with existing exteriors or other landscape elements."
It is a favorite among hardscape installers as well. Segmental retaining wall is especially design-friendly because it uses solid units that can be easily cut or split to fit any application. They're like the building blocks of landscaping. You can do almost Continued on page 31
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Five Steps Toward a Water-Smart Landscape Our water supplies will be more limited and more expensive in the future. Up to half of your water use could be outside your home, and much of that use could be reduced, so this is a good time to think about reducing your water bill and protecting the environment. No single action would be best for all households, but here are five steps and related resources toward water-smart landscaping.
1. Reduce Your Water Needs
The first and best action is to use droughttolerant plants: California natives, other Mediterranean climate plants & succulent plants. Also, reduce the size of your lawn, preferably to zero. Replace turf with a low-growing grass or other ground cover, or perennial plants.
Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region. Nora Harlow, Editor. East Bay Municipal Utility District (2004).
2. Irrigate Efficiently
Group plants according to their water needs, and install a drip irrigation system to control how much water you provide and where you provide it. Study the design of drip systems yourself or use a qualified contractor.
Visit www.irrigationtutorials.com/dripguide.htm for Drip Irrigation Design Guidelines.
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3. Develop Alternate Sources of Water
During our rainy months, you can harvest a lot of rainwater and store in tanks for garden use during dry periods. Visit the online rainwater harvesting community at www.harvesth2o.com for more information.
Also, recycle your gray-water for garden use. The water from your washing machine is easy to recycle, and should be your first target. To use gray-water on your plants, avoid bleach and soaps that contain sodium salts or boron.
Visit www.watersavingtips.org for a link to The Graywater Guide.
4. Retain Water in the Landscape
Let water soak into the ground, and minimize evaporation. Retaining walls and terraces reduce the speed of water movement, giving time for it to soak in. Also, mixing wood chips or other organic material into the soil helps water to penetrate, and permeable surfaces allow water to flow to the soil. Mulches help to reduce evaporation and also make gardens more attractive.
The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (www.rcdsantacruz.org) offers Slow it, Spread it, Sink it! A Homeowner’s Guide to Greening Stormwater Runoff.
5. Keep Our Watershed Clean
While retaining water in the landscape, it
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is also important to manage the quality of the water that leaves the landscape, carrying harmful chemicals and other contaminants into the watershed and eventually into the ocean. Plants that are appropriate to the local climate and soil type can be great additions to the landscape without requiring chemical supplements. When you need to fertilize plants, control weeds or reduce insect populations, avoid synthetic chemicals. Many environmentally friendly options work just as well and reduce costs too. The University of California’s has information on Integrated Pest Management, including the publication, Pests of the Garden and Small Farm. Search for it at www.anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/.
Finally, when using potentially harmful chemicals anywhere on your property, minimize runoff and erosion to keep them out of the watershed and the ocean. The practices that retain water in the landscape also will keep harmful chemicals from leaving the landscape and entering the larger environment.
Visit the Surfrider Foundation’s online guide to ocean-friendly gardening: www.surfrider.org/ofg.asp.
When you enlist the services of a landscape contractor, choose a Green Gardener (www.green-gardener.org/). They are trained and certified in ecological landscaping. The website of the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County (watersavingtips.org/) has more information on saving water in the landscape.
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In This Economy, Why Go Green? Many perceive buying and building green to be a lot more expensive than going mainstream. It may surprise you to learn that there are a multitude of items that are priced the same or even less. Paint is a perfect example, and there are many cost-effective flooring options as well. Here is an offering of thoughts to refresh your resolve in shaky times.
The High Cost of Cheap Goods
When we purchase inexpensive goods, there are costs that we aren’t paying for at the cash register. We have become a society, if not a world, where the health costs we suffer from bringing toxic goods into our homes, putting them onto and into our bodies, pets and loved ones is often overlooked.
There are enormous environmental costs in the form of pollution created by the extraction of ingredients needed to make goods. These include poisoning of air and groundwater, which in turn poisons wildlife in present, as well as future generations. That same poisoning threatens the health of people living in and around areas where toxic extraction and manufacturing take place. It’s easy forget about the people who make the goods and the environment when we are presented with an attractively priced item, because those costs are not listed on the label, nor included on the price tag. 10
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Quality
It is generally accepted that we pay more for good quality, also known as, “You get what you pay for.” One well-executed paint project can last several times as long as a poor job, with inexpensive paint for instance. Truly green goods start at a higher quality level, and hence price level, because they last much longer, perform better and are made with more expensive, higher quality ingredients. Truly green companies are spending more to do right.
Shopping Locally
Is a small additional cost worth supporting a small local business to STAY in business? You can think of that difference as making a charitable donation to a thriving local economy with local jobs! If there is a difference, is it worth your time and research to make sure the item, say flooring, has the quality and features you want, need and deserve for your money?
Naturally, the on-line business can offer you a better deal, since it’s not nearly as costly to operate out of a warehouse, with computer and telephone, where no one can check out samples, touch and feel, compare and be educated. Who do we hold accountable if something goes wrong? Worse, where will we touch, feel and research if there are no brick and mortar stores left to browse in?
As a society we are learning new lessons: living with less, and investing in durable goods that we know make the least impact on the planet and our health feels great, especially when purchased from friends in businesses that care about us, our families and our future, and will be around to help us again. In some ways, we are going back to the future.
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Dreaming of Spring & Summer? Keep warm weather home improvements on your wish list A harsh winter may have many Americans dreaming of daffodils, green grass and open windows welcoming in fresh air. How will you celebrate a day of warm weather that signifies spring has arrived? Many people will devote the day to spring cleaning. Cleaning windows is the most dreaded spring cleaning chore for nine out of 10 homeowners who intend to take on such projects, according to research from Pella Windows & Doors. Second on the list of least favorites is clearing out gutters or organizing the inside of the home and third is yard work.
Spring into action
Not only will spring bring warmer temperatures and cleaning chores, but a likely wave of remodeling projects. According to Pella's research, 61 percent of homeowners plan to make improvements to their current home, while only 6
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percent said they would move into a home that doesn't require upgrades. A smaller group of consumers plan to build their dream home in 2010.
Spruce up for a new look
Installing new carpet or flooring is perhaps the most popular home improvement slated for the new decade. According to the study, 48 percent of homeowners planning to make upgrades have intentions of replacing carpet or flooring. Updating the interior or exterior of the home was a close second and planting a new landscape was the third most popular curb appeal task.
Tranquil colors emerge
So for those pulling up the carpet or painting their house, what do the experts say are the latest colors and trends to consider? This year, the consensus on home decor and design is "ease."
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Tranquil, cool colors fit the notion of relaxation and respite, while kitchen design trends showcase the total dining experience and blend the kitchen to meld seamlessly into the rest of the home.
Simple solutions
To create a simple, beautiful space in your home, begin by taking a look around at rooms or items that have become unattractive or non-functional. Consider everything from your front door (is it attractive and welcoming) to your windows and window treatments. If window cleaning is a dreaded chore, window replacement may be high on the list, too. When spring and summer weather hits, make improvements that will give your home a breath of fresh air.
