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Dear Helen: Near my patio I have created a small pool with a little fountain that flows over rocks from the top of a hill made of sandy soil from my garden. Now, I want to grow a herb garden on that hill. Is this a feasible idea? The site is sunny.

Dear Debbie: My cousin has a very modern minimalist apartment, too sparse for me, but I really like her new lights — she says they are Edison style. I am more of a traditional decorator and I would like to update my chandelier in the dining room.

Dear Reena: I’ve been reading new recipes and have come across some words that I can’t wrap my brain around.

Home renovations can take innumerable forms, ranging from attic overhauls to basement revamps and everything in between, but few changes are as dramatic and satisfying as a kitchen makeover.

We embark this weekend on a series of days that form a sort of Trinity that is worthy of attention.

Dear Helen: Do you seed lettuce indoors or outdoors? Why, and how often? S.L. I seed lettuce almost exclusively indoors, and thin the seedlings well to allow nicely bushed out transplants to form.

Dear Tony: The story of the owner who raised alarms in her unit over unlawful access by an employee raised serious concerns in our condo. We live in downtown Vancouver and were the first people to move into a new building five years ago.

Not long after I started writing these garden columns, I began receiving newly published books to review. One of the first was a reference I have used many times over the years.

More than ever, consumers are conscious of the need to recycle. We think about the consequences of haphazardly tossing items, large and small, into the garbage. If we no longer find it useful, perhaps someone else will.

Dear Reena: I hate going into my basement for fear of seeing a spider. Do you have any tips for repelling those disgusting creatures? Viola Reduce the spider population in your home with the following homemade spider repellent.