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Gone to the Chickens

IN THE GARDEN

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20 garden calendar 22 gone to the chickens 26 the wonderful world of hardy vines

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Published Saturday, May 1, 2010

Cover photo by Nicole Werner | Furniture courtesy of Fireside; Fireplace and patio built by Laredo Construction

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS ANNISSA ANDERSON, a freelance writer and public relations consultant, also studied culinary arts and worked as a pastry chef in another life. She writes regularly for The Bulletin and other local publications and was a contributing writer in a recent edition of “Best Places Northwest.”

AMY JO DETWEILER has worked as OSU Extension Horticulture Faculty for 10 years, educating in home and commercial horticulture, and providing annual training for the local OSU Master Gardener™ Program.

LORI GLEICHMAN considers herself intensely curious about almost anything. When not writing, she works as a marketing/PR consultant and loves to read travel memoirs while dreaming of her own next adventure. She lives in Bend with her husband Dick, her dog Indy and cat Pic.

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LINDA ORCELLETTO and her husband, Joe, have lived in Bend since 1996.

Their “fur child” golden retriever keeps them busy with outdoor activities.

When not pounding the keyboard or volunteering, she enjoys exploring the back roads and history of Oregon.

SUSAN THOMAS SPRINGER began her journalism career as a television news reporter.

She worked in corporate marketing, managing communications for a bank and launching high-tech products. Today, she’s a freelance writer living in Sisters where she and her husband enjoy raising their twins.

DOUG STOTT, owner of Redmond Greenhouse, is a radio/TV personality and contributor for area publications, all providing him avenues for sharing his profound love of gardening and people. He grew up in Frenchglen, attended Central Oregon Community College, and served overseas in the Navy before marrying his wife, Sherry.

KIM COOPER FINDLING is a nationally published essayist and journalist.

Her work has appeared in local, regional and national publications.

She has lived in Central Oregon for 15 years with her husband and two daughters in tow. Her first book, “Chance of Sun,” will be out this year.

GAIL ELIZABETH KRETCHMER is a former CPA who will soon be earning a Masters in Fine Arts Degree in writing. She’s a regular contributor to several local publications, an Internet blogger, and freelancer for corporate and nonprofit organizations. Gail enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons.

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EDITOR’S

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Central Oregon-Style Agriculture As I type this, I’m visiting my home state of Iowa. The grass is green, spring flowers are vibrant and the weather has been magnificent.

Outside of town, hundreds of thousands of acres have already been plowed and planted, some with soybeans but most with corn. Iowa, after all, is known as the Tall Corn State.

The not-so-hidden secret of Iowa’s corn – at least within the state itself – is that most if it is not grown for human consumption, at least not directly.

While Iowa is known throughout the country for its corn, its real export is pork. The corn grown by most Iowa farmers, feeder corn, is used to fatten pigs, hogs and cattle raised throughout the Midwest.

Here in the Great Plains, corn is big business, and these days it’s treated like one. More organic visions of the family farmer making a living tending to a few hundred acres have been replaced with those of corporate farmsteads that stress maximum growth and

yields per acre.

This brings me to an important question: What on Earth does this have to do with Central Oregon?

Glad you asked.

While farms here in the Midwest are continually growing to industrialized levels, the very opposite is happening in backyards throughout Central Oregon.

Throughout the high desert, small “farms” are cropping up, many within city limits, that allow homeowners to produce a healthy portion of the food they and their families consume on a daily basis.

A recent surge in vegetable gardening helped set the stage for this emergence, but lately the trend expanded to include an entirely new level of backyard farming: raising chickens.

Done for the harvesting of both farm-fresh eggs and organic poultry, Central Oregon backyard chicken “farmers” have quietly succeeded in spreading the word about urban chickens, energizing a base of enthusiasts who are eager to share their passion.

For starters, local urban farm and garden store, Celebrate the Season, hosted a March screening of the documentary “Mad City Chickens” at Bend’s 2nd Street Theater.

“The film is a sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical look at the people who keep urban chickens in their backyards,” says the Celebrate the Season website.

Don’t fret if you missed the documentary screening.

On Saturday, May 8, you’ll be able to see the real thing.

Another group of backyard chicken buffs are currently promoting Bend’s First Annual Chicken Coop Tour, an event featuring 26 chicken tour stops.

Yes, this is real.

“Whether [you’re] a chicken enthusiast, a chickenowner-wannabe, or a chicken and egg eater, this tour is for you!” says the group’s website, www.bendchickens. com.

We at Central Oregon New Home Living couldn’t turn a blind eye to this level of enthusiasm. Writer Lori Gleichman spoke with a few local chicken owners to discuss their passion for raising urban chickens. You can read her story, “Gone to the Chickens,” on pages 22-24.

A word of warning: You may find that the label “Chicken-Owner-Wannabee” suits you surprisingly well.

Ben Montgomery is The Bulletin’s special projects editor.

Central Oregon New Home Living

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CENTRAL OREGON LIVING

Saturday, May 1 SOLAIRE SALMON RUN: The 18th annual 5K and 10K run/walk; registration required; proceeds benefit The Environmental Center; $24 for 5K or 10K for adults, $14 ages 13 and younger; $5 fun run; prices increase by $5 after April 23; 9 a.m.; McKay Park, 166 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-4808555 or www.solairesalmonrun.com.

Friday, May 7 FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend, the Old Mill District and NorthWest Crossing; free; 5 to 9 p.m., and until 8 p.m. in NorthWest Crossing; throughout Bend.

Friday, May 7 ART & WINE AUCTION: Featuring wine tasting, a gourmet dinner, live

music and an auction; proceeds benefit Deschutes Children’s Foundation; $99; 5:30 p.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 N.W. Rippling River Court, Bend; 541-388-3101 or www. deschuteschildrensfoundation.org.

Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8 ART ON THE RIVER: Featuring art exhibits, sales and a reception; free; 5-8 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-4244 or mhlkeldy@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 29 through Saturday Sept. 18 THE CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Look for the canopies and come enjoy the arts, crafts, food and music. Indulge yourself and buy gifts for friends and family. Downtown Bend, across from the Bend Library between Wall Street and Bond Street; 10 a.m.4 p.m.

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FLAVORS OF HOME

Tuesday, May 18 Taste of Home Cooking School: A night of culinary entertainment at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Doors open at 3 p.m.; $10

HOME IMPROVEMENT Thursday, June 10 and July 8 GREEN PATHWAYS: Join local building and design professionals to discuss making your home healthier; refreshments provided; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Atlas Smart Homes, 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 29, Bend; an event of the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA); 541-389-1058.

Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2 COBA SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW: See the latest trends in residential decorating, landscaping,

remodeling and building all in one location, with hundreds of companies showcasing thousands of ideas; presented by the Central Oregon Builders Association; Deschutes County Fair & Expo, Redmond; noon-6 p.m.

(Fri), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Sun); $7 adults, $5 seniors 55 and older; free for kids 16 and under.

GARDEN & LANDSCAPE Saturday, May 8 CHICKEN COOP TOUR: Tour approximately 25 chicken coops in Central Oregon; tour booklets will provide a map to the coops; proceeds benefit Together for Children, Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center and Bend’s Community Center’s Feed the Hungry program; $8 or five items of nonperishable food; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 541-420-2588, lizbend5@yahoo.com or www.bendchickens.com.

Enjoying the

Simple Pleasures Central Oregon homes and neighborhoods take full advantage of the magnificence of the outdoors.

by Susan Thomas Springer / for The Bulletin Special Projects

As the cliché goes, everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. The secret about Central Oregon’s weather is that nobody needs to. Instead this climate is about as perfect as it can get.