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Rhododendrons
Most types of rhododendrons grow excellently in Santa Cruz County If you live in Sunset Magazine Climate Zones 15, 16, & 17
(www.sunset.com/garden/climate-zones/), you should have no trouble in growing Maddenii series & Vireya series rhododendrons. Even if you live in colder areas, such as in Ben Lomond, Maddenii series rhododendrons such as Mi Amor, with its huge fragrant white flowers, can be grown, though you might have bud blast after a cold winter.
Perhaps the best types of rhododendrons for Santa Cruz County are rhododendrons that have been hybridized in the western part of the United States, Maddenii series rhododendrons, Vireya Series rhododendrons, and deciduous azaleas.
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When one thinks of hybrid rhododendrons, what one usually thinks of are the elepidote rhododendrons such as Point Defiance, Tahitian Dawn, Naselle, Sunspray, Queen Nefertiti, Senator Jackson, and Taurus. Rhododendrons are broken down into two types, lepidotes (rhododendrons with scales), and elepidotes (rhododendrons without scales).
The majority of rhododendrons in the nursery trade are elepidote rhododendrons, as are Point Defiance, Tahitian Dawn, Naselle, Sunspray, Queen Nefertiti, Senator Jackson, and Taurus. Maddenies and Vireyas are lepidotes.
Since the 1940s, many rhododendron hybrids have been created in the western
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United States. The flowers of our rhododendrons are far superior to East Coast hybrids, English hybrids, and nineteenth century rhododendron hybrids which many nurseries and garden centers try to sell.
Maurie and Fran Sumner lived in San Francisco. They needed room for their hybrids and other rhododendrons, so they bought property in Aptos, and this became the Monte Toyon Rhododendron Garden. This garden, now a part of the Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center operated by United Camps, Conferences and Retreats is very likely the premier rhododendron garden in Santa Cruz County. Maurie and Fran Sumner created some of
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the Maddenii series hybrids Martha Wright, Mi Amor, My Guy, My Lady, Owen Pearce, and Saffron Prince.
John Hixson raised Fragrantissimum Improved from seed acquired from the American Rhododendron Society Seed exchange in 1982. For many years, John Hixson had a wholesale rhododendron nursery in Watsonville, and sold a lot of rhododendrons at the Farmers Market at Cabrillo College.
Nancy Ledyard, who lives in Aptos, has created many outstanding Maddenii series hybrids. Hopefully she will name, some of her creations, and make them available to the public. At the urging of Mike McCullough, some of her hybrids are being evaluated at a rhododendron garden in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland. There are two good sources of Maddenii series rhododendrons: Singing Tree Gardens, 5225 Dow's Prairie Road, McKinleyville, California 95519 707-8398777 www.singtree.com and Sonoma Horticultural Nursery, 3970 Azalea in the
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Mike McCullough has also created Maddenii series hybrids for the American Rhododendron Society Seed Exchange. Maddenii series rhododendrons can be seen at the Strybing Arboretum, University of California Botanical Garden, Lakeside Garden Center, Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Humboldt Botanical Garden, and at Monte Toyon. At the UCSC Arboretum, and at the Environmental Horticulture Center Botanic Gardens at Cabrillo College there are areas comparable to the Strybing Arboretum.
This coming November for the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, Allan Korth, Jerry Harris, Nancy Ledyard, and Mike McCullough will be conducting an “Ask the Experts� panel about how to grow rhododendrons successfully in Santa Cruz County.
In January, Steve Hootman of the Rhododendron Species Foundation (www.rhodygarden.org) will be presenting a program on species rhododendrons while in February, Polo de Lorenzo of the Sonoma Horticultural Nursery (www.sonoma hort.com) will present a program on good rhododendrons for our area; and in March, Christy Hartsell will offer a program on Vireya series rhododendrons. If you would like to find out about superb plants for your garden, please come to one of our meetings.
Contributed by Mike McCullough who is a charter member of the De Anza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for which he has held every office except Treasurer. Currently he is the Public Relations Director. Mike is also a long time member of the Monterey Bay Chapter, which meets in Santa Cruz, and is the Secretary, Newsletter Writer, Publicity Director, & Program Chairman of that Chapter.
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Tips for Your Organic Gardening What is Organic gardening? It isn't just gardening without the use of chemicals. It means working with nature to develop an ecosystem in your own garden. Organic gardeners only use animal or vegetable fertilizers rather than synthetics. It also means natural pest control devoid of industrial insecticides. It is a philosophy that stresses increasing the natural health of the soil, choosing appropriate plants that are suited to your area, and working with nature to produce a healthy and productive garden.
Using Bugs to Protect your Garden and Flower Beds
It’s important to learn about and encourage “good� insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and other predatory bugs to come into your garden so they control common insect pests. Another efficient predator is the praying mantis, a remarkable insect with a voracious appetite. Not only do they eat aphids, crickets & grasshoppers, they are fast enough to catch mosquitoes. How can one do this? You can plant fennel, dill, allyssum, ammi majus, and cumin in your garden to attract them.
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your toolkit. If insect pests like aphids become a nuisance, use the crush the cloves to make your own insect spray. Any garlic that sprouts can be planted in the garden to help repel other pests.
For the one herb your garden, try fennel. Not only do its leaves & flowers attract beneficial insects, fennel is a wonderful herb to use in the kitchen with its sweet anise flavor. A perennial, it's a very easy herb to grow. Remember, by learning to tolerate some damage by insects in your garden and flowerbeds, you give something for your guard bugs to feed on.
Controlling Pests
Don't let powdery mildew ruin your garden. Control it easily using milk! Mix 1 part milk to nine parts water and spray affected plants once a week. Whitefly can cause considerable damage as temperatures rise. Keep their numbers down by using sticky traps & organic sprays such as pyrethrum or neem.
Spider mites can suddenly become a problem during the winter months as plants are brought indoors into warm, dry environments. Keep plants well misted to increase humidity and keep spider mite numbers down.
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Keep an eye on out on houseplants that have been outdoors all summer and are now being brought inside. Unwanted stowaways can flourish indoors where they have no natural enemies. Keep a bottle of soap spray handy to dislodge them before their numbers multiply.
Natural Fertilizer - Compost
Also, improve your soil to feed your plants. Add organic matter (Compost) in order to feed soil organisms that will break down this organic matter to feed your plants. Not only does compost nourish the soil, it makes kitchen and garden waste into a useful product!
You can compost almost all the organic matter from your household including garden cuttings, vegetable peelings and even eggshells. A definite no-no for your heap are meat scraps or dairy products. These will stink and attract rodents. Tealeaves and coffee grounds are great additions because they contain caffeine, a natural herbicide.
Growing in Containers
Growing sprouts indoors is not only nutritious but also ornamental. Before starting your seedlings, make sure your containers are clean. Wash them out with warm soapy water and sterilize them with a 10% solution of bleach. in the
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Seedlings growing indoors will need to be fed every couple of weeks. Dilute fish fertilizer is a great choice but if you need to keep the smell to a minimum, try making a tea of worm casts with no worry about burning your plants.
Any container can be used to sprout wheatgrass. Start seeds in potting mix or compost and they'll be up in 3-4 days. To prevent damping off in your seedlings, sprinkle the top of your potting mix with cinnamon, a natural fungicide.
