Home & Garden 2012 Sample

Denny & Vicki Olson’s garden, Altoona

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// Volume One’s home & garden special section

We know you’re excited that spring is finally here – we all are – but while we imagine Saturday afternoons relaxing in the sun with a nice book and pitcher of lemonade, chances are you’ll be spending the next several months doing yard work. Prepping the garden, reseeding and mowing the lawn, fixing the siding, et al. Well with

Volume One’s annual At Home special section, we’ve made your road ahead easier and far more fun. Check out stories on no-mow lawns, using plants for interior design, antique décor hotspots, and listings of all the garden centers, interior design places, and events in the Valley.

Editors: Trevor Kupfer & Tyler Griggs Contributors: Sarah Bodeau, Jeanie Butzler, Liv Nelson, and Ben Reuter Photographers: Andrea Paulseth Design: Brian Moen & Josh Smeltzer

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No-Mow Lawns a new movement away from the traditional grass yard

BY SARAH BODEAU It wasn’t the mowing that drove Linda Soltis to an alternative lawn – it was the moles. Mole tunnels riddled the postage-stamp-sized patch of grass that she labored over watering, weeding, and fertilizing, and she was tired of it. Her solution? Mulching over the entire yard. It’s called a “No-Mow Lawn,” and the trend is taking hold of the Chippewa Valley.

The idea of “No-Mow” is that between fuel, emissions, fertilizers, pesticides, water consumption, and time, there’s far too many costs (environmental and otherwise) for a simple lawn. Grass must not be the only option.

In Soltis’ case, she combined several options into one yard. Basically a big garden, the lawn combines mulch, shrubs, raised flower beds, and paving stones. Other no-mowers prefer ornamental or low-growing vegetation like native prairie grasses, clover, moss, and other groundcovers. After transitioning to a nomow, Soltis discovered that alternative lawns are more forgiving than traditional turf. “[Grass lawns] are a lot of work and not a lot of reward,” she said. “It will go real nice and then you’ll have a big brown

spot.”

Her yard’s increased flora variety attracts birds that usually avoid urban areas, too, like indigo buntings and the occasional hawk. No-mow lawns are also more environmentally friendly – by going to a no-mow, Soltis reduced her water and chemical use.

Just down the street from Soltis is Tami Schraufnagel, was so impressed by the no-mow’s sustainability that she transformed her own lawn into a “growth venue.” It only took two days to anchor landscaping fabric, spread mulch, and plant some perennials, a process so easy that Shraufnagel laughingly cautioned, “Chances are you’ll find other areas you need to convert.”

Both women were adamant that, before people make the switch, they must research materials that will suit them best. Soltis initially tried using decorative rocks, but got fed-up with how they mixed into the mulch and collected debris. She also mentioned that families with children or pets might not want some alternative lawns. “The wood mulch isn’t really conducive to running around barefoot,” she said.

Above: Linda Soltis’ garden and no-mow lawn combo. Below: Bob & Tami Schraufnagel’s rental home with a no-mow lawn. Both are in the North River Fronts Neighborhood of Eau Claire.

Soltis and Schraufnagel agreed that a no-mow lawn doesn’t mean a no-work lawn. There are dandelions to pull, sticks to pick up, and, in the fall, leaf removal is nearly impossible without a leaf-blower.

Overall, though, Soltis and Schraufnagel are happy they went alternative. They like saving the time and money lawn care requires, and they like that their once-

Common Lawn Alternatives Groundcover • Keep the look of green plantlife without worrying about cutting (you do need an edge barrier, though). There’s several varieties (some colorful, some edible!), from herbs and vines to shrubs and mosses.

Clover • It’s cheap, stays green, and needs little water or mowing and no chemicals.

Ornamental and native grasses • They’re low maintenance, rarely need fertilizers, but can make your lawn look overgrown.

Xeriscaping • Developed in the 80s by the Colorado Water Department, this maximizes rainfall and minimizes use of groundwater. It’s involved, but once established you’ll see why it’s growing.

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conventional yards are now striking, sustainable neighborhood interest pieces.