It’s a rare combination of the “haves” and “have-nots” which make this the ideal place for outdoor living. We have as many as 300 sunny days a year, enjoy world-class sports in all seasons, view wildlife on the way to the grocery store and open our doors to patios with mountain views fit for a postcard.

What we may take for granted is what we don’t have to deal with. We lack city noise, long commutes and night time “light pollution.” And the lack of humidity here means winter cold isn’t as bone-chilling and summer heat isn’t as stifling.

Also, thankfully, we have a lack of bugs; from chiggers to cockroaches, we no-see-ums.

“The fact that you can count on sunny skies east of the Cascades throughout the year is a draw,” said Alana Audette, president and CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association.

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“Outdoor living puts us in touch with ‘the simple pleasures.’”

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“We have such a myriad of activities that there’s something for everyone whenever they come here,” Audette said.

She adds that Central Oregon has been celebrated far beyond the rest of the state for top-notch activities from skiing to cycling. For example, our area has been recognized as a top golf destination both for the quality of its 30 courses and for the wildlife that golfers commonly see while playing.

The unique geological formations of the high desert also set this area apart, with places such as Smith Rock State Park popular with climbers around the world.

It’s the love of natural beauty that Sandy Melchiori, co-owner and head

Mortensen adds that Brooks may curve sidewalks around pine trees, leave unique rock outcroppings and showcase mountain views in their designs. They also make connections from their neighborhoods to foot and bike trails.

Enthusiasts of outdoor living add one advantage is how accessible nature is, with locals seeing flora and fauna that some people only see on vacation.

Audette said one travel trend is people vacationing closer to home by driving rather than flying. That puts them in closer touch with the unique charms of this area.

“The crystal clear crisp nights are a huge attraction to people, too,” said Mortensen, who added that

Many Central Oregon homeowners enjoy making their outdoor living areas as cozy as their interiors.

“The crystal clear crisp nights are a huge attraction to people, too,” said Mortensen who added that newcomers notice how much easier it is to stargaze here. landscape designer of Response To Nature, highlights in her designs.

Melchiori designs projects ranging from an outdoor kitchen complete with pizza oven, pond and fireplace to restoring a yard’s native habitat.

Her philosophy remains the same regardless of the size of the project: to emphasize the natural landscape while treating the outdoors as both a visual and functional extension of a home.

“People like the idea of a natural landscape. They like it to be subtle and to blend with the color palette that’s here,” said Melchiori.

She adds that many homeowners have more outdoor space to enjoy than typical city-sized lots.

It’s all about the natural beauty at Brooks Resources Corporation, too.

They seek to create environmentally sensitive communities such as Bend’s North Rim. “We are very in tune with the land, so we take a lot of time walking the land and understanding the landscape before designing,” said Romy Mortensen, vice president of sales and marketing at Brooks.

newcomers notice how much easier it is to stargaze here.

Melchiori points out that all this blue sky living fits with the informal style of get-togethers with a mix of family, kids and dogs.

“It’s more relaxed here, and that goes with the Central Oregon attitude.

It takes the burden out of entertaining,” said Melchiori.

Emerald Hearth, Spa & Patio helps people enjoy nature even more by adding a few luxuries, from hot tubs and grills to furniture for outdoor rooms.

Manager Scott Mayfield says his products, which enhance outdoor living, are increasingly made of materials to withstand the temperature swings of Central Oregon. That allows his customers to relax and enjoy the scenery year around.

As Mayfield puts it, the enticement to outdoor living comes down to one main element: “There’s a lot of sunshine here.”

Or as Mortensen says, outdoor living puts us in touch with “the simple pleasures.”

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Composting

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Never throw a carrot in the trash again.

by Kim Cooper Findling / for The Bulletin Special Projects

In nature, there is no such thing as waste.

A tree falls, begins to fall apart, becomes home to squirrels and beetles and eventually decomposes to soil to nourish a new tree. An animal dies and is eaten or decomposes to soil.

All decay becomes new “food” of some variety for something in the long run.

For sustainability experts, allowing natural materials to become the rot they were always meant to be is called “closing the loop.” Composting is one such method.

“Compost means applying the concept of decomposition to food scraps and closing the loop,” says Katy Bryce, sustainability advocate for The Environmental Center.

Rather than adding leftovers to the landfill, instead, they can be added to your garden—after the process of composting takes place, anyway.

There are two basic kinds of composting: warm, or indoor, and backyard, or outdoor. Here we will address backyard composting.

The first important task is to choose a location.

“Most people like to put compost in a corner of the yard or somewhere not too intrusive,” says Bryce. “But, pick a location where you will be

most likely to tend to it. If you put it behind the garage, you might forget about it.”

Next, make sure you include a good mix of materials.

“You need ‘browns’ and ‘greens’,” explains Bryce.

Browns are high in carbon and include brown leaves, shredded paper, sawdust and pine needles.

Greens are high in nitrogen and include green grass clippings, food scraps and green leaves.

Not all food scraps are allowed.

Choose items that fall into the category of “things that grow”— plants and fruits. However, eggshells, coffee grounds and teabags are also permissible.

“Bread is not recommended,” said Bryce. “Meat is a big no-no ... it smells and attracts critters like raccoons.”

Dairy is verboten, too.

“If you are putting the right materials in there, your compost will not smell. It might smell like really yummy earthy soil when it’s done, though.”

Browns and greens should be added in equal amounts. In Central Oregon, it’s easy to end up with too many pine needles. It’s also easy to let things get too dry.

“Keeping your pile wet is important,” said Bryce.

Too much grass and food, on the other hand, will result in a slime pile.

“Browns dry things out and aerate your mixture,” she said.

Also key is turning your compost.

“Turning it basically means getting oxygen into the mixture and keeping it mixed well,” Bryce said.

Once or twice a week should suffice.

Backyard compost can literally be tossed in a pile, or you can buy a plastic compost bin, build an enclosure or contain your compost in some other way.

Some people prefer to do “batch” composting, in which each mixture is carefully planned and monitored without adding anything new. This approach can result in a batch of completed compost in three weeks.

“If you keep adding things to the pile, it takes longer,” says Bryce.

As with all endeavors, effort and time make a difference. One thing of which you can be sure—nature will eventually win. All things eventually decompose.

How do you know when your compost is “done”?

“You’ll have yummy, dark, rich soil,” says Bryce.

Toss it on your garden, feed your houseplants or sprinkle it on your lawn knowing you’ve closed the loop and are feeding the soil around you all at once.

All decay becomes new “food” of some variety for something in the long run.

For more information about composting, contact The Environmental Center at 541-385-6908.

To learn more about bin, indoor, or worm composting, contact Wonder Worman Laurie Perez at 541-390-7610.

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romaine hearts break this mold.

Cooking times will vary according to your choice of vegetable. Be sure to keep a close watch as veggies are generally more delicate than meats and other grilled foods. A touch of smoke greatly enhances vegetables, but over-charred and dried out veggies can result if they stay on the grill too long or over too much flame.

Fruit

Seared Goodness Creative ways to use your grill

by Annissa Anderson / for The Bulletin Special Projects

With warm weather around the corner, it’s time to uncover your outdoor grill and get grilling! And while burgers and ribs are always great on the grill, there are countless innovative grilling creations that involve using fruit, vegetables, starches, seafood and more.

Many of the same techniques that are appropriate for grilling meat work well when applied to other

foods. Grilling, in itself, deepens and emphasizes the flavor of foods. And with proper seasoning (making sure not to overdo it), careful timing and creative sauces, many unexpected foods can be cooked on the grill for fantastic results. Here are a few foods to get you grilling creatively:

Vegetables

For variety and healthful eating, get grilling with vegetables. Many vegetables, washed, cut in large pieces or speared on skewers and

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marinated or lightly brushed with oil, can go directly on the grill without sticking. Asparagus, eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, onions, peppers of all kinds and mushrooms are especially well-suited to this. Smaller cut vegetables can be wrapped in foil or cooked in specially-designed grilling baskets.