Growing Tips
Are the forsythia in bloom? If so, it's safe to plant cool-season crops like peas, cabbage & Asian greens.
If you want to get a jump on planting peas, start them indoors. You'll get a far better germination rate and your seedlings will be less susceptible to fungal and pest attack. Test that old seed before you plant it. Most seed should germinate between moist paper towels so that you can gauge how much to plant in your garden without wasting time & money. Keep amaryllis well fed with compost or worm cast tea. Both contain nutrients that help build strong roots & bulbs, which then lead to larger blooms.
If you want your Christmas cactus to bloom by the holidays, it's time to put it into a cool, dark place where it gets less than 8 hours of light per day. The change in temperature and light levels triggers the plant to begin bloom production. Cilantro can be started in late summer for early fall production. Sow seeds often in short rows so that you can keep picking through the fall.
Keep tatsoi producing well into the fall by picking individual leaves instead of harvesting the whole plant. Older leaves can be clipped from the bottom and will encourage a new flush of younger leaves.
If you're having trouble starting your winter garden seeds in the heat of the sun, you'll have much better success starting the seeds indoors where you can keep an eye on soil moisture. Transplant your greens outside once you have a couple of sets of leaves.
There is nothing like gardening‌ organically that is!
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Looking for Space? Cottages, Bunkhouses, Pool Rooms, Garage Conversions
Are you wondering how to find more space in your home? What are you going to do with all the family and friends that visit this summer? Maybe you should consider a cottage or bunkhouse!
Many homes in Santa Cruz are becoming second homes for folks who live out of the area. When they come to visit their
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vacation home, they usually arrive en masse, with a large number of kids and their friends. What if the kids could sleep in the bunkhouse? Wouldn’t that open up some space for the adult guests? Imagine your backyard with an outdoor kitchen, maybe a fireplace or pizza oven along with a small cottage with bunk beds.
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Perhaps you need someplace to get away from it all without leaving home; a quiet place without a phone or noisy television, a place to meditate, practice yoga or play a musical instrument, a place to sip a hot beverage and read a book in the winter, a place to meet your significant other for a spicy rendezvous.
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and replacing it with a wall. If you want to add a kitchen, then you have to qualify for an Accessory Dwelling Unit, which is not easy and inexpensive.
Another possibld project would be the bunkhouse (without bathroom) however you will need a permit for anything over 100 square feet in size and build it inside the setbacks.
Photography by John V. Anderson
If you have a pool or hot tub you might need to have some place to go when you’re not actually in the water or where you can shower or have a sauna without having to go back inside the house. How about building a poolroom in that unused space under the house or getting a prefabricated poolroom and assembling it with the help of some friends? If you are having a relative moving in to live with you or you’re looking for a place for teenagers that is not too close. You could consider converting the garage to a living space for that relative or the kids without too much trouble.
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“Sure sounds good, but won’t it be difficult and expensive?” The answer is like a lot of things - ‘that depends’... These types of projects are relatively easy to do & not too expensive, as long as it’s not installing a kitchen or bathroom. It’s usually fairly easy to get a permit for a garage conversion or a bunkhouse. It’ll be more work to get a permit for a cottage or a poolroom that has a bathroom & a kitchen. The easiest project is the garage conversion but it gets more expensive as you add features like a bathroom, a fireplace, or removing the garage door
We built this structure as a meditation cottage for a client in the 1990’s with a masonry fireplace to warm up those cool nights but without a bath or kitchen. The current owners, Matt and Kirsti Scott, added an outdoor kitchen to create an entertaining area that feels like a mini Tuscan villa. A bathroom is located inside the copper topped pavilion near the hot tub. The space is now the location for monthly Girl Scout meetings among the lively family’s activities and anything but meditative! I hope this has inspired some creative thinking. Have fun dreaming about your new space and then take action!
Jeff Talmadge is a Certified Remodeler, Green Building Professional, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and President of Talmadge Construction, Inc.
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The Central Coast received a welcome reprieve from the drought with above average rainfall this winter. This summer we may not be faced with stringent outdoor water use restrictions, yet now is a great time to plan for future dry years, which are sure to come. Installing and establishing drought tolerant landscapes is easiest in good rain years, when plenty of summer irrigation water is available to get your new plantings established.
Reduce your summer water use
One of the best ways to reduce your summer water use (and your water bill!) is to replace water thirsty lawns and exotic gardens with California native grasses and flowering plants. There is a wide range of native plant landscapes styles to choose from. Whether your preference is a relaxed cottage garden or a more formal manicured landscape, there are good choices for even the most discriminating eye.
Many people who decide to remove their conventional lawns want to replace them with a drought tolerant lawn of some type. There are more options than ever for using native grasses as alternatives to traditional turf. The main considerations are: 1) what type of native lawn is suited to your property, 3) what are your use requirements, and 3) what method of establishment is the most cost effective?
Choosing your lawn cover
The first point is to determine what species of grass will perform the best and
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use the least water at you particular location. It is important to match the native grass species to soil type, drainage and sun exposure. For example, Western fescue (Festuca occidentalis) is a good choice for planting in shaded areas, whereas June grass (Koelaria micrantha) is best for harsh shallow soil and full sun.
Ornamental or play area
The next point to consider is the intended use of the new lawn area. If the lawn area will be strictly ornamental, red fescue (Festuca rubra) or a grass relative such as Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) are good choices. Perhaps the lawn will be used for a dining area or for a children’s play area, then bent grass (Agrostis pallens) or purple needle grass (Nassella pulchra) will do well. Currently the only limitation is for intensive play areas, as none of the commonly available native grasses are suitable heavy traffic.
Seed or sod
The final consideration is which method to use for establishing a native lawn. The main options, in order of most to least expensive, are: 1) native sod, 2) plug plants, or 3) seeding. Although native sod is more expensive than traditional sod, it is rapidly gaining favor as the preferred method because like traditional sod, you roll it out and it is done. Plug planting is a good option for larger ornamental areas, especially if multiple species are to be used. Broadcast seeding, of one or many species, is an economical choice for very large areas, but the trade off is often
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seen in the amount of effort required to get it established. The cost of weed management alone can far out weigh the installation cost savings of seed versus native sod.
Lawn or garden
Another lawn substitute option is a native habitat garden. Habitat gardens are designed to mimic nearby natural plant communities, such as meadows, shrub lands or oak woodlands. The most adaptable plant community for a small garden is the native meadow. On the central coast, most of the grasses found in meadows are perennial bunchgrasses. Native bunchgrasses are very drought tolerant and remain green throughout the summer with little or no water. Bunchgrasses provide a diverse array of form, texture and color. Interspersed with native wildflowers, the meadow garden will provide year round beauty as well has habitat for birds and butterflies.
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Many excellent books on California native plants and grasses for the garden have recently been released; two in particular are note worthy. The American Meadow Garden: Creating a Natural Alternative to the Traditional Lawn by John Greenley (Timber Press, 2009), and
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of the thermal & structural performance values of the materials and designs selected. For a major remodel, be sure to find an architect that will give you a realistic set of mutually agreed upon plans and a builder that will give you a firm price based on those plans.
