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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Rosemary for remembrance, pansies for thoughts

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Rosemary for remembrance, pansies for thoughts

This weekend is a time of solemn remembering, and in the realm of reminiscence, two plants come to mind: rosemary and pansies. “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember.
Homes: Sisters explore the joys of living smaller

Homes: Sisters explore the joys of living smaller

Twin sisters — one a widow, one divorced — decide to move into a 1,000-square-foot Seattle home together
Check out this Sidney oceanfront Millionaire Lottery prize home (PHOTOS)

Check out this Sidney oceanfront Millionaire Lottery prize home (PHOTOS)

One of seven prize-home packages, you can view this waterfront property from this weekend
Doors: The inside story

Doors: The inside story

From Dutch to barn-style sliders, the right interior partition can add light and character
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Dealing with aerial roots, blooming rhodos

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Dealing with aerial roots, blooming rhodos

Dear Helen: Edgar, my 30-year-old split-leaf philodendron, has several aerial roots growing down toward the plant’s pot. I’ve cut these roots off in the past, but have been told that’s the wrong thing to do. What is your opinion? A.L.
Condo Smarts: Strata shouldn't be holding mail-in vote to remove gate

Condo Smarts: Strata shouldn't be holding mail-in vote to remove gate

Dear Tony: Our strata council has decided to avoid holding a meeting to discuss a major change in the use of our property.
Dish gardens attractive mini-landscapes

Dish gardens attractive mini-landscapes

There’s no need for gardeners to go dormant along with their landscape when cold weather arrives. Arranging plants in small dishes and pots can be an enjoyable indoor alternative at the end of the summer growing season.
Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: Care plan for climbing, rambling and bush roses

Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: Care plan for climbing, rambling and bush roses

Early one recent morning, I stepped out of the house to retrieve the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and was immediately struck by the sight of a single blossom that had opened on an old, tall shrub rose growing in a bed beside the driveway.
House Beautiful: A Maple Bay abode for all seasons

House Beautiful: A Maple Bay abode for all seasons

Original hillside cabin with sea views has grown and changed to reflect each phase of owners’ lives
Debbie Travis: DIY headboard for bedtime skyline

Debbie Travis: DIY headboard for bedtime skyline

Dear Debbie: I live in the country, but am a city girl at heart, at least part of the time. I love the bustle, the noise and the sight of buildings that reach high into the sky.