For added flavor, sprinkle grilled vegetables with fresh herbs or chopped garlic. Some vegetables especially high in water content, like cucumbers, don’t fare so well, but

Grilling fruit is fun. As when grilling vegetables, use big pieces of firm fruit, like peaches, nectarines, watermelon and pineapple. But don’t limit your creativity—even citrus fruits work on the grill. The caramelization of fruits’ natural sugars only brightens their flavor.

To avoid having your grilled fruit taste like the meat that last graced your grill, clean the grates well between uses. Oil the grates lightly with a vegetable oil that can tolerate high heat. This will help stop the fruits’ caramelized sugars from sticking to the grill.

There are a few fruits—like berries and cherries—that just don’t hold up while grilling because they are too small to place across a grate or put on a skewer, or simply because they have tender or delicate flesh.

These fruits, however, are well suited to sauces and marinades that can be used with other grilled foods.

Fruit, like veggies, will have varied cooking times. Watch your fruit closely while grilling, turning after grill marks are set and the items are warmed through. The idea is to intensify flavor while maintaining the fruit’s textural integrity.

Starches

Grilling starches—such as potatoes—presents an immediate dilemma since cooked starch sticks easily to grill grates. But there are many creative solutions that can get your potatoes on the grill. Simply brushing halved potatoes generously with oil and placing them directly on a medium-hot grill will work. Oiled potato pieces can also be skewered or placed in a vegetable basket designed especially for use on a grill.

A natural starchy favorite for grilling is corn on the cob. The starchy corn kernels caramelize in just a few minutes on a hot grill. Don’t be afraid to try grilling other starches too. Creative chefs grill polenta rounds or risotto cakes with favorable

results, making sure grill grates are well oiled first.

With all starches, pay close attention to the food when it is on the grill. Cooking times will vary widely depending on the size of the food, starch content and cooking temperature.

On-the-Grill Recipes Grilled Romaine Hearts with Ceasar Dressing (Serves 8)

Seafood

Of all foods that benefit from grilling, seafood may be the most versatile. Fish and shellfish can be prepared in limitless ways using a grill, from steaming in foil hobo-style, to baking on planks, searing in baskets, skewering as kebabs or simply roasting in their shells.

To determine the best method for grilling seafood, consider first how firm or tender the food is. Shellfish in their shells are best placed directly on the grill and steamed in their shells. Firm-fleshed fish is suited well to foil roasting, and whole fish in the skin works well on planks or in specially designed grilling baskets.

With both fish and shellfish, overcooking is the greatest hazard while grilling. Keep a close eye on your food when it’s on the grill and take it off as soon as shells open or fish flakes easily. As with most grillables, seafood pairs well with simple, flavorful sauces.

Prepare sauces beforehand to have them ready for dipping or drizzling as soon as the seafood is cooked.

Delight your taste buds by grilling some new foods this summer. A few different grilling methods and ingredients can make your grilling experience an exciting adventure in outdoor dining.

Grilling Tips

Less is more. Brush food with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Overdoing it with marinades and rubs can dominate the underlying taste of the food.

Hit the sauce. Condiments make simply grilled foods distinctive. Be bold with your fruit and vegetable-based ketchups, relishes and salsas.

Create effects. Some foods can be seared on the grill for grill marks and finished in the oven or vice versa. Do what works for the effects you desire.

Get organized. Good grilling demands organization to get food cooking for the right amount of time. Put everything you need within reach before you put food on the grill!

Keep it simple. Make sure you have a nice array of foods, but don’t turn the cooking into a production. Relax, and enjoy the process.

Pineapple Skewers with Coconut-Carmel Sauce (Serves 4)

Photo by Nicole Werner

In this creative spin on a Caesar salad, grilling romaine hearts boosts the flavor and makes for a fun presentation. Quick grilling caramelizes the outer leaves while leaving some crunch in the inner heart.

The Caesar dressing—which utilizes mayonnaise instead of egg yolks—is creamier and stores better than a traditional Caesar dressing. Use low-fat mayonnaise to reduce calories.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 8 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved fine

Method:

1. In a blender or mini food processor, blend the mayonnaise with the vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. With the machine on, gradually add 1/2 cup of the vegetable oil until the dressing is creamy. Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate.

2. Light a grill. Lightly brush the hearts of romaine with the remaining tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once or twice, until lightly charred but still crisp, about 3 minutes.

3. Arrange the grilled hearts of romaine on a large platter or individual salad plates, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with cheese shavings.

Photo by Nicole Werner

This simple dessert which uses flame to intensify the natural sweetness of pineapple is great for entertaining. Any leftover coconut-caramel sauce can be used for dipping other kinds of fruit or drizzled over ice cream. (Tip: Caramel dissolves quickly in very hot water. For easy cleanup, submerge your sticky pan in very hot water right away after pouring the sauce into a serving bowl.)

Ingredients:

1 ripe pineapple 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Special equipment: 16 wooden or metal skewers

Method:

1. If using wooden skewers, pre-soak skewers for one hour prior to grilling.

2. Trim ends from pineapple, then stand it on one end and cut off peel. Quarter pineapple lengthwise and cut out core. Reserve half the pineapple for another use. Cut each remaining quarter into 4 lengthwise slices, then cut each slice in half to make 16 thin wedges. Skewer each lengthwise.

3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, swirling to dissolve sugar; boil, swirling occasionally (do not stir), until just golden.

Remove from heat and slowly whisk in coconut milk (mixture will bubble furiously).

4. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (450° to 550°). Using a pastry brush, coat pineapple pieces with caramel sauce. Grill just until marks appear, then turn to mark other side, 4 to 5 minutes total. Put skewers on a platter, sprinkle with toasted coconut, and serve with remaining caramel sauce.

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IN THE KITCHEN

The Go-To

CHEF’S TOOL

COOK’S/CHEF’S KNIFE: This work knife is the most important knife in the kitchen, ideal for chopping, dicing and mincing.

PARING KNIFE: Ideal for close control of the blade; used for paring, trimming, coring, peeling and dicing fruits and vegetables.

UTILITY KNIFE: Versatile for larger paring tasks when coring, peeling, dicing and trimming.

Every trade has its definitive tool. The carpenter wields a hammer, the painter carries a brush and the writer is armed with a pen.

The tool that defines the chef, both professionally and at home, is the knife.

“Knives are the multidimensional tools of the at-home chef,” said Jaime Aguirre, co-owner of Ginger’s Kitchenware in Bend. “From prepping, peeling, shaping and creating to slicing and serving, it’s hard to imagine preparing a great meal without a quality set of sharp knives.”

Each knife in a set carries with it a purpose, and this purpose is often dictated by its size, shape and weight.

“It’s important for all at-home chefs to know of the various types of knives available and how they’re to be used in the kitchen,” Aguirre said. “Using this knowledge, culinary masters and amateurs alike can acquire a set of knives that accommodates their personal needs and cooking styles.”

BONING KNIFE: Used for de-boning chicken or ham and trimming fat and sinews. The tapered, pointed blade is necessary for working closely around joints.

SANDWICH KNIFE: All-purpose size and shape is great for slicing sandwiches, fruits and vegetables.

TOMATO/BRUNCH KNIFE: Serrated utility for fruits and vegetables with skins like tomatoes, and fork-tip excellent for coring and serving.

OFF-SET DELI KNIFE: The versatility of the reversed-scalloped blade makes it perfect for “gentle cuts” in meats, cheeses, breads and tough-skinned fruits.