When you are remodeling, consider hard-surface flooring rather than carpet
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Here are some tips for saving energy in your remodel: Replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs can save 75 percent of your lighting costs • Installing faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads can cut water heating costs and water use by 50 percent • Reduce air conditioning costs by installing ceiling fans • Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs • There are also tax credits for installing energy efficient windows and doors that expire 2011. to protect indoor air. However, with carpeting, you can now find products that meet the Carpet and Rug Institute (www.carpet-rug.org) air quality standards for low emissions through its Green Label program. Carpet manufacturers also support recycling programs with many accepting used carpets for recycling or remanufacture. You also can request paints that do not use volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in paints, lacquers & cleaning supplies. VOCs emit gases with significant health effects. Low- or no-VOC paints (& cleaning products) are now widely available.
Other common sources of indoor air pollution include cabinetry insulation (formaldehyde), improperly vented fireplaces and poorly installed or maintained heating and cooling systems. Remodeling gives you the opportunity to clean up your own environment.
But healthy benefits aren't the only good feature of switching to a green home environment. Saving energy saves you money and the average household can cut its electricity bill by 50 percent through energy efficiency.
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Your Front Porch
Staycation
Whether you are outfitting your porch on a beach house or just want to infuse your porch with beach style, there are some wonderful beach porch ideas to make good use of this outdoor space. You'll want to clear your porch of any clutter and start with a clean slate before you can determine how to give your porch some beach style.
Sleeping Porch
Nothing captures the romance of a beach cottage more than a sleeping porch. In colder climates, these areas are glassed in and used as sunrooms. If yours is screened in, you can use it as a shady place to nap on a hot afternoon. Set a
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comfortable bed with a vintage wrought iron frame in a sheltered spot on the porch. Paint the frame an antique white or a brilliant periwinkle blue. Add a ceiling fan and some earthenware pots holding climbing vines for an oasis of breezy tranquility.
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bright coral and sand dollars. Use vintage buckets, pitchers and vases as well as repurposed containers for planting wildflowers, sea grass, native species and, in a sunny corner, an arrangement of cacti.
A beach porch is the perfect setting for integrating natural finishes. Use furniture with wood, bamboo, wicker or other natural materials. Set a rattan outdoor mat under an awning for a sandy hue. Fill glass jars and bottles with bright sea glass, small shells and river stones and create a beach tableaux with driftwood,
Give a beach porch a jolt of color and spice with tropical decor. Keep wooden surfaces a rustic, beach-weathered gray and add brightly painted buckets of flowers for visual pop. String party lights or Chinese paper lanterns above for contrasting colors and patterns, add Tiki torches for light in the evening hours. Use white wicker furniture with flowered cushions for Hawaiian style or lime green and orange accents for a more contemporary look. Dress up a bistro table with bamboo place mats and set the table with cocktail glasses outfitted with paper umbrellas and charms. You can add more Tiki style with masks, totems and coconut cups or dedicate a corner of the porch to a Tiki-style bar.
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At the Beach Décor A beach theme can turn your home into a getaway no matter where it's located. Beach themes can liven up a laundry room or create an elegant master suite. Draw inspiration from famous beaches all around the world to decorate your home in a beach theme while still expressing your personal style.
Nautical Theme Decorating
Typical colors for beach theme decorating are taupe, navy and white. This color palette works well for both genders. For an updated nautical theme try a palette that consists of sea foam green, gray, or dark teal. Look for casual furniture made out of wicker or roughly worn wood. You
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of a beach towel to add simple pattern to the room. Accessorize with a fish net, shells and rope. Glue these items around lamp bases, chandelier shades, mirrors or picture frames. Show off the shells you've collected on your travels, or buy your favorite faux shells at a craft store. Place these in a glass jar along with sand for an inexpensive decorative accessory.
Keep the walls a neutral color such as white, taupe or gold. Gauzy white sheers can work as a canopy or curtains. Accessorize with small palm trees, grass mats and coconut shells. Look for furniture made from natural materials like dark stained wood or woven chairs. Artwork can include photographs of your favorite white sand beaches or modern art that is reminiscent of water.
Tropical Themes
South Beach Theme
A tropical theme is reminiscent of Caribbean beaches and is a sophisticated way to decorate with a beach theme.
The South Beach style is a more contemporary and elegant way to decorate in a beach theme. This theme takes its cues
from luxurious beach resorts. Paint your room in bright colors such as lime green or hot pink. Accent the space with art decor furniture & rich hardwood floors. Bring in beach inspired accessories such as an elegant capiz shell chandelier. Black-and-white photographs of a nautilus shell or the ocean will further get the theme across. South Beach decorating is less literal than other beach themes so just use one or two high-end accessories to keep the room from being overwhelmed with a beach theme.
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Growing Mint
The mint family offers a mouthwatering array of different types, such as pineapple mint, chocolate mint, apple mint, orange mint, not to mention spearmint and peppermint. With these refreshing scents and flavors to enhance your cooking, add to beverages, and use in potpourris, mint can be an indispensable plant. In addition, bumblebees and other pollinators are attracted to the delicate flowers that appear in mid- to late summer. Some varieties even sport variegated foliage for added interest in the herb garden.
Mint's only downside is it will take over your garden if it gets half a chance. But you can contain its exuberance and keep it close at hand by growing mint in pots. And I do mean "pots" plural. With the array of varieties, it can be hard to choose just one. Or you can confine mint in a garden bed with edging of metal or plastic. Bury the edging to a depth of 14 inches around the perimeter of the mint patch.
A Sampling of Mints for Your Garden
Spearmint (Mentha spicata), with its slightly sweet flavor, makes a refreshing tea, and can be used to highlight flavors in a fruit salad, or to add to new potatoes or grain pilaf. It's the mint of mint jelly, and is a key ingredient in mint juleps. Plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall, with pale pink or white blooms appearing in mid to late summer. 30
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Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is more pungent than spearmint, growing to 3 feet tall, with pinkish lavender flowers. It's a common ingredient in teas, especially for soothing the stomach.
Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a groundhugging mint that prefers shade. It drapes over a container or weaves in between stepping-stones or in a stone wall.
Growing and Harvesting Mints
Most mints can be started from seed, with the exception of peppermint, which is propagated by cuttings. Choose a sunny location (except for Corsican mint) with moderately fertile, humusy soil. Use a light mulch to retain moisture and keep leaves clean. Most mints are hardy to zone 3 or 4; Corsican mint is hardy to zone 6 so treat it as an annual in colder regions.
fresh leaves in cooking or dry mint leaves on trays or by hanging bunched branches upside down in a warm, dark, well-ventilated area. For more tips and garden information, visit www.garden.org
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Once plants are growing vigorously, you can harvest young or mature leaves. Don't be afraid to cut the plants back frequently to promote fresh growth. Use
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anything with them, whether you're installing an outdoor kitchen from scratch or putting a new face on an older home with a front-entry makeover.
Segmental retaining wall systems lend themselves to phased landscaping projects built over a period of years. That's a trend landscape designers are seeing more of as homeowners have become more cost-conscious.