And they’re not the only ones – a growing number of Chippewa Valley homeowners are switching to no-mow lawns. As Soltis confided, “Every time I’m out there, someone stops and says, ‘I love your yard!’ ”

No-Mow Lawn Mix • There’s mixed reports of this blend of lowgrowing fescue that you can purchase from garden centers.

Beds A-Plenty • You can always reduce the size of your lawn by putting in beds for flowers, vegetables, and bushes.

‘Old’ is the new ‘New’

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local hotspots for antique furniture and decor

BY LIV NELSON This past summer while hitting up local rummage sales with my husband and parents, I made the find of the day when I stumbled across a magnificently old but perfectly solid chair. I loved it immediately; with its very worn but original yellow cushion, delicately carved legs and arm rests, and intricately weaved wooden circles for the backing, I thought it looked very sophisticated and classic – and it was only five bucks!

I showed it to my dad. “Really?” he said, when I told him how cool I thought it looked. “My grandmother had that exact chair. Every old house I went into as a kid had that chair!” He shook his head and laughed. I believe he also called it ugly.

He, obviously, lacked the vision, I thought. Despite his limited praise, I brought it home anyway and stuck it along the wall under a few of my husband’s framed movie posters and sat it next to our record player ... where it looked awesome. My parents came to visit a few weeks later, and my dad was the first to comment on how it didn’t look so much like his grandma’s worn old chair in our more modern living room.

Alongside newer pieces, the chair took on a fabulous new life.

In an age where terms like vintage and going green are used in fashionable and everyday conversations, turning to antiques for interior design can give a chic, classic feel to any room. And we are fortunate to be in an area rife with history, where it is possible for one to come across an old chair just like the one your great-grandmother owned, or perhaps discover old treasures to spice up the

ordinary. Whether you have a specific piece in mind or are just looking for a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon scooping up treasures, the Valley has many great hot-spots to check out: Antique Emporium (306 Main St, Eau Claire) offers one of the largest selections of old etchings, wood engravings, lithographs, and paper ephemera in the Midwest. Along with an extensive selection of prints, books, and paper items, one can also find sculptures, furniture, old artifacts, and other unique items from various origins. This two-story building (plus mezzanine) offers plenty room to explore, and you can also check out many of their items online.

Cheshire Farms Antiques (E10415 Cty Rd D, Fall Creek) reopens this summer after a short hiatus. Open by chance or appointment, Cheshire Farms features country antiques alongside paintings, prints, furniture, and vintage jewelry.

Visitors can also purchase fresh chicken eggs and seasonal plants, making this trip to the picturesque country a truly one-ofa-kind antiquing experience.

Dell’s Architectural Antiques (121 Maple St, Eau Claire) is Wisconsin’s largest supplier and dealer of architectural antiques and salvage construction pieces. Dell’s specializes in remodeling old homes from the mid 19th century, and takes anything and everything original remaining from the homes to sell. With over 12,000 sq. ft. of space to display over 10,000 items – from doorknobs and stained glass windows, to a room filled with old porcelain bathtubs – Dell’s has anything one desires for the home.

Dell’s Architectural Antiques Gypsy Maefly (Suite 214 of Banbury Place’s Building 13) is a collection of four local artisan vendors (Gypsy Floral, Orvetta Mae’s, Damsel Fly, and Rivercat Beadworks). Among their merchandise are repurposed antiques for home decor – things like old doors, picture frames, mirrors, and dressers. Many of the classic pieces have been enhanced to match styles of today, like an antique door turned message center when fitted with an old chalkboard panel.

Picket Fence Antique Mall (501 N High St, Chippewa Falls) emphasizes the ways in which antiques can be up-cycled into modern pieces, while still maintaining their classic appeal. Featuring collectible, primitive, and shabby chic items, Picket Fence is a great place to find unique pieces to reuse, repurpose, recycle, and reclaim as your own.

Piney Hills Antiques (5260 Deerfield Road, Eau Claire) will celebrate 24 years of business this July. Piney Hills features a little bit of everything, but focuses on older antiques, with many items 75 to 100 years old. A charming setting with two

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buildings – one solely for bigger pieces of furniture – Piney Hills is a great place to discover various antiques in great condition.

