I’ll Have Another wins Preakness, one win away from Triple Crown
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BALTIMORE (AP) — I’ll Have Another overtook Bodemeister, blazing down the stretch to win the Preakness in the final strides today and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown.
In a race that was a virtual repeat of the Kentucky Derby finish, I’ll Have Another raced from behind to beat pace-setter Bodemeister.
In the rematch, I’ll Have Another won by a neck after winning the Derby by 1 1/2 lengths.
I’ll Have Another now has a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. The Belmont Stakes, the last of the Triple Crown races, is June 9.
I’ll Have Another covered the 1 3/16 miles in 1:55.94.
The winner, second-favorite behind Bodemeister, paid $8.40, $3.80 and $2.80. Bodemeister returned $3.20 and $2.80, and Creative Cause paid $3.60 to show.
Bodemeister broke to the lead and held onto first place for much of the race, but as the horses headed for home, I’ll Have Another bolted past the field, took aim at Bodemeister and won the charge to the finish line.
It was a painful defeat for Bodemeister trainer Bob Baffert, who was seeking his sixth Preakness victory.
I’ll Have Another is the first horse since Big Brown in 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown.
“He has a tremendous kick in the end,” winning jockey Mario Gutierrez said. “It’s not me, it’s him. He just keeps proving people wrong.”
Trainer Doug O’Neill, elated with his first Preakness win, said: “When I saw Mario get him in stride midstretch, I just had faith.”
The Big Six: Garden retreats
Few hotels can rival the setting of the Parador de Granada, which is set within the magnificent Alhambra Palace. The hotel is housed in the former 15th-century San Francisco convent, with an impressive internal cloister. The views are stunning – looking out over fragrant rose gardens and the Generalife pleasure gardens.
Parador de Granada, San Francisco, Real de La Alhambra, Granada, Spain (00 34 958 22 1440; parador.es). Doubles from €330, with breakfast.
Villa Cimbrone, Italy
Gore Vidal called Villa Cimbrone’s Terrace of Infinity “the most beautiful view in the world” – and it’s hard to disagree. The terrace teeters on a 1,600ft drop to the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the crowning glory of the spectacular gardens that surround this 12th-century villa near Ravello.
Villa Cimbrone, via Santa Chiara, Ravello, Italy (00 39 089 857 459; villacimbrone.com). Doubles start at €360, including breakfast.
Prieuré Notre Dame d’Orsan, France
This former 12th-century monastery deep in the Centre region has outstanding gardens that have been recently restored. The seven tasteful rooms have views of the grounds that include a cloister, meadow, orchard and herb garden.
Prieuré Notre Dame d’Orsan, Maisonnais, France (00 33 2 48 56 27 50; prieuredorsan.com). Doubles from €395, half-board.
Argentikon Estate, Greece
A heady scent from 42 varieties of roses greets guests at the Argentikon Estate on the island of Chios in the north-east Aegean, near Turkey. Built in 1550 by a noble Genoese family, the estate now offers eight suites and a further five villas. The formal Ligurian-style gardens take their inspiration from the the celebrated Villa Hanbury on the Italian Riviera. There are orchards with orange, lemon and mandarin trees supplying produce for the restaurant, as well as a pool for lazy afternoons.
Argentikon Estate, Kampos, Chios, Greece (00 30 22 710 33 111; argentikon.gr). Doubles start at €390, including breakfast.
Quinta da Casa Branca, Madeira
Madeira has diverse, tropical plant life, showcased at the Quinta da Casa Branca. The estate dates back to the 18th century but a striking contemporary building houses 42 guestrooms with huge picture windows. The gardens include Indian rubber, floss silk and African tulip trees, as well as Norfolk pines. There is also a palm-shaded pool and spa.
Quinta da Casa Branca, rua da Casa Branca, Funchal, Madeira (00 351 291 700 770; quintacasabranca.pt). Doubles start at €170, including breakfast.
Ballyfin, Ireland
At this time of year, guests at Ballyfin are treated to one of the finest displays of bluebells in Ireland. This is just one of the highlights of the estate’s 600-acre expanse of gardens and parklands, with an opulent Regency mansion at its centre. There are meadows, a walled garden, fernery, an 18th-century grotto, dramatic cascade fountain, large ornamental lake, and a hilltop folly with spectacular views.