BREAD KNIFE: Serrated edge made for slicing thick-crusted European breads, crispy baguettes or soft breads and pastries.

CARVING KNIFE: Long blade for easily slicing thin pieces of roasts, ham or fowl.

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RETRO HOMES on the Road

by Susan Thomas Springer / for The Bulletin Special Projects

From the gypsy caravan, to the tin can tourist, to the travel trailer—homes on wheels have come a long way.

But as recreational vehicles have grown in size, adding every possible convenience, some folks prefer to look back.

Today, there’s a growing group of retro camper enthusiasts. Their interest may have grown out of vintage cars, and they may enjoy the process of restoration, but many simply like to vacation in style.

The appeal reaches through various age and income groups to a wide range of travel options from family vacations to vintage trailer rallies.

George Shebley of Powell Butte admits to beitng a bit “nuts” about the post-WWII era trailers he likes with birch paneling and

beautiful craftsmanship. So far, Shebley has purchased 10 trailers, restored many and sold five.

“I’m a little obsessed with it. I don’t think I need to go to a 12-step program for it yet…” says Shebley.

His favorite is his 1947 Spartan Manor which he lovingly restored to its original splendor while adding a few luxuries such as air conditioning and a more modern bath.

1940’s Traveleer Photos by Lyle Cox

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He takes it to vintage trailer rallies and has won a few awards.

“I’ll be buried in that one,” said Shebley, only half in jest.

Shebley thinks the current interest in retro trailers stems from sentimental reasons—that people remember the comfort and fun of traveling in their parents’ or grandparents’ trailers.

The organizer of Oregon’s Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailers agrees. Jerry Kwiatkowski thinks the current down economy is sparking an interest in reliving the good old days.

“People are looking for something from the past—searching for something that brings back good memories,” said Kwiatkowski.

One pioneer of the travel trailer is Wally Byam, born in Baker City, Oregon.

In 1925, Byam published an article titled, “How to Build a Trailer for One Hundred Dollars.” That popular article spawned Airstream Inc. In the 40s, the tiny and affordable teardrop trailers began both homebuilt and through kits, then evolved, often with sides made from the wings of bombers.

The Spartan trailer has its roots in aeronautics history led by billionaire and oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. As owner of the company during World War II, Getty was busy manufacturing bombers as well as civilian airplanes.

After the war, he combined his knowledge of fabrication with a work force skilled in aircraft-grade aluminum to manufacture Spartan Trailers.

This rich history shows in the sleek and lightweight design of retro campers.

“Getty built the Cadillac of the mobile home at the time—they were like aircraft inside,” said Shebley.

Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailers is an informal group that shares information and meets at an annual camping spot.

This group, about 170 members strong, is based in the Northwest for owners of retro trailers, teardrops and motor homes.

Organizer Kwiatkowski gets trailer owners together each year for a weekend to admire one another’s trailers, swap old parts and socialize. This year’s event in June takes place at River Bend County Park near Sweet Home.

Retro trailer owners say rallies are relaxed events without the competitive aspects of vintage car rallies. Also, owners say they have noticed a few trends.

One is that the smaller trailers are popular because they are light enough to pull without needing a big truck.

The other trend is an interest in owning a vintage car in a similar era to the trailer so people can travel in style from bumper to bumper.

Doug McLaughlin of Terrebonne likes to pull his restored ’54 Cardinal with his ’49 Chevy pick-up.

McLaughlin bought his vintage trailer for only $100. But he cautions that budget is not a reason to get into retro trailers adding they can need anything from small repairs to six-figure restorations. His restoration wasn’t minor; he ended up adding new wiring plus insulation.

“I didn’t intend to pull it all the way apart but that’s what it needed,” said McLaughlin who is an expert in restoring old cars and motorcycles too.

“I enjoy the process to a certain degree – it takes a lot of time and patience,” added Kwiatkowski who is also a vintage car enthusiast. “Cars you work on and find rust, with trailers you work with you find dry rot.”

Retro trailer owners say you never know what may be sitting in an old barn just waiting to be restored to its former glory.

“It’s amazing—they just seem to kind of find me. I’ll go take a look and, of course it’s always love at first sight,” said Shebley.

George Shebley is currently restoring a Globe Swift camper

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COLOR TRENDS

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LOCAL TIPS FOR TREATING & MAINTAINING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF OUTDOOR WOOD When creating a foundation for an outdoor living space, nothing compares to the natural beauty of wood.

For decks, patios, pergolas and porches, wood has long been the choice of builders and homeowners for its warmth and longevity. In order to maintain this vibrancy and “new wood look” throughout a typical Central Oregon season, however, requires consistent maintenance.

“Wood that is left unprotected is exposed to harsh elements like rain, snow, extreme temperature changes and UV exposure, all of which can cause mildew stains, blackening or graying, fading, cracking and other damage,” said Daryl Peterson of Denfeld Paint in Bend. “By protecting and maintaining wood on a regular basis, your deck will remain beautiful for years to come.”

CHOOSE A STAIN Some stains are made for new wood such as cedar, redwood and hardwoods, and some are specially made for treated woods.

Read labels closely to choose a deck stain that best suits your circumstances.

“The darker the stain color, the longer the color will last,” said Peterson. “The final color will vary depending on the wood age, type and texture.”

BEFORE YOU START Sweep off the surface of your deck or patio, and make sure all nails and screws are secured at or below deck level. Test a small area of your wood first to ensure color satisfaction, and always fully read label directions and precautions.

APPLICATION Brushing is the preferred method of application.

It works well on all surfaces and provides smooth, even coverage. A roller works well on rough surfaces, while a garden sprayer offers a quick and efficient means of application.

If using a garden sprayer you must backbrush after spraying to eliminate pools and puddles.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS • Apply at the right temperature. If the wood is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to stain.

• Do not apply stain to wet wood. If moisture is visible or it has rained recently, the wood is too wet to stain.

• Only apply to clean wood. Clean all wood with a product such as Superdeck Wood Cleaner to remove dirt, grease, mold and other foreign substances.

• Peterson recommends the application of a high-quality wood stain, such as Superdeck or Olympic Maximum sold at Denfeld Paints, every one to two years.

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Landscape photographer Mike Putnam, uses a large format view camera to capture most of his fine art landscape images.

Capturing His Passion for the Outdoors on Film

Mike Putnam followed his heart to share his vision of the landscape of his dreams.

by Gail Elizabeth Kretchmer / for The Bulletin Special Projects

Many Central Oregonians love animals, appreciate art, and enjoy spending time outdoors. While many of us have difficulty balancing these interests with our day-to-day commitments and jobs. local photographer Mike Putnam, doesn’t worry about finding that balance. He’s found a way not just to work his passions into his life, but to build his life completely around thtem.

Raised in Kentucky, Putnam developed an early love for animals, art, and the great outdoors. As a boy, he accompanied a local veterinarian on equine house calls to care for million-dollar horses. The Victorian house he grew up in, along with school trips to art museums in New York and Washington DC, ignited an appreciation for the arts. And as a college student he began to explore the West, ultimately visiting the Rocky Mountains, the Cascades, and even Denali National Park in Alaska. “I was smitten with the big Western landscapes,” he said.

Putnam attended veterinary school at Auburn University in Alabama, but somewhere along the way he knew his career would have to be different than the norm. “I couldn’t imagine being crammed in a surgical suite for twelve hours a day, no matter how much Photos by Lyle Cox / submitted by Mike Putnam Spring 2010 | Central Oregon New Home Living | 17

“Just as great wine captures the essence of the land from which it’s made—the concept of terroir—a good photograph gives the best of what the landscape has to offer.” money I’d make.” Once out of school, he and his wife (also a veterinarian) interviewed for jobs out West. “When I saw the snow-covered Three Sisters for the first time, my wife knew I’d have a heart attack if we didn’t move to Bend.”

