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Forcing bulbs is easy way to have spring color indoors Many gardeners know that November and December are prime months for planting spring-flowering bulbs such as crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips outdoors. So... by Story and Photos JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - November 16, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Tips about waxy scale on quince, planting a landscape in fall and mushrooms in Zoysia Q: have something growing on my ornamental quince, haven't seen it on other plants nearby. I live in Little Rock. What is this white thing? by Janet B. Carson - November 16, 2019

Personal Space Sarah James November 16, 2019

Tools & Toys: Vellabox and Intex Dura-Beam Essential Rest Airbed Vellabox by Cary Jenkins - November 16, 2019

Treasure hunt DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I have seen several covered compotes in the U.S. Coin pattern at prices in the $300 to $500 range. The example seen in the enclosed photog... by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON Tribune News Service - November 16, 2019

French tastemakers blend modern with classic in Back when I was a live-in home stager, trading the perks of a permanent residence for reduced rent and flexibility, my job was to move into higher-end houses th... by Marni Jameson - November 16, 2019

Car Talk: The not that surprising reason this 1960 Bel Air blows smoke DEAR CAR TALK: I have a pristine 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air. I am the second owner. It has 95,000 miles on a 348 motor with a Powerglide transmission. It's all orig... by Ray Magliozzi - November 16, 2019

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: The school year is well underway, and everyone has settled into a routine. How about adding to the learning environment? Experts agree: a pet in t... by Heloise - November 16, 2019

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. You're so close to a goal you can almost touch the glimmering prize. Quick, make a new aim beyond it. You'll claim your win and have more to loo... by Holiday Mathis - November 16, 2019

Super Quiz: Animals 1. What kind of creature is a mallard? November 16, 2019

Bird populations are falling, but gardeners can do their part to mitigate losses The arrival of crisp fall weather has gardeners thinking about the winter, a period of retreat in the garden but not of death. by Adrian Higgins The Washington Post - November 9, 2019

Portrait shows Napoleon's unfortunate son in his prime DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I think I inherited an interesting item for which I would appreciate any professional advice you are able to provide. The item is a portra... by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON Tribune News Service - November 9, 2019

Personal Space: Sondra A. Strong Sondra A. Strong November 9, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Planting pomegranates, moving hostas and pruning azaleas Q We planted two pomegranate bushes this spring, and they are looking healthy but the top branches are a bit leggy. Should we trim them back this late? We think... by Janet Carson - November 9, 2019

Multipurpose baskets hold everything — stylishly Shame on me. I have been writing this home column now for 16+ years. Every. Single. Week. Over those years, I have written about some arguably pretty minor topi... by MARNI JAMESON - November 9, 2019