Ballyfin Demesne, Ballyfin, Co Laois, Ireland (00 353 5787 558 66; ballyfin.com). Doubles start at €950, full board.
How to grow beautiful roses
From June to September, roses add a special flourish to yards, gardens and public parks throughout the U.S. But for many gardeners, tending roses may seem intimidating. With 23 years of experience, Jamie Shiffer, head gardener at Hershey Gardens in Hershey, Pa., knows a thing or two about cultivating a beautiful rose in all of its varieties.
Here are Shiffer’s top five rose-growing tips for gardeners of all experience levels:
• Plant and fertilize early. Consider planting new rose bushes in early spring. “Both new and existing rose plantings will need to be fertilized at this time,” says Shiffer. He recommends applying a slow-release fertilizer surrounding the base, formulated with essential macro and micro nutrients to provide extended feeding for up to 12 weeks. This helps to produce superior growth, improve plant health and vigor and increase buds, blooms and plant yield. After fertilizing, thoroughly water your roses. If desired, you can apply two inches of mulch around the plant.
• Avoid over-watering. “You should water roses sparingly throughout the very hot season,” recommends Shiffer. “The biggest mistake people make when watering is to water from overhead with a hose, instead of at ground level.” Watering from above, he explains, can cause black spots to appear on the petals – throughout the day, as the heat intensifies, the water on the petals promotes fungal growth. To avoid this, water at ground level first thing in the morning.
• Prevent black spot. While good watering techniques can prevent fungal growth, for some gardeners, a humid en-vironment can lead to the same problem. “Treat black spot using a fungicide spray application on the plants every two weeks,” says Shiffer.
• Prune for increased growth. To encourage rejuvenation and growth from your rose bushes, be sure to deadhead through September. Count from the blossom down to the fifth leaf and make an angled cut.
• Maintain throughout each season. Regardless of variety, roses require year- round maintenance. Use this calendar as a guide to care for your rose bushes:
March – Thin out the plantings; cut them back to 8-12 inches in length.
April – Beginning in late April or early May, fertilize roses with a slow-release fertilizer that will last for three months, such as GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food.
May to October – Use a spray application on roses every two weeks. From June to September, deadhead your plantings so they will push new growth.
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For gardeners and other plant-lovers, here’s a sampling of regional events:
Bucks County Designer House Gardens Premier designers landscapers revitalize an 1850s Dutch Colonial house, barn pool into a timeless Bucks County estate. Bucks County Designer House Gardens, 3864 Spring Valley Rd., Doylestown; Reservations recommended: 215-345-2191. www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org/. $20-$25. 5/18.
” Burlington County Gardeners Association Plant Faire Plant sale featuring vegetables, herbs ornamentals. New Albany Road Recreation Center, 109 New Albany Rd., Moorestown. www.burlcogardeners.com. 5/19. 9 am-1 pm.
” Call for Gardeners Help deadhead, weed trim the rose gardens. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 5/19.
” Community Garden Days 10% of your purchase will be donated to a registered community garden of your choice (see the website to register a garden). Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St. 5/18.
Composting Workshop Class on making using compost to improve garden soil. Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Rd. 5/19. 10 am-12 pm.
” Container Gardening Class on the basics of creating tending an attractive container garden. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; 610-874-4678. 5/18.
” Container Gardening: Herbs Veggies Presentation by Tina Sottolano of Bucks Country Gardens. Bucks County Designer House Gardens, 3864 Spring Valley Rd., Doylestown; 215-345-2191. 5/23. 1-2 pm.
Floral Arranging Workshop: Living Wreaths Use annual flowers moss to create an attractive wreath. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $45. 5/19. 1:30-3 pm.
From Earth to Hearth Help plant an authentic colonial herb garden and then enjoy fire pit cooking with food historian Mercy Ingraham. There will be hands-on activities, crafts, and snacks for history-lovers of all ages. Burlington County Historical Society, 451 High St., Burlington. $5. 5/19. 2-4 pm.
” From Seed to Harvest: Garden Resource Fair Informational tables on food, gardening community resources as well as several workshops on related subjects. Las Parcelas Garden, Main Gay Sts.; 215-278-2498. www.myneighborhoodproject.org. 5/18. 2-6 pm.