Here in Central Oregon, Putnam was better able to blend his love of the outdoors into his lifestyle. Backpacking, skiing, and mountaineering trips took him off the beaten path, and he found he was invigorated each time he explored the landscape.

“It stuns me—the geographic diversity, east to west, that we have in Oregon,” said Putnam. “And it’s absolutely mesmerizing that we have

it all within a one-hour drive from Bend.”

He took his camera along on his jaunts, but soon became frustrated because his photographs from standard point-and-shoot cameras didn’t do justice to the places he visited or the influence of season and light.

“Your mind picks up the best things in a scene, but the camera doesn’t see the way your mind does,” he said. “That meant I had to change everything.”

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increasingly evident, almost like an image slowly developing on film, as he talked and gestured about his technical and artistic approach to photography. He spoke of large format cameras, aperture, vertical focus plane, perspective control, lenses, timing and composition.

But he also spoke about how he gets nervous when he’s out in the wilderness and he realizes how great the light is, knowing it’s only fleeting.

And about the endorphin release he experiences when he shoots a photo he knows will be a hit. And how agonizing it is to wait for his film to be developed, likening the feeling to a child’s Christmas morning anticipation. He was not simply describing the technicalities of what he changed in his photography; he was actually demonstrating how he had changed his entire life. He had become not just a veterinarian who loved the outdoors, but a phenomenal outdoorsman and photographer who happened to also be a veterinarian.

Putnam’s photographs don’t just capture the scenery. They demonstrate mood through lighting, contrast in color and texture, depth of landscape, and emotion of place. “Just as great wine captures the essence of the land from which it’s made—the concept of terroir—a good photograph gives the best of what the landscape has to offer,” he said.

Local art collector, Fran Willis, who is also one of Putnam’s veterinary clients, believes his gift is the ability to capture the beautiful moment in a landscape that could otherwise be considered mundane.

“He has many gifts, including an exceptional eye,” she said, “and that’s what ties so nicely between his veterinary work and his images.”

Whether it’s diagnosing horses that can’t speak, or finding the perfect scene, she said Putnam “can see what is working correctly and what isn’t working.”

Putnam admits he works hard to get his world-class shots.

“There’s a lot of suffering,” he said.

It’s not uncommon for him to hike sixteen or seventeen miles round trip into the wilderness, with forty pounds of equipment strapped to his back and hiking out in complete darkness, to get the perfect scene. Once, he even slept on the summit of South Sister to capture the sunrise. But he also confessed that he’s a much happier person when he gets out to these sorts of places, particularly high elevations off trail, and in so doing he’s guaranteed that nobody else can find that same shot.

Putnam believes there are two other key factors in his success. First, he is one of few photographers who exclusively uses a large format film camera, which he uses because he enjoys the artisan feel, and it allows him to make micro adjustments to change the camera’s plane of focus.

Second, he handcrafts frames from rough sawn cherry to complement the natural beauty within the images.

Describing one of Putnam’s photos in her collection, Willis said it was his ability to capture the essence of a hayfield landscape, and his use of light and color, that particularly drew her to his work. “I could be riding my horse right there,” she said, adding that the scene is deeply beautiful. “It makes me grateful.”

Putnam still enjoys his veterinary work, saying that he has clients who are “truly great people.” He’s also devoted to his wife and daughter as well as the family pets, Walter, Kramer and The Biscuit.

“But being in the Central Oregon backcountry recharges my soul like nothing else,” he said.

And once you see, and feel, his images of Oregon’s mountains, high deserts, lakes, and wildflowers, you’ll understand what he means.

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OUTDOORS IN

When looking for inspiration for color and design for your home, take a walk outdoors. Heather Cashman of Bend Furniture and Design believes an area’s geographical surroundings offer a vast palette of color and texture to bring indoors. We are fortunate in Central Oregon as we live in a region of incredible vistas, stunning topography and beautiful natural materials.

“Oftentimes beach homes will have that light, airy feel with blues and whites which fits with the rhythm of the landscape,” Cashman said. “It’s no different in Central Oregon.”

When bringing the “Outdoors In”, take a three-tiered approach which starts with interior finish surfaces and furnishing considerations before layering with color, texture and pattern.

FINISH SURFACES Begin your room transformation by considering the walls, floors, tile, stone and wood—the finish surfaces.

According to Cashman, these foundational aspects of a room should remain earthy in color and texture.

“If you look at some of the magnificent rock formations that exist in the high desert, there’s a wide swath of colors,” she said. “Let these colors inspire you in creating a natural color scheme within a room.”

Allow your color choices to complement your home’s stone and wood surfaces, features quite common in Central Oregon homes.

TEXTURE & COLOR

FURNISHINGS Next, select the “Life” of your room—the furniture. These are the pieces you live your life with. The seating arrangements, the social core- sofa, chairs, dining room furnishings along with your private spaces; bedroom set, and upholstered pieces. “Furniture should be classic in design and neutral in color for optimum longevity”, Cashman said.

Consider deeper earth colors in flat shades and subtle textures—deep browns, grays, copper and sage green.

The final layer is color and texture. The energy of color through pillows, rugs, lamps, art and accent furnishings brings warmth to the room. Mongolian sheep-skin pillows, for instance, are plush and soft to the touch, they will create an invitation to linger on an otherwise inanimate piece of furniture. “Chenille and bouclé fabrics are nice ways to add texture to a space,” Cashman said. “Texture is important, we love heaps of it. A plain leather sofa is beautiful, but when you add the warmth of texture, it can be stunning.”

And if you’re unsure any step of the way, Cashman suggests enlisting the help of an interior designer.

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GARDEN CALENDAR May

❒ If you haven’t started your vegetable seeds, get them going inside to be put outside in the garden in June. Be sure and use a seed start mix soil with any vegetable or flower seeds. Regular potting soil may be too heavy for some seeds. ❒ Now is the time to stock up on row cover and your walls of water. These items help to extend the growing season and protect your plants and crops from frost damage. ❒ Prepare garden soil for spring planting by adding organic matter, including rotted manures and compost, or by planting a cover crop (green manure), such as ryegrass, buckwheat, or barley. ❒ Direct seed your carrots, chard, kohlrabi, and potatoes. ❒ Transplant your brussel sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, or peppers. ❒ Fertilize your shade/ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials with fertilizer mixtures such as 10-6-4 or 20-10-5. A slow release fertilizer works well for these. ❒ Cut back any perennials that were left through the winter removing all dead foliage. ❒ Prune deciduous trees and shrubs to shape. Do not prune flowering shrubs that set flowers on last year’s wood (e.g. lilac). ❒ Mid-April through May is the best time to dethatch and aerate your lawn. Rent a dethatcher from the local

rental shop. Once you have pulled up and removed the thatch, apply a fertilizer application to stimulate rapid recovery. ❒ Repair or change your sprinkler system to be more efficient.

June

❒ Protect your young vegetables from frost by having row cover (frost cloth) on hand. Place over your crops when needed. ❒ Water your vegetable and flower gardens early in the morning. ❒ Plant flowers to attract pollinators to your garden (e.g. native plants or flowers that are blue, yellow, red or violet) ❒ Water your lawn between 4 inches to 6 inches per month— approximately 1.5 inches per week. ❒ Manage weeds while they are small and actively growing with light cultivation or herbicides. Once the weed has gone to bud, herbicides are less effective. ❒ Most lawns in Central Oregon are composed of Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues and perennial ryegrass and prefer a mowing height of 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches for optimal turfgrass health. You should be mowing between four to six times per month during June and July. ❒ Container gardening is a great way to grow annuals for the season.