Some customers have a grand idea of what they ultimately want, but may not be able to afford all at once. A master plan is always a good idea, you can start out with one phase, perhaps a circular paver patio with seatwalls and a fire pit in the back yard. And that evolves over a period of years to a full-blown entertainment area, maybe an outdoor kitchen or bar, along with other features such as gardens or gazebos. Sustainable, or "green," landscaping, also rapidly gaining in popularity, can add value to your home in other ways. Low-rise retaining walls can be used in such features as rain gardens to significantly reduce storm water & pollutant
runoff from surface areas. Plantable retaining walls provide earth stabilization while softening the appearance of a traditional retaining wall with vegetation.
Plantable wall systems essentially create a vertical garden while performing the function of a retaining wall. You can get really creative with the color and textures of plantings you use in the wall to achieve whatever look you want.
From "lifestyle landscaping" to "green landscaping," there's a retaining wall that can add appeal and value to your home. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or looking to hire someone, you'll be able to add a new dimension to your outdoor enviro-nment in time to entertain guests this summer. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Easy Ways to stage your home for sale
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You've made the decision to sell your home. But before you put the "for sale" sign in the yard, make sure it's ready to make a good impression on prospective buyers and clearly stands out among the many other homes on the market.
There are many easy and inexpensive ways to clearly differentiate your home so that it appeals to a wide range of buyers ... and in return, yields a fast and profitable sale.
To begin, purge.
Nothing makes a home look smaller than cluttered countertops, cupboards and closets. Plus, buyers want to envision a home with their own possessions - not yours. As you start cleaning, sort items in three categories: donate, sell or keep. Soon, your home will look neater and you may add some cash to your wallet or gain a tax write-off.
Fast & Inexpensive Projects
Next, consider tackling projects that are easy, fast and inexpensive - but will significantly boost your home's appeal. Magazines are a great source of inspiration, & brands that offer practical advice and dozens of projects specifically designed to stage your home for sale.
Some indoor and outdoor projects that are quick, inexpensive and guaranteed to get your home noticed include:
Focus on the light
Lighting fixtures are the focal point of many rooms - but replacing them can cost hundreds of dollars. With a little elbow grease, $20 and less than two hours, you can update your existing ones with a new, more attractive and popular stainless steel finish.
Directions: Cover your work area with
newspaper and disassemble the fixture. Clean the pieces and tape off areas that don't need to be painted. Following the instructions, apply indoor/outdoor primer followed by the new metallic paint. Once dry, remove the tape and reassemble the chandelier.
Detail the rooms
When sprucing up your home for sale, sometimes it's the small details that can make the biggest impact. Painting dull, dirty or chipped register covers or light switch plates can give any room a quick pick-me-up, in less than an hour.
Directions: Remove register covers or light switch plates and place them on newspaper. Sand the surface lightly and
wipe clean. Clean all pieces to remove any built up dust and grime. Following instructions, apply a number of light coats of primer, followed by a couple coats of gloss or metallic spray paint. Once dry, reinstall and enjoy.
Illuminate the exterior
Exterior lighting showcases the beauty of your home, so make sure that your light fixtures are just as attractive. Update faded, rusty or outdated finishes with a fresh new finish for a minimal price and maximum impact.
Freshen up with flowers
The right landscaping and use of plants & flowers can greatly improve your home's curb appeal for prospective buyers. Brightening up your flower boxes is a quick and easy way to add some color to the front of your home in just a few hours.
Directions: Place a clean flower box on
newspaper, sand the exterior to create a smooth surface. Apply several light coats of indoor/outdoor primer to help ward off drips. Next, apply a few coats of indoor/outdoor paint in your favorite color. Once dry, the box is ready to display your favorite flowers.
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Designs for a new decade Leading trend experts and interior designers across the country offer these top home decor trends for 2010: During unsettling economic times, people tend to get "back to basics" by cocooning more with their families, avoiding highticket expenditures & looking for ways to repurpose and re-use existing items. Next year's home decorating trends clearly reflect this comfort-focused & costconscious mentality by emphasizing soothing color palettes, natural materials, environmentally friendly products, & "old made new again" furnishings, wall murals and textiles. 34
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Color our world
Ask almost any designer, and you'll hear that gray is the "new brown." gray mixes well with brown, taupe, light lilac, light green and yellow, and many wood furnishes now have a gray wash or gray undertone added to them and the resilience of such strong hues as bright orange, bright green and magenta. Designers also see color being used to bring comfort, harmony and serenity
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home. She envisions silver gray, lilac, purples and off-white being especially popular in 2010. Inspired by the fashion industry, they also note endless possibilities of metallic bronze, gold and silver accented with berry rich colors like plum & red-based purples for interior designs.
Let there be light
For the past few years, consumers have opted for ultra energy-efficient LED lighting as a way to save money on
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The fabric of our lives
Textiles will take their cues from natural materials such as felt, cork and even tree bark, predicts Henn. Pattern on pattern will be increasingly popular, with home-owners intentionally mismatching products to allow endless possibilities of blends and textures. There also are more fabrics combining durability with style - once relegated to crushable chenille & fragile silks as they become more available in manmade and natural fabrics for use in upholstery & draperyweight materials.
energy-related costs & make their homes more environmentally friendly. LED lighting will continue to build in momentum, with LED under-cabinet fixtures and LED rail lights will take "being green" to a higher, more stylish level.
Homeowners are making big statements with simple changes, by investing in eyecatching lighting fixtures such as elongated linear chandeliers that complement rectangle-shaped dining room tables, kitchen islands and the long farmhouse kitchen tables currently in vogue.
Add "wow" to walls
Due to their versatility and affordability, wall murals will continue to be a popular way to transform the look and feel of any room in the house. Fueled by economic conditions that have inspired consumers to use decorative wall murals as a costeffective way to give their living areas a fresh look. These relatively small changes can make huge, personal statements in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms & home offices. Envision bold geometric patterns, edgy, urban graphics & Asianinspired prints being especially hot in 2010, with nature and travel scenes remaining perennial favorites.
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Fabrics will host a "big party" of large graphic prints and floral patterns this year with dark navy backgrounds mixed with bold patterns in lavender, mint green and sea foam, as well as plum backgrounds mixed with strong floral patterns in red and pink. Turquoise mixed with tangerine will also be trendy.
Fun, functional furniture
Furniture being comfortable & functional, yet elegant - reflecting consumers' continued need for a refuge in which to relax and escape their busy lives. Furnishings will be a more eclectic mix of neo-classic, Asian and art deco styles, by incorporating mirrored furniture, chinoiserie, bamboo, and vintage furniture. Theres a juxtaposition of old-world formal & casual lifestyle with refurbished European overstuffed club chairs, arm chairs, two-seater settees and ottomans showing up everywhere from cottages & country homes to urban lofts.
med wood & manufacturing byproducts. There is also a trend toward "eco luxury," blending sophisticated products with environmental benefits to create an air of elegant sustainability.
Au naturel
Ludwig predicts increased interest in repurposing items found in nature, such as using bleached-out branches as art sculptures, an old worn tree stump as a coffee table base or a console table and teak branches assembled as a screen or room divider. He also foresees baskets, bowls and planters made from blocks or chunks of unusual woods.