The Shed (1519 Mayer Road, Altoona) is home to over 38 different dealers, all under one roof. Open seven days a week – a major score in the world of antiquing – The Shed has a wide variety of items, from collectibles and primitives to older pieces from the early 19th century. The Shed also sells liquidates and permanent items along with their antiques, smartly pairing new and old in unique ways.

Other local spots to check out include Eclectica On Grand, Engelwood Antiques, River Trader Antiques, Jean’s Antiques and Collectibles, The Monthly Market, and Retro Distortion. Thrift stores like Savers, Hope Gospel, and Goodwill are often teaming with antique pieces at stellar prices, and with summer right around the corner, local garage sales often feature the widest variety of items at some of the greatest prices to add a classic feel with a modern twist to any home.

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Using plants for interior design local plant experts lend their advice

BY BEN RUETER Remember that surge of warm weather we had recently and maybe you thought this would be a great time to get a head start on beautifying your home’s exterior with the flower garden?

That warm weather ended and now it’s back to normal spring temperatures. Which means you are desperately covering your plants trying to save them from the early morning frost. Because many of you may have fallen victim to Wisconsin’s bipolar weather, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to try adding pizzazz to your home’s interior instead.

Brent Stelzer, of Brent Douglas Flowers for Everyday, said interior plants are a great thing to change the feel of a room and clean the air. “It brings a softer element to a room instead of everything being hard and crisp,” Stelzer said.

But if you’re looking to start using plants for interior designs, there are a few things to avoid.

Plants need water, but not too much or too little. Stelzer said people will tend to overwater a plant and let them sit in it, essentially drowning the plant. While other times people will only water the top layer, which will evaporate and never reach the roots.

Beverly Powell, who runs Tropical Interiors and installs/ maintains several local plant displays, said that soil plays a major role in interior plant care.

She said to look for the “fluffy” soil like Miracle Grow.

Just because you are indoors it doesn’t mean pests can’t reach your plants. Powell warned to look out for mites and gnats that can damage your plants and soil.

Stelzer encouraged dressing up your plant in funs ways like adding peacock feather to add some more color. “Little gourds or something like that for the fall to give it a more seasonal flare,” Stelzer said.

A loft at the current Volume One Headquarters, this is an example of what plants can do for your interior. These were installed and are maintained by Tropical Interiors.

One thing not to avoid when starting an interior garden is local flower shops and specialists, Stelzer said. You may be able to look at something and judge if it fits a color scheme

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or particular room, but that plant may not be the most practical for your needs. And big department stores may not have the knowledge of how to properly equip your indoor garden.

There’s a reason medical offices and restaurants have plants, Powell said.

They make you feel comfortable and welcome. Andisn’t that exactly how you want to feel at home?

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THE GARDEN CENTERS Aquarian Gardens N2548 440th St., Downsville • (715) 664-8808 • www.aquarian-gardens.com Though this business specializes in designing and maintaining a garden for you, they also have a shop where you can buy various plants (either by chance or appointment).

Blaine’s Farm and Fleet 2583 S Prairie View Road,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1806 • www.farmandfleet. com A hardy selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and hanging baskets, all grown locally with nursery quality so you know they will survive and prosper in your lawn and garden. While you’re there, you can pick up garden maintenance supplies, lawn decor, and more.

Bobolink Nursery LLC N6548 429th St., Menomonie •

(715) 231-3901 • bobolinknursery.com Bobolink’s barnstyle garden center and three large growing ranges are packed with perennials, vegetables, annuals, shrubs, and trees. Owners Dan and Amy Dopkins have been in the plant growing business for essentially their entire lives and are very happy to pass their vast stores of knowledge on to you.

Chippewa Valley Growers 7825 Prill Road, Eau Claire

• (715) 839-8448 • www.chippewavalleygrowers.com Carries a wide variety of stock, specializing in bedding plants, flowers, and vegetables.

Christensen Florist & Greenhouses 1210 Mansfield St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7418 • www.christensenflorist.com Christensen Florist carries a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs; as well as some pottery, garden supplies and hanging baskets.

Circle M Nursery 3942 103rd St, Chippewa Falls •

(715) 723-4247 • www.circlemnursery.com Circle M has served as a complete garden center for the Chippewa Valley for over 35 years, providing trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, black dirt, mulches, and flexible landscaping services.