Get started on your containers using clean potting soil and annuals such as sweet potato vine, petunias, or snapdragons.

For more information on container gardening go to: http://extension. oregonstate.edu/ deschutes/Horticulture/documents/ ContainerGardening.pdf

by Amy Jo Detweiler/ Special to The Bulletin

❒ Lawns can be fertilized late June through early July at an application rate of 1 pound nitrogen per 1,000 square feet using soluble or mixed soluble – slow release nitrogen fertilizers. Optimum ratios for N-P-K materials range from 3-1-2 to 6-1-4.

You may also choose to use straight nitrogen materials such as ammonium sulfate or complete fertilizers containing N-P-K.

Upcoming Events/ OSU Extension Service Master Gardeners

• OSU Master Gardener volunteers will have a mobile plant clinic at the COBA Home and Garden Show April 30-May 2. Bring your garden questions and samples to our booth to get some help.

• Check out the OSU Master Gardener segments on Good Morning Central Oregon on May 14 (Season Extenders), May 28 (Easy Annuals) , June 11 (Learn about the OSU Plant Clinics available to you) and June 25 (Tips on Buying Healthy Plants).

• OSU Master Gardeners will have their annual plant sale as a part of the Larkspur Park Festival and will sell vegetable starts, annuals and perennials on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bend Senior Center.

Hundreds of high-quality, affordable starts will be available with several OSU master gardeners on hand to provide literature and answer all of your gardening questions. Garden activities for children also available.

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It addresses all regions of Oregon and takes you through the process step-by-step. The publication covers soil preparation, time of year to do what, rototilling, grading, selecting the best seed or sod for your area, how to seed, sod, and hydroseed. It also includes irrigation, fertilization, care and maintenance. There is also information if you are renovating and existing lawn area. It can be downloaded from the Web at no cost or mailed to you by calling your local OSU Extension office at 541-548-6088.

• “TurfgrassMaintenance Calendar for Central/Eastern Oregon” A great publication that will give you specific and timely information on the care and maintenance of your lawn. It includes when to mow, water, fertilize, dethatch and aerate and is specific to Central and Eastern Oregon.

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Fact or Fiction:

Herbicides and Pesticides Fiction: Organic pesticides for insects, weeds, or plant disease are safer for use than synthetic pesticides.

Fact: Just because a pesticide is organic based does not mean it is safer to use than those that are made synthetically. In fact some popular plant-based pesticides are more toxic to humans and the environment than synthetic ones.

What is true is that naturally-derived pesticides generally do not persist as long in the environment. So, if you have a choice of organic or synthetic, and both are equally effective, then go for the organic. Regardless of what product you choose, it is just as important to read the entire label and follow the directions accordingly so that you apply appropriately and safely.

Fiction: Organic herbicides (weed killers) are more effective as a weed control product than synthetic herbicides.

Fact: Not all organic herbicides, even those that are commonly sold, are truly effective at killing weeds. Two of the more popular products are acetic acid (vinegar) products and corn gluten meal.

Research shows that acid products currently available to homeowners do not work consistently in controlling weeds (usually a 7% vinegar solution or less).

Studies further show that in order for the acid-based herbicides to be effective in killing both the above ground growth and the root of the plant, it would need to be applied in concentrations currently not available to homeowners.

These higher levels (11% or greater) pose a safety risk to the applicators in that they could potentially burn your skin or eyes as they are much stronger than normal household vinegar.

In an Oregon State University study, researchers were not able to duplicate a previous university study that showed corn gluten meal working as a preemergent herbicide (before the weeds show up). OSU research showed that corn gluten meal used as a post-emergent (after the weeds have sprouted) actually promoted weed growth both above ground and in the root system, due to its high source of nitrogen. It did not work as a pre-emergent or post emergent weed killer over a two year period. See photos below.

What you should also know as a consumer is that in more recent years, corn gluten meal is being substituted by corn gluten feed and distiller’s grain and still being sold as corn gluten meal. These substitutes do not work. If you decide to try it out for yourself, it is important that you purchase real corn gluten meal from a licensed dealer and use only as a pre-emergent herbicide.

Weed crabgrass planted in rooting boxes and treated with various application rates of corn gluten meal. Root growth and leaf growth increased as application rates increased showing a fertilizer effect not an herbicide effect.

Photos by Chris Hilgert, OSU

Two turf plots treated for crabgrass control.

Barricade, a synthetic pre-emergent on the left, had no crabgrass. Corn gluten meal was used on the right. The lighter colored grass is crabgrass. There was a minimal reduction in crabgrass due to plant competition.

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Maga Decker’s “la cage à poules” is inspired by her love of France.

Gone to the CHICKENS

Chickens are finding their way into the hearts of suburbanites.

by Lori Gleichman / for The Bulletin Special Projects

With the recession, Central Oregon has seen a rise in people seeking to be more self-sufficient, and raising chickens is becoming a popular way to use more of what they already have—backyard space.

“We get quite a few inquiries about chickens … calls much more frequently in the last year,” said Amy Barry, associate planner with the City of Bend, Why? “Food and fun,” answered Sally Russell.

Russell and her two daughters have been raising chickens for years in their westside backyard. She values their entertainment value as much as the three-to-four eggs she gets from her hens each day.

“They have very distinct personalities,” said Russell. “They talk to each other and interact in funny ways. And they give this funny little squawk when they’ve laid an egg.”

Russell, who built her first coop out of scrap lumber with the help of a neighbor said that having chickens is a pretty easy operation.

“It’s a simple structure with a door, a nesting box, a light on a timer, a roosting rod and plenty of secured wire fencing to protect her hens from predators ... which doesn’t always work,” she said, having just lost a few hens to a visiting raccoon.

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Isabelle Russenberger, 11.

“They see where food comes from; they share in taking care of the chickens and they see the natural food chain up close.”

In contrast, Connie Austin has had no problems with predators stalking the chickens at her home at the base of Pilot Butte. But Austin has learned to keep the chickens confined to their coop and their run to save her gardens and flowerbeds, and to keep them from wandering into neighboring yards.

“Chickens are very busy and active,” said Austin.

“They’re always scratching around, pecking at pebbles and scrubbing for bugs—two important parts of their diet.”

She too finds them very easy pets to keep with the added benefits of providing eggs every day, being happy recipients of table scraps and giving back really rich compost for her yard.

Austin also improvised with her first coop building it out of a bathroom vanity she got from Pack-It for a few dollars. Since then, she’s added on a nesting box and a more extensive run.

“Mostly, you just keep them fed and watered, and they’ll be pretty happy,” she said.

“Limiting their stress is key,” said Duane Schieldler, owner of The Wood Awakening cabinet shop and de facto Central Oregon backyard chicken expert.

He’s had chickens for more than 15 years and

Photos by Lyle Cox/Nicole Werner

“The benefits far outweigh the little effort it takes to keep chickens.” has learned a lot along the way.

More recently he has leveraged that experience into an additional business building chicken coops called Celebrate the Season and teaching a Community Learning class about caring for chickens at Central Oregon Community College.

His coops, which come in a variety of sizes and options, serve the essential functions of shelter, protection and warmth. Additionally, they are equipped with waterers, feed dishes and supplemental light to provide a small flock of chickens with the home they need to thrive.

“Keep them happy to keep them laying eggs,” is Schiedler’s advice.

“Plan on dedicating about foursquare-feet per chicken in the yard.”

The coop should be raised up off the ground, but sealed from predators around the bottom, well ventilated, equipped with a rod or branch for the chickens to roost on at night and have access to electricity to run a low-wattage light bulb for

warmth and light.