” Garden Stroll Visit Floral Hardy’s gardens learn about the resident plants. Floral Hardy, 4007 Skippack Pike, Skippack. 5/23. 6:30 pm.
Grow Your Own Pizza Container gardening class themed around pizza seasonings. Bring a 12- to 18-inch container that drains. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $30 per family. 5/19. 10-11:30 am.
Growing Tasty Tomatoes With Mike McGrath Tips tricks for growing better-tasting tomatoes. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St.; Registration required. $20 (refunded as a gift card after the workshop). 5/19. 1-3 pm.
Hidden Gardens Tour Self-guided tour of 9 private Northwest Philadelphia properties. Garden hosts on hand to answer questions. Rain date 5/20/12. Mt. Airy Learning Tree, 6601 Greene St.; Registration required: http://mtairylearningtree.org/. $20. 5/19. 10 am-3 pm.
How Our Gardens Change Lecture/garden walk series exploring how Mt. Cuba’s gardens change over several months. Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $20. 5/18.
In the Wet: Plants Ideas for Waterscape Gardens Covers topics like various types of waterscaping, design principles, plant combinations so forth. Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $30. 5/19. 1-4 pm.
Making Your Yard Bird Butterfly Friendly Program on how to attract more wildlife to your yard. Lower Bucks Masonic Hall, Heacock Rd., Morrisville. www.marthawashingtongardenclub.org. $5. 5/23. 12:30 pm.
” Master Gardeners of Camden County Plant Clinic Opportunity to get gardening questions answered or sick plants diagnosed. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Camden County, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill. 5/19.
Plant Cutting Propagation Learn how to propagate various types of plant cuttings. Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, N. Horticultural Dr.; Registration required: wiener1@verizon.net. begoniasociety.tripod.com/phillyhobbygreenhouse. 5/19. 10 am-12 pm.
Private Gardens of Chestertown, Maryland Member excursion to visit several private gardens. Catered picnic lunch provided. Swarthmore College – Scott Arboretum, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; Arboretum membership required: 610-328-8025. $125. 5/22. 7:30-6:30 pm.
Society Hill Open House and Garden Tour Self-guided tour of 10 private homes gardens. Complimentary refreshments rest rooms provided. Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St.; Reservations required: 215-629-1288. $30 advance; $35 day of event. 5/20. 1-5 pm.
Spring Wildflower Tour Wildflower walk. Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $5. 5/18.
Trevose Horticultural Society: Intensive Vegetable Gardening Experienced vegetable gardener Mike Gordon shares helpful information. Wood River Village, 3200 Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem; 856-866-9163. Donation suggested: $3. 5/21. 7 pm.
” Unusual Tropicals Annuals Sale Plant sale featuring over 200 varieties. Swarthmore College – Scott Arboretum, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8025. 5/19.
Wild Edible Ornamental Plants Class on identifying, harvesting preparing various types of edible plants. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $15. 5/23. 6-7 pm.
Wyck Old Rose Symposium Rose gardening symposium featuring guest speakers, workshops a fragrant ose competition. Wyck Historic House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Ave.; Registration required: 215-848-1690. $105. 5/19. 8:30-4:30 pm.
Send information about gardening and horticultural events to gardenscoop@phillynews.com. Include a contact phone number and send at least two weeks before the event.
Tim’s Tips: Control the critters in your garden
Mother’s Day weekend had beautiful weather. Gardeners were in the mood to plant, and plant they did. It was a great start to the season for many people.
As we plant, insects always begin to appear. Let me tell you about some of the critters that have been active in the gardens.
Aphids have been out in abundance. Aphids come in various colors — black, green, clear. Whatever the color may be, aphids can usually be found sucking the juices out of the new growth on plants. Rose bushes are a favorite food, along with viburnum and lupine. There are many different sprays that work well at controlling aphids. Just make sure that if you are spraying vegetable plants that they are listed on the product label as acceptable.
A week of rainy weather usually means that slugs are active. Slugs usually feed only at night. During a period of rainy and overcast weather, you may find them feeding during the day. They can make short work of destroying hosta and lettuce plants, to name a couple. There is a good organic control containing iron phosphate. If you sprinkle the granules around plants attacked by slugs, you will put a significant dent in the population in a short period of time.