Dave Bresina’s Nursery 9885 Hwy Q, Chippewa Falls

• (715) 723-3080 • www.facebook.com Bresina’s nursery is stocked full of the rocks, dirts, plants, and trees you need to turn your landscape into something worth looking at.

Down To Earth Garden Center 22223 Hwy O, Cadott •

(715) 833-1234, (715) 289-4567 • www.dwntoearth.com The Down to Earth Garden Center is a relaxing and spacious environment in which potential planters can find

LIST greeneries of every kind. In addition, Down to Earth now offers pond plants and fine imported koi with great marking and bright colors.

Gordy’s County Market Garden Center 2717 Birch St.,

Eau Claire • (715) 738-7885 • Provides trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, garden decor, mulches, fertilizers, landscaping accesories. In addition, Gordy’s offers rental of larger gardening and landscaping tools for those projects you can’t tackle yourself.

Gordy’s True Value 17168 Hwy J, Chippewa Falls •

www.truevalue.com From hoses to hoes, from sprinklers to spades, True Value offers most every tool you’ll need to tend your garden.

Green Oasis Garden Center 1403 122nd St., Lake Hall-

ie • (715)832-0800 ext. 100 • www.greenergrasssystems. com Freshly opened, this locale offers lawn art and accessories, plus various trees, ornamental grasses, perennials, mulch, dirt, compost, and patio block.

Green Thumb Landscaping and Excavating 6700 US

HWY 12, Eau Claire • (715) 832-4553 • www.greenthumblandscapingandexcavating.com Green Thumb Landscaping and Excavating offers a unique blend of perennials, shrubs, native trees, annuals, bark, mulch, and rock. They also sell lime, dirt, fertilizer, pesticides and more.

Grinde’s Garden Center 2903 Preston Road, Eau Claire

• (715) 833-2292 • Family owned for 27 years, Grinde’s greenhouses offer a full line of self-produced vegetables, plants, flowers, seeds and hanging baskets.

Halfen Garden Center and Hosta Heaven 19130 72nd

Ave, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3414 • www.halfengardencenter.com Halfen Garden Center offers a wide array of hostas, vines, annuals, vegetables, fruits, trees, and shrubs.

Klinger Farm Market 12756 132nd St, Chippewa Falls

• (715) 288-6348 • www.klingerfarmmarket.biz In addition to 17 greenhouses full of flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, water plants, and house plants, Klinger offers a swath of freshly grown produce, home and garden ornaments, bird baths, jams, honeys, and organic gardening products.

Kopp’s Growing Grounds 109 Westover Rd, Eau Claire

• (715) 834-2569 • Kopp’s offers everything you’d want to grow outside, from small plants all the way up to trees and shrubs.

Lake Hallie Landscape 3261 S Joles Pkwy, Lake Hallie • (715) 723-0800 • www.lakehallielandscape.com In

Earlier this year Eau Claire’s Down to Earth Garden Center was named among the most revolutionary garden centers in the nation by Today’s Garden Center magazine. The Revolutionary 100 is based on innovation and forward-thinking leadership. addition to their landscaping services, Lake Hallie provides a selection of large trees, ornamental grasses, perennials, colored mulch, black dirt, and compost for your lawn and garden needs.

menards.com Menards offers a full-blown garden center and every tool you could ever think of needing to tend your garden, making it a convenient one-stop shop for your gardening needs.

Lowes Creek Tree Farm S9475 Lowes Creek Rd, Eleva

Paint Creek Nursery & Tree Farm 3215 North 140th

• (715) 878-4166 • www.lowescreektreefarm.com While known for its large stock of evergreen trees, ranging from spruces to firs to pines, Lowes Creek also offers over 50 varieties of potted shade trees as well as hardwood, flowering, and fruit trees.

Ave, Cadott • (715) 723-2072 • www.paintcreeknursery. com A variety of native tree species, including conifers, hardwoods, and shrubs, that can be purchased either as seedlings or transplants.