“If you can provide chickens with about 14 hours of ‘light’ a day, they’ll keep laying all year round,” said Schiedler. “They also need room to roam, scratching at the ground, pecking at pebbles, and taking ‘dirt’ baths to keep themselves clean and free of mites and lice.”

“Chickens are easy to care for,” he said. “Give them food every day—including table scraps, fresh water, rake away the waste regularly and clean out the shavings or hay in the coop two-to-three times a year.

Chicks come already vaccinated and hens rarely need veterinary attention.”

Schiedler said there’s a misconception that chickens are dirty, noisy and attract flies.

“Quite the opposite is true,” he said. “The benefits far outweigh the little effort it takes to keep chickens.”

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City of Bend Building Code (effective August 2006) allows for up to four hens (and/or rabbits) on a minimum 6,000-square-foot lot. Roosters are not allowed. It requires a one-time permit of $114 but no inspection unless the city is receiving complaints.

It’s essential to give a chicken a “safe,” confined space for them to lay eggs.

They start laying at about five-to-six months of age and lay aggressively for two or three years. Chickens ovulate every 25-27 hours, and you can expect four healthy hens to lay about 1,500 eggs a year.

It’s best to buy chicks all at the same time and raise them as a flock.

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The Wonderful World of Hardy Vines Climbing vines provide color, texture and drama in a variety of settings throughout the year.

by Doug Stott / for The Bulletin Special Projects

In the world of hardy plants, it seems that the family of vine-type plants gets little to no significant recognition. As gardeners, our search for landscape plants usually involves searching for traditional shade, flowering or fruit trees, or ornamental evergreen and deciduous shrubs leaving this valuable and useful family of plants behind. I am not sure if the oversight of vines is because of lack of availability or simply because folks don’t know of their multiple and diverse uses.

Due to our unique, cold high desert climate, we may be limited by a smaller selection, but by no means are we limited to the plants diverse uses. That said, let’s take a look at some of the wonderful vines that will work in our backyards as well as some of the methods we can apply to their growing habits.

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Honeysuckle

Clematis

Honeysuckle

The honeysuckle vine is by far one of the better choices for our climatic zone. Not only is it quite hardy, but it grows fast and the majority of species are fragrant. Attracting gardener’s noses, butterflies and humming birds tops the list of reasons for planting one of the many varieties.

The old-fashioned “halls” honeysuckle may be the toughest of them all with small, curling pale yellow flowers that are jam packed with spectacular fragrance. I have one of these planted by our bedroom

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window and when they are in bloom, the fragrance wafts through the open window filling the morning air with its scent.

Other great selections include the “Dropmore” with vibrant orange trumpet shaped blooms; “Berries Jubilee” with huge purple yellow blooms overflowing with fragrant nectar and “Purpurea,” known for its purplish foliage and dramatic, spicy blossoms. All of these vines will grow and ramble pretty fast if planted correctly and cared for.

Clematis

If searching for dramatic, and/

or tropical-looking flowers, look no farther than the large and exquisite clematis vines. This family of plants is so diverse with named species that there are complete books written about this group. Some are not hardy for our area, so make sure to make proper selections when browsing local garden centers.

Without doubt, the No. 1 choice for locals is “Jackmonii.” Its huge violet purple blossoms can cover the entire vine.

Another long-time favorite would be “Nellie Mossier” which shows off her large, dramatic blooms in distinct pink

and white. Within this family of vines, there are also small flowering varieties such as the fragrant, white flowering “Sweet Autumn,” or “Paniculata” clematis.

When planting the large flowering varieties, it is important to place them in an easterly-facing location with a liberal amount of manure-free organic compost. The small flowering species are not so particular.

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vine. A very hardy, yet sometimes invasive vine, this plant continually attracts attention. Whether you are looking for an ingredient for you home-brewing operation or simply want a very fast-growing vine, your search will be over once you have planted this tough and hardy plant.

Virginia Creeper

One last old-time favorite vine I would like to mention is the “Virginia Creeper.”

If you have ever wondered about the plant that you saw during the fall season that had climbed its way up a dead juniper tree with scarlet red leaves, the secret is over. What you probably saw was the magnificent Virginia Creeper.

Not only is the vine a pretty fast grower, but they are also great for birds as they present a small, tasty, blue berry after spring blooms. Most of the plants you find in garden centers possess seasonal green leaves, but if you are lucky, you may find an occasional green and white variegated species known as “Star Showers.”

This one grows a little slower, but is sure worth the search. I have found that if you want a better shade of red foliage in the fall, you should use more compost than normal. The high acidity of the compost lends itself to greater fall colors in all plants.

Now that we have discussed a few of the top hardy vine growing plants for our area, let’s take a look at some of the reasons to plant them.

They are great for covering a fence in a short period of time thus offering almost instant screening. They can also be used to soften blank vertical walls adding maturity and depth to building architecture. I think you will also find them very useful as their foliage and flowers cover the likes of arbors, gazebos and decorative pergolas. Sitting under their shade offers great relief from hot summer days. Add a few dramatic flowers or a possible cluster of dangling edible grapes, and you might just have to quit your day job to enjoy the fruits of your successful planting.

Other choices are available to consider, so take your time and enjoy your search. The uses are many, the choices intriguing and the expectations should be high. Take time to plant them properly, water and fertilize well, and you should be able to enjoy your plantings for years to come.

Other vines and climbing plants to consider: • Silver Lace (white lacy flowers with great fall foliage colors) • Wisteria (Aunt Dee is one of the few hardy and reliable choices) • Grapes (Himrod and Blue Concord offer great hardiness) • Roses (even though roses are not vines, they still come up in conversations) • Five-Leaf Akebia (also known as the chocolate vine with spicy scented dark purple flowers) • Kiwi (there is one small fruited variety that has proven successful for many local gardeners) • Climbing Hydrangea (slow grower with hydrangea-like flowers) • Passion Vine (dramatic, intricate blue blooms) LIFE IS SOMETIMES COMPLICATED...COME MAKE IT SIMPLE AGAIN.

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Noxious Weed Update:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has declared the popular vine, English Ivy, as well as the Butterfly Bush, as invasive species. At last report, English ivy plants will no longer be available for sale to the residents of Oregon after June 1 and will be prohibited for use both indoors and outdoors, as well as in floral arrangements.

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Springtime in Central Oregon The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the temperatures are warming—somewhere they are warming. Spring is a delayed pleasure here in Central Oregon.

But who doesn’t love this time of year? Many people love spring because it gets us to think of the outdoors— flowers, sunshine, picnics in parks and my personal favorite —pedicures.

Spring cleaning does wonders for your family and your psyche. By shedding your old gear and getting organized, you can lighten your load in more ways than one. This is especially important if you are considering selling your homet.

Truth be told, we can all be a little more organized.

Even my six-year-old son knows where the scissors belong. It’s a time-saver knowing we’ll always find them in “that drawer.”

What does your garage look like (or your closet)?

Does it matter? It matters if your breathing becomes restricted and your brow furrows each time you come home to “that space.”

Spring cleaning can also include organizing your important documents and records, and taking time for a personal audit. Does your spouse know your passwords and codes for banking? Do you know where your will and other important documents are kept? Do you have a will? If you’re single, do you have a place where you keep your important documents so someone could easily find them in case of an emergency? Here are a few things to make time to do during spring cleaning.

Clean out file drawers: Bank statements, tax documents, and other important papers can be kept for varying lengths of time. But utility bills, sales receipts for minor purchases and ATM and bank deposit slips can be shredded after a few months. Grab a box or two and organize papers by year or by month depending on the type of purchase.