Caterpillars of all types have been active. The main culprit appears to be the winter moth caterpillar. This is one of a handful of relatively new pests to invade our area. They feed on practically all of the deciduous trees, but they really like maples and any of the ornamental flowering trees. An application of the organic control called Bt will make quick work of this pest.
Another caterpillar that has made its arrival on the scene is the saw fly larva. This critter feeds on long-needled evergreens and has a particular fondness for Mugho pines. They can strip a plant of needles in a short period of time. Bt also works well on this insect.
If you have planted any of your vegetables, you may have noticed that the following morning, some of the plants appeared to have been cut off at the soil line. This is the work of the cutworm.
They live in the soil and will attack new plants as soon as they sense they are in the ground. There are many powders and liquids that you can apply to the soil. This should be done as soon as you are done planting. Again, check the product label if you are applying it to vegetable plants.
Although not an insect, your lawn may have problems from a fungus disease. If you look at your lawn in the early morning and it seems to have a pink appearance, then your lawn is infected with a fungus disease called red thread.
This disease forms during rainy weather and often shows up when the grass has not been cut. The combination of rain and long grass makes a perfect breeding ground. An application of a fungicide, followed up by another application in two weeks should control this disease.
Well, this gives you quite a few things to look for in your garden. Take some time to look at your lawn and gardens every few days. This will allow you to spot problems early on and allow you to treat the problem before it gets out of hand.
Well, that’s all for this week. I’ll talk to you again next week.
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Tim Lamprey is the owner of Harbor Garden Center on Route 1 in Salisbury. His website is www.Harborgardens.com. Do you have questions for Tim? Send them to ndn@newburyportnews.com, and he will answer them in upcoming columns.
A Symphony of Gardens is this weekend
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The beautiful gardens at the High Rock Lake home of Don and Sandy Graham will be on display during the Salisbury Symphony Guild’s ‘A Symphony of Gardens’ tour May 19-20.
Tour hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine.
There are nine gardens on the tour which features a variety of landscapes — from farmland to lakeside — reflecting the horticultural diversity within Rowan County. From rose gardens to old-fashioned vegetable gardens to chicken tractors, there will be something for everyone.
Some of the non-traditional venues for this year’s tour include a winery, a pick-your-own farm, an ornamental grass nursery.
At lunch time, you can dine al fresco at Carolina Lily with Picnic-in-a-Pot(reservations required.)
Advance tickets are $15 and cover both days.
For complete tour details visit www.salisburygardentour.org or call 704-638-3100.
Roses for recovery
SAN DIEGO (CBS 
– In the hustle and bustle that normally surrounds Sharp Grossmont Hospital, there’s little time to stop and smell the roses. But the well-tended gardens that dominate this landscape have become a part of the healing process.
“We’ve got over 200 rose bushes here on campus, and this team, who I couldn’t be more proud of, is out here maintaining them and they’ve been doing it for years,” operations manager Andy Grossman said.
These highly skilled landscapers move through the grounds with precision, producing an abundance of flora and fauna and fragrance worthy of the White House Rose Garden.
“The pride is in every cut. They trim them, they clean them up, and when they turn them in they look like professional vases,” Grossman said.
Tending rose gardens is not for the faint of heart, nor thin of skin. There are thorns that prick, bees that sting. Just ask Rudy, it’s downright dirty work.
“We work outside all day. We really don’t interact with people,” Rudy said.
But a three-year-old program at Sharp Grossmont has turned these gardeners into guardian angels.
“It’s a program where the landscape engineers actually go inside two rooms, deliver flowers and visit with the patients,” Grossman explained.
Receiving a boutique of fresh-cut flowers from a team of hard working laborers is enough to overwhelm any patient.
“I think it’s so beautiful. I feel so special right now. They’ve been outstanding, the staff here,” a patient said.
It makes the ground maintenance men feel a mile high.
“It makes everything worth it. The hard days, the long, hot summers, the cold winter mornings, it makes everything worth it,” Rudy said.
For those on the outside looking in, it turns a day in the dirt into a labor of love. For those on the inside looking out, it stimulates the senses and helps promote the healing process.