Petit Jardin 13803 7th St, Osseo • (715) 597-2525 •

• 836-8225, 836-8220 • www.maysfloral.net Primarily a florist, May’s location on Jeffers Road also features a greenhouse with several flats of annuals and perennials.

Both locations also carry various gardening supplies.

www.cabin-chic.com Complete with a Hobbit House and grounds on the bank of Lake Martha, Petit Jardin has a large selection of native perennials, specialty annuals, herbs, trees, and shrubs, with an emphasis on organic and sustainable gardening.

Menards 3619 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire • www.

Plant Marketing LLC 819 W Shorewood Dr, Eau Claire

May’s Floral Garden 3015 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire

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THE • (800) 752-6879 • www.plantorders.com A grower and marketing agent of live plants, specializing in the distribution of foliage, bedding, perennials, cacti, blooming, and holiday/seasonal plants.

The Potting Shed 1717 Devney Dr., Altoona • (715)

831-4000 • www.thepottingshed1.com The Potting Shed carries a plethora of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees; as well as anything you could possibly need to plant a garden including fertilizers, gloves, and the largest organics section around.

Sears Hometown Store 2521 Hills Court, Menomonie •

(715) 232-8086 • www.searshometownstores.com Sears sells the supplies every home gardener needs to keep their plants in top shape.

Season’s Harvest Greenhouse E5345 County Rd D,

Menomonie • (715) 231-4769 • seasonsharvestgreenhouse.com Season’s Harvest has an impressive 6 greenhouses full of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs. Also, the potting shed station located outside the greenhouses allows you to mix, match, and plant your flowers right after or while you’re browsing.

Shopko 955 Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 832-9777, 726-1251 • www.shopko.com Between their outdoor gar-

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den center and the tools and supplies they sell in-store, Shopko offers everything you need to get your garden started right.

Claire • (715) 839-9000 • www.bedbathanddrapery.com A bed, bath, and drapery store with decorating services that include free home or business consultation.

yards, furniture stores, and decorating in homes, Debbie VanWyke works with you step-by-step in re-creating the interior of your home.

The Flower Farm 6400 State Rd 93, Eau Claire • (715)

Bush Budget Furniture 2402 London Rd, Eau Claire •

Dorig Designs LLC 930 W Mac Arthur Ave, Eau Claire

Wal-Mart 3915 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • walmart.com

C design Interiors & Textiles 217 N Bridge St, Chip-

832-7189 • Established in 1988, The Flower Farm carries a wide variety of plants and herbs.

Wal-Mart has the plants, flowers, and supplies you need at the price you can afford.

INTERIOR DESIGN

(715) 835-8426 • A privately owned furniture store, sells numerous brand-name furnishings as well as bedding. pewa Falls • (715) 416-0825 • This local business makes custom-designed window treatments and slipcovers, plus their stock includes rugs, decor, and furniture.

Cabin Chic 13803 7th St, Osseo • (715) 597-2525 • www.

Ashley Furniture 4068 Commonwealth Ave, Eau Claire

cabin-chic.com With the tagline “in the woods ... on the water ... at the ranch,” Cabin Chic has a diverse selection of home decor and furnishings, many of them made by local artisans.

Autumn Hill Home Boutique 305 S Barstow St, Eau

832-2236 • www.cadeauxgifts.com Various home décor items and limited furnishings.

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• (715) 830-1940 • www.ashleyfurniture.com A national furniture chain.

Claire • (715) 831-0500 • www.autumnhillhome.com A retail furniture, home decor, and gift boutique specializing in cottage style furniture, bedding, lighting, and children’s furniture.

Bed Bath & Drapery Shop 3475 E Hamilton Ave, Eau

Cadeaux Gifts 2803 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • 715Carpe-Diem 129 Main St E, Menomonie • (715) 2314030 • Home decor and gifts.

Cedar Corporation 604 Wilson Ave, Menomonie • (715) 235-9081 • www.cedarcorp.com Provides engineering and architecture, this company also does interior design.

Celebrating Home with Jen Marie 715-379-4787 •

www.CelebratingHome.com Let your love of decorating and entertaining be its own reward. Celebrating Home is a network of independent, professional Designers who share a desire to create beautiful homes and bring family and friends together for food, fun and fellowship. We offer a wide range of unique products, designs and ideas that can transform any house into a home of personal style.

