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Salvia splendor When gardeners hear the world salvia, it can bring any number of plants to mind — the old-fashioned, red-spiked annual Salvia splendens, or a blue- or purple-fl... by Janet B. Carson - September 19, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Leaf spots unattractive, but not harmful at present Q I have these three hydrangea plants that have these black spots on them. They are planted along the same side of our house that faces east, so get morning sun... by Janet B. Carson - September 19, 2020

Treasure Hunt DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I would appreciate any information you might have on this colorful cow platter and its value. by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE - September 19, 2020

Tools and Toys: SitnStand and the Dozop This week: SitnStand and the Dozop by Cary Jenkins - September 19, 2020

Staging a house: Declutter, deep clean, decorate Talk about a no-win situation. My stepson, Brett, and his wife, Tara, put a down payment on a new house. Now, they just needed to sell their current house. ... by Marni Jameson - September 19, 2020

CAR TALK DEAR CAR TALK: Should I repair or replace my 2004 BMW 325xi with less than 24,000 miles on it? It's red and the body and exterior are in excellent condition. Bu... by Ray Magliozzi - September 19, 2020

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: The following letter comes from April A., in San Antonio. She runs a rescue group for stray dogs, and she has seen animals in extremely poor condi... by Heloise - September 19, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday: Don't wait for permission or for someone to grant you the status you need to move forward. Here is your cosmic birthday gift: Claim what you wan... by Holiday Mathis - September 19, 2020

Arkansas Postcard Past LONOKE, 1908 — The writer was apparently planning a musical retreat. by Ray Hanley - September 19, 2020

Super Quiz: Mother 1. According to the proverb, what is "the mother of invention"? September 19, 2020

Happy campers When I began pitching my tent at a shaded campground in Virginia last month, a little girl at the adjacent campsite stood watching me for a moment. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan, The Washington Post - September 12, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Heavy rains affect peppers and tomatoes Q Many of my peppers have big splits in them this week. Is there anything I can do to stop this? I have loads of new fruit coming on. by Janet B. Carson - September 12, 2020

IF YOU GO: Apps for Camping Apps for Camping to help you find camping sites to visit, or reviews from other campers about sites. by The Washington Post - September 12, 2020

Tools and Toys: Mosquito Bits and Frame It Easy This week: Mosquito Bits and Frame It Easy by Cary Jenkins - September 12, 2020

Treasure Hunt DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: Might you be able to help us determine the approximate value of this Mobo horse? We would also like to know a little of its history. by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE - September 12, 2020