Gardening Tips: Desert or Water? – Create a desert or an oasis
Rose gardens, shade gardens, rock gardens, bulb gardens, vegetable gardens, desert gardens, water gardens … all of these fall under the heading of Specialty Gardens and all offer their unique challenges and rewards. Different plants thrive in different conditions, after all. However, your geographic location does not preclude you from creating the garden you want in your own back yard. If you are willing to take up where Mother Nature leaves off, almost anything is possible!
Desert gardens
As interest in all things Southwestern has swept the nation, desert gardens have also attracted attention. Desert plants, long grown by specialty gardeners in their homes or greenhouses, are becoming more popular as people learn to appreciate the beauty of these unusual specimens.
Succulents and cacti, the mainstay of desert gardens, thrive in soil that may otherwise go to waste in your yard. Difficult slopes, rocky soil, and full sunlight are no barrier to these hardy plants.
Desert or Water? – Create a desert or an oasis
In general, you’ll need a soil that drains quickly. If your yard does not offer this condition, mix in a fair amount of sand and small rocks to enhance drainage. The good news is you’ll only have to water desert gardens when you are experiencing a drought. Even then, you only need to water desert gardens twice a month. Other care tips: Fertilize with a high phosphorus fertilizer in the spring and add iron to the soil if the leaves on your succulents turn yellow.
What to plant?
Well, rocks are a good choice. No really, plan to add a few fair-sized rocks to your desertscape — they appear very natural in desert gardens.
As always, your local nursery is the best source of plants that survive well in your area. The arid and rocky southwest is a natural setting for desert gardens and will support the largest variety of desert plants. However, this does not mean that you can’t have a desert garden if you live in the Northeast. The Opuntia fragilis cactus is hardy to Zone 4. Scour your local nurseries for any succulents and learn their specific needs. Hens-and-chicks are foliage plants that grow in tight clusters. The individual rosettes look almost like flowers themselves.
Other popular desert plant is sedum(also known as stonecrop — probably because they do so well planted among stones). Watch the sedum. Some varieties can really take over in ideal — and even less than ideal — conditions. However, sedum offers the added bonus of flowers and will live despite the most aggressive neglect. They come in several varieties, both trailing and upright, so invest in a few.
Well, this is a good start, but three plants does not a garden make. Complete the desert theme by filling in with plants that thrive in your area. Perennials with a desert feel to them include baby’s breath, butterfly weed, liatris, phlox, and yucca. Try annuals such as aster, cornflower, dusty miller, poppy, sunflower, and zinnia as well.
Water gardens
Probably even less conceivable than a desert garden is a water garden. After all, the main ingredient in desert gardens is dirt and you’ve got that. However, just because you haven’t been blessed (or cursed) with water on your property doesn’t mean that you cannot enjoy the calming effects of a water garden.
Start your water garden by purchasing a watertight container in the size you want. Or choose a container and purchase a liner to make it watertight. That is completely up to you.
You will not need a fancy filtration system for a small, basic setup. Level your container and fill it to the brim with water. It is very popular to have movement in your water garden — a small waterfall or fountain, but it is not necessary. All the wonderful possibilities for your water garden are beyond the scope of this article. If this is something you are very interested in there are many fine books and magazines dedicated to the art of water gardening.
What to plant?
Now that you have your basic set up, choose your plants. The size of the pool will limit the number and variety of plants available for your use. However, even a small water garden provides dramatic impact with just three or four varieties of plants.
Water plants come in two categories, tropical and hardy. You’ll want to purchase hardy plants which can survive outside just about anywhere in the United States. Tropical plants must be treated as annuals or be brought inside to overwinter in your home.
Water plants are further subcategorized as floating, submerged, emergent, or bog plants. Floating plants do just that. They do not need to be anchored in a pot and do well floating in still pools such as our watertight container without a waterfall. Duckweed and water hyacinth are two choices.
Submerged plants are planted in containers and placed into the pool. They live most of their life underwater but are essential for keeping the water garden healthy. Arrowhead, eelgrass, and waterweed are three varieties of submerged plants.
Emergent plants are the most popular and probably the ones you think of when you think of water gardens. Emergent plants are planted in pots that are sunk in the pool. As the plant grows, they send leaves and flowers above the pool surface to be admired by all. Emergent plants include bog bean, floating heart, flowering rush, lotus, and water lily.