Charlson’s Interior Design 97 W Madison St,, Eau

Claire • (715) 835-5144 • Specializes in custom woodworking, namely cabinets.

CITYLIVING DESIGN 312 S Barstow St, Eau Claire •

(715) 864-1248 • www.ceceliacronk.com With a portfolio that includes Metropolis Hotel and the model Phoenix Park apartments, interior designer Ceclia Cronk offers high fashion modern design for your home or business.

Classics Furniture & Lighting Design Studio 2510

S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 835-4500 • www. classicsfurniturestudio.com A local furnishings business with a staff of designers available to makeover rooms in homes or businesses.

Clearwater Cabinetry & Design 4163 124th St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 738-1801 • These masters of interner design make custom made cabinets, countertops, furniture, built-ins, residential and commerical homes.

Department of Interiors 401 Pinnacle Way, Suite 108,

Eau Claire • (715) 836-7797 • www.deptofinteriors.com Handles customized interior design for all needs, from an intimate living room to a majestic hotel ballroom, and specializes in feng shui design techniques for wellness.

Design 101 (715) 563-6788 • deb@ezdesign101.com •

www.ezdesign101.com With a degree in interior design and more than 25 years of experience in studios, lumber

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• (715) 514-4279 • www.DorigDesigns.com Adrienne Dorig Leland is an interior designer specializing in kitchens and bathrooms, both modern and traditional. She also does custom cabinetry.

Duncan Creek Woodworks 4 Pond St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1400 • www.duncancreekwood.com Makes custom designed and special order wood furniture.

Economy Furniture 16051 Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1444 • www.economyfurniture.us A local business carrying loads of furniture made by national companies.

Encore Consignment Clothing Store 2420 London Rd., Eau Claire • 715-833-2333 • encoreclothing@sbcglobal. net • www.encore-clothing.com Encore also consigns furniture.

Erin Designs, LLC 420 South Barstow St, Suite #5, Eau

Claire • (715) 835-1750 • www.erindesigns.com Sustainable, eco-friendly interior design consulting. Erin is committed to understanding the environmental impact of all her design projects. By incorporating “Green Building” practices, she helps clients create healthy places to live and work.

FUNCSHUN id 10446 162nd St., Chippewa Falls • (715)

226-0666 • www.funcshunid.com This Chippewa Falls business handles all your interior design needs and is run

by Laura Gamble, a designer with experience from New York to Seattle and with clients like Kodak, Microsoft, and Seattle International Airport.

Furniture Loft Outlet 1849 Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls •

(715) 832-2539 • www.furnitureloftoutletstore.com Has just about every kind of furniture you could want for your home, from your living room to your dining room and bedroom.

Furniture to Go 312 E Madison St., Eau Claire • (715) 552-3297 • www.furnituretogo.biz A used furniture store.

Gerhards First Supply 596 Cameron St., Eau Claire

• (715) 832-6638 • www.1supply.com This wholesale showroom of building supplies includes, among other things, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and flooring.

Hirshfields Paint & Decorating 3640 Mall Dr., Eau

Claire • (715) 835-9914 • www.hirshfields.com Hirshfield’s is a century-old decorating business with an unrivaled selection of paints, wallcoverings, fabrics, and window fashions.

HOM Furniture 2921 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 552-

2555 • www.homfurniture.com A national chain furnishings store.

House Blend Lighting & Design 215 N Bridge St, Chip-

pewa Falls • (715) 726-3080 • www.houseblendstudio. com This firm not only specializes in lighting, but also does residential design to any personal style and commercial designs that include Bridge Street Station and Dessert First/Benny HaHa.

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Inside Lines 506 Water St, Eau Claire • (715) 834-4230

ings for offices.

Interior Arts 308 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 834-

(715) 309-9668 • www.tkinteriordesign.com An interior design company dealing in both residential and commercial, and handling everything from a full remodel to choosing paints, furniture, and cabinetry.

Just Kiss It Good Buy 11 E. Central St, Chippewa Falls •

933-0735 • www.tropinteriors.com Let us provide your business or home with beautiful interior plants and the proper care they need.