Radical rugs
Echoing the trend in fabrics, envision rugs inspired with outrageously large graphics and bold combinations of colors such as aqua, lime, medium greens and white. Due to the ongoing popularity of hardwood floors, Dross also sees a comeback in area rugs, with heavily patterned rugs with bold prints and geometric patterns becoming the focus point of many living rooms.
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Transitional to contemporary collections will still dominate in 2010. Maple and alder will remain popular cost-efficient wood choices, with bamboo appealing to environmentally-conscious consumers. Clean lines and classic style will be in; excessive ornamentation will be out.
Go for the green
Unlike Kermit the Frog's song, it is easy being green as more and more Americans are turning to eco-friendly design options. Everything has been going "eco" as more attention is drawn to "green" products. Design will be leaning toward nature in the use of sustainable products such as bamboo, as well as fresh products introduced using recycled glass, reclai-
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Three Myths About Hearing Loss
Do you: • Have trouble hearing over the telephone? • Often ask people to repeat what they are saying? • Find it hard to follow conversations with two or more people? • Think that others seem to mumble? • Have a problem hearing because of background noise? • Have trouble understanding women & children speaking to you? If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, visit a hearing healthcare professional and get properly tested.
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions in the world. Yet there are a number of misperceptions about hearing loss that lead many to let it go untreated.
The Better Hearing Institute found that only 4 in 10 people with moderate-to-severe hearing loss use hearing aids. Many waited nearly seven years after learning about their hearing loss and found their quality of life was being affected. Hearing loss can create social and emotional barriers for the individual and the families of those it affects. Research shows that hearing loss can lead to reduced earning power, disruptions in family life and a wide range of other psychological problems.
According to a survey conducted by Hear the World, the feelings most often associated with untreated hearing loss were frustration (46.8 percent), isolation (45.3 percent), and fear (36.8 percent).
“What I see in my practice is that the unnecessary fear & frustration associated with hearing loss and hearing aids is often accompanied by a lack of information about ways to prevent or solutions available to treat the condition,” said Dr. Kasper. “This is unfortunate given that hearing loss is a condition that can be treated...”
Myth: Hearing loss only affects the elderly Fact: Only 35 percent of people with hearing loss are over age 64. • The number of Americans with hearing loss is more than 34 million-roughly 11 percent of the U.S. population. • In the U.S., over one million school-aged children have hearing problems.
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• According to the National Institutes of Health, 26 million Americans have highfrequency hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise at work or leisure activities.
The most-at-risk activities for noiseinduced hearing loss include target shooting, hunting, snowmobile riding, woodworking, playing in a band and attending rock concerts. Harmful devices often include lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and shop tools.
Myth: My doctor will tell me. Fact: A study shows only 15 percent of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical. Without special training, it’s difficult for your doctor to measure the extent of hearing loss. Myth: Hearing aids are big & uncomfortable.
technology advances have made it possible for those who need a hearing aid to wear their devices with ease & confidence.”
Today’s hearing aids are equipped with powerful computer chips, ensuring better sound quality and modern designs with smaller dimensions to help users wear their hearing aids with minimal detection. Good hearing plays a crucial part in quality of life. For an online hearing test and to locate a hearing health professional in your area, visit www.hear-the-world.com.
Fact: Hearing aid design & technology has developed significantly in recent years.
“Hearing loss and the solutions available to treat it have long been misunderstood,” said Dr. Craig Kasper, chief audiology officer of Audio Help Associates of Manhattan. “In fact, recent
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The Foodies are on the loose in Northern California bringing a fresh new unconventional perspective on food, wine & culinary trends to fellow self proclaimed foodies everywhere. The Foodies Episode 2 The Foodies Deep Sea Caper
We’re five Foodies who wanted a little change from the day today grind in the restaurant business. We decided to take a different approach and shake the whole thing up. We’ve got Skeeter the Manager, jack-of-all-trades, chef in his own right, “The Eye” of the operation. There’s Paul the Boss, tall with salt & pepper hair, impeccably dressed and no question, the man in charge. Jolie the Hostess lends a hand with her attention to detail, and kind of wild card of the bunch. D.B the Bartender is young, up beat, funny and looks as natural behind the bar as he would strutting down the runway in a fashion show. And Marina, the Waitress, who’s calm presence is sometimes what keeps all of these guys in line, she puts you at ease with her good looks, gentle charm and warm presence. We know first hand that there’s a lot more that goes into a dining experience than sitting down at a restaurant and enjoying a meal and we want to show you just what goes into it. So we packed our bags and hit the road, determined to bring a fresh new dining experience to our friends and fellow Foodies. Here we are in beautiful Northern California traveling the coast to change the way you think about your food one dish at a time, “From the Earth, To the Pan, To the Table.” We’re all here, Skeeter, D.B, Jolie and Marina and we’re at a location of Paul’s choice. We’re at The Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. Overlooking the ocean where surfers ride the waves in their wet suits and pelicans and sea gulls rest atop the buoys and light posts you can see The Pier and just beyond it is a long winding row of historic Victorian and Mission Revival mansions lining the cliffs. It’s tempting to spend the day on the roller coasters and playing pinball but once The Boss arrives it’ll be all business today so we grab some cotton candy and salted taffy and decide to pass the time playing some arcade games. As we’re looking around and talking about The Pier, Jolie remembers that it’s home to a place called Stagnaro Brothers and she
suggest seafood. Skeeter is quick to add his two cents and needs no help coming up with the rest. The dish will be Chinook King Salmon, with a blueberry salsa, candied Mano De Leon Sea Scallops and a, white wine sage butter sauce. It will be up to D.B to choose the wine and a signature cocktail & Marina will be in charge of the fresh produce. When Paul arrives and finds us amongst the kids playing games and goofing off, it’s time for a new game to begin, one that we’re all familiar with, get to work and beat the clock. Paul plugs a couple tokens into an old pac man machine and we gather around to listen carefully to our instructions. Tonight we’ll serve an eclectic bunch of Foodies from the quaint little town of Aptos. We’re scheduled for dinner at 8:00PM, at Severino’s Grill in the Best Western Seacliff Inn. We’ll be preparing for 12 VIP guests, which is a breeze compared to our sometimes 100 plus guest list. It’s noon now and time for our favorite part, venturing out to purchase the freshest ingredients, From The Earth. Jolie doesn’t have far to go she can walk right over to The Pier for the Chinook King Salmon and Mano De Leon Sea Scallops.
Marina has a couple stops to make, so she’s the first one out the door and headed to the farms where she’ll pick her produce. D.B has picked out the award winning 2007 Lindsey Paige Vineyard Chardonnay from the Alfaro Family Vineyard. There aren’t many a people around these parts that don’t truly enjoy a nice glass wine but for those who prefer a cocktail, D.B will provide a lovely handmade ginger mint mojito with blueberry garnish. Skeeter will head straight to Severino’s to scope out the location and plan the best way to set up.