Bog plants such as cattails, goatsbeard, horsetail, swamp pink, and yellow flag are often seen growing at the edge of natural ponds. They do well in pots submerged just a few inches along the edge of your container or in very moist soil.
Follow the specific directions on the carton for planting each type, but in general you’ll want to use a heavy clay soil and then add a layer of gravel to keep the dirt from fouling the water. One other note: The light requirements for these plants vary greatly. Read up on any plant before purchasing.
The “fin”-ishing touch
What water garden would be complete without a few fish? Ordinary pet store goldfish can thrive in your water garden — take the chance. They can be brought inside for the winter or can even overwinter in a very deep pool.
Whichever design you choose to create, enjoy the elemental beauty of your specialty garden.
Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Collection Now Available at Kerry Lyn’s Boutique
Crabtree Evelyn Rosewater Eau De Toilette Perfume Spray
Crabtree Evelyn Rosewater is the closest fragrance that captures the true scent of a rose bush.
Glens Falls, NY (PRWEB) May 15, 2012
Roses are synonymous with love and special occasions. Receiving roses often brings a smile to someones face due to the beauty of the rose, the pleasing scent or the gesture. Crabtree Evelyn has made it easy to feel surrounded by dozens of roses at any time, with the Rosewater collection of body and skin care products, now available at Kerry Lyn’s Boutique both in store and for ordering online. The collection consists of a bath and shower gel, lotion, perfume, powder, hand care products, home fragrance spray, soap and scented drawer liners.
The Crabtree Evelyn Rosewater Eau De Toilette is potent and long lasting. A mist or two will indulge the senses, instantly feeling inserted into a field of blossoming wild roses. With the fine mist sprayer, the 100ml size will last quite some time.
The Rosewater Shower Gel and Body Lotion Duo is the perfect way to start any day feeling wrapped up in rose petals. First, cleanse your skin with luxurious lather and conditioning English flower extracts will help leave skin soft, supple, and captivatingly scented. Then follow with a velvety rich body lotion that features a moisturising blend of shea butter and evening primrose, almond, and coconut oils. Extracts of rosewater, peony, white magnolia, and elderflower help condition the skin.
Kerry Lyn’s Boutique is located in Aviation Mall, Queensbury, NY 12804 and currently offers Vera Bradley, Crabtree Evelyn, Baggallini, Harveys Seatbelt Bags, Bluewick Candles and some jewelry. The boutique reaches to customers in Glens Falls, Lake George, Hudson Falls, Ticonderoga, Warrensburg, Bolton Landing, Fort Ann, Saratoga Springs, Malta, Lake Luzerne, and other surrounding areas. Follow Kerry Lyn’s Boutique on Facebook and Twitter for some great in-store and online deals. There is also a newsletter to sign up for to be notified of any specials, promotions and giveaways.
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Inside ‘The Bachelorette’ mansion in Ballantyne
Approximately two out of every 10 families in Charlotte watched the season premiere of “The Bachelorette” Monday night.
While there was speculation of which grandiose home in the Charlotte area would play home to Charlotte’s Emily Maynard and 25 hopeful suitors, almost everyone knew it was filmed in Charlotte.
And Monday night, the city and the rest of the country watched as the bachelors pulled up to a Ballantyne home to meet Maynard.
The stage lighting is gone, but the breathtaking views remain around every corner of the home bathed in natural light and stone.
Nick Peters from Peters Associates is working to sell the home now.
Before the show, it was listed at roughly $4 million. After Monday night’s premiere, the asking price jumped by almost $2 million.
“We’ve been having to filter quite a few calls to find the real clientele and the current time we’ve been having to require proof of funds before a viewing can take place,” he said.
The house is more than 12,000 square feet. It has six bedrooms, eight and a half bathrooms, a waterfall, eight rose gardens and sits on more than five acres of land.
“The current owners, Jas-Am Construction, built the house to showcase what he could do as a builder,” Peters said.
What he built was something that will be the backdrop on a reality television love story.
Peters said producers that scouted the home were looking for something private, secure and full of character.
“This house had outdoor living, which is crucial. And the lighting; they wanted a romantic scene,” he said.
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