• www.insidelinesdesign.com This local home decor and furnishings store has everything from rugs/carpeting to dressers and dining rooms tables, plus interior designers on staff.

8424 • www.interiorarts.com Seasoned decorator Susan Jakober handles every stage of home and business interior design imaginable.

(715) 738-1230 • www.upscaleconsignmentfurniturewis. com A furniture and home decor consignment shop.

Korgers Furniture & Decorating 201 N Bridge St.,

Chippewa Falls • www.korgersdecorating.com A locally owned store with an extensive selection of paints/stains, furnishings, and some decor.

TK Interior Design 5615 168th St, Chippewa Falls •

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Wall to Wall Carpet One 3104 E. Hamilton Ave, Eau

Claire • (715) 832-4555 • www.walltowallcarpetoneeauclaire.com They literally cover everything you could possibly step on in your home and business.

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Chippewa Falls Community Garden fyi.uwex.edu/

chippewavalleycrops/community-gardens • jerome. clark@ces.uwex.edu Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation, and Forestry and University of Wisconsin – Extension Chippewa County are offering community gardening in Chippewa Falls for the 2012 growing season. 12’ x 24’ garden plots at Marshall Park on Bridgewater Avenue are available for lease by individuals, households, or organizations. The garden will be tilled and ready for planting by early May. Fees for leasing plots are $25 for Chippewa Falls residents or $35 for non-residents.

Demmler Community Garden www.eauclairewi.gov/

Lebakkens 2501 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

833-1316 • www.lebakkensrto.com This rent-to-own chain store (headquartered in Eau Claire) includes all kinds of home niceties, including furnishings.

Lydia’s 1053 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715)

552-0400 • www.lydiasgallery.com This store specializes in lighting and furnishings, with a staff willing to help you design the interior of your home from the furniture to the wall hangings.

One of A Kind Interior Design 217 N. Bridge St, Chip-

pewa Falls • (715) 726-2000 • www.oneofakindinteriordesign.com Amy Burke specializes in residential and commercial interior design, taking on projects ranging from bathroom remodels all the way to managing the construction of your new home.

Pier 1 Imports 4008 Commonwealth Ave., Eau Claire

• (715) 834-8002 • www.pier1.com A national chain of home décor and knick-knacks.

RainMaster Lawn Systems 3445 London Rd., Eau

Claire • 715-839-8484 • www.rainmasterlawn.com RainMaster Lawn Systems of Eau Claire designs, installs and services in-ground sprinkler systems for homes and businesses.

Red Barn Kitchen & Bath E6355 290th Ave, Menomo-

nie • (715) 664-8145 • www.redbarnkitchen.com Design services for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as quality cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and sinks.

Siker’s Furniture & Carpeting 124 Graham Ave, Eau

Claire • (715) 834-5026 • Features sofas, tables, chairs, and everything in between, as well as carpeting.

Slumberland Furniture 3227 E Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 834-7272 • www.slumberland.com A national furniture chain.

Southern Oak Window Fashions 4575 Old Town Hall

Road, Eau Claire • (715) 835-8557 • www.southernoakwindowfashions.hdspd.com Select the most fitting and beautiful window coverings from a wide variety of fabrics, colors, textures and styles.

Spectrum Factory Outlet 1600 Johnson St, Chippewa

Falls • (715) 723-6750 • www.spectrumfurniture.com A furniture manufacturer outlet store with mostly furnish-

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um-parks/116-park-info/1713-eau-claire-communitygardens In order to get your plot space (typically 20x20’), fill out application at website in contact info.

Each plot is $30. You will be given the opportunity to continue or discontinue your garden space each year. All plot holders are greatly encouraged to (and many do) donate some of their produce to the hungry (simply place donated food in bin at the garden, it will be donated to the food bank).

Free Kids Gardens: North Riverfronts Neighborhood Park & McDonough Park 715-839-4712 The County Extension office sponsors a free kids’ garden for all school-aged children June 19-Aug. 8. Youth gardeners meet 9-10am Tuesdays at North Riverfronts Neighborhood Park, and 9-10am Wednesdays at McDonough Park.