Jolie enjoys a stroll down The Boardwalk and along the beach. It’s a sunny Santa Cruz day and although it’s a lot slower this time of year on the beach, there are some beach goers picnicking and walking around. Along the Pier are musicians playing for tips and tourists shops filled with postcards and tshirts. There are plenty of restaurants that look good for eating but Jolie has no time for lunch, she arrives at Stagnaro Brothers
We’re scheduled for dinner at 8:00, at Severino’s Grill in the Best Western Seacliff Inn. We’ll be preparing for 12 VIP guests,
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D.B. has picked out the award winning 2007 Lindsey Paige Vineyard Chardonnay from the Alfaro Family Vineyard. Seafood Inc. to hand pick the fish. She’s pleased to find that amongst the many fillets of fish that lie on top of the tiny crushed ice for you to choose from, the King Salmon and Sea Scallops look the best. She’s sure this is some of the freshest seafood around and goes ahead and orders enough for 12. Marina has a lot to do in a short space of time. She heads first to pick up the asparagus. When arriving at the Ocean Mist Farm in Castroville, she’s amazed at how interesting the farm looks because this is actually primarily an artichoke farm. What she learns is that this family owned farm has been the largest producer of artichokes in the U.S since 1924. She diligently hand picks the stalks of asparagus and has to hit the road after this time consuming process.
She turns around and heads north to Watsonville to the Sand Piper Farms. On any other day, the sweet little berry farm would be the a great place to spend some time but with still one more stop to make and plenty of ingredients to hand pick, Marina loads a barrel of blueberries into the car and makes her way towards Los Gatos. This is the last stop but also the most amount of work. She’s relieved to get there. It’s nearly 2:00 now and the clock is ticking. Abounding Harvest Mountain Farm is a small family farm, complete with avocado and citrus roves. The multi colored trees abound the mountains and fill the air with a sweet smell. The view from the driveway is spectacular. Marina scrambles to gather the grapefruit and red onion and is happy to learn that she can also pick up some flowers for the centerpieces at Severinos Grill. She settles on bundles of Kangaroo Paws, Wisterias, Dahlias & Purple Iris’. The car is now filled with Northern California’s freshest produce and flowers. Satisfied with her finds, it’s finally time to meet the rest of the gang at the Sea Cliff Inn. D.B is the last Foodie on the loose and he’s at the Alfaro Family Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Corralitos. He’s greeted by Richard Alfaro, bread maker turned winemaker who acquired the aging 75 acre apple farm and turned it into a vineyard. Richard not only provides enough cases of wine for D.B to haul off to the restaurant but he gives him a little tour of the 4 Vineyards that are lovingly name after family members and makes sure that D.B doesn’t leave without tasting some of his favorite wines. D.B is impressed with his selection and knows he’s made another good choice for this savory seafood dish.
Jolie and Skeeter are the first to arrive at the restaurant and are greeted by Dan Frazer, the Director of Food and Beverage, who is eager to show them around. It’s pretty hard to deny from first glance, this is a premier restaurant in Aptos. The California, three tiered resort style atmosphere is delightful. Outside there’s a patio surrounded by lush gardens and a Japanese style koi pond, clearly the place to be when weather permits. We couldn’t ask for a better place to host a Foodie party. Jolie works with Dan to determine what the seating and layout should be like and Skeeter hooks up with executive chefs Miguel Perez and Antonio Gomez to discuss the preparation required to begin the anticipated meal. We’re especially excited to hear Antonio Gomez’ outlook on cooking because it blends so perfectly with our train of thought he says, “the finest ingredients create the finest dishes”. This is exactly the frame of mind we’re looking for and we’re even more pleased to learn that Severino’s buys all locally grown goods to support local businesses. This is a routine we’re beginning to master, D.B shows up with the wine and cocktail ingredients and begins setting up the bar and schooling the staff on how to describe the wine of the evening. Marina hurries to set the tables and arrange the centerpieces just so.
It’s time to get busy in the kitchen and it’s effortless for Skeeter to work with Severino’s Executive Chefs Miguel and Antonio to bring this dish to life. Together, the three of them take on separate tasks to culminate the end result. Antonio is eager to work with the fish and takes on the seasoning of the salmon and sea scallops. Skeeter, Foodies King of Sauces begins on the white wine sage butter sauce. Miguel and Antonio graciously open up their kitchen to us and Miguel takes on the mixing of the blueberry salsa and blanching of the asparagus. As it often times plays out, once the aroma of these signature dishes begin wafting through the restaurant, the staff start nosing around for a taste. After everyone samples the dish, we’re confident and ready for the party to roll in. We’re all anxious to show off how they will masterfully bring these Northern California home grown gifts from The Earth, To the Pan. The bar is stocked, the tables are set, candles lit and the atmosphere at Severino’s Grill is chicly laid back. Skeeter has arranged a low key funk band that plays faintly in the background and the patio is lit up with twinkling lights to add that extra special something to this already special place.
Abounding Harvest Mountain Farm is a small family farm, complete with avocado and citrus groves
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When the VIP guests begin arriving, the wine is uncorked, the fresh mint muddled for the handmade ginger mojitos with blueberry and the bands tempo picks up the pace just enough to really loosen up the room. After some very light fare, the guests are ready to get to the dish that has everyone talking and it’s time to bring the delightful creation From the Pan, to the Table.
Upon finishing the meal we’re touched by the warm welcome we’ve received as Dan Frazer makes a toast to us. We’re honored to be here and in turn we toast again, thanking The Sea Cliff Inn for their participation in another successful Foodies party.
ingredients:
4 x, King Salmon Filets Center cut boneless, skinless approximately 6 inches each in length 12 Fresh Sea Scallops Salt, pepper & sugar to taste. 2 bunches fresh Asparagus 1 cup white wine 2 sticks unsalted butter 2 tbsp. heavy cream Juice from 1 lime 1 tbsp. fresh sage 2 cups blueberries 1/3 cup ruby red grapefruit 1/4 cup. Red onion, chopped 2 shallots 1 jalapeno pepper 1/3 cup. Grape seed oil 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. cracked pepper 1 tsp. sugar Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: PAN SEARED KING SALMON WITH BLUEBERRY SALSA CANDIED SEA SCALLOPS AND WHITE WINE SAGE BUTTER SAUCE. In a medium sized bowl mix the Blueberries, red onion, jalapeno, grapefruit, lime juice, grape seed oil, salt & pepper, cover and let stand for one hour to blend flavors. To prepare the white wine sauce, heat the oil in a medium saucepan. You don't want the heat to be too high, then add the shallots and garlic to the saucepan and cook until soft. (About 1 minute) Now add the wine and bring it to a boil and let it cook and reduced by half. Now add the cream and this is the important part, take the butter and cut it into (1) inch pieces and slowly start whisking in the cold butter, piece by piece. It is important that you let the butter melt
Luckily, we’ve pulled it off again and are amongst a group of full and satisfied fellow Foodies. When the evening comes to a close, we all take a long awaited seat and the 5 of us have our own toast to another job well done. It’s time for us to enjoy the meal. Until next time, happy eating, Fellow Foodies!