Update important documents: When was the last time you checked your car or home insurance? Is your homeowners insurance based on a current replacement value, or is it five years old? What about your tax withholdings, 401(k) or Roth IRA? If it has been awhile, then now is the time to make sure you have all the coverage and investments you need.

Prune unnecessary expenses: While you’re organizing your file drawer this spring, take an in-depth look at your finances and see where you can cut unnecessary costs.

Changes in regimen: Do you use your treadmill, elliptical or weight machine? Old bike parts? There’s a local organization that takes bike parts and fixes bikes for people.

Donate what you do not use: Your trash can be someone’s treasure. If you haven’t used an item in more than 16 months, it’s time to move on. The guilt will stop when you take action and help someone else who can use what you no longer consider necessary.

Spring is a great time to get energized and focused on the outdoors. Trust me, we will have more snowy days ahead, so instead of griping about the weather, get to work organizing your home from the insideout. When the sun comes out, you’ll be smiling all the way to the river trail or to that favorite camping spot up in the Cascades. That’s why we live here, right?

Cindy King is a principal broker at Steve Scott Realtors.

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2nd Annual COBA Remodelers RAMP-A-THON The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) Remodelers Council is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual RAMP-A-THON on Saturday, June 12.

Many COBA Remodelers have signed on for the effort again this year.

The Ramp-A-Thon is an annual one-day event that provides custom exterior access ramps to low- or limited-income Central Oregonians at no cost.

The COBA Remodelers Ramp-A-Thon is sponsored by participant Neil Kelly Design and Remodel.

This year, the ramp builders that have committed to build ramps are Neil Kelly Design and Remodel, D.E. Rink Construction, Herbert Construction and Remodeling, Pacific Crest Building and Design, Panterra Homes, SolAire Homebuilders and TMT Home Remodelers. They are currently working on seven applications for ramps to be built this June.

Here are a few stories of positive change made for homeowners as a result of this event, its suppliers and the COBA Remodelers.

Alan is a twice-decorated U.S. Marine who has been deployed all over the world as a Special Operations sniper. He was injured in action in 1989 and nearly lost his leg. After 13 months of numerous surgeries and physical therapy to repair the leg he voluntarily returned to his unit for active duty. Upon returning, he was injured in action again. He sustained a cervical spinal injury and now uses a wheelchair for mobility. After meeting Alan, on would see right away that he has few needs. He is a loving husband, a proud father of five and he has an acute appreciation of what is truly important in life. Alan is quick to point out that he is just one of the hundreds of thousands of men and women in uniform that do their job as best they can. His ramp has changed all of their lives.

Alberta is sweet octogenarian living alone and running her small goat farm east of Bend. She’s out caring for those goats every day—likely before the rest of us have smelled the coffee. She used to

manage with the rickety steps from her porch. The ramp will enables her to stay in her home and care for her goats for a longer period of time.

Jayne is a registered family child care provider. She recently purchased her own home—a dream come true that took many years to accomplish. She is a single mother of a teenage boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, and she knows first-hand how hard it is to find child care for a child with special needs. Jayne runs a fully-inclusive program where four of the nine children in her group have special needs. The ramp enables her to provide better care for people including her nine-year-old client who wears full leg braces and struggles to walk. Now she can enter Jayne’s home without as much difficulty.

Please support these remodelers and this great community event as they change lives and improve our community.

If you would like to help in any way, please contact me at 541-389-1058.

Tim Knopp is the executive vice president of the Central Oregon Builders Association.

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Hwy 97 to Reed Market/Mt. Washington west, rt. on NorthWest Crossing Dr. From Colorado, north on Simpson, rt. on Mt. Washington, rt. on Troon From Newport Ave., travel north on Pence, lft on Monterey Pines From Hwy 97, west at Mt. Washington, rt. on Wild Rye Circle West on Shevlin Park to Mt. Washington; south to next roundabout From Hwy 97, west at Mt. Washington past Summit to Fairway Heights Mt. Washington drive to rt. on Shevlin Park Rd., to right on NW Park Commons Dr. West on Shevlin Park Rd., Past Mt. Washington roundabout. On lft. .25 miles West on Shevlin Park Rd., lft. on McClain Dr. From Hwy 97, west on Empire, Rt. on OB Riley, Rt. on Halfway From Hwy 97, west on Empire. On the corner of Empire and O.B. Riley

$224,900-$259,900 From $219,900 From low $200,000s From upper $100,000s $185,000-$199,000 $189,500-$209,500 From $174,900 From low $100s

Next to St. Francis, off 27th Street From 27th , head east on NE Conners Ave. From Butler Market, north on Purcell Blvd.

Hwy 97 to east on Empire, to north on 18th. West on Sierra Butler Market east of Deschutes Market Rd. North on Boyd Acres Rd., left on Patriot Ln. Hwy 20 to , N on 27th, R on Neff, L at Eagle, L on Oakview, R on Hawkview, R on Beall, L on Grt. Horned Pl. From Hwy 97, east on Empire, north on Boyd Acres, lft on Gloucester

From $214,900 From $599,000 From low $200s From $399,950 From upper $200s From $325,000 From low $300s

South on Hwy. 97, west on Powers, lft. on Brookswood, rt. on Montrose Pass St. Take Reed Market Rd. exit west from Hwy 97. Turn rt. after first roundabout From the Old Mil, S. on Brookswood Blvd, W. on Montrose Pass, S. on Dartmouth Ave. Century Drive south to development on left near 7th Mountain Resort.

South on Brookswood Blvd., rt. into Renaissance Ridge Off of Century Dr., west of Broken Top 363 SW Bluff Ave. in the Old Mill District, next to AmeriTel Inn

From $67,000 $195,000 From high $100s From mid $100s From low $200,000s $449,000 From low $200,000s

East on Powers, N. on Parrell, E. on Chase, S. on Benham, Rt. on Shire Lane.

South on 27th St. to west on Bear Creek Rd., south on Pettigrew to east on Clairaway to Bridgecliff From Old Mill east on Reed Market Rd., rt. on 15th, rt. on Helen From Hwy 97, go east on Powers, rt on Parrell,lt on Knightsbridge.

Corner of China Hat and Parrel Rd. Off Brosterhous, between Klahani and Murphy (One home left) Hwy 97 to Reed Market Rd. East on Reed Market, south on 15th, go 1 mile

From $99,990 From $185,000 From $150s From $99,990

Hwy 126 west, north on NW 35th St. to SW Cascade.

From Highland, north on Rimrock/19th. cross Antler, rt. on Ivy N.on Hwy 97, lft on Gift Road, to 61st, rt on S. Canal Blvd, lft on Helmholtz Wy., rt on Wickiup Ave, Lft on SW 49th St. North Hwy 97, east on Maple, north on NE 5th, west on NE Quince

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East on Hwy 26, rt. on Buena Villa Drive.

E. Hwy 26, rt. on Combs Flat, rt. on Juniper Canyon, rt. on Davis Lp., to Falcon Ridge Rd. Hwy 26, north on Combs Flat Rd. and follow signs to either homes or homesites E. Hwy 126. Rt on Combs flat rd. rt on Juniper Canyon. Rt on Davis Loop to Longhorn Ridge.

From Highway 26, north on Ochoco Plaza, west on Laughlin, north on Hudspeth North on NW Harwood Street, left on NW Olde Iron Street North on Main St., rt. on Mariposa, rt. on Pippin to Brookstone.

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Adjacent to Sunriver off of S. Century Dr.

From $400,000s

From W. Hwy 126, south at Eagle Crst Blvd for 1.5 miles, rt. into Highland Parks

For more info., contact a local Realtor or builder.

Central Oregon Association of Realtors: 382-3452, www.centraloregonrealtors.com.

Central Oregon Builders Association: 389-1058, www.coba.org.

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