Menomonie Community Gardens 715-232-1328 •

BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY:

MenomonieCommunityGardens.com Each plot measures 20 x 25 feet and cost $20. There are also monthly educational work-ins on topics like composting, sustainable soil management, chemical-free pest control, rain barrel construction, and hoop house tutorials. See website for full details.

Phoenix Park Community Gardens 715-495-2451 •

andwerth@gmail.com Get involved with the Phoenix Park community garden on Forest St. by networking with Andrew Werthmann.

Want to Start Your Own Eau Claire Community Garden? 715-839-5032 • www.eauclairewi.gov/parks

Neighborhood associations or groups interested in starting a community garden in Eau Claire can contact Eau Claire Parks and Recreation.

LOCAL EVENTS Spring Open House Celebration Apr. 20, 11am-7pm;

Apr. 21, 8am-5pm; Apr. 22, 9am-4pm • Green Oasis Gardens, 1403 122nd St, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 715-832-0800 • Stop in during our 3-day Open House celebration and find answers to your lawn, landscape, garden and irrigation questions. All of our experts will be on hand and you could win one of our hourly drawings or even the Grand Prize Patio Kit. Attend our classes offered throughout the weekend.

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Apr. 9, 10am; Apr.

25, 1pm • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • FREE • ages 55+ • (715) 839-4909 • Reap the rewards of your lifetime investment: your home.

Big Top Chautauqua Spring Event Apr. 29, noon-3pm

• Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • FREE admission • (715) 833-1234 • Attend this free family affair featuring a live performance by members of Big Top’s Blue Canvas Orchestra, plus brats and apple cider from Bayfield Apple Company and a keg of 1919 Root Beer. Sponsored by Down to Earth, Larry and Pat Glansluckner, Dave and Carol Lindner, Bayfield Apple Company, Holiday Inn Eau Claire, and Volume One.

Native Plant Sale May. 12, 9am-1pm • Wise Nature

in your yard. Proceeds will help support activities at the Reserve. Plant experts will be on hand to answer questions at the sale.

Just Say No To Roundup May. 17, 6-7pm • Sunbow

Farm, W4620 Langdell Rd, Eau Claire • $10 • 3797284 • Learn the science behind how roundup weed killer works to kill plants, the health and environmental impact of its usage, and alternative methods for weed control. Please RSVP to Judy at email or phone number provided.

Thrivent Builds Perennial Sale May. 19, 9am-1pm •

Altoona City Park, 10th St & Hayden Ave, Altoona • FREE • 715-514-1397 • Thrivent Financial and Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity are partnering in Eau Claire to build a home on Folsom Street. We are taking donations of perennials the week before the sale. Please join us on Saturday, May 19th to help raise funds so a local family can receive their first home.

2nd Annual Spring Garden Sale Jun. 3-4 • Starting Points, Inc., 13 E. Spruce St. #107, Chippewa Falls • This sale is a fundraiser for our homeless prevention, homeless relief, and food security programs.

2012 Parade of Homes Jun. 9-17 • See website for

locations • 715-835-2526 • www.cvhomebuilders.com Enjoy touring the showcase houses in the parade of homes in the Chippewa Valley. Hosted by the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association.

The Science Behind Your Backyard Garden Every

Monday, Wednesday from Jun. 11 to Jun. 25, 6-8pm • UW-Eau Claire • $95 • 715-836-3636 • www.uwec. edu Get your hands dirty through hands-on work in the UW-EC Greenhouse. Learn about plant classification and anatomy, environmental needs, pests and diseases, and more. Become more creative and knowledgeable in your approach to gardening and horticulture as a whole.

Registration required.

Urban Living Tour 2012 Usually occurring around

mid-June, refer to contact info for this year’s dates and locations • Locations around downtown Eau Claire (S. Barstow, N. Barstow, and W. Grand Ave.), Eau Claire • Cost TBA • 715-839-4914 • www.downtowneauclaire. org Downtown Eau Claire opens its doors to let you look inside and see what downtown living is all about.

Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek, Fall Creek • 877-2212 • Choose from many varieties of native flowers, grasses and herbs to mix into your existing flowerbeds or start your own mini-prairie

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