Blueberry Salsa
2 cups blueberries 1/2 medium red onion, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped 1 Ruby Red grapefruit segments, diced 1/3-cup Grape seed oil 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper
White Wine Sage Butter Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil 2 diced shallot 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into 1-inch pieces Salt Freshly ground black pepper completely before you add the next piece. Continue to whisk until the sauce is emulsified and strain it into a bowl. Add the fresh chopped sage and season with salt and pepper to taste and keep warm. Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water until tender, remove and keep warm. Season all sides of the Salmon with salt, pepper, season the scallops with salt, pepper and sugar and cover and set aside. Heat a nonstick sauté pan over a high heat, and add a tablespoon of clarified butte (or raw, unsalted butter) and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add fillets and cook, without moving fillets, until pan regains lost heat, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-high; continue to cook until lightly browned and bottom half of fillets turns opaque, 4 1/2 minutes. Turn fillets and cook, without moving them, until they are no
longer translucent on the exterior and are firm, but not hard, when gently squeezed: 3 minutes for medium rare and 3 1/2 minutes for medium. Remove fillets from pan; let stand (1) minute. Add more oil/butter mixture if needed before you add the scallops. Place the scallop’s flat side down in the hot pan until a caramel-colored crust appears on the underside, flip and don’t overcook. The scallops should be removed from the pan while their centers are still slightly translucent be sure to serve them with the beautiful caramel-colored crust facing up! Assemble your plate starting with the wine sauce, place scallops, layer the asparagus, top with salsa, crown with the salmon filets and finish with more blueberry salsa. Garnish with fresh sage and sprinkle with a little paprika for additional color.
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PORTER CONSTRUCTION 110 Glen Canyon Road Santa Cruz, CA ph 831.426.1681 w jpcsc.com
JPCI is an established Contracting business with 35 years of experience specializing in Retaining Walls, Drainage Systems, Remodels, Foundation Solutions, Waterproofing, Woodwork, Fencing, Decking, Driveways, Erosion Control and much more. Call for an estimate.
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Kitchen and Bath KITCHEN EXPRESS 9073 Soquel Drive, Aptos ph 831.662.3700 w kitchenexpress.com
Santa Cruz Countys oldest continuously owned kitchen & bath showroom. Located off Hwy. 1 at the Rio Del Mar exit in Aptos. Friendly new showroom!
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Landscaping APTOS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 5025 Freddom Blvd, Aptos ph 831.688.6211 Family owned and maneged, we have been supplying landscape materials to the residents of this beautiful area since 1966. we provide friendly service.
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 1491 River Park Drive, Ste 100 Sacramento ph 916.830.2780 w clca.org
Paint CENTRAL COAST WILDS ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS INC. ph 831.459.0656 w CentralCoastWilds.com
BRENT GARVEY PAINTING “THE REPAINT SPECIALISTS” ph 831.688.6913 831.464.6913
Central Coast Wilds (CCW) is a design-grow-build ecological landscape contractor and California native plant nursery established in 1992 in Santa Cruz. CCW specializes in residential and commercial landscapes with an emphasis on ecological design, green building applications and habitat restoration. Our service area is the greater Monterey and San Francisco bay areas.
Brent Garvey Painting has been providing quality painting services in the Santa Cruz area for over 19 years. We are The Repaint Specialists!
The California Landscape Contractors Association is a non-profit trade organization of licensed landscape and landscape-related contractors. Included among its approximately 3,200 members are landscape suppliers, landscape architects, public officials, educators, and students. CLCA's mission is to serve and protect the interests of its members, promote professionalism, and advance public awareness of the landscape industry.
KING’S PAINT AND PAPER 2851 41st Avenue ph 831.462.2202 25276-B Scott Valley ph 831.438.1772 Conveniently located between Alaska and Mexico, King’s Paint & Paper has been the leading independent retailer of decorating products in the area for 28 years.
BIG CREEK LUMBER 2801 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz ph 831.477.1231 CENTRAL HOME SUPPLY 808 River Street, Santa Cruz ph 831.423.0763 fx 831.423.8613 w centralhomesupply.com
Service comes first! Central Home Supply offers over 2,500 products; there are over 100 types of natural stone alone! But most importantly, if we don't have it, we can get it! We'll search our extensive databases to locate the unique, the hard-to-find, the unusual....and get it for you.
Big Creek Lumber Company has been in business since 1946 and remains one of the few family-owned lumber companies in the area. The McCrary family has lived and worked on the Central Coast for six generations. We currently operate a sawmill and wholesale sales department, five Pro Dealer lumber yards, a forestry department, and a logging operation. Big Creek has a long history of practicing superior forest stewardship growing, selectively harvesting and milling California redwood and Douglas fir. California redwood is natural, untreated softwood prized for its versatile beauty. It is very workable and is valued for its stability, durability and fire resistance.
Florist & Nurseries Locksmith Security AA SAFE&SECURITY 712 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz ph 831.423.5415 w aasafe.com AA Safe & Security had been in buisness since 1956. It is a Fully license bonded and Insured Company. We have 4 fully equippted service vehicles available for on site instalations. Our highly trained and friendly staff are also available to consulte, and help our custumerfint the correct solution to there lock and security problems. Our showroom is open 6 Day a Week M-F at 8-6 and Sat at 9:30- 3:30 for your convenien.
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CABRILLO PLANT Cabrillo College Horticulture Department, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos “Top of Campus” ph 831.477.5671 31th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale May 8, 9, 10 (Mother’s day weekend) Largest annual plant sale on the Central Coast featuring California natives, salvias, succulents, species fuchsia, cut flowers, veggie stats and more. Friends of the Garden pre-sale and Silent auction on Friday, 3-7 p.m. ($25 at the gate). Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun,10 a.m. - 2 p.m (free).
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Restaurants SEVARINO’S BAR AND GRILL Best Western Seacliff Inn 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos ph 831-688-7300
PRECISION POOLS 1931 BEach Road, Watsonville ph 831.724.0413 Precision Pools had been in business for 35 years under Jack Anderson, & when Jack offered his business & expertise to Jerry, well, he couldn't pass up the opportunity. Now Jerry Allison works both businesses and enjoys splitting his time between both but prefers combining both disciplines together to create complete landscapes. Passion for excellence & a joy in the process of transforming landscapes has driven Jerry Allison & his crews for 36 years. He would love to talk to you about your dreams & passions. Call & you will find you'll enjoy the process too.
Severino's Grill is acclaimed for its appealing atmosphere and delicious food, a favorite with the locals and travelers alike. Severino's bar. has one of the best Happy Hours around, serving complimentary appetizers from 4:30-6:30pm Monday through Friday.
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Knox Roofing is built on integrity & quality workmanship specializing in residential re-roofing of all types in the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay areas.
Bay Area Floors provides the Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay areas with distinctive flooring & exceptional customer care. With over 35 years of experience, we offer a premier level of service and the very best in quality flooring products. From initial design ideas through installation & after care you will have the quality you need, at affordable prices. Bay Area Floors has a wide selection of products & a knowledgeable friendly staff to help you make the best choices for your home or business.
Swimming Pools & Spas LIFETIME POOLS, INC. ph 831.458.9711 e Ltpools@sbcglobgal.net Lifetime Pools has been in business since 1962 building swimming pools and spas in the area. We also provide remodeling & updating of existing pools as well as pool repairs.
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